Synod E-News
A Weekly Update on Ministry in Western North Dakota
In Mission Together . . .
"We Were Blessed to do God's Work ..." 

This year on our church (St John, Dickinson) Mission Trip I learned many things!

1) Sleeping in a tent for a week with 8 girls can be done, 2) giraffes are picky eaters, and 3) doing work for our fellow North Dakotans is very rewarding.  More

Nathan Dungan Stewardship Lecture
September 9  
11:00 - 12:00 - Livestream
Where do people go today to learn healthy money habits?  In a world awash with consumer messages, it's more difficult than ever to develop healthy money habits that honor both our values and our faith journey.  More
Lutheran Social Services Deadline Extended
Chief Executive Officer Applications Due September 15, 2014

We are currently seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization...  More.

LWR Fall Drive Information

We are having a fall drive as there is a shortage of items.  The dates for the drive are October 20th - October 24th.   Please inform your congregation of these dates and times.  More

 

Have you ever wondered where in the world your Quilts and Kits travel? With the new Quilt and Kit tracker, you can find out! Visit lwr.org/tracker  for more information. For the most recent Quilt and Kit guidelines, visit lwr.org/kits, call 800-597-5972, or email [email protected].

Clergy Spiritual Renewal Retreat Portico Wellness
In the coming year, the retreat will be open to all clergy families across our synod. The event will take place at Metigoshe Ministries January 23-25 and is limited to 15 clergy and their families. The focus of the retreat is Spiritual Renewal; the time will be spent in rest, in group conversation with Tammy Devine a Diaconal Minister with Portico, family time, and worship.  More
To register, contact Sherie.
More Synod News . . . 
Click the links below to read more about what's happening in the Western North Dakota Synod

Hope and Healing Retreat - September 19-21
The Hope & Healing Retreat brings both male and female survivors together at a powerfully moving and joyful time of healing.  For more information, contact Rev. Desiree Uhrich.
Download a poster and registration form.

LYO Gathering Registration
The 2014 LYO Gathering will be held October 16-18, 2014 at the Ramada Hotel, Bismarck with AGAPE as the special guest.  More

 LYO Hunger Challenge 
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.

 

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.
Synod Transitions
Calls Accepted

 

Ordinations  

 

Consecrations

 

Installations

Rev. Mark Nygard, September 7, Bowman Lutheran, Bowman

Rev.Brandy Gerjets, September 21, First Lutheran, Minot

Rev. Christoph Schmidt, September 21, LCM at Minot State, Bread of Life Lutheran, Minot

 

Resignations

 

Transfers
Rev. Pamela Power from Southwestern Pennsylvania
Rev. Jack Carlson to Northwestern Minnesota
             September 3, 2014
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WND Fall Rostered Leaders Conference, Medora - September 7-9


September 10


In Our Prayers . . .

Synod Congregations:
Hoff, Heimdahl
Hettinger, Hettinger
Richland, Hettinger
Hurdsfield, Hurdsfield
Clear Creek, Keene

Those facing health concerns:
Rev. Jeff Giles
Rev. Mary Miska
Mary Sherer
Patty Mock
 

Those mourning the loss of a loved one:

Family of Rev. Ambrose Netzer 

Rev. Bruce Peterson & Family (his mother)
Rev. Dan Paulson & Fam
ily (his mother)

Rev. Anna Haugen (grandmother)

Rev. Sondra Krogsatad (aunt)

 

Others:

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

                   

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