 Hurricane Sandy
ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal
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Bishop Mark Hanson responds to Hurricane Sandy
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From the Caribbean to the northern Atlantic coast, millions of people have evacuated their homes and communities due to Hurricane Sandy. Strong winds and torrential rains have led to flooding and mass destruction. The storm sent trees crashing down and left neighborhood streets looking like rivers.
Through ELCA Disaster Response, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is responding in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. In the Caribbean, through our global church partnerships, we are providing basic needs such as food, water and shelter. Throughout the United States we are working hand-in-hand with synods and ministry organizations, who are experts at outreach in their communities.
We need your help. Your designated gift will be used entirely (100 percent) to help those whose lives and livelihoods have been impacted by this disaster.
Bulletin Insert
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God's Work. Our Hands...Life Skills
Pr. Carrie Lewis La Plante, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Indianola, IA
There has been some sawdust flying around the basement of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Indianola, on Wednesday afternoons this fall, and we have not been under construction or renovation. Now, we have sewing machines whirring and quilt blocks hanging on bulletin boards in our education wing, and it is not from our regular Monday morning quilting group. No, all of this activity is part of what we are calling our "God's work. Our hands." Activity, which is a new part of our Faith Formation program this year.
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As part of an inter-generational ministry, youth learn life skills from older congregation members at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Indianola.
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Did You Know?
- Bishop Michael Burk is on Twitter. You can follow his tweets at www.twitter.com/BishopBurk
- There's a webpage on the synod's website dedicated to the Malaria Campaign. Visit www.seiasynod.org/elca-malaria-campaign/ and check out the resources for congregations.
- An insert appears in The Lutheran magazine for Southeastern Iowa Synod readers four times a year with information from the synod. Click here to see the digital archive.
- Under News & Events menu, there is a link to the Employment page. There, you can view job openings in congregations in a variety of different areas including youth, music, and general office work. Click here to view page
- Prayers section and Congregations in Transition sections are updated at least once a month and can be found using header links in the weekly e-news.
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| Wartburg Theological Seminary Upcoming Events
"Considering Your Call" - Conference on Ministry
November 10-12, 2012
We invite you to explore your call to ministry and enter into the community of Wartburg Theological Seminary. For more information, call 1-800-225-5987 and ask for Campus Visits or email Sandy Nickol at campusvisit@wartburgseminary.edu
Tri-State Forum
The Tri-State Forum presents an opportunity to bring together pastors, ministry professionals, and others interested in lifelong learning, growth, and collegial fellowship. The annual forum series features five day-long lectures. With 5 contact hours per event, .5 CEUs (continuing education units) are available. Individual lecture cost is $60 per lecture (Retired Rate: $35/lecture). The date and presenter for the next lecture this year is:
November 15, 2012 - Dr. Mark Allan Powell
Email the LifeLong Learners Office at Wartburg Theological Seminary for more information: lifelonglearners@wartburgseminary.edu
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