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02/15/2018

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of February 21, 2018

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

Preaching the Gospel 2018 Bishops Convocation Graphic

Bishop's Theological Convocation March 12

All rostered ministers in the Southern Ohio Synod Mission Territory are invited to join Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt and guest speaker, Bishop Craig Satterlee, for a day of conversation, fellowship and worship, focused on this year's theme 'Preaching the Gospel.'

Synod News  

Suggestions for congregations to save money on software, computer hardware and office supplies

All non-profits are feeling the pinch of decreased giving. Here are a couple of ways the SOS has cut costs to allow for more funds to go to ministry.

March 2018 Parish Paper available for download and reading

'Finding Significance as a Small Congregation'

Save the Date - Hunger Leader's Day April 21

Mark your calendar now for a Congregational Hunger Leaders' Day to be held Saturday, April 21, 2018, at All Shepherds Lutheran Church, Lewis Center, Ohio. Guest speaker, Mr. Ryan Cumming, ELCA World Hunger Program Director.

   

SOS Stewardship Events     

Mission Moment Stewardship TF Feb 2018

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

A few newer items and some reminders

ELCA Youth Summit: Each summer the ELCA pays for one adult and two students to attend the annual Youth Summit. This coming year it will be November 1-4, 2018 in Nebraska. It is an all expense paid trip. The Youth Summit is an educational opportunity and the parent program of our Bishop's Youth Ambassador Program. Contact Gary for details.

ELCA Youth Ministry Network: Just returned home from the Extravaganza. It is just good to be in a room with 900+ ELCA youth workers. The network offers a lot, including access to "Martin's List". If you are not a member consider joining. A standard membership is $85 per year.

Milestone Ministries: It's a new year. Always good to check out what milestone ministries is up to.

Seminary Sampler: Have High Schoolers looking for a summer experience? Check out the Sampler opportunity at Trinity Seminary in Columbus July 15-21.

Breaking News!

A Special Meeting for Adults going to The Gathering...

Who: For Adults interested in the Youth Gathering
What: A Practical Planning Time (ideas, restaurants, logistics, potential hotel room sharing)
When: Thursday, March 8 from Noon to 2 pm
Where: 201 Shouvlin (connected to the student center)
       At Wittenberg University
Directions & Campus Map: https://www.wittenberg.edu/about/directions
Cost: It is a Bring Your Own Lunch Event

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Partners and Affiliates

Eco Palms for Palm Sunday...Order today from LWR!

Lutheran World Relief has partnered with the University of Minnesota Center for Integrated Natural Resources & Agricultural Management (CINRAM) to gather and sell palms from Mexico and Guatemala in a socially and environmentally just way.

Bishop Munib Younan to speak on 'Refugee Crisis' and 'Opportunities and Challenges of Interfaith work in Jerusalem'

Bishop Munib Younan, recently retired Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land, and former president of Lutheran World Federation will speak on March 11 & 12 in West Chester and at Wittenberg University.

Unite to End Racism Rally April 3-5 in Washington, D.C.

'ACT NOW: Unite to End Racism' is both a rally and a call to action, organized by the National Council of Churches with partners: the National African American Clergy Network, Conference of National Black Churches, Sojourners, Franciscan Action Network, Churches Uniting in Christ, and Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and its member communions.

Benefit Concert Feb 25th for LSS Faith Mission Homeless Shelter in Columbus

Gethsemane Lutheran Church is hosting a benefit concert which is open to the entire community. Free will donations accepted.

 

Employment Opportunities 

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

Worship Curator - Part Time
First Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
1208 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

Vice President for Administration
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

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

  • The community of Parkland, Florida as they grieve the loss of 17 students killed on Feb 14

  • Pr. Bob Abrams as he undergoes surgery

  • Family, friends and co-workers of the fallen Westerville police officers

  • Pr. Tom Rutherford and Mrs. Susan Rutherford regarding Tom's recent surgeries

  • Family and friends of Pr. James Heil as they mourn his loss

     

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 February 21, 2018)

  

Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod        

March 1, 2018
8:15AM
Northwest Cluster Meeting
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus--Pr. Steve Wachtman, host

March 2-4, 2018
Campus Ministry High School Retreat
Camp Kern Oregonia, Ohio

March 3, 2018
9:00AM-4:00PM
Southern Ohio Stewardship Academy-One Day Event
Zion Lutheran Church, Hamilton

March 8, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Meeting
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cincinnati

March 8, 2018
10:30AM
Dayton Conference Gathering
Location TBD

March 12, 2018
9:30AM-3:00PM
Bishop's Theological Convocation with Chrism Mass
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Northwest Blvd, Columbus

 

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

 

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