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June 28, 2010
Synod Prayers
Rev. David Ufkes and family at the death of his mother-in-law, Claire Rodin on June 27.
The family of Rev. G. Kenneth Andeen who died on Tuesday, June 8. Read the ELCA press release.
Deborah Smith, the NIS's representative for the Mission Investment Fund, requests prayers for a successful surgery and complete recovery
www.nisynod.org/prayers
NIS candidates for rostered ministry
See the whole prayer list.
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Calendar Highlights
8/28 Congregational Life Committee Meeting
9/6 Office Closed - Labor Day
9/8 10am FCTE
9/11 Synod Council
9/22 Deans Meeting
9/27-29 Professional Leaders Conference
10/7 Interim Pastors Meeting
10/31 Synod-wide Reformation Worship/Ordination Service
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June Birthdays
28 Rev. Thomas Rogers, Jr
29 Rev. William Wittig
July Birthdays
2 Rev. William Welk
3 Rev. Lee Bennight
3 Rev. Jonathan Black
5 Rev. Gary Erickson
5 Rev. Bruce Booher
6 Rev. Garry Briesacher
7 Rev. Philip Gronbach
7 Rev. Sue Ellen Grudt
10 Rev. Susan Kent
11 Rev. Dr. Roger Helgren
12 Rev. Jeffrey King
13 Rev. Rebecca Gordon
13 Rev. Kenneth Swanberg
14 Rev. Jane McChesney
15 Rev. Jamie Gallagher
16 Rev. Norm Femrite
17 Rev. Tom Larsen
17 Rev. Rodney Juell
20 Rev. Judi Huseth
20 Rev. Lynn Bergren
20 Rev. Steven Erickson
22 Rev. Sharon Rogers
22 Rev. Michael Lawyer
23 Rev. Mark Helge
24 Rev. Stanton Bockwoldt
25 Rev. C. David Vidler
25 Ms. Carol Ostrom
26 Rev. William Nelson
27 Rev. Sherry Hoening
27 Rev. Vernon Tweedt
28 Rev. Frank Moyer
29 Rev. Kathleen Flores-Shubert
30 Rev. Richard Meier
30 Rev. Denver Bitner
30 Mrs. Ann Ziegert
31 Rev. Dr. Dale Peterson
31 Rev. Mark Luepke
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 The Synod Assembly Faith Practices Bible Study videos are available on the assembly highlights page.
Other Assembly highlights and videos shown during the Assembly are available on the  highlights page: Bishop Wollersheim's re-election announcement, Jan Veseth's ordination, "Everyday Evangelists" Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson's message to 2010 assemblies  (including a segment on Bethesda, Morrison), Disaster Response - Your Gifts at Work in Haiti, and ELCA - Stories of Hope & Promise. (a note from your Communication Director: several people have requested the video shown during the youth assembly's report, "The Real World." I am waiting to get a copy of that video and then will need to edit it so that it can be posted on the internet. I will make note of it here in Walking Together when I get it online.)
Mary Bivens, RN/BSN, Program Director of Intouch Adult Day Service of LSSI thanks Assembly participants, "I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for the HUGE donation of supplies Intouch received [at Assembly]. There was a huge assortment of items and so many basic cleaning and craft items. We are grateful for all of the office supplies and kitchen items as well. What a blessing to us. The Lutheran churches in Illinois showed a real spirit of generosity and sharing. God's blessings to you, Mary and the crew at Intouch."
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| Churchwide News & Resources |
 Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson calls the Gulf oil spill, "heartbreaking and infuriating." Read the Bishop's pastoral letter that includes "resources for worship, study and action that express the hope of Christians who see God's creative goodness, Jesus' forgiving reconciliation and the Spirit's abundant gifts for service. This is a moment when the human community needs to hear a word of true... hope, and we have one to speak."
 ELCA Global Mission "Glocal Gathering" - Connecting Global and Local. The ELCA Glocal Mission Gathering brings together experience and resources in global and domestic ministry under one roof, for one weekend, in one convenient location--so leadership teams can build the skills needed to be a part of God's mission, no matter where service happens. Your gifts, shared at this event, will strengthen us together to engage in God's mission everywhere. July 16 - 17 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Austin, MN. Find out more.
Augsburg Fortress Free Webinars - From "Building Biblical Literacy with Children," to "Fed and Forgiven," learning opportunities from Augsburg Fortress Publishing abound this summer. View the schedule for these free webinars.
Fast Facts The amount needed for adaptation to climate change in developing countries is estimated by the World Bank to be between $75-100bn annually from 2010 to 2050.
This week at The Lutheran:
 Caring for the military: Across the ELCA, they 'need our support' (image at right).
'Every day is Sunday': for ELCA military chaplains.
Steeped in hospitality: Could Iraqi tea offer a recipe for building bridges?
Healing the wounded soul: Congregations can begin by understanding some hurts can't be seen.
Also: Resources for military service personnel and their families.
Also: Damon Winkleman: 1986-2009.
Also: Give public service its due.
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News from Other Organizations
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On June 15, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) formally recognized two of its past presidents - the Rev. Frederick Aigner, Ph.D. (right), and the Rev. Donald M. Hallberg (left) - as Presidents Emeriti of LSSI. LSSI's President/CEO the Rev. Denver Bitner, D.Min. (center) said, "What a wonderful foundation these two men have built with so many others working with them."
Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries Magic Waters Habitat FUN-draiser is Monday, July 12 from 5:15-9 pm. Contact RALM at 815-962-4279 for tickets or more information.
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Our Savior's, Rockford, is seeking a Youth Coach, to work with junior high and high school youth and young adults. Will lead confirmation and organize a range of programs for opportunities for faith growth. BA degree and minimum three years' experience in youth ministry, ELCA membership preferred. Full-time, with flexible hours, includes evenings and weekends. Send resumes to reid@oslcrockford.com, or mail to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Attn: Reid, 3300 Rural St, Rockford, IL 61107.
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