Southeastern Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Issue: #306 |
February 8, 2012 | |
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On Stewardship | |
by the Rev. Dr. Delmer Chilton
Like most pastors who have been at it a while (35 years in June,) I have several bookshelves full of accumulated "how-to" books. "How to run a church meeting," "How to do evangelism," "How to do youth ministry;" generally speaking, "How to do all the things they forgot to teach you how to do in seminary."
 Most of the "how to" books on my shelf have to do with money; how to get it and how to manage it.What we in the church politely refer to as Stewardship of Financial Resources.
And somewhere in most of these books there is a chapter on "the Annual Stewardship Campaign," otherwise known as "Pledging."
Read the rest on the synod blog.
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Reminder: 2012 Reports Due | | |
There is still time to submit 2012 Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop and Congregational (Parochial) Reports--Deadline February 15
2012 Rostered Leader's Report
Click here for complete instructions on how to download and complete the Annual Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop.
Congregational (Parochial) Reports
 It is important that Congregational (Parochial) reports be submitted by the deadline because these statistics are used to determine our voting strength at Churchwide Assembly, as well as for other important purposes. Submitting these statistics is easy. Each congregation should have recently received by mail the Congregational Report form for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011. If not, visit this link for instructions for filling out the form electronically. If you have any questions about this, our synod staff will be happy to assist you. Please call 404-589-1977.
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Mark the Date | |
Please make note of the following on your calendar:
March 1, 2012
Registration for Synod Assembly begins
Information coming soon! Check out www.elca-ses.org/Assembly.html for a sneak peak.
March 15, 2012
Deadline for Nominations for the 2012 Synod Assembly
See the article below for information
June 1-3, 2012
Southeastern Synod Assembly
Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA
September 25-27, 2012
Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation
Martin E. Marty (Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of the History of Modern Christianity in the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, and internationally known church historian and author) will be the presenter at this year's Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation at Lutheridge in Arden, NC. More details will be available soon, but save the dates: September 25-27, 2012. |
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Bio Forms Due March 15 for Assembly Elections | | |
Nominations are currently being accepted for several positions to be elected at the 2012 Synod Assembly. Positions to be elected include:
Clergy member of the Discipline Committee:
1 Clergy (either male or female), to fill a 5-year unexpiered term to 2017
2013 Churchwide Assembly Voting Members:
3 Clergy (both males and females)
1 Lay male person of color or primary language other than English
1 Youth (under age 18)
1 Young adult lay person (ages 18-30)
3 Other lay persons, (so that the total is half male and half female)
Synod Council:
1 Young adult, 2-year term (male or female, ages 18-30)
2 At-large lay persons, 2-year term (Gender designation to be determined)
The Nominating Committee intends to nominate two to four persons for each position. Individual skills and qualifications, as well as the synod's inclusivity goals, will be considered. The inclusivity goals address the balance between lay persons and pastors, gender, status as a youth or young adult, and racial/ethnic background. Achieving some geographical diversity of nominees will also be a factor in the Nominating Committee's decisions.
Click here for more information about these positions.
DEADLINE for submission of biographical forms to be considered by the Nominating Committee: March 15, 2012.
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A Evening of Film and Discussion | | |
The Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta
invites you to a film screening and discussion event featuring the documentary film
In Recognition of the United Nations International Year
for Peoples of African Descent
With producer/guest speaker
Dr. Sheila Walker
Thursday | February 23, 2012 | 7:00 PM
The Carter Center
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta , GA 30307 |
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What is LACE? | | |
LACE (Lutheran Association of Christian Educators) is a network of people who have a passion for Christian faith formation. Volunteers, staff and clergy will find resources and support to enrich their ministries through the benefits of membership. Christian educators of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America began this project and it continues to grow, including people from other denominations and backgrounds.
Information found on the LACE website regarding:
- Key Topics area where the latest LACE happenings and current Christian education topics are listed
- Resources area with links to suggested resources
- Events area sharing dates and info about upcoming events and training opportunities
- Newsletters area for access to current and previous issues of the LACE Tips Newsletter (pdf format)
- Devotions
- Event, Resource, and Educational Discounts
- Monthly e-news sent directly to your email account
- Membership only access for networking and connecting with others
Check out the LACE website: www.faithfulteaching.org.
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Youth News | | |
Want to know the latest Southeastern Synod Youth Minsitry News? Cruise on over to www.elca-ses.org/Youth-Ministry-News.html.
Find out about:
2012 SESLYO Assembly
"BE the FOOTPRINTS"
February 24-26, 2012
Hargis Retreat Center (YMCA) Chelsea, AL
Lutheran Happenings
Feb 24-26, 2012
Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma, TN
Atlanta Hunger Walk
March 11, 2012
www.hwr2012.org
Alasissippi Youth Gathering
March 23-25, 2012
Gulf Shores Christian Retreat, Gulf Shores, AL
All-Georgia Youth Gathering 2012
April 27-29, 2012
FFA Camp in Covington, GA
Affirm 2012
June 17-22, 2012
Berry College, Rome, GA
Bishops School 2012
June 17-22, 2012
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC
Find out about all these events and more at www.elca-ses.org/Youth-Ministry-News.html. |
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Lutheridge--Something for Everyone! | | |
 Scrap Camp for Women at Lutheridge
March 2-4, 2012
Got pictures? Need time and space? Lutheridge has got it! The Faith Center is transformed into a scrapper's haven with tables and workspace for 60. New ideas are shared between beginners and experienced, traditional and digital scrapbookers. This weekend is dedicated to scrapbooking sprinkled with fun, inspiration, fellowship, devotions, and Sunday worship. Come and enjoy the dedicated time and know that you will be spoiled by the camp chef all weekend and no doing dishes! All are welcome! Come and preserve your memories and feed your soul!
Southeastern Synod Week at Lutheridge
June 3-9, 2012
A regular week at camp with programs for First Camp (1st-2nd), Pioneers (3rd-5th), Explorers (6th-8th) and Creation Keepers (9th-12th). The CARE leaders will be leaders from the Southeastern Synod.
Family Camp
July 1-7 and July 15-21, 2012
Enjoy the fun of summer camp as a family! Make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime! Great for extended family gatherings! Each week has a different emphasis:
July 1-7
 Morning Bible study and free time for adults (while kids are with counselors) fun camp activities for the whole family in the afternoons & evenings. Swimming, crafts, canoes, campfires - even an outing into Pisgah Forest - plus creative July 4th festivities. Fee includes 6 nights lodging, all meals, and program costs. This is a wonderful, stress-free, faith-filled family vacation! Bible Study Leaders: Pastor Will and Cindy Rose, Columbia, SC
July 15-21
Vibrant Faith Ministries will lead morning sessions with parents and grandparents (while kids are with counselors) providing concrete, tested tools for passing on faith within the family. Afternoons and evenings will be camp activities (pool, crafts, swimming, canoes, etc.) plus an intergenerational servant project and an outing into Pisgah Forest. Those 8 and older have the option of whitewater rafting or horseback riding. Read more about Vibrant Faith Ministries online at www.youthandfamilyinstitute.org. This week will enrich your family forever! Fee includes 6 nights lodging, all meals, and program costs. Additional cost for rafting/horseback riding (optional). Program Leader: Jim LaDoux, Vibrant Faith Ministries
Find out more about each of these special weeks and register at www.llmi.net
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Around the Synod | | |
 Prayer request from Cross of Life, Roswell, GA
Pastor Terri Stagner-Collier recently sent an email to the synod office requesting prayers for a family of Cross of Life in Roswell, GA. Mr. Jeong Kim and his wife, Young, joined Cross of Life last year and their 2 teenage sons are joining this month. In Korea, Jeong was a pastor in the Methodist church and is currently in process of becoming a Lutheran pastor in the US. Until that time, he and his wife have each been working 3 jobs to meet basic expenses.
Last week, Mr, Kim was in a serious car wreck and has broken his hip. This follows an incident in October, when Mr. Kim was severely beaten during a robbery and his other hip was broken, along with 11 ribs and his shoulder. Mr. Kim is currently at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville.
Pastor Stagner-Collier asks for prayers for this hardworking, faithful family. Should persons wish to help monetarily, contributions can sent to:
Cross Of Life Lutheran Church
1000 Hembree Road
Roswell, GA 30076-1121
Please send contributions to Cross of Life and note "The Kim Family" on the contribution and the funds will be used for rent, food, medical bills, etc. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. |
| View the entire Synod Calendar | | |
February 20
Synod Office Closed, Presidents Day
February 24-26
SESLYO Assembly
Hargis Retreat Center, Chelsea, AL
February 25
Consecration of Mary Houck, Diaconal Minister
Cross of Life, Roswell, GA
March 1
Audit Committee Conference Call
March 11
Hunger Walk
www.hwr2012.org
March 15
Deadline for Nominations for the 2012 Synod Assembly
Click here to learn more and for a link to the biographical form
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ELCA-Southeastern Synod
100 Edgewood Ave. NE, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-589-1977
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