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This week in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA

Week of October 20, 2013

We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world -- together.

We don't have to do it alone, and we don't have to do everything. Each of us has a unique story, and we are part of a larger story that makes up the ELCA. We work through our congregations, synods and partners, and the churchwide organization. Together, we achieve things on a scale and scope that we could never do otherwise.

 
We Walk Together

The synod staff offers prayers of thanksgiving with Bishop Hoyme and his family as they welcome grandson Devon. We also pray for youth in our nation who have struggled with acts of violence in their schools, communities, and homes. 
God's work. Our hands.

 
 
Jo Giese (wife of Pastor Bob Giese), left, and Pastor Karen Zutz Rendall, right, rode on First Lutheran's prize-winning Quilts for Mission float in Ogema's Christmas Tree Festival parade recently. 
It's a great example of "God's work. Our hands." 
 
 
 
 
 
Welcome Pastor Ashley Nicolls!
A large group of pastors from our synod welcomed the Rev. Ashley Nicolls (center front) when she was installed as the pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Superior October 10.
 
 

Global Relationships

 

We mourn with our sisters and brothers in Malawi as we learn of the death of Mr. Andrew Majuni, the Choir Director of Cathedral Choir of ELCM. He died on the night of October 18. 

 

Hand in Hand

Check out three compelling stories about: Lutheran schools in Central African Republic, open doors in India, and celebrating the global church, in the newest issue of Hand in Hand newsletter. Download a copy at www.ELCA.org/handinhand. Request 1-10 free copies at 800-638-3522 or RIS@elca.org. Order 11-2,000 free copies at www.ELCA.org/GlobalMission-Resources. Free shipping and handling. 

 

Experience God By Going to His People!  

Do you feel the Holy Spirit is moving you to step outside your comfort zone? To experience God in a whole new way?  The Central Lutheran Church (Chippewa Falls) and the NW Synod of Wisconsin Eye Mission Team is looking for volunteers to travel with them to Malawi, Africa next April.  Specially needed are optometrists and/or ophthalmologists, an optician, and several general team members.  We will be leaving the last week of April for approximately 3 weeks. For more information and/or an application form please contact Lavane Hessler, Eye Team Mission Coordinator at 715/579-1454 or email her at dhessler@sbcglobal.net.  Please put Malawi 2014 in subject line.   

 
ELCA News 
A JOYFUL BEGINNING!

Read all about the installation of Elizabeth A. Eaton as ELCA presiding bishop in The Lutheran's November issue. In this issue, you can also see what she says in her first column, titled "A place called Lutheran." 

For more news about the ELCA and church at large, read about New Jersey congregations "Recovering from Sandy"; how social service agencies connect the oldest and the youngest; how the ELCA helps as drought leaves millions hungry in Angola and Namibia; and more.

 
Bulletin Board

 

Have you registered for Godstock (Senior High Youth Gathering)?

The weekend will feature Leslie Hunter as the keynote speaker and the band Lightswitch. November 8-10 at the Metropolis Hotel in Eau Claire. Learn more about it. Don't miss it!  If you will be at Godstock, check out the NEW Buffet Dining Option!

 

Learn to make lefse!

Bethel Lutheran (148 E. Pine St., New Auburn), will be making lefse November 11-13. Monday, November 11, at 9 a.m. they will peel and cook potatoes and prepare balls for rolling. Tuesday, November 12, they will roll and bake the lefse. Wednesday, November 13, they will wrap the cooled Lefse. If you are interested in learning to make Lefse, call 715-237-2218 and join the fun!

 

Book of Faith Resources

book of faith logoAt the churchwide assembly we renewed our commitment to the Book of Faith Initiative. As you plan your fall and winter adult education opportunities, take advantage of these excellent Book of Faith resources. Your synod resource center has single copies of almost every one of them if you like to get your hands on them prior to purchasing a set for use in your congregation. View resources.

 

Musician wanted at Hope, Eau Claire

Hope Lutheran in Eau Claire is looking for a part-time organist and/or choir director on an interim basis. Please contact Pastor John Mann at home 763-951-2602 or church 715-832-1414. 

 

Pastor Greg Gullicksrud is retiring

You're invited to join the celebration at Peace Lutheran in Poplar. Come on Saturday, October 26, 5-8 p.m. to the potluck or sign up to bring a pie to the Pie Social on Sunday, October 27 after worship.

 

Luther Park Recharges

The October Recharge is full, full, full, but there is still room available in January! For information about all of Luther Park's retreats, visit their website: www.lutherpark.org. 


Friends of Luther Park are invited 

There will be a Winterfest Committee Meeting October 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Cameron. What is Winterfest? It is a family fun day of winter events, food, silent auction and prizes all for the purpose of supporting Luther Park. All proceeds go to Luther Park. We would like to have all synod congregations represented in the planning and participation. It can be a fun event that grows and can support the camp in significant ways. Anyone interested is welcome to come. If you're not able to make it, but would like to help, please call Mike @ 920-327-9171. 

 
Our Mission Statement

 

Walking together for the sake of mission in God's world

 
Events
You can learn more about the events listed in this section by clicking on the underlined event title.
Send your information about upcoming events to msoyck-doring@nwswi.org.  

 

October 24

Free luncheon seminar at Ezekiel Lutheran, River Falls, at noon with Attorney Jennifer O'Neill leading a presentation on Planning for Long Term Care. View invitation and flyer. 

 

October 24

Fall Bazaar/Meatball Supper at Our Savior's Lutheran, Bloomer, 4-6:30 p.m.

Menu: Homemade meatballs & gravy, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, buttered corn, cranberries,

dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Adults - $8.50, children 5-12 $5.00, preschool - free. There will also be lefse and baked goods for sale, along with a silent auction of unique baskets. 

 

October 26

UFF-DA Dinner at Rock Creek Lutheran.3-7 p.m. Includes dinner, games, silent auction and bake sale.

 

October 26-27

Retirement celebration (Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m.) and Pie Social (Oct. 27, 10 a.m. - noon) for Pastor Greg Gullicksrud, Peace Lutheran, Poplar..

 

October 27

Germanfest at Zion Lutheran, Stratford, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., worship at 9 a.m.

 

October 31

Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Supper at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, N6450 530th Street,  Beldenville, $16 per person.  Also craft and bake sale.  Serving begins at 2 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  For more information, call the church office at 715-273-4570.

 

November 2

Ole & Lena Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner at Our Savior's Lutheran, Campia (rural Rice Lake), 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $14 per person, $5 for youth 12 and under. View map.

 

November 2

Fall Dinner and Concert at Luck Lutheran, Dinner 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.; concert to follow. 

 

November 3

Harvest Dinner at South Beef River Ev. Lutheran, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. South Beef River is located south of Osseo on Highway B. 

 

November 3

Harvest Dinner at Bethany Lutheran, Star Prairie, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the dinner benefit local and global mission projects

 

November 7

Lutefisk - Swedish Meatball Dinner at Concordia Lutheran, Superior, 4-7 p.m. Advance ticket sales only - quantities are limited. 

 

November 7

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner and Live Auction at St. John's Lutheran, Eau Claire, free will donation.

 

November 8

Tony Campolo will be in LaCrosse. Tickets are free, but you must have a ticket to enter. 

 

November 9

Imagine Together with Colleen Windham-Hughes, "Inculturating the Gospel" at Our Saviour's, Chippewa Falls. 

  

November 9

Annual Lutefisk Dinner at West Immanuel Lutheran, Osceola, 11 a.m-8 p.m. Lutefisk, lefse, meatballs, mashed potatoes, rutabagas, and pie. Call the church office 715-294-2936 for more information.

 

November 13

Fall Meatball Supper at First Lutheran, Arland, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 

 

November 17

Annual Community Harvest Dinner at Bethel Lutheran, 148 E. Pine St., New Auburn; 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Menu: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade stuffing, vegetables; free will offering; 715-237-2228.

 

November 19

Annual Chicken Dinner/Craft & Bake Sale, 4:30- 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake.

Adults = $8, Youth 5-12 = $5, Children 4 & under = No Charge.

 

November 23

Synod Women's Organization Board Meeting with Conference Coordinators at First Lutheran, Barron. 

Contact Marcia Lindseth at mlindseth@centurytel.net for more information.

 

November 27

Ecumenical Worship Service at 7:00 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake.

Imagine Together
Feeling that your congregation may be stuck? Desperate for ways to imagine new, better and more effective ways to be the church? Imagine Together is an opportunity to come together with some amazing teachers and participants from other congregations to learn, share, dream, pray and imagine what God is doing and can do in the future. Continue reading . . . . 
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Contact Information: Merry Soyck-Doring, Synod Communicator, 715-859-6810