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Marcia Brown
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Are you planning your summer Vacation Bible School? Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, an affiliate of the ELCA, has released its 2016 curriculum titled "The Jesus Way." The theme challenges participants of all ages to live for others, to trust in God's promises as we serve...not in the way of the world, but in Jesus' way.
Purchase of the curriculum, which includes Bible studies, crafts and games, also gives you access to the website designed as a resource where you can ask questions and share ideas. There is also a webinar to help those developing and using the curriculum. See http://www.lomnetwork.org/.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries is an association of outdoor ministry organizations dedicated to encouraging, equipping, educating and empowering bold and faithful outdoor ministry leaders for service in the church and the world.
We are church together for the sake of the world. God's Work. Our Hands.
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Compass Points Men's Backpacking Trip
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Friends of LMM,
You are invited to join guys from coast-to-coast in in August 2016 for a men's backpacking adventure in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado! This Compass Points trip will provide guys with a Christ-centered adventure that will challenge us both physically and spiritually. Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp reached out to Lutheran Men in Mission with an opening for a men's backpacking charter, and we couldn't pass on giving LMM guys this opportunity!
WHAT:
4 days of backpacking, and a day of rafting on the Arkansas River.
WHO:
This is our first Compass Points trip. This trip will be limited to the first 26 men who register.
WHERE:
Our outfitter for the week is Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp, based out of Canon City and Hillside, CO. The trailhead for the week will lead us near Tijeras Peak and Music Mountain.
DATES:
August 14-19, 2016.
COST:
$440 for the week includes all gear and food. Getting to and from Rainbow Trail is up to you! We can help arrange transport from the Denver Airport if needed.
INFO & REGISTRATION
For more information and to Register, please browse to:
CONTACT
Questions?
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Register now for the Grace Gathering
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Leymah Gbowee
Keynote Speaker
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Once every three years voting members gather to make decisions about how to go about God's work as a church. The 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will be held in New Orleans, Aug. 8-13. Not a voting member? Not a problem. For the first time, all ELCA members - not just voting members - are invited to New Orleans.
The Grace Gathering is intersecting with the 2016 Churchwide Assembly Wednesday, Aug. 10 - Saturday, Aug. 13. The event will allow ELCA members to observe the assembly and participate in workshops and worship, with a focus on preparing for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Featured speakers include our presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee. Reserve your spot by June 15 and receive a registration discount.
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Want to be more bold in preaching about stewardship? Looking for new ways to enhance conversation about mission support? Want to share in conversation with colleagues about how to grow stewards? This is for you!
Two overnight trainings gleaning the best of Bishop Satterlee's D. Min. teaching about preaching stewardship. The program will consist of presentations about preaching stewardship, a discussion on resources, and then part two will be actually sharing and critiquing sermons about stewardship.
For more information visit Preaching Stewardship Flyer |
 IN OUR PRAYERS
We hold in Prayer
all those affected by the flooding in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas
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Dress the part for golfing at the Bishop's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
We have designed golf shirts and pullovers for our players in this year's tournament. Apparel may be purchased from Robben's Nest Stichery for a cost of $40.00 for men's and women's golf polo shirts and $47.00 for a fleece pullover. You may order online by June 23rd at:
Come! Have Fun! Support the 2016 Bishop's Appeal!!
SYNOD ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
on site registration at Assembly on June 5 will be available, however, no meals will be available for purchase. The guaranteed assembly rate of $109 at the Radisson deadline was also May 15. Please call the Radisson directly regarding room availability.
 Be sure to access all of your Synod Assembly materials either by downloading off the synod website at or by signing up for the Guidebook App. To get the guide, choose one of the methods below:
- Download 'Gudebook' from the Apple App Store or the Marketplace Android Marketplace
- Scan the following image with your mobile phone (QR-Code reader required, e.g. 'Red Laser', ('Barcode Scanner')
- Visit https://guidebook.com/g/sa2016from your phone's browser
Join the Global Ministry Team for a Pre-Synod Assembly Water Café Sunday, June 5, 4:00 - 5:30pm
Rochester Convention Center Riverside Court under the escalators, first floor
Water Activities - Snacks - GFL Choir Competition
See the giant water pyramid!
For information on the choir competition or to volunteer to help
Mission Interpretation Conversation
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Denise Ballou
Mission Interpreter
Coordinator
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Please join us Monday, June 6 during Synod Assembly for a lunch conversation around the Mission Interpretation Ministry in our synod. Find the table near the back reserved for Mission Interpreters! It doesn't matter if you're a veteran mission interpreter or someone who just wants to know more about this ministry that tells the stories of how God is changing lives through our generosity. Conversation topics include: what this ministry is all about, why this ministry is important to the life of our congregations, what's it looks like in our synod and our Churchwide organization, how you can get involved, and upcoming opportunities. And, of course, anything you might bring to the table.
We look forward to sharing this discussion with you during our time together at our Synod Assembly.
'We are the church for the sake of the world'
View the 2016 ELCA Synod Assembly Video in the May 26, 2016 issue of Seeds Monthly.
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