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07/18/2018

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of July 18, 2018

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

Synod News  

2018-2019 Synod Hymn List ready for download

The new Synod Hymn List is ready for your use as you plan the coming year.

Changing the Cultural Narrative: Is the Church Hurting or Helping?'

Invitation from the Central Ohio Conference to attend this event coming to Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna on September 9.

July 2018 Parish Paper--Inviting, Informing and Including Newcomers

Learn more about the 'Three Pillars of Evangelism'

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

School Year Save The Date Information--Mark Your Calendars!

September 9: God's Work Our Hands Day

October 14: Apple Butter Festival at Lutheran Memorial Camp

October 29-31: The Annual Renew Retreat at Lutheran Memorial Camp for those that work or volunteer with young people

November 1-4: The ELCA Youth Summit at Camp Carol Joy Holling, Nebraska (All expenses paid)

January 11-13: Middle School MiX at Lutheran Memorial Camp

January 25-27: Confirmation Retreat at Lutheran Memorial Camp

February 1-2: Capital Bowl Youth Retreat at Capital University

February 15-17: Confirmation Retreat at Lutheran Memorial Camp

February 22-23: Faith-in-Fun Elementary Retreat at Lutheran Memorial Camp

March 10: Maple Syrup Festival at Lutheran Memorial Camp

April 5-7: High School Connect Retreat at Camp Kern

 

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ELCA News

You're invited to attend 'Preaching Stewardship' Nov 2018 & Jan 2019

Sponsored by The North/West Lower Michigan Synod and The Stewardship of Life Institute

 

Partners and Affiliates

Updates on Camp Mowana transition

Grant approval, celebration and service dates

SOS WELCA Summer Breeze 2018 available for download

SOS WELCA newsletter is available for viewing.

Lutheran Deaconess Association changes name to Lutheran Diaconal Association

The change more accurately reflects the organization serving both deacons and deaconesses in education and formation in recent years.  

 

Employment Opportunities 

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

Facilities Manager
Epiphany Lutheran Church
6430 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, Ohio

Director of Children and Youth Ministry (FT)
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Oakwood, Ohio

Church Office Associate-Part-time
Faith Lutheran Church
730 Collingwood Ave, Whitehall, Ohio

Communications Director
All Saints Lutheran Church
6770 N High St, Worthington, Ohio

Director for Congregational Engagement
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington

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

July 15-20, 2018
Amazing Grace Day Camp
Fellowship, Columbus

July 15-20, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
St. Paul, Westerville

July 15-20, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
Faith, Whitehall

July 15-20, 2018
LOMO Day CampChrist, Dayton

July 19-20, 2018
Synod Office closed due to Jazz and Rib Fest street closures
300 S. 2nd Street, Columbus, Ohio

July 22-27, 2018
Amazing Grace Day Camp
Galilee, Russell's Point

July 22-27, 2018
Amazing Grace Day Camp
St. John's, Zanesville

July 22-27, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
Bethel, Grove City

July 22-27, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
Epiphany, Centerville

 

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

 

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