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04/24/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of April 25, 2018
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
Synod News
May 2018 Parish Paper available for download and reading
'How to Balance Hospitality and Church Security'
Volunteers needed to assist with registration at Synod Assembly
Looking for 10 volunteers for Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 to assist registrants with check-in process.
May 5 academy around the corner! Register today for this one-day Stewardship Academy!
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.
2018 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly
Registration is now open for the 2018 SOS Assembly. Deadline for registration is May 18!
Display application for SOS task forces, ministries, partners and affiliates ready for download
Display space at our 2018 SOS Assembly is limited. If you are a SOS task force/committee chairperson, ministry leader, partner or affiliate and wish to display at this year's assembly, complete the application soon to reserve your spot!
Stewardship Mission Moment
SOS Youth and Family Ministry
Reminder! 'Blast Off for Books' collection at SOS Assembly--Don't miss out on this great way to serve the youth of Houston!
The books you donate will be distributed at community book fairs, camps and other events around the city as part of the Gathering's Service Learning experience. By putting books in the hands of Houston's economically disadvantaged students, you can help change lives.
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ELCA News
Nominate a young person today for the ELCA Horizon Apprentice Program--Extended deadline May 1!
The Horizon Apprenticeship Program provides opportunities during the summer months for high school and college students of color or whose primary language is that other than English who are between the ages of 16 and 20 to explore their vocations as they reflect on God’s presence and on the church community. A $1,500 stipend is paid to the apprentice.
ALOA letter: Beyond a smart doorbell
As older Christians, we have experienced the peace that comes through intimate conversations with God. When we stop to pause and pray, we reconnect to the blessings, not the busyness. We naturally add an intentional and conscious connection to God during these personal snapshots in time.
ELCA Church Council meets under Future Directions 2025
In her report, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton emphasized that the work of the churchwide organization, including that of the council, is guided by 'ways to live into and implement the five goals that we set as a church together in Future Directions 2025.'
ELCA Disability Ministries update
ELCA Disability Ministries is approaching a decisive crossroad. Several transitions have occurred in the past year, some of which include personal health, missional dollars and questions about our direction.
Partners and Affiliates
Great VBS service project ideas from Lutheran World Relief
Looking for a service project to incorporate into this summer’s Vacation Bible School? Assemble Kits of Care for Lutheran World Relief! There are many types of Kits to bring youth together in service to our neighbors in need.
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Director of Youth and Family Ministry
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Lakeside Park, KY
Children's Minister
Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Public Policy Coordinator (Part-Time)
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus, Ohio
Interim Executive Director
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus, Ohio
Parish Administrator
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Lakeside Park, KY
2718 Dixie Highway Lakeside Park, KY 41017
Director of Youth and Education
St. John Lutheran Church, Celina
1100 N. Main Street, Celina, Ohio
Campus Minister
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
Youth Minister, Part-Time
Trinity Lutheran Church, Marysville, Ohio
311 E. 6th St. Marysville, Ohio
Youth Director Part-Time
Bethel Lutheran Church
4501 Hoover Road, Grove City, 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.
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Prayers for synods gathering for assembly and/or electing a bishop in April and early May
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Prs. Craig and Wendy Richter regarding the death of Craig's grandmother
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Pr. Richard Walston regarding cancer treatments
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Pr. Steve Brown regarding a recent health issue
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Jane Lane as she undergoes and recovers from hip replacement surgery
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 March 21, 2018)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
April 26-27, 2018
Nelson Trout Lecture Series
Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University
April 28, 2018
Synod Council Meeting
Christ Lutheran Church, Bexley, Ohio
April 28, 2018
9:00AM-12:00PM
SOS WELCA Spring Gathering-Cincinnati Conference
Peace Lutheran Church, 10581 Arnheim-Day Hill Rd. Georgetown, OH
May 3, 2018
8:15AM
Northwest Cluster Meeting
Jacob's Porch Campus Ministry--Pr. Grant Eckhart, host
May 5, 2018
9:00AM-4:00PM
Southern Ohio Stewardship Academy-One Day Event
Peace Lutheran Church, Beavercreek
May 6, 2018
2:00-4:00PM
SOS WELCA Spring Gathering-Central Ohio Conference
St. Philip Lutheran Church,1506 East Long Street, Columbus, OH
May 9, 2018
9:00AM-3:00PM
2018 Rostered Ministers Spring Mini-Retreat
The Inner Gifts of Discipleship
Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University
May 10, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Meeting
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
May 10, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Columbus Conference Gathering
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
May 10, 2018
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Director Cluster
Christ, Bexley
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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