Weekly E-News and Events from the Southeastern Iowa Synod

Southeastern Iowa Synod Weekly E-News 

January 6, 2012  

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In This Issue 






Events Registration  

Spirituality Retreat for
Rostered Leaders

January 23-24, 2012

 

 


Lutheran Day on the Hill

March 12, 2012

Synod Calendar

January 12 
FCTE Committee
10 am

Synod Center for Ministry

Iowa City, IA

January 14
Youth Leadership Team

Synod Center for Ministry

Iowa City, IA

  
January 16  
Synod Center for Ministry
Closed
Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20 
Commission for
Global Mission
10 am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA 

January 21
Wayne Zion Council Retreat
9 am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA
 
 January 23-24

Spirituality Retreat
Prairiewoods
Cedar Rapids, IA

 

 

January 26
Macedonia Working Group
10 am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA 

Hunger Working Group
10am
St. John's Lutheran Church
Grinnell, IA

January 30
Commission for
Vocation and Faith Formation
10 am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA   

 

February 2
Commission for Rostered Leadership
Support

10am
Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA 

 

 

 

 

 
vision           

Vision Trip to the Pare Diocese Planned  

   companion synod logo

 

The Southeastern Iowa Synod has been in a companion relationship with the Pare Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania since 1988.  This Companion relationship exists for the purpose of strengthening one another for life and mission within the body of Christ. As we seek to accomplish this purpose and deepen the relationship with our sisters and brothers in the Pare Diocese, a Vision Trip to the diocese is planned for June, 2012.  Join Bishop Michael Burk and Pastor Eric Carlson on this exciting journey.  Spaces are limited! 

 

Click here for more information including trip brochure and application

 

spirit     

Spirituality Retreat for Rostered Leaders   

 

Is it time for a retreat?  Now that the Christmas hustle is over we can look ahead to what the new year has to offer.   The Spirituality Retreat is just around the corner at the beautiful and peaceful Prairiewoods Retreat Center on Jan 23rd-24th.  This is a time to gather with colleagues from around the synod.  This year we will be focusing on gratitude as we spend time in worship, Bible Studies, conversation and fellowship.  Presentations will be given by Bishop Burk, Pr. Gloria Keiser Dovre and Pr. Dick Dahle.  Come join us for a little rest and restoration; there are even massages available by appointment through Prairiewoods!  Hope to see you there. Registration deadline is January 13th.
 

 
rosterreport     

Roster Leader's Report to the Bishop 

 Forms to be Submitted by February 15, 2012  

 

Each year, rostered leaders are asked to complete a Rostered Leader Report to the Bishop and submit the form to the synodical bishop.  A link to the form may be found on the synod's website at: http://seiasynod.org/for-rostered-leaders/rostered-leader-forms/ or by clicking Rostered Leader Forms under the Rostered Leaders Menu. Please use the appropriate form that matches your roster category and status. 

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health     

Save Thousands, Think Wholness, Take the 2012 Health Assessment        

Portico Benefit Services (formerly ELCA Board of Pensions)         

ELCA Health

 

Each congregation and organization in our synod will receive a 2% discount on health benefits contributions for all of 2012 if 65% of the eligible ELCA-primary plan members and spouses in our synod complete the online Mayo Clinic Health Assessment by April 30. Our estimated collective savings last year was $39,300. The 2012 health assessment is online now. If you have ELCA-primary health benefits, please plan to take 30 minutes January 1 - April 30 to complete the assessment. Completing the assessment earns you a $150 credit in your personal wellness account to offset out-of-pocket medical expenses. An additional $350 is available for each person who pursues follow-up activities

 

Completing the assessment is an act of stewardship for you and this church.

 

Learn more about the assessment at:

https://www.elcabop.org/Home/UnderstandMyBenefits/Health/ELCAPrimary/HealthAssessment/Overview.aspx 
 
missionsupport     

Your Congregation's Plan for Mission Support 2012  

  Please Report by January 15, 2012  

 

When your congregation's budget for 2012 has been approved, remember to notify the synod center for ministry and report the dollar amount designated by your congregation for mission support. This is the amount that your congregation plans to share with synodical and churchwide ministries.  The information is crucial for developing a budget for the synod and churchwide offices and helps us fulfil our promises to the ministries that we share.  

 

The "2012 Plan for Mission Support" and reporting forms were mailed to each congregation in December. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Smith, Associate for Administration, at 319.338.1273 or at smith@seisynod.org

Prayes & Transitions

 

Prayers for January and Transitions sections have been updated. Please use the links at the top of the E-News.

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