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October 20, 2014

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October 27-29, 2014
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God of wisdom, we give thanks for the incredible work being done across this church and beyond to make faith formation among our children and youth a relevant, meaningful process.

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Annual Report Covers Available
The 2015 Annual Report covers are now available for congregations to order through the ELCA's website. You can place your order online here You can also call 1-800-638-3522 ext. 2580 to order by phone.

In addition, 2015 congregational mission support forms will also be arriving soon or can be filled out online here 
Questions: contact Kathy Smith 319-338-1273 or smith@seiasynod.org
Churchwide News
Know Some Talented Youth? 

The 2015 Youth Gathering is searching for talented Lutheran high school and college students to be MCs for the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering! If you'll be between the ages of 15 and 21 in July 2015 and are available July 10-20 without interruption, we invite you to submit a 3-5 minute Gathering MC audition video by Nov. 15, 2014. Please follow this link for more information
 

    
The Lutheran malaria program in Uganda


 

I am called Ogima Paul. My family lives in Damasiko village and my clan is called Ajamaa. Before the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) malaria program started here, there was a lot of frequent sickness in my family due to malaria and other sicknesses. Perhaps 3-6 times a month, someone from my household got sick.  It was really challenging.  We spent a lot of money on treatment, and sometimes we had no money left for food or clothing. Continue reading... 


 

Faith in Action
Redeemer Lutheran, Led by the Spirit
Redeemer Lutheran Indianola, Led by the Spirit
Youth learn new skills

Redeemer Lutheran in Indianola was Led by the Spirit and found an amazing ministry linking middle school youth with older volunteers, to learn skills often not found in the classroom. This cross-generational connection has brought the church together in new ways. Watch the video to see how God led this church to a new ministry. 
You're Invited

November 8-10, 2014

Wartburg Theological Seminary will be hosting its bi-annual "Considering Your Call" weekend on November 8-10. Considering Your Call is a time for people who are discerning a call to ministry to be on campus and talk with current students, faculty, staff, and others also in the midst of discernment. It is a full and fun weekend of fellowship, conversation, and worship. more Info 

Lutheran College Fair

Families are invited to the Lutheran College Fair, admission representatives will be available to answer questions, there will be a workshop on financial aid and financial planning and all families will receive application fee waivers.

  • Sunday Oct. 26: St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport
  • Monday October 27: Faith Lutheran in Clive

See here for more information including detailed times and locations.

  

  

    
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