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11/20/2019
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for Rostered Ministers--Week of November 20, 2019
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Synod News
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Back Again by Popular Demand: “Effective Congregation Council” TrainingThrive! Goal #1 is “Equipping Lay Leaders.” Through this goal: “The Synod will be seen as leading and providing networks through which lay leaders will be more highly equipped for leadership within their congregations, be more effective in their communities, and thrive in their ministries.” |
Update! 110+ Congregation Leaders Trained to Conduct THRIVE CampaignsThe knowledge and training manual they received will also aid them in conducting special appeals and/or annual stewardship campaigns for their own congregations, thus further benefiting their own mission and ministries. |
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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! |
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ELCA News
Presiding bishop statement on Israeli civilian settlementsOur distress with this announcement is primarily its impact on the daily life of Palestinians, especially our sisters and brothers in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, but also their Christian and Muslim neighbors. |
Affiliate and Partner News
Ohio Disaster Response & Recovery Situation Update – Memorial Day 2019 TornadoesLSS has assisted 56 households (202 people) and has coordinated 81 volunteers who have contributed nearly 2,200 hours of service (a value of $56,000). |
Advocacy in Advent--An event from Hunger Network in OhioProclaiming God's justice that is breaking into the world so that all may be fed. December 10th 9:00am Ohio Statehouse, Columbus |
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Prayers
Pr. Aly Mazzei regarding her engagement and upcoming wedding
Pr. Aly Mazzei regarding the loss of her grandmother
For the victims, families and friends of those killed and wounded in the shooting at Santa Clara High School
Brothers and sisters in Christ in the Sierra Pacific Synod regarding the ongoing wildfires
Pr. Bob Swanson as he undergoes radiation and chemo for cancer
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