10/10/2018

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of October 10, 2018

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

Synod News  

Fruits of the faith grown through life in the church and participation in synod-sponsored training 'I am writing this letter to let you know, as a lay person, how the Southern Ohio Synod has helped me grow in faith and bear fruit in these past few years.' Read on to learn more about this one person's journey of faith and 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'

ELCA News

ELCA offers grants for new mental health ministries-apply today! Congregations are invited to develop a three to six month Mental Health Ministry Plan and receive up to $10,000 to assist in implementing such plan in 2019!

Partners and Affiliates

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.

Employment Opportunities 

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

Part-Time Youth Director
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Dublin
5475 Brand Road Dublin, Ohio

Youth Director
St. John Lutheran Church, Sidney
120 W Water Street, Sidney, Ohio

Executive Director for Domestic Mission
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Chicago, Illinois

Director of Gift Planning
ELCA Foundation
Chicago, Illinois

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

• Pr. Robert Jones regarding ongoing health issues

• Pr. Jeff Wick as he recovers from open heart surgery

• Mr. Eugene Dahnke regarding health concerns

• Mr. & Mrs. Doug Ware on the death of their son

Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod               

October 11, 2018
9:30AM
Cincinnati Conference ELCA Pastors Meeting
Christ the King Lutheran Church, West Chester, Ohio

October 11, 2018
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Christ, Bexley

October 14, 2018
11:00AM-4:00PM
Apple Butter Festival
Lutheran Memorial Camp

October 22, 2018
7:30PM
Kenneth H. Sauer Luther Symposium
The Art of Faith in the Midst of Suffering: Reflections on Martin Luther's Theology
Bayley Auditorium, Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio

October 28, 2018
7:30PM
Festival Choral Eucharist for Reformation
Weaver Chapel, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio

October 29-31, 2018
Youth Ministry Renew Retreat
Lutheran Memorial Camp

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

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