MinistryLink - SEPA Synod ELCA   SEPANews Update / May 2, 2016
Follow the 2016 Synod Assembly
Please pray for the clergy and lay leaders gathering this Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, for the 29th Synod Assembly. We'll worship together, be inspired for God's mission, and get practical ideas for celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
 Watch the Assembly live at ministrylink.org/live
 Use the hashtag #SEPAforward to follow Twitter and Facebook updates and to comment on the Assembly.

 
LIRS Announces New Refugee Resettlement Partner
Pennsylvania Lutherans have an long history of stepping up to help resettle refugees arriving in our area. This life-transforming work will continue despite the decision by Lutheran Children and Family Services in Pennsylvania to bring their resettlement work to a close. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is partnering with Bethany Christian Services to manage refugee services in Pennsylvania. You are invited to learn more at a May 2 reception (6-8 pm at LTSP Brossman Center Room 101C) where LIRS Executive Director Linda Hartke will celebrate the achievements of LCFS and introduce the partnership with Bethany. 
Lutheran Night at the Phillies June 3 
There are plenty of tickets left! 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/ 
 
Support Our Synod While Mothers' Day Shopping
Amazon donates a portion of your purchase to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod when you use smile.amazon.com and choose to support us. If you're shopping for gifts for Mom this week, click on one of these images to register your support for SEPA Synod!

 
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/
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