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Do you have a submission for Joys, Cares and Celebrations? If so, please submit it via e-mail to Diane Ryan.
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Joys and Cares
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We pray for...
Carol Tonnesen, wife of Pr. Ken Tonnesen (retired) and mother of Pr. Phil Tonnesen (bishop's staff), who is recovering from surgery to repair a broken ankle. Pastor Stephen Rust (interim, Holy Trinity-Reidsville), who has four members of his family (two in N.C. and two in Ohio), who are battling cancer. Continue to keep in prayers: Pr. Gary Weant (Philadelphia, Dallas), Pr. Hugh Mozingo (Our Savior, Jacksonville), Pr. Sam Shores (retired), Pr. Mary Caniff-Kuhn (Lutheridge), Pr. Louise Hilbert (retired), Beverly Rust (wife of Pr. Ted Rust, St Andrew, New Bern), Nancy Deal (wife of Pr. Don Deal, retired) and Cindy Hilbinger (wife of Pr. Jay Hilbinger, First, Greensboro). Pastor Darrell Norris' (Stephen's, Gold Hill) father who is recovering from heart bypass surgery. Kathryn Terry (widow of Pr. Harold Terry) who is recovering from a broken rib and shingles. No visitors at this time. We give thanks for...
The October 31 birth of Witten Canniff-Kuhn to seminary intern Jesse and wife Lindsay Canniff-Kuhn in Mt. Healthy, Ohio. Paternal grandparents are Pastors Tim and Mary Canniff-Kuhn (Lutheridge). Duke Energy's decision not to run an electric transmission line through Lutheridge. See announcement in the Bishop's section of this E-news.
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From Bishop's Smith's office
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Bishop Smith's reflections
 Three months in office is long enough to begin to notice patterns. An irate congregational member calls to blame the pastor for all the congregation's dwindling attendance and financial resources. A pastor calls to lament a church-averse culture and a congregation of consumers instead of disciples. Blame! Thanks for saving Lutheridge!
 Dear Friends of Lutheridge and NovusWay, the prayers and advocacy of thousands of friends across the southeastern U.S. have been answered with the announcement of November 4 that Duke Energy will not be running the electric transmission line through Lutheridge. Thank you on behalf of Lutheridge and the entire NovusWay family, Keith Johnson, Executive Director, NovusWay. |
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Ministry Emphasis
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NC Women of the ELCA
  With the beginning of November comes one of the many projects of the NC Women of the ELCA. This is the time of year when quilts and kits are dropped off at a number of collection sites across the synod and subsequently transported to the warehouse of Lutheran World Relief (LWR) in New Windsor, Maryland. |
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Evangelical Mission
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Mission Possible! Mission Partners!
 Mission Partners make mission possible in the six new mission starts in the NC Synod. - Agape (Gastonia) worshipping community has a mission to reach out to the LGBT community. John Coffey is key leader for 2016.
- Celebration Ministry (Durham) has a mission to reach out to the African American community, particularly those living in poverty. Rhonda Hatton is the developer.
- Cristo el Rey is a mission among the Latino population in Southwestern Charlotte. Frank and Rosa Garcia are the developers.
- Iglesia Luterana Gracia (Hendersonville) is a Latino mission specifically intending to develop Grace, Hendersonville into a multicultural congregation. The Rev. Alfredo Oviedo is the developer.
- Joy of Discovery (Southeast Raleigh) is a congregation under development among the African American community there. The Rev. Tim Poston is the developer.
- Living Waters (Cherokee) is a congregation among the Native American/Cherokee community (poverty focus) in Western NC. The Rev. Jack Russell is the developer.
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News
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LWR project collection info
Awarded grants from Peeler/Casey Funds
Synod Council approved grants in the amount of $610,826.18 from the Peeler and Casey Funds at its Sept. 26 meeting. Grant applications totaling $894,076 were received and a large portion of those were able to be funded. The requests were for all kinds of ministries and we are blessed to have these funds available for supporting such grant requests. Full information about the history and the purpose of the funds-including application forms-can be found on the synod's website. Grant application deadline for 2016-17 is June 30, 2016.
Trinity Oaks welcomes seminary intern
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Hood Theological Seminary intern Leo Roy is learning this semester from Chaplain Brenda Bynum at Trinity Oaks.
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If you see a new face leading worship or Bible study at Trinity Oaks, don't worry: Chaplain Brenda Bynum hasn't gone anywhere. She just has a temporary colleague--Leo Roy, an intern from Hood Theological Seminary.
Victoria Deal's Lutheridge experience
 Throughout its years of ministry, Lutheridge has been used by the Lord to touch the lives of many in profound and lasting ways. Camp is a place where campers can forget who they pretend to be, and remember who they truly are. It's a place free of judgment and full of "cool kids" who achieve this "cool" status by being imperfect, weird, loving, and accepting. Camp is a place apart from the world and unlike any other.
Camper Victoria Deal of Holy Trinity, Hickory, found her experience to be no exception. Her first trip to Lutheridge took place when she was only ten days old and since then she's seen the impact of camp on others and experienced that impact herself.
In her confirmation faith statement, Victoria says, "At first it was just fun and a place away from home, but it later became a place where I was surrounded by God and a place that made my relationship with him grow." "Lutheridge counselors" made her list of people who helped her learn more about the love of Christ.
Lutheridge rejoices in the opportunity to be a part of Victoria's faith story. It is our mission to "provide places set apart to inspire and empower all in Christ's love." Thank you, Victoria, for allowing us to be a part of your story! If God has used Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, or Lutheranch to "inspire and empower" you in Christ's love, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Kara Beck. Also, if you're interested in bringing a confirmation group to Lutheridge or Lutherock, please contact the registration office.
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Events
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Cantomos! concert
November 15
Ascension, Shelby (300 N. Lafayette Street), is pleased to invite you and your congregation to hear Cantamos! perform at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary on Sunday, November 15.
Cantamos! ("We Sing") is a 40-member choir, all of whom have attended a Via de Cristo or similar spiritual retreat. A ministry of the Western NC Via de Cristo, the choir has been together since 1997 and performs regularly in communities to share their music and faith. Hear a sample of their music. A freewill offering will be collected for music, a new CD and expenses. Ascension is wheelchair accessible.
"Rise Up Together" Tour
 November 22
The "Rise Up Together" Tour featuring Agape, Rachel Kurtz, and Joe Davis, will be in concert at First, Greensboro, on November 22 at 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend and youth groups are welcome! Contact Carol and let us know you are planning to attend. Light refreshments will follow.
The concert is offered to reach out to young people regionally who were not able to attend the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering; rekindle the experience for those youth and adults who were in Detroit this summer; and help raise money for the ELCA Walk for Water campaign. Can You Tell the Gospel Confidently?  January 21-23 How can we be bold like Jesus? Listen curiously, build relationships deeply, tell the Gospel confidently, commit to a bold step in your community. During the Bold Like Jesus Conference, the Rev. Dr. Kathryn Love will share how we can tell the Gospel confidently. Dr. Love is passionate about the gospel and is a powerful and engaging speaker. She serves on the ELCA Prayer/Renewal/Revival Network and was the ELCA Assistant Director for Evangelism. Visit our website to learn more and register now to receive a discount off of the regular registration fee. This "early bird" registration ends at midnight on January 7. Limited scholarships are available to attendees. Bold Like Jesus brings together Lutherans, Episcopalians, and Moravians from across N.C. to explore what it means to be bold like Jesus in a complex and changing world. Presented by: NC Synod, ELCA; The Episcopal Dioscese of NC; and Moravian Church, Southern Province. Stewardship in a Digital Age  January 29 A Stewardship Symposium featuring Adam J. Copeland will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary on January 29. Read for more details.
Faith Alive! Confirmation retreats
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Congregations
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God's Work. Our Hands. reports
 Mt. Zion, ConoverGod's Work. Our Hands Sunday was a success at Mt. Zion, Conover. Sixty people participated in projects at Sipe's Orchard Home and in the church fellowship hall for Lutheran World Relief. At Sipe's Orchard Home much work was accomplished on three buildings. The overall plan at Sipe's Orchard Home is to expand the program for homeless 17-21 year olds. Currently 8-10 young people have aged out of foster care but have no family for guidance and care. The waiting list is 70 young people. Our efforts to help with those three buildings move the Home closer to providing more space for needy young people. In the fellowship hall, 87 school kits, 82 personal care kits, and 43 fabric kits were put together and packaged.  Beth-Eden, Newton In July, Beth-Eden's project was to collect cards addressed to An American Hero. Members of the congregation wrote these with personal words of encouragement. Women of the ELCA members crocheted prayer cards for each. A prayer card was also included. We collected 533 cards and had a service of blessing with our veterans laying hands on the cards. They were then sent to the chaplain at Walter Reid Hospital to be given to wounded soldiers. We also collected 20 cell phones to send to soldiers. |
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Resources
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Just Pray More now available
 Joretta Klepfer (First, Greensboro) is pleased to announce the publication of her second book, "Just Pray More, more poetic prayers and prayerful poems." This book is similar in style to her first book, "Just Pray, a book of poetic prayers and prayerful poems." Joretta is available to speak to groups such as Women of the ELCA, Lutheran Men in Mission, faith formation and/or senior groups. Her books are available through Amazon and other online sites as well as her website. She may be reached by email.
Archival Survey, Fall issue
 The Region 9 James R. Crumley Jr. Archives' newsletter, Archival Survey, Fall 2015, is now available.
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Did you know...
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Registration for the January 21-23 Bold Like Jesusconference is now open.
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If your congregation has been preparing projects for collection and delivery to Lutheran World Relief, please read and follow the directions in 
