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Issue #423 September 12, 2014
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Welcome Back from Sabbatical, Bishop Gordy!
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 Newberry College Hits Record High Freshman Enrollment
Newberry College welcomed a record high 379 new students to campus this fall, a 19 percent increase compared to this time last year and the largest incoming class in the 157 year history of the College. Continue.
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St. Timothy Breaks Ground for Founders Hall
 Members of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Hendersonville, TN are joined by representatives from Street Dixon Rick Architecture and Olympian Construction Company as they break ground for Founder's Hall, a 10,208 square foot wing which will house a new fellowship hall, kitchen, offices and classrooms. Construction is expected to be complete by mid-spring 2015
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September 14, 2014
Beginning at 2:00 p.m. EDT
The Rev. Stanley W. Combs will be installed as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, 5001 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Continuing at 3:30 p.m. EDT
The Rev. Lesley M. Radius will be installed as pastor developer of Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4309 Ooltewah Ringold Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363.
Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. As this is a shared installation, the services will be proceeded by a luncheon at Trinity and followed by a reception at Resurrection.
September 14, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. EDT
The Rev. Christopher R. Hermansen will be installed as pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suwanee, GA 30024. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
September 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
The Rev. David Armstrong-Reiner will be installed as pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church, 2375 GA Highway 20 SE, Conyers, GA 30013. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
September 21, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. EDT
The Rev. Dr. Shirley M. Redmond will be installed as pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4026 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31097. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
September 28, 2014 at at 10:15 a.m. EDT
The Rev. Kim A. Stover will be installed as pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church, 722 Rockbridge Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A celebration of Pr. Stover's 20th anniversary of his ordination will follow.
September 28, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
The Rev. J. Erik Allen will be installed as pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
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Saturday Night @ God's Table
Cross and Crown Lutheran Church
4276 Chamble Dunnwoody Rd
Chamblee, GA 30341
A casual, welcoming worship service for the community
Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.
Join us!
For more information contact
Pastor Gary Christensen
770-455-1536
Do you know anyone with guitar and vocal skills who might be interested in a weekly worship gig? Interested folks can contact PastorDevinStrong@gmail.com or 770-940-1442.
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 Community Jazz Vespers Service
Rock of Ages Lutheran Church
5135 Memorial Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Sunday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Now in its 12th season, this service is a beautiful program of secular jazz music with an inspirational message, offered by pianist Gary Motley, composer and vocalist Veronica Motley, bassist Chris Riggenbach and drummer Justin Chesarek. The one hour worship service is open to the public and will include a free will offering. Please note that 100% of the proceeds directly supports the Vespers and other special music at Rock of Ages.
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Youth Ministry Training at Lutheranch
We are only a month away from the FREE Youth Ministry Training at Lutheranch on October 10-11 sponsored by your Southeastern Synod Youth and Young Adult Ministry. We will begin on Friday night with snacks and networking, best practices, and an update on ELCA and Synod youth and young adult events. On Saturday, after breakfast, we will begin with 6 different workshops led by our Practice Discipleship Team - Framing Christian Community, Framing Failure with Forgiveness, Framing Life Biblically, Framing the Path, Framing the Vision, and Framing Youth.
You can register online at www.sesyouth.org .
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Lutheran Campus Ministry
Read the latest news from the ELCA Campus Ministry here. For additional information, explore the Campus Ministry page on the ELCA website.
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Are you still looking for a curriculum?
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The September issue of JLE is now available here.
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Been to LivingLutheran lately?
Click here to see how we're living Lutheran around the ELCA.
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Wellness/Sabbatical Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications for the Southeastern Synod Wellness/Sabbatical Grants are now being accepted. This grant is intended to promote self-care of leaders in our synod. Congregations and synod staff can apply for assistance to allow rostered leaders to benefit from time away from their congregations for a significant period of time or to assist rostered leaders in self-care by providing a grant to assist with costs associated with a rostered leader's absence for vacation or continuing education. To apply, complete the application form (available on our website at the bottom of the page) and mail, fax, or e-mail it to the synod office. Completed applications are due by September 15, 2014.
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The Rev Cliff Bahlinger, pastor, St Luke, Cordova, TN (pictured above) is a recipient of an ELCA Southeastern Synod Wellness Grant. Wellness/Sabbatical grants are funded with monies received from Portico in response to our synod's participation of eligible members in the completion of the Portico Health Assessment. Pr. Bahlinger vividly shares with us his experience as a result of the grant. Specific details about the Southeastern Synod Wellness/Sabbatical Grant program and a link to the website can be found above. |
 Disaster Preparedness and Response Training Workshop/Refresher for Volunteer Disaster Response Coordinators September 15-16, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Lutheran Services of Georgia 100 Edgewood Ave, NE Suite 1800 Atlanta, GA 30303
The ELCA Southeastern Synod Task Force for Disaster Preparedness and Response is offering a workshop for individuals interested in serving as volunteer disaster response coordinators in their communities, as well as coordinators currently serving. For more information and to register for the event, please contact the Rev. P. Morgan Gordy, pastor, Christ Lutheran, Nashville, TN and task force chairperson, at pmgordy@gmail.com
Also, Synod Disaster Response Coordinators in the Metro Atlanta area are invited to a gathering at the synod office (100 Edgewood Avenue NE, Logan Room, 1st floor, Atlanta, GA 30303) on Monday, September 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for dinner and disaster updates. Please RSVP to Pr. Gordy. |
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National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Have you ever had a brain injury? A number of years ago I had an MRI of my brain and when I read the report I was shocked to learn that a small portion of my brain showed signs of previous trauma. I have no recollection of receiving head trauma but there is always the possibility that a spill from a bike or a horse may have caused my injury as a child or teen. While such injuries may not be unusual there is far more attention given to the care of individuals with brain injury today than there was just a few years ago. Click here to continue.
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Bedenbaugh Named Sales and Marketing Manager
NovusWay Ministries recently announced that Laura E. Bedenbaugh has been named "Sales and Marketing Manager" for NovusWay's four sites; Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs and Lutheranch. Bedenbaugh's responsibility will be to coordinate efforts to increase participation in programs and retreat groups. She begins her service on September 29, 2014. Click here to continue.
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Carnival at Lutheran Church of the Messiah
465 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA
Saturday, September 13
10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Fun for all! Popcorn, games, playground, crafts, contra dance demonstration, clowns and more!
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Mental Illness Support Group for Caretakers
Parents/grandparents of children who live with a mental illness face a wide array of challenges. A support group for these parents/grandparents can bring them understanding, coping skills and hope. Beginning Tuesday, September 23, 2014, a Lutheran collaboration will offer a support group for parents/grandparents of children who live with a mental illness. Please contact Jerry Weyrauch (jerryweyrauch@comcast.net), with the Lutheran Suicide Prevention Ministry (LSPM), for details. To read the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's social message on mental illness, click here.
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2014 Leadership Convocation
Register before Sept 20 for early registration discount
 The 2014 Leadership Convocation will be held from October 14 -16, 2014, at the Lutheridge Conference Center in Arden, NC. The Convocation, a yearly gathering for the rostered leaders and church professionals of the Southeastern Synod, offers stimulating presentations, inspiring worship, sabbath and fellowship. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Anna Madsen, an ordained Lutheran pastor with a Ph.D. in systematic theology from the University of Regensburg, Germany. She serves as the director of OMG: Center for Theological Conversation. To learn more about Dr. Madsen, click here. To register, click here. Registrations must be received online/postmarked no later than September 20th to receive the discounted rates.
2014 Interim Pastor's Gathering at Lutheridge
Who must attend: All current Southeastern Synod interim pastors or those soon to begin an interim position.
Who may attend: Any Southeastern Synod pastors interested in interim ministry.
Starts - Thursday, October 16 - 2:00 PM
Ends - Friday, October 17 - 11:30 AM
Cost - $80 to reserve and cover one night's lodging, Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast
To register - send your name and check payable to ELCA-Southeastern Synod to:
Jeanette Burgess
ELCA-Southeastern Synod
100 Edgewood Ave, NE, Ste.1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
Please note: Registering for the Interim Pastor Gathering does NOT register you for the Leadership Convocation or the associated housing; you must register for Convocation through Lutheridge. See information in article above.
Registration deadline: September 29 (we must tell Lutheridge by that date so no exceptions.)
For more information about the program or schedule, contact Pastor Delmer Chilton (delmer.chilton@gmail.com).
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 A New Road 32
October 3 - 5, 2014
A grief support group that helps those who have lost a spouse, A New Road 32 is having a weekend retreat at Camp Kinard in South Carolina, not far from Augusta GA. For more information, click here. You may also contact Ann Simon, Advent Lutheran Church, Augusta, GA at 706-860-0439. Eight have already signed up for the retreat and more participation would be welcomed.
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Funding Requests Now Being Accepted
See the Synod Calendar below for important dates and links.
Contact the Synod Office at 404-589-1977 for help with questions.
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Lutheran Services of Georgia's Heroes of Hope, Healing, and Strength Gala
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The Rev. Dr. Howard "Rusty " Edwards,
2013 Hero of Hope, poses with LSG
Vice President of Agency Advancement
Lorraine Dorough
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Join Lutheran Services of Georgia (LSG) in celebrating community heroes and supporting people in need at the annual Heroes of Hope, Healing, and Strength Gala! On Thursday, September 25, 2014 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., come out to The Defoor Centre for a cocktail reception, silent auction, live music, dinner, and program. LSG will recognize Lutheran leaders Rev. Darrel and Mary Peterson, retired superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Erroll B. Davis., Jr., and business leader R.N.C. Industries for their heroic service to those in need throughout Georgia. The event will also raise funds to support LSG's various programs in the areas of refugee resettlement, immigration, specialized foster care, adoption, disaster relief, behavioral health, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Tickets are $125. For additional information, contact Terri Medina at tmedina@lsga.org or visit http://bit.ly/lsgheroes.
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The Rev. Dr. Delmer Chilton, Episcopal Church of The Messiah, Muarphy, NC
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Preaching the Incarnation:
Exploring the Revised Common Lectionary Texts
for Advent & Christmas
with Delmer Chilton & John Fairless
"Two Bubbas and a Bible"
October 27-29, 2014
Hinton Rural Life Center
Click here for details and registration.
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MyCanvas: A Lutheran Services in Tennessee Initiative
The mission of MyCanvas (Mobile Youth Community Arts: Nurturing Voices and Artistic Self-Expression) is to offer basic art skills to at-risk youth in efforts to support identity development, healthy coping skills, and community resiliency through artistic creation and expression. For more information about the program and how you can help, click here. |
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We are church for the sake of the world.
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"The ELCA Advocacy Update"
is a new publication designed to highlight Lutheran advocacy actions occurring throughout the country.
The September, 2014 edition can be found on the southeastern synod website.
Articles include:
- Continuing support for the EPA's proposed carbon rule
- Advocating for humanitarian aid in the Holy Land
- Bristol Bay Advocacy
- Efforts led by Lutheran advocacy offices throughout the country
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Plan Now for Global Church Sunday
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 The Center for Emotional Intelligence & Human Relation Skills is hosting a workshop in Wavery, GA, October 20 - 24, 2014. The workshop is designed to equip faith-based leaders with human relations and emotional intelligence competence skills needed to enhance their abilities. Click here for information and registration.
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 You are invited to join church musicians, worship directors, church administrators, and pastors in learning about the great planning and training tools offered by Augsburg Fortress to support your worship and music ministries as you prepare for fall and the coming program year. Webinar topics include: Sundays and Seasons.com, Prelude Music Planner, Preparing Your Lay Worship Leaders, and Worship Matters: An Introduction to Worship. For more details and to register for any upcoming free webinars, please view the full webinar catalog. 
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Coming Up!
September 12: Motown Night, St Stephen, Decatur, GA
September 19 - 21: Southeastern Synod WELCA Convention, Chattanooga, TN
September 28: St. Stephen's 58th Anniversary, Decatur, GA
October 5: World Communion Sunday/Global Church Sunday
October 11: Youth Ministry Training, Lutheranch, Tallapoosa, GA
October 14 - 16: Leadership Convocation, Lutheridge, Arden, NC
October 16 -17: Interim Pastor's Gathering, Lutheridge, Arden, NC
October 18 - 19: Glocal Mission Gathering, Atlanta, GA
October 20: DEADLINE for submitting proposals to Synod Budget and Finance for 2016 - 2017 funding or for Committees/Task Forces only fiscal year 2015 - 2016.
October 21: RECAP luncheon, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Peachtree Corners, GA
View the entire synod calendar here.
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Save the Dates
June 5 - 7, 2015: 2015 Southeastern Synod Assembly,
Birmingham, AL
July 15 - 19, 2015: ELCA Youth Gathering, Detroit, MI
July 30 - August 2, 2015: Association of Liberian Lutherans in America (ALLIA) and African Descent Lutheran Association (ADLA) Joint Conference, Baltimore, MD
July 13 - 17, 2017: Tenth Triennial for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minneapolis, MN
 Pre-register for the Tenth Triennial now through December 31, 2014, for the reduced price of $280.
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Synod Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteers are crucial to the mission of the Southeastern Synod. Click here to find ways you can serve. Thank you for your generosity!
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Descriptions and application instructions for the following open positions and others are listed on our website:
Full-Time Assistant Program Director/Hospitality Coordinator
Lutheridge, Arden, NV
Part-Time Organist/Choir Accompanist (New)
Christ Lutheran Church, Fairfield Glade, TN
Full-Time Assistant Director for Advocacy
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), Washington, DC
Part-Time Director of Communications
Christ the King Lutheran Church, Norcross, GA
Part-Time Director of Music Ministry
Community of Grace Lutheran Church, Grayson, GA
Part-Time Faith Formation Director
First United Lutheran Church, Kennesaw, GA
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ELCA Southeastern Synod
100 Edgewood Ave. NE, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-589-1977
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This fall, ELCA congregations and ministries are invited to celebrate God's global church by hosting a Global Church Sunday. For ideas on when and how, visit