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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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Everyone is encouraged to attend one of this year's Discipleship Gatherings (formerly Mission Gatherings) to be held in each conference this fall.
The Discipleship Gatherings, formerly known as Mission Gatherings, are a chance for lay and rostered people to gather together with Bishop Wollersheim to talk about an important topic.
From the schedule below, find the most convenient location and time for you and mark your calendar to attend. Encourage other members of your congregation to join you for one of these excellent annual events of the synod.
This year's gatherings will focus on the Faith Practices. Followers of Jesus are inspired to develop practices and patterns for living that characterize a life that is devoted to daily discipleship. Seven common practices have been identified as key to model and nurture.
All gatherings will begin at 7pm with registration at 6:30 pm, except for Messiah, Galva on 11/7 which will begin at 4 pm (pre-registration is not necessary).
- Thursday, Sept. 9 - Christ, Belvidere
- Tuesday, Sept. 21 - Christ, Stockton
- Tuesday, Oct. 5 - Bethany, Crystal Lake
- Thursday, Oct. 21 - St. Paul, Sterling
- Thursday, Nov. 4 - St. John, Mendota
- Thursday, Nov. 11 - Calvary, Moline
- Tuesday, November 16 - Faith, Joliet
- Sunday - Nov. 7 - Messiah, Galva (4pm)
Find out more about the Discipleship Gatherings...
Register online for the Professional Leaders Conference with Susan Briehl and Marty Haugen September 27-29, 2010 at Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford.
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Thrivent has changed their policy for providing funding to churches. No longer do congregations received a set amount of dollars to be used for projects in the congregation. Instead, Thrivent members will receive Thrivent Choice Dollars to gift to organizations they select from a list of registered groups. Congregations must register with Thrivent in order to receive Members' Choice Dollars. Each congregation is invited to designate up to two Advocates for their congregation. Advocates will be able to answer questions regarding the program and to encourage members to designate that their choice dollars be donated to their congregations.There will be an information session Thursday, July 29 at Katie's Cup, Rockford at 6:30 pm regarding the new program. You are encouraged to send one or two congregants (must be Thrivent members or Associate members) to learn how the Choice program works, how to register your congregation, and how to be an effective advocate for your congregation and for Thrivent. RSVP by Monday, July 26 to Louis Owen weezee3@yahoo.com or 815-248-2278.
Fast Facts 7/26/2010 - Since the beginning of the global economic downturn, global unemployment has risen by over 34 million, not counting the millions of laborers who have simply fallen out of the recorded labor force.
This week at The Lutheran:
 This pastor cooks while he teaches: 'When you do what you love, it draws people in' (photo at right).
Follow the leader pays dividends: Greg Tehven helps college students make a difference.
Bless those backpacks: Consider a back-to-school blessing for an August worship service.
Cultivating quiet: Help your family turn down the noise of summer.
Also: Now what? Reclaiming Sabbath:
Also: The butcher, the baker, the ...
Also: Miles for Malawi.
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Continuing Education Opportunities
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The Wonder of It All: A Faith and Science Discovery Series
Bring your lunch and visit with leading scientists and theologians as we learn about the wonders of the world, the wonders of discovery, and our own wonderings about who we are in the world. The series, hosted by Dr. Lea F. Schweitz and Dr. Victor Thasiah, will take place monthly at the Lutheran Center in Chicago. October 5, November 18, December 7. For more information, visit the web site www.zygoncenter.org.
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