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12/11/2019
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for Rostered Ministers--Week of December 11, 2019
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Synod News
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! |
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! |
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! Deadline is January 17th! There's still room available at the inn...The Nationwide Hotel that is! |
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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.” Equip your congregation council 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? |
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ELCA News
Midnight stillness.Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's December article for 'Living Lutheran.' |
Affiliate and Partner 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 |
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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
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