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Issue #472 November 4, 2016
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Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 6
Please remember to adjust your clocks and "Fall Back" an hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
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Re-forming our Hearts
 Re-forming our Hearts is a Reformation Day sermon given by the Rev. Dr. Ruth E. Hamilton, pastor, St. Luke, Atlanta, GA and Southeastern Synod Council Secretary.
Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36
Lutheran churches have been celebrating the Reformation since the 16th century-not all that long after Martin Luther posted his 95 theses about what a more faithful Church should be and do. His act resulted in the renewal of Christ's Church, but also started its division into thousands of Christian denominations. So our observance of Reformation Sunday has a long history. In fact, this year and next Lutherans around the world are commemorating the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation in 1517. An historical anniversary like this one raises questions. What exactly are we remembering or celebrating or commemorating? How are we going to observe the anniversary of this world-changing movement? And why do we bother? After all, what does the Reformation mean for us today? Continue.
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Celebrating with St. Mark's, Huntsville, AL
 Southeastern Synod Bishop H. Julian Gordy joined the Rev. Gary Soop and the congregation of St. Mark's, Huntsville, AL as they celebrated 65 years of ministry on Sunday, October 23, 2016. 
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December 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Ms. Karen Stephenson Slappey will be ordained to the office of Word and Sacrament and installed as Pastor for Outreach and Evangelism at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 731 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA.
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Boda Installed on Reformation Sunday
The Rev. Karen M. Boda, (center) supported by the congregation, her family and fellow clergy, was installed as pastor of Faith, Clay, AL. The Rev. Dr. Ben Moravitz, Assistant to the Bishop, (third to the right of Pr. Boda) officiated.
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Race: The Power of An Illusion 
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Snead Road, Nashville, TN and the ELCA Southeastern Synod Anti-Racism Task Force will host a community viewing and conversation of this 3-part video series. The event will take place on November 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Click here to register. Participation will be limited to 50.
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Ecumenical Election Night Communion Service
Join Messiah, Decatur, GA and St. Stephen, Decatur, GA as they participate in this Ecumenical Election Night Communion Service with Decatur First United Methodist Church, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at 300 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA. |
 St. Paul Lutheran Church
Fresh Anointing Dance Ministry Presents
5th Annual Dance Fest
It's Time for a Revolution
2569 Tilson Rd
Decatur, GA
November 12, 2016
3:00 p.m.
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Affirmation and Commemoration
Sunday, October 30, for Holy Trinity, Marietta, GA was a day of commemoration of the 499th Reformation and a day of affirmation for the baptism of ten youth. Pictured with the youth above are the Rev. Dr. Mark Scott, interim pastor and Youth Minister Becky Pappalardo, lower left.
The Life Together Conference (conference 6), gathered at Our Saviour, Johnson City, TN for a Reformation Service. Pictured above, left to right: the Rev. Ed Myers, Our Saviour; the Rev. Steven Counts, Holy Trinity, Kingsport, TN; AIM Paula Smith (SAM), St. James, Greenville, TN; the Rev. H. Julian Gordy, Bishop, Southeastern Synod; the Rev. Mary Louise Sitton, Immanuel, Blountville, TN; Mr. Michael Sauls (SAM), Sinking Springs, Midway, TN; the Rev. Leslie Wilder, Good Shepherd, Morristown, TN; the Rev. Sterling Nelson, retired; the Rev James DuMond (far corner), Reformation, Greeneville, TN; and the Rev. Jack Wilder, Gloria Dei, Knoxville TN.
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2017 Election for Synod Secretary
An election for Synod Secretary will take place at the 2017 Southeastern Synod Assembly. This office is open to both clergy and lay members of the synod. The term of office is four years in length, beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2021. The current Synod Secretary, the Rev. Dr. Ruth Hamilton, has indicated that she will not be available for re-election to a second term.
The office of Secretary is a volunteer position which requires attendance at the Synod Assembly, approximately three Synod Council and Executive Committee meetings per year, and two or three meetings of the Southeastern Lutheran Holding Corporation Board of Directors. The Secretary works with synod staff to prepare agendas and minutes for all of these meetings. In addition, the Secretary regularly reviews the synod's constitution, bylaws, and continuing resolutions to identify areas in need of change and to suggest specific language for amendments.
An ad hoc nominating committee of the Synod Council has been appointed to consider potential nominees. The committee will recommend at least one individual to the Synod Council for official nomination. Note that all persons nominated by the Synod Council must undergo a criminal background check prior to the Synod Assembly.
Persons interested in being considered for possible nomination for Synod Secretary must complete the ONLINE BIOGRAPHICAL FORM by JANUARY 2, 2017.
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 Diaconal Ministry: History, Formation,
and Spirituality
This January term course introduces students to the historical, theological, and social contexts in which the work of diaconal ministry has been expressed throughout the church's history and asks how that history continues to impact the present. This course also explores a theology of spirituality based on the Lutheran confessional writings and provides opportunity for the discussion and development of a baptismal discipline and vocational discernment, particularly as it pertains to the diaconal calling. Click here for information and registration which begian on November 1.
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Items Seeking a Home
Pew Attendance Pads - 30 pads in varying condition. FREE for pick up or pay to ship. Contact Donna Snyder, office@crossoflifelutheran.org, Cross of Life, Roswell, GA.
Communion Trays - Seven trays, each is 12 inches in diameter with holes for glasses - plus the lid with a cross at the top, offered FREE to any congregation that is willing to come and get them. Contact Pr. Harry Tedrow, Celebration of Grace, Canton, GA, 770-503-5050.
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Reformation 500 News
November 11, 2016 - Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and the South Carolina Synod present Martin Luther Visionary Reformer: Understanding Luther and the Arts in the World Today at LTSS with lectures by Dr. Scott Hendrix, Dr. Clay Schmidt, and Dr. M. Patrick Graham. More information can be found here.
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 Take a Catechism Journey with Your Congregation in Lent 2017
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The Query by Larry Moeller
 Parson's Porch Books and Publishing Company is pleased to announce the release of the second book by Larry Moeller entitled The Query. The Query is a collection of stories - stories of hope gathered in conversation with complete strangers across America over a four-year  period. It follows his earlier work, Claim the Flame, a seven-part series of whimsical two-character dialogues between the apostle Paul and his 1st century church contemporaries. Both are available at www.amazon.com (search: books ... Larry Moeller).
Moeller is a small business owner, having moved lock, stock, and business from California to Tennessee in 2013. He is a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville.
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The Experience at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS)
The name The Experience was chosen because LTSS believes what you, as a prospective student, experiences is the most appropriate and influential way to determine which seminary is the right place to earn your theological education. During your time with us, we will show you our community and the community surrounding us. You will experience life with our current students and the heartbeat of campus. Also, our faculty will offer you a glimpse of the classroom experience that is essential to your theological formation. We look forward to welcoming you to The Experience!
We have three remaining opportunities. Click on each date below for registration information. For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact Kohl Friery at 803-461-3296 or kohl.friery@lr.edu.
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Tillman Receives Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship
 Louis R. Tillman, IV, member of Christ the Lord, Lawrenceville, GA and seminarian at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, was awarded the Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship on Sunday, October 23, 2016. The Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation, founded in 1988, encourages and inspires the next generation of peace and justice leaders, and awards scholarships to students who demonstrate a commitment to peace and justice. When asked about the award, Tillman said, "Receiving the Hawkinson Foundation scholarship is a strong tangible stepping stone for my social justice ministry to exist where I can bring hope into an era of despair." Continue reading. |
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WE ARE CHURCH FOR THE SAKE OF THE WORLD
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November 6, 2016
November 16, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Central Presbyterian Church
201 Washington St, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
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 Haiti Fundraiser
St. Timothy, Hendersonville, TN
SAVE THE DATE for our annual Haiti fundraiser to benefit the feeding program for the children of Font Baptiste  School in Haiti. Join us on Sunday, November 20 at 650 East Main Street, Hendersonville, TN for our live auction and dinner. Items are needed for the live auction, especially large items such as a timeshare, sports tickets, specialty items, boats, etc. If you can donate such an item, please contact Brenda Parker at brendaandsteven@bellsouth.net.
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The GrayTones Update
Stay connected with Ben and Adrainne Gray, members of St. John's, Atlanta, GA, and their children as they journey to be missionaries in Palestine. The Grays continue to share their experiences with us in their blog, The GrayTones Update. The latest entry, Absentee Voting from Israel, may be found here. Please remember the Gray family in your prayers.
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2016 
November 5, 2016: Race: The Power of An Illusion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN
2017
January 15, 2017: Service of Commemoration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., St. John's, Atlanta, GA
January 20- 21, 2017: Synod Council Meeting, Montgomery, AL
May 24 - 25, 2017: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
May 26 - 28, 2017: 2017 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
July 13 - 17, 2017: Tenth Triennial for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minneapolis, MN
August 7 - 10, 2017: 2017 Rostered Ministers Gathering, Atlanta, GA
September 15 - 17, 2017: Women of the ELCA Convention, Nashville, TN
October 17 - 19, 2017: Leadership Convocation, Lutheridge, Arden, NC
2018
May 30 - 31, 2018: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
June 1 - 3, 2018: 2018 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2019
May 29 - 30, 2019: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
May 31 - June 2, 2019: 2019 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2020
June 3 - 4, 2020: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
June 5 - 7, 2020: 2020 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2021
June 2 - 3, 2021: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
June 4 - 6, 2021: 2021 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
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Descriptions and application instructions for the following open positions and others are listed on our website:
Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry, Our Saviour's, Hastings, MN
Organist, St. James, Brunswick, GA
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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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