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by the Rev. Darrel Peterson

As the bishop and the event planner take deep breaths, we can report that another ELCA Southeastern Synod assembly has concluded. The participants in this weekend event have scattered to their communities and congregations in our four-state synod. Reports of actions taken are being prepared and next steps are being anticipated.

So, what has been accomplished? Is the world and the church better for the event that has transpired?  Have the attendees and the ministries benefited from our time together?

 Click here to read the rest of Pastor Peterson's blog.   

Other items of note from the recent assembly

• Click here to view Assembly Highlights and photos. 
• All assembly attendees should have received a link to the assembly evaluation survey via email.  If you attended the assembly and have not received a survey email, please reply to this E-News with your name and the email address where you would like to receive the survey.  Completed evaluations may be submitted through June 20.
• Pictorial Directory:  Rostered persons--Did you forget to have your photo for the synod pictorial directory taken during the assembly weekend ?  Never fear, photos will be accepted until June 20.  If you are a rostered person and have a picture you would like us to use, you may submit it to Linda Few at fewbaby@bellsouth.net.   

Lutheridge + Lutherock Survey

Little Red Book

Around the Synod

William Flippen to preach on "Day 1"

The Rev. William E. Flippin, Jr., senior pastor of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ga., will be the featured preacher June 12 and 19 on "Day 1," the nationally syndicated radio program also accessible online at www.Day1.org. Each program will include a sermon by Pastor Flippin along with interviews conducted by producer and host, Peter Wallace.    

In his sermon for Pentecost Sunday, entitled "When Christ Shows Up," Flippin focuses on Jesus' initial appearance to the disciples after his resurrection (John 20:19-23).   His message for Trinity Sunday, "Blessed Assurances," is based on Romans 5:1-5.

Formerly known as "The Protestant Hour," "Day 1" has been broadcast every week for 66 years. It is currently distributed to more than 200 radio stations across America and overseas. For more information, call 1-888-411-Day-1 or check the program's website, www.Day1.org.

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Did you know?

Pastor Bill and Helen Funk were recently featured on LivingLutheran.com for their "Door-to-Door Evangelism."  Check it out! 

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Pastor Rick Mason of Christ Lutheran Church in Prattville, AL reports, "One of our 2011 high school graduates at Christ Lutheran was featured in a special column in last Sunday's Montgomery Advertiser. You can read the article at http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011106050333."
 
Also, last Saturday night was Family Faith Night & Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Night at the Montgomery Biscuits baseball game. Pastor Mason was asked to throw out the First Pitch. Over 80 Lutherans attended the game!   Go Biscuits!

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 Read Pastor Scott Seeke's blog about his recent disaster relief trip to Tuscaloosa.