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08/30/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 5, 2018
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
Synod News
Register today for a one-day Stewardship Academy coming to a location near you!
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.
'Keeping Our Focus' theme for annual Rostered Women's Retreat Oct 18-20
All female rostered ministers are invited to this annual retreat at Lutheran Memorial Camp.
Youth and Family News
Youth Director Cluster Meetings
Central Ohio Cluster: The second Thursday of the month September through May at Christ, Bexley from noon to 2pm. It is a "bring your own lunch” event. Come when you can and leave when you must. Enter through the back door. The secretary will buzz you in.
Dayton/Cincinnati Cluster: Thursday September 27 at noon at Olive Garden in Middletown. RSVP to Gary (gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org ) in case there are any changes.
ELCA News
A statement from ELCA presiding bishop addressing our call to care for creation
This season starts with a World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation, an invitation to focus our worship, our stewardship and action on honoring God by honoring and caring for God's handiwork.
You're invited to a Pre-Retirement Seminar by Portico Benefits at Peace Lutheran Church, Beavercreek
If you're over age 50 and within 15 years of retirement, a pre-retirement seminar is a great way to get planning off to a strong start or keep the momentum going. Register before October 15 to participate.
ELCA Rostered Ministers Mini-Retreat Fall 2018
The Outer Gifts of Discipleship, Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Partners and Affiliates
Annual Faith and Advocacy Summit-Sept 23 at All Saints, Worthington
'Faithfully moving beyond resistance'
Capital University Offers Half Tuition with New ‘Good Guarantee’
New initiative targets undergraduates whose families have chosen careers in the nonprofit, public-service sector.
Women of the Dayton area invited to SOS WELCA retreat Oct 6
All women of ELCA congregations in the Dayton area are invited to this special women's retreat at Tikkun Farm in Cincinnati.
Lutheran Men in Mission hosting volunteer day at LMC on Sept 29
Rally some of the men from your congregation and sign up to help on this special volunteer day!
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Pianist
St. Philip Lutheran Church, Columbus
1506 E. Long Street, Columbus, Ohio
Executive Director for Domestic Mission
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Chicago, Illinois
Director of Gift Planning
ELCA Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
Part-Time Youth Director
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Dublin
5475 Brand Road Dublin, Ohio
Communications Director
All Saints Lutheran Church
6770 N High St, Worthington, 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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Family and friends of Anne Hudecek as they mourn her passing
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Pr. Jon Schriber as he undergoes surgery
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Mike Johnsen, synod council member, regarding health issues
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Linda Kraus, wife for Pr. Gerhard Kraus, regarding cancer diagnosis
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Pr. Barry Scott and family as they mourn the loss of his mother-in-law
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Family and friends of Ellie Weik, member of Lord of Life, West Chester
Congregational Vacancies
Congratulations to Lord of Life, Worthington upon calling Rev. Martin Gehring to serve as pastor!
(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 9 congregations in study and 17 in the interview process. Updated September 1, 2018)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
September 8, 2018
Synod Council Meeting
September 9, 2018
God's Work, Our Hands Sunday Day of Service
Your community
September 13, 2018
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Christ, Bexley
September 15, 2018
9:00AM-4:00PM
Southern Ohio Stewardship Academy-One Day Event
St. John's Lutheran Church, Zanesville
September 18, 2018
East Side Cluster Meeting
David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Rd, Canal Winchester
September 25, 2018
9:00AM-3:00PM
2018 Rostered Ministers Fall Mini-Retreat
The Outer Gifts of Discipleship
Lutheran Memorial Camp, 2790 State Route 61, Fulton, Ohio
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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