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Sierra Pacific Synod Resource Center
 
August 2014
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CHURCH MUSICIANS --
CAN WE TALK ABOUT SHARING CHORAL MUSIC?
It has been called to my attention that often congregations have choral music filling and overflowing filing cabinets, while other congregations would truly appreciate the opportunity to borrow rather than buy this same choral music. If this music/share concept interests you, help us work out how to do this. Write me with your suggestions. Write me with your requests. Write and tell me what you have to offer to this kind of exchange. My email is: rspselca@pacbell.net. I have in my office a list of music (for starters) that St. Timothy, Monterey, is ready to give away or toss. Want to see that list? Email me: rspselca@pacbell.net or email Amy at office@sttim.org.
OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS AT THRIVENT HAVE
ANOTHER NEW RESOURCE FOR US
You are probably well acquainted now with the THRIVENT CHOICE program, by which individual Thrivent members may direct benevolent dollars to their congregation or certain other ministries. But now another project has been offered. It is called an ACTION project.
A Thrivent member may go on the website, www.thrivent.com, and apply to lead a project of his/her own choosing. One describes the project, estimates how many people would be working on this project, what is hoped to be accomplished, and why. Thrivent will send t-shirts for workers to wear, a banner, name tags, etc., if you wish. Upon approval, a cash card for $250 is sent for your project! If assistance is needed with the application process, ask your Congregational Advocate, local Thrivent professional, or email us at the Resource Center for help.
WEBINARS GALORE!
Find some new inspiration for your fall planning.
(then under Connect at bottom of page, click Webinar Schedule)
Tomorrow, Wed., Aug. 27, 9:00 a.m. "Ask Michael Novelli," the author of "Shaped by the Story" and a member of the team bringing us "echo: The Story (youth)."
Tomorrow, Wed., Aug. 27, 11:00 a.m. Preview of "Here We Stand," a curriculum for confirmation wusing "robust" multi-media curriculum.
Tues., Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m. "re:form Overview" - a new approach to youth ministry seeking to empower youth to explore their faith and ask questions.Tues., Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m. "Leading Adult Bible Studies." Interactive one-hour session exploring best practices for leading adult Bible studies.Thur., Sept. 11, 9:00 a.m. "A Strategic Approach to Maximize Giving" - overview of stewardship services and tools. There are some fascinating stats shared in this webinar.
Thur., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. "Animate: Practices." We have this new material on hand; take a peak at these "seven spiritual practices" by watching this webinar.
We have copies of "Shaped by the Story" by Michael Novelli,
"The Power of a Story" by James W. Moore,
"The Jesus Storybook Bible," and other books on this subject.
To read "Faith Formation Through Telling the Story," by Debbie Streicher, ask us for it by clicking here. Debbie is the President of the Christian Education Network of the ELCA.
For a demonstration of "telling the story" instead of "reading" it,
go to Youtube and search for Tracy Redasevic, Director of the Academy for Biblical Storytelling.
We have come across some stimulating reading, which you might enjoy:
Three books by J. Clif Christopher, founder and president of Horizons Stewardship Company.
"This is Not Your Parents' Offering Plate" "Whose Offering Plate is It?" "Rich Church/Poor Church" (Sub-titles say things like "new strategies for financial stewardship" and "keys to effective financial ministry" and "understanding the relationship of giving to a devoted faith") as well as: "Autopsy of a Deceased Church" - by Thom S. Rainer (12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive) and "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore" by Thom & Joanie Schutz (Thom is the founder of Group Publishing) Go to our online catalog or send us a note to request any of the above.
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We appreciate your calls and e-mails about resources!
Our office hours in the coming weeks....
Aug. 26, 27, 28 Sept. 3, 4, 5 Sept.. 8, 10, 11, 12 Sept.15, 16, 18, 19
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by appointment - 559 345-2725
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Thanks for your interest in The Bible Tutor!....
We have the license for one year so please let us know if you are enjoying its use.
This program was developed at Luther Seminary some ten to twelve years ago. To get details for your congregation's use, or your own, click here.
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Luther's Small Catechism - pocket size
Our offer still stands! We are pleased to support Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton's
call to "dust off our Small Catechisms and take another look at the basics of our faith."
We have sent out somewhere nearing 500 copies of the Small Catechism over the past couple of months, and are happy to keep sending them out, either to individuals or to groups in your congregation.
No cost to you.
(We also have some copies of Channing L. Bete Co.'s pamphlets: "About Being a Lutheran," "About the Sacrament o f the Lord's Supper," "About the Sacrament of Baptism," and "What it Means to be a Lutheran.")
Just send us an email: rspselca@pacbell.net
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 Margie Back, Interim Director 559 345-2725 If you reach the synod office, ext. 120 This is YOUR Resource Center; YOUR lending library! Never used the Resource Center? You are missing out!
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Call us or email us today!
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