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Youth Network Meeting
November 6, 2014
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SWO Board Meeting
November 8, 2014
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Church & Society Commission
November 15, 2014
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We pray for all nations that are struggling with Ebola outbreaks. Through ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran Disaster response and the ELCA Malaria Campaign, we walk together with our Lutheran companions all over the world as they respond to hunger, disaster and disease with compassion and action. 

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Our Savior's Lutheran in Marshalltown would like to donate a used processional cross as they have gotten a new one.  Contact Pastor Mike Herschberger 641-753-4108









































































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Faithful People, Holy Lands
How big are the blocks of the temple? What color is the wilderness? What does the wind on the Sea of Galilee feel like? While we can learn a lot about Christ's life and death from scripture, there are a lot of details we can only know from first-hand experience. 
Here's your chance! On September 11-25, 2015, members of the Southeastern Iowa Synod are making a pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine. Pastor Dan Kuckuck (St. Stephen, Urbandale) hosts this trip along with Monte Luker, Professor of Hebrew Scriptures at Lenoir-Rhyne University and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. For more information, contact Pastor Dan Kuckuck 515-276-4628 dan@ststephenlutheran.org or find out more here.
Faith in Action
Young Adults in Global Mission

Anastasia Osbeck, daughter of Rev. Roger and Rev. Janelle Osbeck, and JohnDaniel (JD) Engelhardt, son of Chaplain Marcus and Joanne Engelhardt, both from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Des Moines, are the Southeastern Iowa Synod's Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) this year. Anastasia is serving in the United Kingdom at St. Andrews Anglican and Methodist Church in Paddock Wood, England. JD is serving in Vohipeno, Madagascar.

 

JD spent the first few weeks in Madagascar with the other YAGMs in the classroom learning the Malagasy language and exploring the streets of a new land. Upon completion of his language study, JD has headed to his YAGM placement in Vohipeno, a small farm town on the east coast of Madagascar. Read More

Churchwide News

Spruce up our spiritual house

This column first appeared in The Lutheran's November issue.
By Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
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"I'm spiritual, not religious." How many times have we heard that, usually from people who consider their unchurched status a mark of honor. When I heard this as a parish pastor, I became frustrated, especially when folks waxed lyrical about a spiritual experience engendered from contemplating the beauty of a mountaintop. This was perplexing because I served in Ohio. There are no mountains. I was tempted to dismiss it as laziness. But now I think they are on to something.


 This coincides with what I am thinking after a year in office. The four "emphases" or "strategic intents" or "things" I've identified-we are church, we are Lutheran, we are church together, we are church for the sake of the world-have resonance across the ELCA. It's how I'm organizing my work. Continue reading

Mission of the Month: New life for children in Tanzania
Children in rural Tanzania are getting the medical care they need thanks to ELCA missionaries Dr. Stephen Friberg and his wife, Bethany Friberg. But "mission doctors know it is God who does the healing," they say. Share this inspiring story with your congregation. For a colorful Word document to display on a bulletin board or use in a newsletter or PowerPoint presentation  visit  www.ELCA.org/resources/globalchurch.
Synod Events
Children/Youth Network Meeting

November 6, 2014
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Synod Center for Ministry

The Southeastern Iowa Synod Children/Youth Network is made up of adults who have a passion to walk with young people in Christ's mission for the sake of the world! The purpose of the network is to make connections with people in children/youth ministries, and to share ideas and resources to enhance various ministries in congregations and throughout the synod.  Whether you are full-time, part-time, a rostered leader, staff, or volunteer, you are welcome! 
You're Invited

Illowa Lutheran Coalition: Peter Marty
Leading a congregation in these times of great cultural change demands a lot of wisdom from pastors and other church leaders. When do we chase down culture with our own churchly efforts to keep pace, and when do we come up with some different strategies? Come and explore some contemporary cultural shifts impacting all of us, some ideas for shaping congregational health and integrity, but mostly the requirements that go with leading well by example.


 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Time: 8:30 a.m. coffee ~ 9:00 a.m. program till noon.
Place: Augustana College, College Center Dining Room
Cost: $10.00 per person
Presenter: Peter Marty, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA

 

Reserve your seat by calling Illowa (309) 794-4000 or e-mail rsvp to
illowa@mchsi.com. Payments received will confirm your reservations.
 

Visit U of I Lutheran Campus Ministry Office on Nov. 14
If any ELCA parishioners are bringing prospective freshmen to the University of Iowa on Hawkeye Visit Day on November 14, please stop by Lutheran Campus Ministry (109 East Market Street, Iowa City) from 9-3. Meet the new interim chaplain Pastor Sarah Goettsch and enjoy a cup of hot cider and a homemade cookies. Learn more about Pastor Goettsch and Lutheran Campus Ministry here. 
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