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May 24, 2010

Synod Prayers

Clare Rodin, mother-in-law of Pr. David Ufkes
 
Pr. Joanne Adrian

  

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Calendar Highlights             

6/1 Registration deadline for Synod Youth Assembly
    
6/18-19 Synod Assembly
 
6/18-19 Synod Youth Assembly
   
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May Birthdays
3 Rev. Brant Clements
3 Rev. Dr. Roger K. Hansen
3 Rev. Mark Oehlert
4 Rev. C. Carl Eklof
5 Rev. Roger Asplund
6 Rev. James Roberts
6 Ms. Jean Anderson
7 Rev. John Cunningham
9 Rev. Hubert Ahnquist
9 Rev. Peter Holmer
9 Rev. Elizabeth Mascal
9 Rev. Robert James
9 Rev. Katie  Gallagher
10 Rev. Donald Myhres
12 Rev. Timothy Anderson
13 Rev. Roy Nelson
15 Rev. Wayne Derber
16 Rev. Jeffrey Clements
18 Rev. Lee Luebke
18 Rev. Robert Franek
24 Rev. Kurt Carlsen
28 Rev. Dell Olson
29 Rev. Kenneth Storck
30 Rev. Scott Schmidt
30 Rev. Christopher Beamsley
30 Rev. William Swarbrick
31 Rev. Janet Lepp
31 Rev. Albert Lestor

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The Illowa Lutheran Coalition Professional Leaders Luncheon for June has been canceled. The Illowa Board and Professional Leaders Team worked hard at bring you the best in ministry topics and guest presenters.  If you have ideas or suggestions on what topics should be covered, please contact Illowa . The Professional Leaders Luncheon scheduled for September 7, 2010

NIS News 

LSSIThe 2010 Northern Illinois Synod Assembly
In-Kind Offering will benefit Lutheran Social Services of Illinois programs, including the Intouch Adult Day Center in the Quad Cities. LSSI provides services throughout Illinois to children, families, adults, seniors, persons with mental health concerns, substance abuse issues, and developmental disabilities. LSSI has faced funding issues in the past years related to the state budget crisis.  If you are interested in working with programming in your area to support the services provided go to www.LSSI.org to locate programs in your area.   Needed items include: Copier Paper, Ink Pens, 3 Ring Binders, Baby or Hygiene Wipes, Window Cleaner, Kleenex, Paper Plates, Napkins, Disposable Cups, Baggies/Storage bags, and Art Supplies: Markers, Crayons, Paints/Brushes, Construction Paper. Bring donations to the alcove across from the registration tables in Centennial Hall at the Synod Assembly.

Planning to attend Synod Assembly? Find out all you need to know at www.nisynod.org/assembly
  
Registration deadline for this year's Synod Youth Assembly "The Real World: Stories of Faith" is June 1. Download this flyer to find out more.
   

Churchwide News & Resources
Oil spillDon't forget about the great worship resources on the ELCA website elca.org/worship. Right now, you'll find prayers and hymn suggestions in response to the Spring storms, flooding and ecological disaster including prayer petitions for Sunday worship through June 6, 2010. Download the PDF. Visit ELCA Disaster Response for more resources.
 
Does your congregation use wireless microphones? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Washington, D.C., has issued a new rule that may affect use of some wireless microphones by congregations. The rule bans the use of wireless microphones or similar devices that operate in the 700 MHz Band no later than June 12, to avoid interference with fire and police departments now using the band. More
 
Domestic ViolenceYou are invited to apply for a 3-day "Lutheran Advocates for Safe Families" training session - Sept. 13-15 or Oct 7-9, locations TBA. Applications are due June 15. The Lutheran Community Foundation is making the training session and materials available at no cost, with some financial assistance for travel and lodging, upon acceptance. For more information, contact Mikka McCracken with the ELCA Justice for Women program.
   
Three new Book of Faith Studies now available: 1, 2 Samuel: Books of Faith, Close Encounters of the Jesus Kind: Studies in Luke, and Mark: Books of Faith. Explore all the Book of Faith resources.
   
Fast Facts  Debt cancellation can work wonders for development.  For example, according to the ONE campaign, 3.1 million more Tanzanian children enrolled in school after the government used its savings from debt relief to eliminate school fees in 2001.  To learn more about international debt relief, visit www.jubileeusa.org.


This week at The Lutheran:
buffaloBaseball, biking & buffalo:These pastors know how to have fun and get things done (image at right).
The way we were: Early 1960s.
Daily work as ministry.
Do it again, Jesus.
Also: Welcoming newcomers to the U.S.
Also: Lutheran takes the lead.
Also: A Faith of Your Own: Naming What You Really Believe

News from Congregations
 
Shepherd of the Valley, Rockford, invites you to a summer of FREE concerts!  Free-will offering after each performance enhances music and education programs at the church. Wed., June 9 - 2nd City Chorus - Rooted in the Barbershop style, this men's chorus also has a reputation for performing a variety of musical styles.  



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pewsChurch Pews Need a New Home. Donations will be accepted. 37 total church pews. Pine wood color. 9 pews at 17 feet long. 1 partition wall at 17 feet. 26 pews at 9 feet ½ inch. 2 pews at 5 feet 3 inches. Back Wall pew 9 feet long. Contact: St. James Lutheran Church, 3145 31st Avenue, Rock Island, 309-786-0503, office@stjameslutheranri.org
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