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ConFest 2014
February 8-9, 2014
Called Together in Mission
March 8, 2014
Love Like Jesus
June 19-22, 2014
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February 8, 2014
ConFest
Christ the King
Iowa City, IA
February 9, 2014
ConFest
Holy Trinity
Ankeny, IA
February 15, 2014
Synod Council Meeting
9:30am-3:00pm
Synod Center for Ministry
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Remember in Prayer
Offer prayers for all of our ELCA congregations. Ask God to grant them peace and grace.
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Stay Connected
 
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Rostered Leader & Congregational Reports
It is that time of year again when rostered leaders are asked to complete a Rostered Leader Report Form to the Bishop, and their Congregational Report.
Rostered leaders can go to the synod website for links to the Rostered Leader Report Forms and for information on how to submit your completed report.
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2014 Health Assessment
Start 2014 on the right foot by taking the Mayo Clinic Health Assessment! If 65% of ELCA-Primary members take the assessment by April 30, our entire synod will earn a 2% discount on 2014 health contributions. In additions, you will earn $150 in wellness dollars to help offset out-of-pocket care costs. |
Tanzania: Water, precious water
In some places in the world, such as the semi-arid regions of
 Tanzania, life revolves around getting water. Fetching water can consume much of a day, and too often the water isn't clean. "We need water for cooking, for drinking, for washing the children, for vegetables. We can't grow vegetables without water. So we can't eat healthy. The people need water. The cows need water." Pastor Edda Mbwambo of Iringa Road Lutheran Parish. ELCA missionaries in Tanzania, Joe and Deborah Troester, are working to help change that. Learn more...
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ELCA Global Links is a monthly newsletter that contains highlights from ELCA.org and other churchwide websites of ELCA ministry and connections in other countries. You can download the most recent Global Links here.
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A high-impact, low-cost, event for junior high youth who are involved in confirmation ministry across the Southeastern Iowa Synod. It will be a day of worship, scripture, and learning around the theme "When Hungry Hearts Find Bread."
Participants will be informed and inspired about how they can make a difference in their own backyard and around the world feeding hungry hearts!
Same Event: Two Dates and Locations
Saturday, February 8, Christ the King, Iowa City
Sunday, February 9, Holy Trinity, Ankeny
Cost: $10/person
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Everyday Evangelists
Deepen your faith. Share your story.
Called Together in Mission
Saturday, March 8, 2014
First Lutheran, Cedar Rapids
$20/person
We are "Called Together in Mission"! Each of us is an everyday evangelist called by God to boldly live out our faith and share Jesus' love. This year, CTIM welcomes Peggy Hahn, Executive Director, LEAD, Gulf Coast Synod. Peggy will inspire, share ideas and provide resources that will expand your thinking and deepen your spiritual life. This is an event for everyone in your congregation, including your entire evangelism team and council.
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Love Like Jesus
Washed by the Spirit.
The Southeastern Iowa Synod and Grand View University are sponsoring a youth leadership event for high school youth June 19-22, 2014 in Des Moines.
Youth who have completed 8th-12th grades at the end of this school year are invited to engage in leadership development, bible study, service outreach, worship and TONS of fun.
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