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05/23/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of May 23, 2018
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
If you registered for Synod Assembly, look for an Assembly E-bulletin to arrive in your inbox on Thursday!
Synod News
June 2018 Parish Paper available for download and reading
'Making the Nursery a Place of Belonging'
New Stewardship Development Opportunity Available to SOS Congregations
The Southern Ohio Synod is delighted to make available a new resource for congregations who would appreciate the support of professional fundraising services as they develop their stewardship ministries over the next two years.
Stewardship Mission Moment
We currently have 26 congregations in the call process. All of this work is handled by Pr. Jeff Wick, Assistant to the Bishop, and Gabrielle Hudecek. We continue to see an increase in the numbers in the call process because of rostered minister retirements.
SOS Youth and Family Ministry
Faith Skills
2. Help teens to understand their God given job description and to live it out daily
Youth Gathering T-Shirts...
Youth Summit 2018:
Our Synod has room for one more High School student and the adult spot is still available if you have an interest. Click Here for more information. The summit brings young people together to learn about the wider church. It is an all expense paid trip and normally takes place the first Thursday-Sunday in November. This years event will be in Nebraska. Contact Gary if you have an interest.
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
Timeline for ELCA Hunger Grants announced
ELCA World Hunger is pleased to announce the 2019 Domestic Hunger Grant application will open soon! Beginning in June, you will be able learn more about the grants and how to apply by visiting ELCA.org/domestichungergrants.
Resources for 'God's Work, Our Hands' Sunday Day of Service
You will find the resources you need to plan your activities and worship, invite your neighbors and promote within your community. There are videos to watch and share for inspiration. New this year are Spanish-language postcards, door hangers and social memes.
Partners and Affiliates
Churches for Middle East Peace Annual Assembly Advocacy Summit: And Still We Rise
Join us in Washington to learn more and take action on Capitol Hill, June 17 @ 5:00 pm - June 19 @ 5:00 pm EDT.
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Program Director, Advocacy Engagement
ELCA
Washington, DC
Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries, Chaplains’ Office
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minnesota
Minister of Communication & Support
David Lutheran Church
Canal Winchester, Ohio
ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow-Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
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
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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Pr. Tom Stroeh and family as he is hospitalized for a stroke
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Family and friends of the students and teacher killed in Texas school shooting
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Synods that have elected or re-elected bishops during this assembly season
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Prs. Craig and Wendy Richter regarding the death of Craig's grandmother
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 May 7, 2018)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
June 1-2, 2018
Southern Ohio Synod Assembly
Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, Ohio
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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