Weekly E-News and Events from the Southeastern Iowa Synod

Southeastern Iowa Synod Weekly E-News 

January 31, 2013   

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In This Issue   


Lutheran Day on the Hill

Souper Bowl of Caring

Courage to Connect

5 Common Facebook Mistakes

Forms


Event Registration

 
Boundaries Workshop
February 28
St. James Lutheran Church
Johnston, IA 

Click here for more information and to register  


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Called Together in Mission
(CTIM)  
"Improve the Generosity
in your Church!"
Saturday, March 9, 2013 
Cedar Rapids, IA 

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Love Like Jesus
-High School Youth Event

June 20-23, 2013   
Des Moines, IA       

Save the Date

Synod Assembly Resolutions
must be in to the Synod Center for Ministry by
April 16, 2013


Synod Calendar


February 9, 2013
Commission for
Church in Society
10 am
Southeastern Iowa Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA

February 13, 2013
Ash Wednesday

February 16, 2013
Synod Council
9:30am - 2pm
Southeastern Iowa Synod Center for Ministry
Iowa City, IA

February 28, 2013
Boundaries Workshop
9am - 4pm
St. James Lutheran Church
Johnston, IA

March 9, 2013
CTIM
8:30 am - 3pm
First Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids, IA

March 11, 2013
LSI Lutheran Day on the Hill
9:30am - 2pm
Des Moines, IA


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Lutheran Day on the Hill: March 11, 2013  
Lutheran Services in Iowa 

 

 

This day is essential in giving a voice to those who are not heard, for seeking social justice and for empowering people to exercise their right and responsibility to be part of the legislative process.  Be part of seeking social justice.  Come learn more about advocacy, hear from Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) clients and have the opportunity to talk to your legislators at the State Capitol in Des Moines about making sure critical human services are available for children, families and individuals.      

 

Charter buses will be available this year, so leave the driving to LSI.  Charter buses will be picking up participants in Iowa City and Newton. 

 

Click here to read more and to register
souper 
Souper Bowl of Caring 
ELCA World Hunger
  

   

Nearly 100 million Americans are expected to tune in to watch the Super Bowl. Many of them will be hosting or attending parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, nearly
1 billion people will be hungry-some worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and securing the next meal.


Please join  in remembering the hungry this Super Bowl-and give a donation to help fight hunger through Souper Bowl of Caring

 

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courage 

Courage to Connect:

A Summit for Leadership and Evangelical Justice
Discipleship and Young Adults  
April 8-10, 2013 in Toledo, Ohio 

ELCA Congregational and Synodical Mission


We understand how to be the people of God together within the walls of our churches....but what about beyond those walls? Explore new ways of being the people of God together beyond your walls and within your own community. Step out of your comfort zone and experience the good news of a loving God through the people of Threshold Church, Redeemer and Salem Lutheran Church. We'll hear about models of leadership development and discipleship particularly as they apply to young adult ministry. We'll see first hand congregations that walk with people in poverty...not just serve people in poverty.


Click here for brochure (PDF)
facebook

5 Common Mistakes on Facebook    

Pr. Keith Anderson, co-author of "Click2Save: The Digital Ministry Bible" 

 

 

 

Facebook is a great way for ministry leaders to nurture relationships, build community and share God's grace. However, many ministry leaders don't make the most of Facebook. They often lack engagement or focus, or they focus on the wrong places.Here are five common mistakes ministry leaders make on Facebook - mistakes that undermine the engaging ministry presence they want
to develop.

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