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09/26/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 26, 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. |
Parish Paper for October 2018 ready for download and sharing with your congregation
'Don't Disagree, Deliberate...How to Lead Community Conversations in Your Church'
'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.
ELCA News
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Grants available from ELCA to fund your ministry!We are stronger and better together! These ministry grants, made possible by your mission support, provides needed funding for your creative and impactful ministries. Apply today! |
Breaking Barriers conference on HIV & AIDS Oct 25-27
A gathering to inspire and empower people of faith on a journey to create AIDS-free world through healing and understanding. Attendees will experience dynamic speakers, educational workshops, engaging presentations and powerful worship services. Presented by the UMC Global AIDS Committee.
Partners and Affiliates
Explore Trinity Day October 18 2018If 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. |
SOS Women of the ELCA invited to Faith Fire retreat Oct 13
Faith Fire is sponsored by the Faith Lutheran WELCA group and is open to all women of the SOS.
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.
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Youth Director
St. John Lutheran Church, Sidney
120 W Water Street, Sidney, Ohio
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
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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Mr. & Mrs. Doug Ware on the death of their son
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Pr. Robert Jones regarding health issues
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Family and friends of Pr. Carl Roepcke
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Family and friends of Mrs. Mary Long as they mourn her passing
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Family and friends of Mrs. Janette Barnhart regarding her passing
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Rev. Marjorie McDaniel as she mourns the death of her brother
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Family and friends of Anne Hudecek as they mourn her passing
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 27, 2018
11:45AM-1:45PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Olive Garden Middletown Ohio
October 4, 2018
10:00-11:30AM
Central Ohio Conference Rostered Ministers Gathering
Jacob's Porch
October 6, 2018
Dayton Conference WELCA Women’s Spiritual Retreat
Women’s Spiritual Retreat Gifts of Imperfection; Some Guideposts for Living a Wholehearted Life
Luther Lodge, St John’s Lutheran Church, Vandalia
October 6, 2018
9:00AM-4:00PM
Southern Ohio Stewardship Academy-One Day Event
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westerville
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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