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01/30/2019
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of January 30, 2019
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Synod News
Proven stewardship development opportunity available to SOS congregations-Join us via the web on February 20GSB FundRaising’s Stewardship for All Seasons has a proven track record in helping congregations grow giving. Our SOS congregations that signed up during assembly are already seeing promising results. Find out more on February 20! |
God is calling your congregation to the ‘life that really is life!’Answer that call by being a part of the Southern Ohio Synod’s ‘The Collaborative’! Click on this story to learn how your congregation can have vital and life-giving ministries! |
Discernment and prayer process for upcoming assembly-All encouraged to participate!The Southern Ohio Synod invites you to discernment and prayer as we prepare for the 2019 Synod Assembly at Wittenberg University in Springfield. |
Youth and Family News
Something More EventsSomething More is for your High Schoolers who wish to go deeper with their faith. High School students will learn ministry skills that will help them grow in following Jesus. Students from across the Southern Ohio Synod mission territory are invited to come and receive investment, be equipped, and be sent into the world. Sign up online at www.popluther.org/
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VBS Curriculum from LOM Now AvailableLutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOM) produces the curriculum each year that is used in camp and retreat settings and for Vacation Bible Schools and day camps. LOM has released its 2019 curriculum entitled Transformed Community: God's Agent of C.H.A.N.G.E. |
ELCA News
Webinar: Legal Checklist for CongregationsIn a free webinar at 12 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, Feb. 21, the ELCA legal staff will discuss this checklist and best legal practices for congregations. The webinar should be of particular interest to rostered ministers and lay congregational leaders and staff, including congregation council members and officers, church administrators, and pastors and deacons. |
International Women's Day is coming March 8: What your congregation can do to observe this important dayEvery March 8, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day. Here are some resources for your congregation that lift up this special day.
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Partners and Affiliates
Sign up today for Spanish for Ministry through Trinity Lutheran SeminarySpanish for Ministry is sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Seminary in partnership with Speak Our Language, LLC and welcomes everyone! |
Anti-Human Trafficking Month coming to an end, but the need for awareness and action doesn't!How can each of us be a beacon of light in this weary world and shine a light on the injustice of human trafficking?
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Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Church Relations Specialist
Oesterlen Services For Youth, Inc.
Springfield, OH
Program Associate for ELCA Youth Gathering Communication and Administration
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Chicago, Illinois
Communications Specialist
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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
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