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E-News Weekly
Issue: # 238
September 9, 2010
In This Issue
SDG - Soli Deo Gloria
Ministry Funding Requests Due
ELCA Communicators Corner
Book of Faith Brief
Advent/Christmas Mission & Worship Stories
Gatherings
Around the Synod
Quick Links
S D G -  Soli Deo Gloria
Southeastern Synod blog entry by the Rev. Darrel Peterson
Assistant to the Bishop of the Southeastern Synod
 
bachA vital message in our Lutheran legacy is the inscription that Johann Sebastian Bach wrote at the end of his music,
S D G  Soli Deo Gloria (to God alone, the glory).  Church musicians will still sometimes include that familiar and profound message at the end of their work.  And as I see those three little words, I am grateful that my high school Latin has again been put to good use!

 
As I make my way among congregations and church leaders these days, it often occurs to me that we are seriously lacking in the perspective that what we are doing in the faith is ultimately about God.  There are long discussions about planning and facilitating.  Who is in charge of this? 
 
How do we want this to be done?  Will the people turn out for that?  Who will get credit?

Read the rest on the synod blog
Ministry Funding Requests Due September 17

A reminder that agencies, institutions, and most other groups seeking synod financial support must apply by September 17, 2010 for possible inclusion in the proposed 2012-13 Ministry Funding Plan (budget). Groups included in the approved 2011-12 Ministry Funding Plan should have received individualized funding request forms via e-mail. An online version of the request form is also available.
 
Synod committees and task forces operate on a different budgeting cycle from other groups. This Fall they will be requesting funding for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Committee and task funding request forms are available online and must be submitted by September 17, 2010.
 
Questions about these processes may be addressed to Pastor John Rossing, who chairs the synod's Budget and Finance Committee.
From the ELCA Communicators Corner
Davey and GoliathNew 50th Anniversary
Davey and Goliath
DVDs Available
          
Volumes 1 and 2 of Davey and Goliath's 
50th Anniversary DVDs are available from
Bridgestone Multimedia Group,
Christian and Family DVDs, Films, Movies, Music, etc.
 
http://www.gobmg.com/
 
 
 
  
Operation Thanks-Giving 2010 (OT-G2)
 
Last year, the "first annual" OT-G proved to be a blessing for those who made Thanksgiving cards and the ELCA missionaries who received them. Check out www.elca.org/operationthanksgiving for pictures, stories and details. Find two bulletin inserts (including a handy turkey card pattern) at www.elca.org/handinhand (see Fall 2010 issue).
Book of Faith Brief
Book of Faith
 
www.bookoffaith.org
 
 
Hot off the Press!  Check out the newest Book of Faith resource called The Greatest Story:  Bible Introduction.  The Greatest Story is a 16 session basic introduction to the Bible.  As its name says, this course is for anyone who wants to get a big-picture overview of the Bible, the story it tells, and see how that story intersects with our own stories.  The study was designed especially for young adults and those who are new to Bible study.  Resources include a leader book, participant book, and a DVD resource.  They are available now at www.augsburgfortress.org.  Samples will be available for rostered leaders to preview at the Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation in October.  Take a moment now to see what this is all about!
 
                             TGS 
 
Blessings,

Your Book of Faith advocates
 
Pastor John Rossing                         
Christ the King, Dalton, GA           
ctkdalton@optilink.us              
706-278-3979                          
 
Michelle Angalet, Associate in Ministry
Good Shepherd, Woodstock, GA
michelle.angalet-gslc@comcast.net
770-924-7286
Advent/Christmas Mission and Worship Stories 

Has your congregation made connections between worship and mission?  We want to hear your stories.  The Nov/Dec issue of "Seeds for the Parish," an ELCA publication that goes out to all congregational leaders, both clergy and lay, will feature worship in their Advent/Christmas edition. 
 
The office of Worship and Music is particularly interested in stories for the front page that could explore the link between the liturgy and our mission in the world.  How do we bring the needs of the world into our ritual practice, and how do we pattern our worship life to speak of God's compassion, mercy, and justice?  If you have a story to tell, please send it to one of our synod's Partners in Evangelical Worship, Nancy Christensen (nchristensen@elca-ses.org)  or Kevin Strickland (pastorkevinstrickland@gmail.com.)
Gatherings
"John Timpe Open"
Join the 16th annual Lutheran Services of Georgia Atlanta golf outing, celebrating an outstanding volunteer, John Timpe, who has made the LSG outing such a success through the years!  Are you one of the estimated 300 golfers he has recruited?  
 
Join LSG To Honor John! 
 
October 11, 2010 
 
The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm, Woodstock,GA
 
Shotgun Start 9 am
 
$100 per golfer
For more information or to request registration forms, contact:
Lorraine Dorough at 678-686-9613
ldorough@lsga.org

 
                                                    LSG 
 
European American Lutheran Association First Biennial Conference
"Unraveling the Knot of Privilege, Power and Difference"
October 28th-­30th, 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Workshops -­ Prayer -­ Banquet -­ Inspirational Speakers Networking -­ Worship

The mission of the EALA is to live out our commitment to dismantle racism and white privilege by "speaking truth to power" within the institutional church and the wider society.
 
 
LMM's One Year to Live Retreat is NOT Your Typical Men's Retreat!
Developed by Lutheran Men in Mission in partnership with Lyman Coleman, pioneer of small group ministry, CEO and founder of Serendipity Publishing House the One Year to Live retreat is designed to be a life changing, lay led event.
 
Find out about the upcoming One Year to Live retreat at Camp Kinard in Leesville, SC, November 5-7, 2010 at  http://lutheranmeninmission.org/events/oytl.html.
AROUND THE SYNOD
Oktoberfest
 
OktoberfestTrinity Lutheran Church
1826 Killian Hill Road
Lilburn, GA  30047-2532
Saturday, October 2, 2010
 
Craft Fair and Carnival Games from 11am to 6pm
Live music from 12pm to 9:30pm
Authentic German & American Food
Prize Drawings
 
Admission $3.00   Children 4 & Under are FREE
http://www.tlc-lilburn.org/article88261.htm
 
 
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More information about Via de Cristo
 
Following a recent annoucement in the e-news about Via de Cristo, several people asked, "What is Via de Cristo?"
 
Via de Cristo is a three-day school which takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a life-style.  It is a highly structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them, their families, congregations and the environment in which they live, work and play.  Via de Cristo is a combined effort of laity and clergy working together to bring renewal to the Church.  Below are some upcoming Via de Cristo weekends planned in the Southeastern Synod.  For information, visit the websites listed. 

TENNESSEE LUTHERAN VIA DE CRISTO
Knoxville, TN
Website information:  www.tnvdc.org 
Head Spiritual Director:  Pastor Steve Misenheimer (steve@sjlcknox.org)
Lay Director:  George Lybrand (sglybrand@hotmail.com)

WHEN:     Oct. 21 - 24, 2010
                March 31 - April 3, 2011
                
WHERE:   Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center, Newport, TN

COST:  $160.00 includes lodging, meals, snacks, drinks and materials
 

NOTES OF GRACE VIA DE CRISTO OF MIDDLE, TN
Nashville, TN
Website information:  www.notesofgrace.org
Head Spiritual Director:  Pastor Cliff Bahlinger (cliff@stlukememphis.org)
Lay Director:  Terry Sanders (terrysanders2007@comcast.net)

WHEN:     Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2010
                March 24 - 27, 2011
                
WHERE:  Lake Benson Camp & Retreat Center, Bon Agua, TN

COST:  $150.00 includes lodging, meals, snacks, drinks and materials
Synod Calendar
Sept 10-11     Synod Council
Sept 10-12     WELCA Convention
Sept 11          Southeastern Lutheran Holding Corp Board meeting
Sept 17          Budget Requests due
Sept 17-18     Diversity Work Plan Conversation II
Sept 17-18     Affirm Admin Meeting
 
View the entire Synod Calendar
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