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01/10/2018

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of January 10, 2018

Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world 

Synod News  

Attention Treasurers: New Congregational Remittance Forms ready for download

Please download the 2018 Congregational Remittance forms and begin using them in February.

Attention Treasurers: Important information you need to know regarding submitting mission support and other donations

The following information is provided by our synod accountant, Mrs. Joy Hacker regarding year end closing of synod records, auditor information and a reminder about the remittance forms.

Current and interested Mission Interpreters invited to attend gathering and training session on Feb 17

Led by the ELCA's Mission Interpreter Ministry Coordinator, Denise Ballou. Open to all Mission Interpreters or those interested in becoming a Mission Interpreter in their congregation.

'Thoughts for the Week' from Bishop Dillahunt start Jan 4!

We are now entering into the 501st year of the Reformation and because the daily Martin Luther quotes were so popular, I thought as we begin 2018 that I would send out a weekly quote which connects us with the vision.

'Fishing for People--Evangelism for all the Baptized' workshop, Feb 3 led by Pr. Katie Kerrigan

'Fishing for People' is designed for all baptized members of our congregations, not just the ordained or specially trained. You’ll receive real-world, hands-on training and tips you can take back to your congregation to share, plus meet others from our mission territory who also want to share the Good News in their communities. You’ll walk out of this workshop excited and prepared to ‘fish for people’ and will have made a few new friends in the process.

IRS increases standard mileage rate for business mileage in 2018

The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2018 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

 

SOS Stewardship Events     

One-day Stewardship Academies coming to a location near you in 2018!

Sponsored by the Southern Ohio Stewardship Team, the Stewardship Academy is an opportunity for congregational leaders (rostered and lay) to "retool" their congregation's stewardship ministry.

Saturday, Mar 3  Zion, Hamilton
Saturday, May 5  Peace, Beavercreek
Saturday, September 15  St. John’s, Zanesville
October 6, St. Paul, Westerville

 

SOS Youth and Family Ministry

Sign up now for the Capital Bowl Feb 2-3, 2018

This overnight retreat, designed for high schoolers and their chaperones, is scheduled for the Friday and Saturday of Super Bowl weekend.  

 

SOS Bishop's Youth Ambassador Program (Our Educational Events): Two Opportunities. RSVP to Gary, gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org. If you are going to Houston consider having your youth attend to get a glimpse of the wider church before next summer.

  • Sunday February 4 at Epiphany, Pickerington
  • Sunday March 18 at Trinity, Marysville
 If you wish to receive all of Gary's monthly information, please contact Gary Pecuch at gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org to be added to his distribution list.   

 

ELCA News

Church speak

Read Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's column in 'Living Lutheran' even is you don't speak 'church.'

Important updates from Portico

New member cards should be used at medical offices and at the gym!

 

Partners and Affiliates

Human Trafficking Awareness Month Continues--What you can do to help

Proverbs 3:27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

Lutheran Men in Mission invite to attend Capital U basketball game Feb 17

Men will meet for lunch at the Rusty Bucket at noon and then tour the campus center before the game.

 

Employment Opportunities 

This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.

Praise Team Leader
Peace Lutheran Church, Beavercreek
3530 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, Ohio

Pastoral Care Specialist
Graceworks Lutheran Services

Campus Ministry/Church Office Administrator
Christ Lutheran Church, Athens, Ohio
69 Mill Street, Athens, Ohio

 

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. You may also access our online form by clicking here.

 

Prayer Requests

Below are prayer requests for people in our synod or people connected with our synod. Please remember these brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers.

Click HERE to read the full prayer request.

  • Family and friends of Dr. Merlin Hoops regarding his passing

     

Congregational Vacancies

(Click on link above to see current congregational vacancies in the Southern Ohio Synod and celebrate with those who have received calls to our congregations. Updated January 4, 2018)

  

Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod      

January 11, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Meeting
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cincinnati

January 11, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Columbus Conference Gathering
Mr. Nick Bates, presenter
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio

January 11, 2018
10:30AM
Dayton Conference Gathering
Wittenberg University

January 12-14, 2018
The Middle School MiX
Lutheran Memorial Camp

January 16-18, 2018
All Ohio Rostered Ministers Retreat
Life in the spirit: Let us pray
Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr, Huron, Ohio

January 16, 2018
10:00AM-12:00PM
Central Ohio East Side Cluster Meeting
Hope Lutheran Church, Columbus

January 20, 2018
10:00AM-3:00PM
Something More High School Equipping Event Session I
Epiphany, Centerville

January 26-29, 2018
Youth Ministry Extravaganza 2018
Houston, Texas

February 2-3, 2018
The Capital Bowl Youth Ministry Retreat
Capital University

February 3, 2018
11:00AM-2:00PM
'Fishing for People--Evangelism for all the Baptized' workshop
Calvary Lutheran Church, 74 W. Main Street, Chillicothe, Ohio

February 4, 2018
12:30-3:00PM
Bishop's Youth Ambassador Program Session
Open To All
Epiphany, Pickerington

To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.

 

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