09/06/2018

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 12, 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

ELCA Youth Summit Update 

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 11:45 am at Olive Garden in Middletown. RSVP to Gary (gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org ) in case there are any changes. (Please note time change from previous ebulletin announcement.)

ELCA News

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's September column for 'The Lutheran'

Fear not

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.

Partners and Affiliates

Graceworks Lutheran Services CEO to Retire Following 30+ Years of Service

Willis O. Serr II announced that he will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of Graceworks Lutheran Services on March 1, 2019.

Explore Trinity Day October 18 2018

If you have a heart to change the world, learn how Trinity will shape you and invest in you to be a servant leader who can both proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and nurture renewed and renewing communities.

Reminder! 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 Luther Lodge, St. John's Lutheran Church, 122 W. National Road, Vandalia, Ohio.

Lutheran Memorial Camp’s 44th Apple Butter Festival October 14

Don't miss out on this fun afternoon of music, crafts, food and fellowship for the entire family.

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.

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

• All those in the path of Hurricane Florence

• Family and friends of Mrs. Mary Long as they mourn her passing

• Family and friends of Mrs. Janette Barnhart regarding her passing

• Rev. Marjorie McDaniel as she mourns the death of her brother

• Family and friends of Anne Hudecek as they mourn her passing

• Pr. Jon Schriber as he undergoes surgery

• Linda Kraus, wife for Pr. Gerhard Kraus, regarding cancer diagnosis

• Pr. Barry Scott and family as they mourn the loss of his mother-in-law

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 9 congregations in study and 17 in the interview process. Updated September 1, 2018)

Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod               

September 13, 2018
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Christ, Bexley

September 18, 2018
East Side Cluster Meeting
David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Rd, Canal Winchester

September 27, 2018
11:45AM-1:45PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Olive Garden Middletown Ohio 

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

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