Synod E-News
A Weekly Update on Ministry in Western North Dakota
In Mission Together . . .
Meeting Food Needs
The Dickinson BackPack Program began in September 2013, as a result of Dickinson Public School staff coming together and discussing the needs of students in Dickinson Public Schools.   One of the major needs identified was hunger among students on weekends and school breaks.  More 
Langdji Family on Home Assignment
Willie, Anne, and their son are on home assignment this summer.  The Langdjis serve as missionaries working with churches in West Africa and are based in Cameroon.  While in the United States, their hope is to visit many of their sponsoring congregations to to share some of the exciting things that God has been doing in this church and country and in their lives.  

Contact Anne and Willie for more information about scheduling a visit.  More
eNews Update
Beth Anderson, Synod Ministry Coordinator, will be on Sabbatical for the next eight weeks.  While she is on Sabbatical, please email eNews announcements and information to Sherie Heine.
Rethinking Stewardship Scholarships Available
Five $100 Scholarships are available to those attending the Rethinking Stewardship Event at Luther Seminary, July 28-30th. These will be awarded on a first-come first serve basis.  Please email Lisa Ahlness if you are interested.  More    
LYO Fall Youth Gathering Materials
Each fall, hundreds of young people from our congregations come together for the annual LYO Gathering, three days focused on growing and sharing our faith, serving the world in Christ's name, engaging in dynamic worship, and building relationships.  The 2014 LYO Gathering will be held October 16-18, 2014 at the Ramada Hotel, Bismarck.  The featured guest will be AGAPE.
 
Leader materials for the 2014 LYO Gathering are available now on the Synod website.  Registration for the event will open August 20, 2014.
 
Just a reminder...  If you participate in the Hunger Challenge issued at last year's gathering, please send an email to Beth Anderson at [email protected] to report your total.

 

                                                   

God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday is only four months away.  You can join congregations across this church that plan to participate in this dedicated day of service, Sept. 7. Congregations have shared their ideas for participation, ranging from cleaning streets and parks to visiting with residents in assisted living facilities. Register your congregation and learn more.
More Synod News . . . 
Click the links below to read more about what's happening in the Western North Dakota Synod
 

Be The Change Retreat Join Eastern North Dakota Leaders in a retreat for World Hunger leaders.  July 18 & 19 - Red Willow Ministries 

 

Bridges Out of Poverty 

This workshop provides both the social service provider and the community member key lessons in dealing with individuals from poverty.  August 21 & 22 - Mandan  Information & Registration Form


 4th North Dakota Conference on Injury Prevention and Control

"Sharing Risk and Protective Factors" - October 1 & 2 - Bismarck

 

Synod Assembly Summary Available Online Check out what the people of our synod did together at the 2014 Synod Assembly. 

  

Synod Transitions
Calls Accepted

Rev. Brandy Gerjets to First Lutheran, Minot

Rev. Pamela Power to Good Shepherd Lutheran, Bismarck

Rev. Mark Nygard to Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish of Bowman, Amidon and Rhame.
Rev. Christoph Schmidt to Lutheran Campus Ministry at Minot State University.

Rev. Emily and Rev. Zachariah Shipman to Northwest United Lutheran Parish of Alamo, Ambrose, Crosby, Fortuna, and Wildrose

 

Ordinations  

Emily Shipman, June 15

Zach Shipman, July 13, at Concordia Lutheran, Crosby, 3 p.m.

 

Installations

Rev. Emily Shipman and Rev. Zach Shipman, July 13, Concordia Lutheran, Crosby, 3 p.m.

Rev. Dan Paulson, June 29, Wilmington Lutheran, Arnegard, 10 a.m. 

 

Resignations

Rev. Christoph Schmidt from Zion, Berthold and Carpio Lutheran

Rev. Jack Carlson, First Lutheran, Mandan

 

Transfers
Rev. Pamela Power from Southwestern Pennsylvania
Rev. Jack Carlson to Northwestern Minnesota
             July 2, 2014
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In Our Prayers . . .

Synod Congregations:
Zion, Berthold
Zion, Beulah
Church of the Cross, Bismarck
Faith, Bismarck
First, Bismarck

Those facing health concerns:
Rev. Jeff Giles
Rev. Mary Miska
Mary Sherer
Rev. Dan Paulson's mother, Viola Paulson
 

Others: 

Our companion synod: the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic 

                   

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