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08/05/2020
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of August 5, 2020
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world!
Check out our SOS Calendar for a look at what we have going on via online meetings as we continue to lay the ground work for our work together as we Clarify, Collaborate and Cultivate. We are stronger and better together, even on Zoom!
Synod News
Churches Who Survive the Pandemic Will do Three ThingsRead this insightful article by Chris Morton of Fresh Expressions and prayerfully consider registering for the Resilient Church Academy classes that start next week! |
Congregations: Look for letter from Governor Mike DeWine regarding important health informationGovernor DeWine announced that he will send a letter to Ohio's faith-based community to share important health information with Ohio churches, synagogues, and mosques and to share ways to better protect their worshipers. |
Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order, Travel Warning: How this impacts SOS congregationsThere's a lot in the order, and you should take time to read it and understand what is being required and what is not, but we've provided a summary of items in the orders that should be taken into consideration by congregations as they plan to meet in person, whether it is for worship, weddings, funerals, youth groups, Bible studies, etc. 7.30.20 Ohio Public Health Advisory Map--Please make note of where your county is this weekSOS is seeing fewer RED counties, but more ORANGE counties. Please keep being diligent with your safety precautions so we can drive down the numbers together! New map out weekly on Thursdays. |
Printable Worship Companion for August 2-November 22 2020A free printable, yes you read that correctly, Worship Companion for your leadership to share with your congregation (and anyone they wish to also share with) to make sure the Gospel is preached, even if you can't be in person or on the web! |
Blessing of the Backpacks: 2020The ritual may be modified to include adults, who could be encouraged in advance to bring their laptops, PDAs, work boots, cell phones, or other tools of their trade. This blessing, however, focuses upon children starting the school year. |
ELCA News
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's August column in Living Lutheran ready for sharingDark works |
Prayers
Pastors Anne and Tom Pairan regarding the loss of Ann's brother
Pastor Bill Kerrick and his wife Jean Kerrick regarding illness
Frank, husband of Margaret Dill, Music Director at Trinity, Brookville regarding a serious fall
Employment Opportunities
Children's Minister
Messiah Lutheran Church, Reynoldsburg
1200 Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Keyboardist
Ascension Lutheran Church
7333 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242
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