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Issue: # 204
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January/2010 |
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Haiti Earthquake Relief
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 A magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked
the island country of Haiti on Tuesday, January 12. Buildings are destroyed,
the search for survivors is intense and the streets of Haiti are filled with
people in shock and searching for loved ones among the rubble. ELCA Disaster
Response partners have survived the quake and are already working to serve the
people of Haiti.
Your help is needed today to bring immediate relief and continued hope for our
brothers and sisters in Haiti. About 3 million people, one-third of Haiti's
population, were affected by this earthquake.
Click here for worship resources & more information.
Click here to make a donation through the ELCA.
One hundred percent of your donation will be used for the relief efforts in
Haiti.
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Lilly Endowment Awards ELCA $1 Million
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The Lilly Endowment, Indianapolis, has awarded nearly $1 million to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American (ELCA) to continue and broaden its project that addresses the financial challenges of seminarians attending its eight seminaries. The ELCA and partner institutions will match the grant with an additional $1.1 million.
Click here for the entire article.
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Martin Luther King Service
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 Please join us for the Martin Luther King Service at 3 PM on January 17th at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1829 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn, GA. (phone number 770-972-4418, website www.tlc-lilburn.org)
Our theme this year is "Unity through Diversity". The music will be wonderful, beginning with our processional song, "Come Together"! Many groups will participate that day: Korean Dance Troupe, Team Lutheran Choir, Sagrada Familia Mime Troupe, St. Paul Choir and Dance Troupe, Trinity Bell Ringers and Band, and a Conference 3 Children's Choir. The color for the day is red, all pastors and rostered lay leaders are invited to vest. A financial offering will be collected for the Atlanta Union Mission, but we also ask that you bring at least one canned good to go to a local food pantry. (meats, vegetables, pasta and sauce, and peanut butter are especially welcomed.)
We look forward to seeing you at the service. If you have any questions please contact Emma Clark at 404-457-9356.
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Exploring the Lenten Texts
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Seminary Workshop: Exploring the Lenten Texts
The Rev. Dr. Marcus J. Miller, President of LTSS, will lead this year's Lenten
texts workshop on Thursday, January 21 at 1:00 pm on the seminary campus. Dr.
Miller will lead pastors and other church leaders through the lectionary's texts for this year. There is no cost to
attend the event, but you must pre-register. Please register online at www.ltss.edu by January 18.
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Update from Lutheridge/Lutherock Ministries
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 Dear Friends,
2009 has been a very challenging year for Lutheridge+Lutherock Ministries! High unemployment resulted in budget cutbacks, forcing staff reductions and resulting in less funding to care for facilities. ELCA churchwide assembly decisions have also caused stress and uncertainty.
Fortunately, LLMI remains strong and unchanged in its mission and focus. Thanks to you and hundreds of other faithful supporters, the Christ-centered ministry and programs of of LLMI continue as they always have. We served nearly 4,000 children and youth in our summer program, with over 425 receiving financial assistance to attend summer camp. Year-round programs for adults and families maintained their quality and we continue to host congregational groups. We even ended the year with a balanced budget. Thanks be to God!
Click here to read the entire letter.
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Lutheran Night At The Gladiators
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Please join Metro Atlanta Lutherans for a night of Minor League Hockey at the 7th Annual Lutheran Night At The Gladiatorsin support of the programs of Lutheran Services of Georgia Saturday, February 6 7:05 PM Arena at Gwinnett Center Click here for the registration form & more information.
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Become a "Fisher of Men"...
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 This men's retreat held April 9-11, 2010 at Lutherock offers an opportunity to be in a place where God can teach us a lot about ourselves and faith through the mountain waters. There is time for learning knots and for practice casting before heading out together to the rivers on Saturday and Sunday morning. Through devotions and worship we will prepare for a time of refection and prayer; enhancing the fishing experience beyond just catching and releasing. The program begins after lunch on Friday and concludes with lunch on Sunday. The cost for the retreat is $185 per person and includes Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, housing in Moretz Cabin and Crow's Nest and program costs.
A North Carolina fishing license is required and can be purchased online at www.ncwildlife.org. Questions about the program, please contact Van Van Horne at van@llmi.org or 828-684-2361 ext. 303. There will be a registration form on the Lutheridge/Lutherock website in the near future.
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Around The Synod
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Please join Messiah Korean Lutheran Mission, Norcross, GA for a special worship service celebrating 8 years of growing with God. Bishop Gordy will be presiding at this special event on Sunday, March 21, 10:30 AM at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Norcross, GA.
Following the service there will be a Korean-American style lunch served. If you plan on attending this even please RSVP by either e-mail (Messiah@myself.com) or calling (770-346-7676).
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Upcoming Events
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January
15-16 Synod Council Meeting
17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
18 Synod Office Closed
18 Day of Service
29-30 Affirm Administrative Meeting
February
2-3 First Call Pre-Lenten Retreat
5-6 Catch The Spirit
For more information on these and other events visit our synod calendar.
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