 |
 SEPANews Update / April 12, 2016 |
For a complete listing of all upcoming meetings and equipping and networking meetings,
|
Living Gospel Video Wins Award
 Congratulations to the Synod communications team led by Bob Fisher. Our video introducing Living Gospel Ministries, our outreach to people engaged with the criminal justice system, won an Award of Merit in the Religion Communicators Council's 2016 DeRose-Hinkhouse competition. Learn more and watch the video at http://ministrylink.org/synod-video-receives-national-honor/
|
Give Now to Support Flint Water Crisis
 The media may have moved on, but the suffering persists. We've raised more than $8,000 for our partners in Southeast Michigan Synod as they respond to this crisis. Won't you help us reach $10,000 by April 30?
Learn more and make a secure donation at:
|
Lutheran Night at the Phillies June 3
 Enjoy a night at the Park and support Synod youth programs through Lutheran Night at the Phillies, Friday, June 3 at 7:05 pm against the Milwaukee Brewers. The top-selling groups (congregations or groups of congregations) will have opportunity to throw out the first pitch, receive two Diamond Club tickets, and/or receive a VIP tour or Phillies memorabilia. See more at http://ministrylink.org/lutheran-night-at-phillies-june-3/
|
Try New Things in Stewardship
 Learn new ideas for developing a congregational stewardship campaign and creating a culture of year-round stewardship at a workshop with Pastor Larry Smoose and Dr. Rich Stewart on April 30, 8:30 -noon, at St. John's in Mayfair. Learn more at
|
Join Lutherland Tour June 23- July 2
You could spend part of your summer touring historic sites for the Reformation in Leipzig, Wittenberg, Eisenach, Wartburg Castle and more on the 2016 Lutherland tour. Get information at http://ministrylink.org/lutherland-tour-2016/
|
Bishops Explore ELCA's Future Direction
 (ELCA) - The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is discerning the denomination's future directions and priorities in a new process known as "Called Forward Together in Christ." ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton is leading the process designed to invite the church into discernment about the its future. Full story at
|
"I Am About to do a New Thing" Revival Worship
 Join the ELCA Renewal/Prayer/Revival team and the Reformation Lutheran Church Chancel Choir for a revival worship service on Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 to 8 pm, at Benbow Hall on the LTSP campus. The Rev. Timothy Poston will preach. In addition to spirited preaching and uplifting music, there will be various stations for individual prayer, anointing and praying for justice. Learn more at http://ministrylink.org/event/revival-at-ltsp/
|
Celebrate Earth Day With Your Congregation
|
Media, Messaging and Youth
Learn how youth are being affected by social media and the "misinformation highway" and discuss how to live with technology and reconnect with kids at a free, public conversation at Trinity, Lansdale, on Wednesday, April 20 at 7 pm. Get information, directions and a flyer at http://ministrylink.org/event/conversation-media-messaging-and-youth/
|
Engaging Lutheran Worship Today
 Save the date for "Strong Center - Open Door," a workshop celebrating the 10th anniversary of the publication of Evangelical Lutheran Worship. November 4-5 at Trinity, Lansdale. It offers an introduction or refresher to ELW, and grounding in the core principles of worship in the ELCA for those using other resources. Learn more at http://ministrylink.org/event/engaging-lutheran-worship-today/
|
Thank you!
for taking the time to read MinistryLink. Tell your friends and fellow church members to subscribe by visiting http://ministrylink.org/subscribe.
 Bob Fisher
Assistant to the Bishop, Mission Interpretation and Communication
267.323.3743
sepanews@sepa.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
