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12/11/2019
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of December 11, 2019
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world!
Synod News
The synod office will be closed on Friday, December 13, 2019 due to road closures.
God’s Grace, Your Hands: How to carry out a similar giving effort in your congregationThe season of giving started early for one Cincinnati congregation...Learn how your congregation can extend the season of giving in your community! |
Help provide a safe and fun place for kids to heal from the Dayton Memorial Day tornadoes!The Southern Ohio Synod Dayton Conference, in conjunction with LSS Disaster Services, is hosting the 1st of 5 Camp Noah weeks for kids, K-5 this March. Your donation can make this healing place possible for campers in need! |
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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.” Be equipped to lead your congregation into the next year and years to come with this Congregation Council training that will turn everything you ever thought a council should be into everything you ever hoped a council would be! |
Advent and other lectionary topic videos available to SOS Congregations free of charge!Pr. Joe Wolf is sharing his talents with the synod through his weekly worship videos in support of Goal #5 of the Thrive! Campaign. New video posted! Isaiah 35:1-10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzXGiTAGBpA |
Youth & Family News
The Discipleship Dive.Dan Jacob has put together another excellent experience for us at Wittenberg University. The Discipleship Dive is a week long experience (June 21-26, 2020) designed to explore the depths of faith and service. Groups of high school youth will work side-by-side with community leaders in service and advocacy. Housing will take place at Wittenberg University.
For more information or to register: Click Here or contact Dan Jacob at jacobd@wittenberg.edu |
Annual Capital Bowl (Ignite)For 7th through 12th graders, Ignite (formerly the Capital Bowl) will be Friday January 31st - Saturday February 1st, 2020, in Kerns Religious Life Center on campus at Capital. For More Information: Click Here |
ELCA News
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Midnight stillness.Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's December article for 'Living Lutheran.' |
Help spread the word! YAGM applications are now open for 2020!Applications for the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program are now open, and you can invite young adults on this yearlong journey abroad. |
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Prayers
Pr. Bob Swanson as he heals from radiation and chemo for cancer
Kim Uemura and family as they mourn the loss of her grandmother
Pr. Aly Mazzei regarding her engagement and upcoming wedding
Employment Opportunities
Accounting Clerk
David Lutheran Church, Canal Winchester
300 Groveport Rd. Canal Winchester, OH
Youth & Family Director (part-time)
Christ Lutheran Church, Athens
Athens, Ohio
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus
404 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio
LOMO Program Director at Lutheran Memorial Camp
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO)
Lutheran Memorial Camp
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