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09/02/2020

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 2, 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!

SOS Calendar


Education Opportunities for Lay Leaders
Digital Ministry Class With Url Sept 26 2020    

This workshop is designed for Lay and Rostered leaders in congregations. Please pass along to your ministry teams and register TODAY!

Register now...cost is FREE...potential impact is priceless. Digital Ministry is the first of a 3-part online only conference series made possible by the gifts and talents of the SOS Vibrant Church Conference team and your mission support contributions. To learn more visit the SOS Vibrant Church Conference page.

   

 

'An Effective Congregation Council—especially during a pandemic' online training; Sept 15 7-9 p

Now, more than ever, having an effective congregation council is vitally important. If you still have to beg people to be on council, meetings are bogged down by budget line item discussions, and your council only meets because they're suppose to...Then YOU MUST ATTEND THIS VIRTUAL EVENT!

   Effective Congregations Training 3x3

 


Synod News

#Common Good Story 4: Help for and from the many ministries OUTSIDE our congregations

Deacon Jenny Frantz shares her reflections on...How these specialized ministries are faring throughout the pandemic. How you continue to connect when you don't live in the same towns or even the same state. How you make new connections when virtual is all you have.

  Common Good Story 4 Insta

 

Kids At Camp Group Pic 3x3  

Youth & Family In-Person Gatherings during COVID-19

COVID-19 To Form or Not to Form? That is the question...

 


ELCA News

Donate now to help the victims of Hurricane Laura

Please give today. Your gifts ensure that our church will be able to provide help and hope for those whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Laura. Gifts designated for “Hurricane Response” will be used entirely (100%) for hurricane response efforts until they are complete.

  Lutheran Disaster Response 3x3

 

4color Elca Globe  

Hunger in the Time of COVID-19: Life for Today and Hope for Tomorrow An online benefit for ELCA World Hunger

This is our opportunity to unite as a church and make a difference when the world needs us most. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary event on September 24 via Zoom.

 


Prayers

Pr. Roger Schalnat and his wife, Terry as they heal from recent injuries

Brian Nunnally as he seeks treatment and recovers from a ruptured disc in his back

Pr. Lisa Bernheisel as she completes her 12th round of chemo and rings the victory bell!

All of those impacted by Hurricane Laura and those who will help them recover & rebuild

Bishop Thomas E. Breidenthal, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, as he is hospitalized

Pr. Lorne and Becca Hlad and family

Hovland and Huebner families as they mourn the loss of their father/father-in-law, Russell Hovland

Bishop Emeritus, Robert Kelley, as he mourns the loss of his wife Marline

Congratulations to Pr. John Hitzeroth and family on the birth of his grandchild, Adler

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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