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02/05/2020
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of February 5, 2020
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Synod News
You're invited to a special Seeing Race Through Faith training in Dayton, Feb 22!Thanks to the support of Dayton Urban Lutheran Allies (DULA), the Southern Ohio Synod’s Race Relations Task Force workshop “Seeing Race Through Faith,” is being offered in Dayton! |
New Thrive Training Date SetAnother opportunity to train “Congregation Leaders” to lead your Thrive! campaign has been scheduled for: Saturday, February 22nd This training is necessary for your designated Thrive! Congregation Leader(s) if you plan to take part in the Thrive! Mission Campaign. Please register in advance so that we may have adequate amounts of Campaign Manuals, brochures, bulletin inserts, and other printed Thrive! materials on hand for your congregation. To register, please email Thrive@SouthernOhioSynod.org and include:
Pastors and Stewardship Team members are encouraged to attend the training so that they may use the knowledge gained for future special needs and/or stewardship campaigns of the congregation. |
Register for “Effective Congregation Council” TrainingGenerous advance gifts to the Thrive! campaign are allowing us to move forward now in implementing some campaign initiatives, including a return engagement of: Effective Congregation Council Training February 18th The goal is that Council members reflect on their time of service on the Council as the highlight of their service to the church. Yes! Really! This workshop can help lead to an effective council that positions the church to thrive in today’s world. Who Should Attend? Council members, pastors and other church leaders should attend Effective Congregation Council training to increase skills in:
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Send an email with the name, phone number, email address and leadership role (e.g. President; Council member) of each attendee to: Thrive@SouthernOhioSynod.org.
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We have a NEW PO BOX! Please start using immediatelyThe Southern Ohio Synod has switched payment lockbox providers. Please begin sending your mission support donations to... |
New church council devotions resource created by rostered ministers in the SOSDownload this free resource today and begin sharing with your congregation council! |
Reminder! Deadline to submit resolutions for the synod assembly is March 15 |
Benefit Concert Feb 23rd for LSS Faith Mission Homeless Shelters in ColumbusGethsemane Lutheran Church is hosting a benefit concert which is open to the entire community. Free will donations accepted. |
Youth & Family News
Introducing our 2021 Youth Gathering Synod Coordinators...Now Gathering Emails from Church Contacts--Get on the Distribution List Today!Returning for her third go-round is Diane Schwiger-Alexander (dsaministry1@gmail.com) and the Co-Coordinator is long time Youth Gathering attendee Gary Strasser (strasser@nktelco.net). Diane and Gary will be sharing the duties for the 2021 event. Beginning January 15th you can email them with your church coordinators email address as they start to build their email distribution list. NOTE: Always email BOTH Co-Coordinators in all correspondence. In the meantime, make sure your coordinator is signed up to receive the monthly ELCA Youth Gathering gNews newsletter. |
Affiliate and Partner News
Upcoming prayer and advocacy events via Zoom from the Ohio Council of ChurchesThe Ohio Council of Churches, of which, the Southern Ohio Synod is a member, has two ongoing gatherings via Zoom for anyone wanting to pray for our leaders and/or learn more about how to be involved in a variety of advocacy efforts. |
“Seeing” Your Neighbor article from enLIGHTen Committee of the SOS WELCAWays you can 'see' your neighbor and help put an end to human trafficking. |
Prayers
Family and friends of The Rev. Carol Hertler regarding her passing
Pr. Larry Novak and family on the death of his mother
Steve Goff regarding health issues
Michelle and Richard Riesbeck regarding Richard's health
The Rev. Bill Rush and family as they mourn the loss of his son
Martha Burk, sister of Sr. Sally Burk as she recovers from illness
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