Southeastern Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
God's work. Our hands. E-News Weekly |
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Issue: #285 |
August 31, 2011 | |
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| Do We Love to Tell the Story? | | |
by the Rev. Darrel Peterson, Assistant to the Bishop
ELCA-Southeastern Synod Recently, a pastoral candidate reported to me that in his interview with a call committee, the committee members were totally unaware that our ELCA was about to have a Churchwide Assembly. Last Sunday where I worshipped, the prayers were well done, using our denominational resource. But there was no mention of the folks in the Northeastern states who were at that moment, being impacted by tropical storm, Irene. The worship "tagline," "Go in peace, serve the Lord" was traditional. Some Sundays, it would be great to hear, "Go in peace, remember the poor." We need to remember the poor! We need to be engaged with the issues of our Church and our world! Read the rest on the synod blog. |
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Let's Make Malaria History! |
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At the 2011 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Voting Members overwhelmingly approved the ELCA
Malaria Campaign. Working as a church, through churches in Africa, the structure is already in place to reach individuals and communities that other organizations cannot. Health care providers are trained to save lives. As Bishop Joseph Bvumbe of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Malawi said, "We can't do it on our own here. The ELCA must always be part of this fight, and we need [your] support in order to succeed."
What's next?
You. You are the next step in ending deaths from malaria. We -- together -- are the ELCA Malaria Campaign. We need your help.
Please spread the word. Tell your friends and family. Get your congregation and synod involved. And please give generously to support this important work. Your donations to the ELCA Malaria Campaign will help provide mosquito nets, health care, education and more to help those most in need.
Your gifts, your prayers and your leadership make this important work possible.
Blessings as we continue this work together,
The Rev. Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl
Coordinator, ELCA Malaria Campaign
P.S. Find the resources you need to help you share the news with your congregation and synod at www.elca.org/malaria. We have new brochures, offering envelopes, videos and more, ready for you to download or order. |
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ELCA Global Links |
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A monthly e-newsletter from ELCA Global Mission
Read the September 2011 issue, to find out about:
- Drought in the Horn of Africa
- ELCA assembly officially launches the ELCA Malaria Campaign
- Luther's heritage in Wittenberg, Germany
- Senegal: Christian-Muslim relations
- The ELCA's best-kept secret: Young Adults in Global Mission
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| Book of Faith Brief | |
 Diane Jacobson returns to Southeastern Synod
If you attended the Synod Professional Leaders' Convocation three years ago, you remember what an inspiring and engaging speaker Diane Jacobson was. Dr. Jacobson, the director of the ELCA's Book of Faith Initiative, led us in Bible studies and told us about the purpose and goals of the Initiative.
Here's good news: Dr. Jacobson is returning to our synod later this year to lead us in conversations about Scripture. She will lead Bible study workshops at Shepherd of the Hills in Birmingham on Saturday, December 3, and Good Shepherd in Woodstock, GA, on Sunday afternoon, December 4.
More information about Dr. Jacobson's presentations will be announced later, but be sure to mark your calendars now. Pastors, lay leaders, and all congregation members are invited and encouraged to attend these events.
Your Book of Faith advocates,
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Lutheridge Lutherock Ministries, Inc (LLMI) Seeks Vice-President of Program | | |
Accepting resumes beginning September 1, 2011
The mission of LLMI's Vice President of Program is to grow the outreach of LLMI through quality programs and increased attendance.
This position requires at least a bachelor's degree as well as additional theological education with formal full pastoral education a plus. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a camp or conference/retreat environment.
For more detailed information or to apply, visit www.CareerBuilder.com. Search for keyword: LLMI. |
| Southeastern Synod Convo | | |
2011 Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation
The Truth Shall Make You Odd:
Speaking with Pastoral Integrity in Awkward Situations
October 11-13, 2011
Lutheridge Camp and Conference Center
Arden, NC
To register, to view the agenda or for more information, go to:
http://www.elca-ses.org/Southeastern-Synod-Leadership-Convocation.html
Combos for the Convo
Are you attending the Leadership Convocation? Do you have musical gifts? If so, we may be able to make beautiful music together.
We are always looking for talented musicians to offer Convo participants quality worship experiences. The needs vary each year and with each service, but if you are willing to help lead, please email Jeanette at jburgess@elca-ses.org and tell her your instrument or voice range (S,A,T, or B). If we find a fit with the music being planned, we'll be in touch!
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New Ebenezer Handbell Festivals | | |
 Intermediate Handbell Festival
Friday-Saturday, February 24-25, 2012
New Ebenezer Retreat Center, Rincon
Clinician - Susan Berry
Advanced Handbell Festival
Friday-Saturday, February 17-18, 2012
New Ebenezer Retreat Center, Rincon
Clinician - Christine Anderson
Information on the New Ebenezer webpage or contact Connie Bazemore at retreat@newebenezer.org or call 912-754-9242. |
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Around the Synod | | |
Feeding Those in Need
 Partnering with 2nd Harvest Food Bank, located at St. Philip Episcopal Church in Donelson, St. John's Lutheran in Nashville, TN planted a Community Garden this year to help provide food for those in need in the community. The small garden provided an abundant amount of tomatoes, green beans, okra, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, and a variety of peppers.
Every week, members take bags and boxes filled from God's abundant harvest to a nearby 2nd Harvest Food Bank location. With the success this year, they plan to greatly expand the garden next year.
Update on Christ Lutheran
Use this link to view a blog chronicling rebuilding efforts at Christ Lutheran Church in Cullman, AL
clcrebuilds.blogspot.com
Jason Allen Rich in Concert
On September 17, Messiah Lutheran, Skidaway Island, GA will present a free concert for the community. Jason Allen Rich is one of the brightest new talents in the Contemporary Christian Music industry and is an American Idol alumnus.
For more information, call 912-598-1188.
September 11 Memorial Service
An Invitation from St. Paul Lutheran in Maryville, TN
St. Paul Lutheran Church of Maryville, TN (429 Sandy Springs Road, Maryville, TN 37803) is hosting a Memorial Service on September 11th. Join us in prayer as we mark the tenth anniversary of the tragedy of 9-11-2001. We do so by opening up our church to the wider community and offering time for prayer, hope, and healing. Various members of the clergy will be present and we encourage you to make time to be present at this service. All rostered persons are invited to vest and process. The color will be white. If you have any questions, please call Pastor Kevin Strickland (865) 982-4285. Wherever you are on this day, we pray together as one church:
 | The "Teardrop" Memorial
for victims of
September 11, 2001
located in Bayonne, NJ |
Let us pray,
For all those who lost their lives, those on the ground, as well as those in the planes and all their families who still live with the pain. We pray for those who witnessed the planes as they hit, and those who sifted through the rubble. We pray for all those whose lives have been affected by this event, and for peace, for the people of the United States, and the people of Afghanistan and Iraq. We pray for better understanding between peoples, and increased Christian-Muslim relations. We pray knowing you listen, we pray knowing you heal, and pray offering our confession. Thank you for your forgiving and lavish grace. We pray to you O Lord, our God, and our protector. Amen.
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| Synod Calendar Highlights | | |
September 5
Labor Day (Synod Office Closed)
September 9-10
Synod Council Meeting, Cross of Life, Roswell, GA
September 15-18
Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA Convention
September 17
Lutheran Night at the Braves
View the entire Synod Calendar
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