05/01/2019

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of May 1, 2019

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

Synod News

Registration closing for Assembly on May 17! Register now! The 2019 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly takes place on June 7-8 at the HPER Center, 250 Bill Edwards Drive, Wittenberg University, in Springfield, Ohio. Our theme for assembly is Stronger and Better Together: On the way. Our focus scripture is Luke 24:13-24. We are delighted to welcome our ELCA representative, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop.

75% increase in giving is possible! Join the 2019 Stewardship for All Seasons Cohort and see your giving increase too! GSB 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 exciting results. Join the 2019 Cohort today!

Save the Date for next Faith Advocacy Day--May 14 Our advocacy day on Tuesday was a great success with nearly 20 legislative office contacts in one day on the importance of investing to guarantee food on the table and a roof over the head of all Ohioans. Will you join us for our next advocacy day on May 14th?

ELCA News

Statement from ELCA presiding bishop addresses synagogue shooting We stand against this latest public act of anti-Semitism and domestic terrorism, and with the Jewish community.

Luther's Small Catechism with African Descent Reflections available now from Augsburg Fortress In connection with the observance of the five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation events initiated by the 95 Theses, a distinguished group of African descent Lutheran theologians gathered at the offices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to explore and reflect on Luther’s Small Catechism.

FREE Life-long Health & Wellness webinar from ALOA This webinar will explore simple and effective ways for the local congregation to help people be better stewards of their bodies, and to give God their best.

Partners and Affiliates

Planting Seeds of Hope Planting seeds of hope at Oesterlen Services of Youth through the Flower Fund!

Healthy Congregations May Event - Dancing with Family Ghosts: The Power of Emotional Cutoff Hear from The Rev. Blackburn, of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, on the impact of emotional cutoff on ourselves, churches, families, and communities in three insightful sessions.

Employment Opportunities

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

Associate for Public Policy
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus, Ohio

Minister in Residence
Jacob's Porch Campus Ministry
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Church Relations Specialist
Oesterlen Services For Youth, Inc.
Springfield, OH

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

• Please pray for these ELCA synods as they hold their synod assemblies (May 2-5)

• Family and friends of Maggie Huff as they mourn her loss

• Pr. Cathleen Thompson as she undergoes surgery for liver cancer

• Family and friends of Mrs. Betty Hoops, wife of Rev. Dr. Merlin Hoops

• Family and friends of Helen Jane Brown upon on her passing

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