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Roster and Congregation Leader Update / March 22, 2016 


God of the nations, comfort and strengthen the people of Brussels. Be with 
all who are injured and traumatized; comfort all who grieve; and guide 
all who work for peace. Grant that we may learn to live in peace and 
mutual respect. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Be Cross-Bearers, Not Bystanders
Chrism service 2016
Be cross-bearers, not bystanders, Bishop Claire Burkat encouraged congregation leaders at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Chrism Service today (March 22).

At this annual service, held Tuesday in Holy Week, pastors, lay rostered leaders and congregation deacons reaffirm their ministry vows and the bishop blesses oils to be used in baptism, confirmation, and anointing rites over the next year. This year's service was held at Christ's Lutheran Church, Oreland, and was attended by more than 100 people.
Last Call for Lutherland Tour
Please announce in church this weekend if possible.

You're invited to join our 2016 Exploring Lutherland tour June 23-July 2. But you must act soon! Deadline is the end of March.

The tour will visit sites of the Reformation and other places:
Berlin - Leipzig - Wittenberg - Halle - Eisleben - Erfurt - Weimar -
Buchenwald - Eisenach - Wartburg Castle
Upcoming Events for Rostered Leaders
Mark these important dates:

THANK YOU 
for taking the time to read this edition of MinistryLink. We hope you find this electronic newsletter a valuable resource in our shared ministry. If you know of anyone who could benefit from the information in this newsletter, please forward it to them using the link below and encourage them to sign up to receive MinistryLink directly.
 
Bob Fisher 
Assistant to the Bishop,
Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod ELCA
[email protected]
267.323.3743 
 
 
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