Complete Story
07/30/2014
Southern Ohio Synod E-bulletin for the Week of July 30, 2014
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Giraffe is traveling the synod this summer!
Look for Giraffe and Bishop Dillahunt or another member of the Southern Ohio Synod staff at a ministry event near you!
See our Facebook page for photos of Giraffe's visits. Listed below are the sites he's visited so far. Did you see him?
- First English, Lancaster
- St. Paul, Ironton
- St. Paul, Bridgeport
- All Shepherds, Lewis Center
- Augsburg, Cincinnati
- St. Paul, Pomeroy
- St. John, Racine
- Holy Trinity, Newark
- St. John's, Martins Ferry
- St. Paul, North Berne
- Emmanuel, Coshocton
- St. Mark's, Delaware
- Roselawn, Cincinnati
- First English, Columbus
- St. Paul, Ashville
- New Lebanon, Junction City
- Holy Trinity, New Lexington
- St. John's, Zanesville
New Amazing Grace Day Camps and Giraffe photos posted to Facebook. Click HERE to see them.
SAVE THE DATE! 2015 SOS Assembly
June 5-6, 2015 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly at Capital University in Columbus. Assembly plenary sessions will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 5 & 6. Please begin planning now to attend.
Synod News
From the Southern Ohio Synod Middle East Task Force--A Conference Call on Wednesday, July 30, Dealing with the Current War Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is Open to Everyone
Jewish Council on Public Affairs/IAN Teleconference with Yossi Alpher
Southern Ohio Synod Members Invited to 'Growing in Christ' Conference in Akron, Featuring Our Own Gary Pecuch as Keynote Speaker
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church invites you to join them in Akron, Ohio, for Growing in Christ…a conference exploring the challenges and possibilities for Christian discipleship. The dates are September 5 and 6, 2014.
Attention Congregations: Last Chance to Book 'Lost and Found' for an Event. Touring to end in 2015.
After 28 years, the group has decided to stop touring at the end of 2015. They are hoping to work with as many synods and congregations as possible before they retire from the road.
Openings at the 4G Networking Word/Witness/Application Intensives in August and October-Read On for Details!
The Southern Ohio Synod's 4G Networking team invites all our congregations to participate in a 2-day intensive to learn new ways to talk about money and inspire generosity and church giving in a struggling economy.
2014 Fall Southern Ohio Synod Lay School of Theology New Learning Opportunities
The course is “Christian Ethics: Theology, Method and Practice” promises to be an interesting and meaningful learning experience. It is geared for the person-in-the-pew and also for people in positions of lay worship leadership in the congregation.
What to Expect at the Practice Discipleship Workshop on Aug 9 at All Shepherds, Lewis Center
Thinking about coming to the Practice Discipleship Training on August 9 at All Shepherds Lutheran Church, Lewis Center, but not sure what to expect? Read on...
Sign Up Now for the 2014 ELCA Ohio Women Clergy Retreat, Oct 23-24
ELCA News
Portico Now Offering Long-Term Care Insurance--Find Out More by Attending a Webinar in August
Long-term care is the medical and/or social term for helping people who develop disabilities or chronic care needs. Long-term care insurance pays for long-term care services such as helping someone with walking, getting dressed, eating, bathing and care associated with Alzheimer's disease.
ELCA presiding bishop offers ‘State of the ELCA’ at ELCA WELCA Convention
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), said part of the reason why women now serve as ordained pastors in the ELCA “is because of the work done by Women of the ELCA and predecessor church bodies.”
Women of the ELCA Concludes Ninth Triennial Convention
he Ninth Triennial Convention of Women of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) concluded here July 24 with the installation of new officers and members of the Women of the ELCA churchwide executive board. The convention, which took place at the Charlotte Convention Center July 22-24, is Women of the ELCA's highest legislative authority with delegates elected by each of the 64 synodical women's organizations.
Women of the ELCA Elect New Officers, Executive Board Members
New officers and executive board members of Women of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) were installed July 24, 2014, during the closing service of the Ninth Triennial Convention of the Women of the ELCA, which took place at the Charlotte Convention Center here July 22-24.
ELCA Advocacy: Urge Congress to Pass Border Funding for the Safety of Vulnerable Children
Contact your members of Congress here to support unaccompanied minors at the border!
ELCA Advocacy Living Earth Reflections July 2014
As Christians, we think and talk about what we may be "called" to do out of faith for our families, ourselves, our neighbors and our communities. You may be called to work against poverty and hunger, and out of that call you might work in a food pantry or send a letter to your member of Congress about cuts to federal nutrition programs. You likely signed up for these emails in part because you feel a call to care for God's creation.
College Students Surpass Fundraising Goal for ELCA Malaria Campaign
Students attending some of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s (ELCA) colleges, universities and campus ministries surpassed a matching challenge goal this month of raising $125,000 for the ELCA Malaria Campaign by $6,619.20 and counting.
'Big Look at Small Catechism' is Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's July Article in The Lutheran--Please Share with Your Congregation
In her August column for The Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton talks about the Small Catechism and it's importance in the development of faith formation.
Kevin Strickland Named ELCA Worship Director
The Rev. Kevin L. Strickland, Nashville, Tenn., has been named new director for worship formation and liturgical resources at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) churchwide organization effective August 24, 2014.
ELCA Mission of the Month: Working with Children in South Africa
While serving with the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program, Rachel Swenson has come to some amazing conclusions about her reason for being there.
Partners and Affiliates
Smart Money Workshops Offered by CCCS in Association with Graceworks Beginning in August
Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS), sponsored by Graceworks Lutheran Services, will present a series of Financial Literacy Workshops on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at 3131 S. Dixie Drive in Dayton, starting in August and running through December. -
Trinity's Midweek Blast for July 30, 2014
Leadership and Courage
Fall Festivals at LOMO Coming Soon! Share the News with the August Bulletin Insert
The August 2014 Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO) bulletin insert highlights the fall festivals at Camp Mowana, Camp Luther and Lutheran Memorial Camp.
Trinity Days Coming to Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Sept 25 & 26--Register Now!
"Pentecostalism, Theology, and Missiology in the 21st Century"
Prayers
First English, Columbus and their neighbors regarding several recent shootings
Pr. Stephen Foster as he continues his ministry in Russia
Pr. Terry Morgan and family as they mourn his mother's passing
Prayers for Pr. Katie Kerrigan
Pr. Aaron Layne and family as they mourn the loss of his paternal grandmother
Employment Opportunities
Adult Choir Director
Prince of Peace, Dublin
Director for Budget Planning
ELCA
Part-Time Organist
North Community Lutheran Church, Columbus
Part Time Bell Choir Director
St Peter's Lutheran Church, Lancaster
If your ELCA-affiliated organization or congregation has an open position you'd like to advertise, please send the position description, contact person information and a deadline for submitting applications to sbarton-nonno@southernohiosynod.org.
Upcoming Events in Our Synod
August 9, 2014 10:00AM-5:00PM
Practice Discipleship Training
All Shepherd, Lewis Center
August 11, 2014 7:00-8:30PM
Fall 2015 Youth Gathering Informational Meeting
Good Shepherd, Cincinnati
August 13, 2014 7:00-8:30PM
Fall 2015 Youth Gathering Informational Meeting
First, Lancaster
August 22-23, 2014
Candidacy Retreat
Fleming Falls Retreat Center, Camp Mowana
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
