by the name of Tony Gittins. Tony wrote a book called

Gifts and Strangers: Meeting the Challenge of Inculturation. He is a professor at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and was also a missionary in Sierra Leone for many, many years. Tony came to speak to us, as fledgling global missionaries, about the things we could expect as we embarked on our new adventures in the name of Christ in the world. 

Tony served in Sierra Leone before the decade-long civil war that ravaged the countryside, killing thousands and turning children into soldiers during the 1990's. He spent much of his time there building much-needed infrastructure--hospital and school buildings that were eventually destroyed during the years of civil war. Tony related to us that many people, in the years following his return from the mission field, would approach him and ask him if he regretted going to Sierra Leone. He had invested so much of his time and energy there, only to see everything that he built later destroyed by war. People would look at him and ask him if he felt bad, because it was all for nothing....

 

Lutheranch Work Day 

 

A Lutheranch work day will be held on Saturday, November 10. In case of rain, the work day will be held Saturday, November 17. A barbecue lunch will be provided. Volunteers will gather at the future retreat center site. Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. The primary effort is to spruce up the retreat center site by clearing brush and removing debris. Time allowing, volunteers will move to other Lutheranch projects, such as clearing the back slopes of our two dams and general cleanup. 

 

Volunteers should bring their own hand tools and dress for the job. All groups or individuals should contact Ed Bueher at cell phone number (770) 366-2329, home number (770) 427-7945, or by email if you plan to attend. 

 

Click for more information on Lutheridge + Lutherock Ministries. 

  

 

Lutheranch Open House

 

On Sunday, November 18, a special event is planned at Lutheranch to thank friends and congregations for their support in helping to make Lutheranch a reality. Already the Holy Trinity (retreat) House is serving groups of 16 adults or 25 youth, and a new entrance road and building pad for a future 80-bed multiple-use Retreat Center has been completed. The celebration will occur at the future building site of the retreat center. Bishop H. Julian Gordy will share his appreciation, guests will enjoy a BBQ dinner and will be treated to special music by Cadillac Creek, a bluegrass band. There will also be site tours. For more information or to RSVP, contact Libby Bedenbaugh at (803) 940-6523 or at libby@llmi.org . Information is also available at the Lutheranch  website or in the open house flyer. 

 

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2012

Time: Site tours begin at 3:00 pm. Festivities continue into the evening. 

Location: Holy Trinity House at Lutheranch, 333 McGinnis Road, Tallapoosa, GA, 30176

 

As we near the season of Advent, here is a short list of resources to help enrich your congregational life this year and in years to come.

 

The Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series IX, Cycle C

Dr. Mark Ellingsen

"By providing new insights into each of the readings in the Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal Lectionaries, Mark Ellingsen has given pastors everywhere the tools they need to effectively relate the heart of the scriptures to their congregations, combining the best of scholarly techniques with pastor experience." Click here for more information. 

 

Sundays and Seasons, Year C, 2013

"Sundays and Seasons is the indispensable companion for worship planning as it follows the church year and three-year lectionary. Easy to use and rich in content, Sundays and Seasons will enrich every aspect of worship preparation. Dated for Advent through Christ the King Sunday." 

Click here for more information. 

 

 

Fed and Forgiven Resource Kit

"The Fed and Forgiven Resource Kit contains everything you need to begin using this exciting new family of communion preparation resources. Along with the comprehensive leader guide and DVD, you will get samples of each of the age-specific learning resources for each age group. This is the ideal all-in-one resource for first communion preparation as well as continuing formation and education." Click here for more information. 

 

 

Soli Deo Gloria: Choir Devotions Set

Jennifer Baker-Trinity; Craig M. Mueller; Wayne L. Wold

"Soli Deo Gloria is a three-volume series of devotion collections for the choir, choir director, and music lover covering years A, B, and C. The collection features brief meditations based on the texts given in the Revised Common Lectionary, emphasizing the choir's leadership role in worship." 

Click here for more information.