10/09/2019

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for Rostered Ministers--Week of Oct 9, 2019

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

Synod News

SOS Mission Support: Planning for the future, KNOWING God is with us! And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age…You are never alone.

New coaching workshop for SOS pastors--Tattoo your message: How to make a lasting mark October 31 at Advent Lutheran Church, Columbus Lead by Pr. Mike Weaver, Southern Ohio Synod Coaching Coordinator 9:30 am - noon Register today!

Still time to register for the Oct 12th Plan the Budget, Plan the Future: FREE Congregational Budget Planning Workshop! Register now! The Oct 19 workshop has been canceled, but you can still participate in the October 12th event at Fellowship Lutheran in Columbus!

The Generosity Lab: Free intergenerational workshop cultivating generosity in your congregation! November 9 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, West Chester from 9 am to 1 pm. Register today!

Don't forget to register for the 2020 Ohio Rostered Ministers Gathering Jan 28-30! Meeting under the theme “Practical Evangelism”, pastors, deacons, and full-time church professionals are invited to gather at the Nationwide Conference Center. This is the 'Sawmill Creek Event' of years past, just a lot closer to home for us in SOS!

ELCA News

Presiding bishop and Conference of Bishops urge release of funds for East Jerusalem hospitals 'With heavy hearts and a deep sense of urgency, we, the presiding bishop and Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, must call your attention to Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) and the other East Jerusalem hospitals. We are concerned about the impact that cuts in U.S. humanitarian assistance for the West Bank and Gaza are having on cancer patients and others treated in these facilities.'

Affiliate and Partner News

Oesterlen Services for Youth in need of treatment foster parents--Training events schedule for Springfield & Columbus Please share this information with your congregation--loving homes needed!

Prayers

Sue Rutherford as she recovers from a hip fracture and surgery

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