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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 24-27: The Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) at the University of Houston
June 24-27: the tAble also in Houston
June 27-July 1: The 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
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Rev. Ray Branstiter as he mourns the death of his mother
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Family and friends of Rev. Dr. Fred Meuser
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Pr. Orinda Hawkins-Brinkley regarding surgery
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Amazing Grace Day Camps & LOMO Day Camps in our territory
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Pr. Tom Rutherford regarding surgery
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Pr. Hal Robarge as he recovers from a car accident
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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