Why Did the Earthquake Happen? 
When tragedy strikes, we struggle with the big "why" question: Why did this happen? And in most cases, there is no answer. Bad things happen. People we love get sick. Earthquakes happen. For Christians, we turn the question to God. Link |
UPCOMING EVENTS
In the coming weeks there are many events/workshops in the SW MN Synod.
Feb 11 & 12: Pastor to Pastor Event More info
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Congregational Leadership Day
"Leadership for 2010 and Beyond"
Saturday, Feb 20th, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cross of Calvary Lutheran, Olivia, MN
Cost: $10 for those who register by Feb 8
Leadership is important to the life of everyone of the congregations of the SW MN Synod. This event is sponsored by the Equipping Congregations Board and is designed to give practical and concrete resources for leaders like council members, committee members and elected officers. There will be keynote presentations from Bishop Jon Anderson looking at the Bible and Luther's Catechism for teaching us about leadership and Pastor Andrew Hermondson-Olson teaching about "Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times." More Info
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Faithful Finances
When to adopt New Technology
The church I attend finally took the plunge last fall: our newsletter now comes by e-mail. Budget cuts made what had been unthinkable seem plausible. But plausible is not the same as right. How can we evaluate the costs and benefits of using new technologies to make sure we adopt the right ones at the right moment? Link |
AUDITIONS: The Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir
MASLC is a Christ-centered ministry, devoted to preaching the gospel to high school students and providing an experience of music and Christian community, described above by two students from MASLC 2009. Auditions for this intensive summer choral experience are being held at sites across Minnesota throughout February. Please encourage high school singers in your congregation to audition. Complete information may be found at the website: Link |
