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Acts 

 

2012 Bishop's School

 

Leadership Program for Musicians

 

LTSS: Open House for Admissions

 

From Wartburg Seminary 

 

Power in the Spirit Info 

 

Vocations Conference Info

 

Rostered Leaders & Congregations 

 

News & Notes About Our People 

  

2012 IRS Mileage Rates

 

Roots & Wings

FROM KEITH BROWN

Synod Finacial Officer

 

  

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRS MILEAGE RATES FOR 2012IRS

The Internal Revenue Service has issued its 2012 optional standard mileage rates that can be used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
 
 

Beginning January 1, 2012 the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be 55.5 cents per mile for business activities, 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, and 14 cents per mile in service of charitable organizations.
 

Source: IRS.com

 

 

Click here for 2011 Year End Pledge Report

 

 

 
From Bishop Jim Mauney
Jim at desk

THE BEGINNING OF LENT

Ash Wednesday is a day of clinging to the forgiveness that comes through Jesus Christ. On a day that declares that we are dust, that cries, "Have mercy on me, O God...and cleanse me from my sin", we are reminded that ..........

HERE TO READ THE REST OF THE BISHOP'S ARTICLE

FROM PASTOR CHIP GUNSTEN
 

Church VocationsConference August 7-9, 2012

 

 

The conference is designed for those seeking to discern God's call to rostered ministry within the church as an Associate in Ministry (AIM), Deaconess, Diaconal Minister, or Ordained Pastor, as well as those who are presently within the candidacy process. The conference provides ................................

  

 CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE 

 

  

 For Information on Synod Assembly:
 Elections to Occur
 Registration Forms
 Determining # of voting members per congregation 
 & Special Motel Rates
                  CLICK HERE  
 
 

 FROM PASTOR DAVE DELANEY

Director of Youth & Young Adult Minsitries
Dave Delaney 

  

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2012 Youth Events  

March 3-4, 2012 - Seventh Day

June 8-10, 2012 - Youth Assembly

June 24-29, 2012 - Kairos

July 8-12, 2012 - LAUNCH

July 18-22, 2012 - ELCA Youth Gathering (New Orleans)

Nov. 16-18, 2012 - Lost and Found

 

For detailed descriptions of these events and registration fee information..... CLICK HERE

 

Article Headline
Elizabeth 
Power in the Spirit 2012: Welcoming the Stranger
Dates: July 12-14, 2012
Keynote Speaker: Ruben Duran
Bible Leader: Bishop Margaret Payne
Musicians: Power Praise
Entertainer: Ed Kilbourne

 

Plans are well underway for Power in the Spirit 2012. Look for some changes this year as we make every effort to listen to suggestions from evaluation forms! We are going to enjoy the gifts of the stranger as we gather to listen, learn. worship, and expand our community of faith. Mark your calendars and adjust your schedule so that you can be part of this special event. Registration material will be available in April. Please send any comments or suggestions to esmythe24354@yahoo.com or phone 276-783-5804. I can't wait to see you there!!
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