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06/18/2018

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of June 20, 2018

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


Synod News  

Note to the synod: the voice of the Church

'Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, lest we miss your kingdom’s goal.'

Response to Synod Assembly resolution re separation of families immigration issue

Here are resources for those who wish to speak out against unjust separation of families and in favor of policies that keep families together.

'Mercy and Addiction' article in Living Lutheran

Bishop Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt and Pr. Michelle Terry share what's going on in Southern Ohio and how we're working together to heal those affected by the opioid epidemic.

The Collaborative: A new initiative by the Southern Ohio Synod created just for your congregation!

God is calling your congregation to new life. How are you going to respond?

'Bridges Out of Poverty' workshop on Sept 16 at Advent Lutheran Church

The hidden rules of class effect many aspects of life for all of us but especially for those who live at or below the poverty line.  If you want to work with people in poverty or if you simply want a deeper understanding of the issues of poverty this information is eye opening. 

Reminder! 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. 


SOS Youth and Family Ministry

Time of prayer for the young people of the ELCA...especially for those in our Synod

Pray For...

June 24-27The Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) at the University of Houston

June 24-27: the tAble also in Houston

June 27-July 1The ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas

Please pray for their travel to, from and at the above experiences...and for the Gathering Staff & Volunteers

Then, lets not forget all the VBS programs and the AGDC & LOMO Camps going on in the next few weeks (See Below). 

2018 Amazing Grace Day Camp Line Up

Here’s the Amazing Grace Day Camp schedule for Summer 2018.. Please mark your calendars to pray for these all important ministry weeks.

June 17-22: Zion, Middletown

July 8-13: Good shepherd, Kettering

July 8-13: St. Mark’s, Delaware

July 15-20: Fellowship, Columbus

July 22-27: Galilee, Russell’s Point

July 22-27: St. John’s, Zanesville

 

And here's the LOMO Day Camp schedule for Summer 2018.. Please mark your calendars to also pray for these all important ministry weeks.

June 17-22: Hosanna, Pataskala

July 8-13: St. Jacob's, Miamisburg

July 8-13: Epiphany, Pickerington

July 15-20: St. Paul, Westerville

July 15-20: Faith, Whitehall

July 15-20: Christ, Dayton

July 22-27: Bethel, Grove City

July 22-27: Epiphany, Centerville

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ELCA News

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's Prayer on World Refugee Day

Click HERE to view Bishop Eaton's prayer on YouTube. 

ELCA Global Links for June 2018

Stay connected with Global Links by sharing resources and content with your congregation.

Never beyond God’s compassion: Suicide prevention resources

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and suicide rates have increased in almost every state since 1999 (some by more than 30 percent), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

We know the truth

Read Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's column in Living Lutheran.

Application for 2019 ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants is now open!

Application available: June 12-August 13, 2018

 

 


Partners and Affiliates

Nothing from our partners and affiliates this week 

 


Employment Opportunities 

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

Student Ministry Leader (6-12th grade)
Peace Lutheran Church, Gahanna
455 Clark State Road, Gahanna, Ohio

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

Public Policy Coordinator (Part-Time)
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus, Ohio

Interim Executive Director
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus, 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


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. There are currently nine congregations in study and 18 in the interview process. Updated June 12, 2018)


Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod           

June 17-22, 2018
Amazing Grace Day Camp
Zion, Middletown

June 17-22, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
Hosanna, Pataskala

June 24-27, 2018
ELCA Multicultural Youth Leadership Event
Houston, Texas

June 24-27, 2018
ELCA Table Youth Ministry Event
Houston, Texas

June 27 - July 1, 2018
ELCA Youth Gathering
Houston, Texas

July 3-4, 2018
Synod Office closed for Columbus' Red, White and Boom and 4th of July holiday

July 8-13, 2018
Amazing Grace Day Camp
Good Shepherd, Kettering

July 8-13, 2018
Amazing Grace Day Camp
St. Mark's, Delaware

July 8-13, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
St. Jacob's, Miamisburg

July 8-13, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
Epiphany, Pickerington

 

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

 

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