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June 19-22, 2014

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May 26, 2014
Memorial Day
Office Closed
 
May 30-June 1, 2014  
Synod Assembly
Marriott Hotel, Coralville
 
June 2, 2014
Synod Office Closed 
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O Lord our God, we remember the families and friends of all deployed soldiers. Let your blessings fill their homes and your strength fill their lives; in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

 


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Led by the Spirit
2014 Southeastern Iowa Synod Assembly
 
We invite and encourage everyone to join with the gathering assembly. There are many ways you can engage with the assembly:
 
Pray
Pray for our bishops Michael and Elizabeth, all voting members, and for those elected to leadership.

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On Twitter follow @seiasynod and #seia14. Watch in real time; live streaming will be available for worship and plenary sessions at seiasynod.org. Daily summaries will be posted to the synod assembly web page.

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Assembly offerings are designated for the ELCA Fund for Leaders and the Pare Diocese (ELCT) Guest House Project. You can make an individual donation online at seiasynod.org/online_donation.
Churchwide News
Mission of the Month:
International Leader in Cameroon

Nathalie Lassang from Cameroon feels called to become a doctor to provide care for the sick in her home country. She's
 attending medical school with the help of an ELCA International Leaders scholarship, which she calls "a priceless gift." Share this story with your congregation! 
 
Download a colorful word document you can print for your congregation's bulletin board or edit for use in your bulletin or PowerPoint presentation.

Volunteer for ELCA Youth Gathering
 
Volunteer Registration for the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit is now open. Those who are interested in serving as volunteers as our Lutheran youth gather for Bible study, worship, service, learning, fellowship, and pray, are encouraged to register. 

Ellen Rothweiler is the Gathering Coordinator for the Southeastern Iowa Synod. If you have any questions about the gathering you can email Ellen at ellen@standrewsames.org.

Synod Events
Love Like Jesus: Washed by the Spirit
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Love Like Jesus
June 19-22, 2014
Grand View University
 
Love Like Jesus Welcomes:
Agape: AGAPE is a hip hop artist who combines dancing, rap and storytelling to spread
the message of God's love through Christ. He has a passion for young people and for helping them realize their worth and see themselves through Jesus' eyes.  
 
Jonathan Swenson, Performing "Witnesses": Jonathan Swenson, an ordained Lutheran pastor, has been performing community and professional theatre his entire life. During the summer of 2010 he launched Paraphrase Theatre - a faith-based theatre company in Cedar Rapids, IA. "Witnesses" will leave you with a greater sense of God's heartbeat for you.
 
You are Invited
LSI's Ice Cream Social
 

On Sunday, July 20, LSI's Bremwood Campus in Waverly will host an Ice Cream Social to mark the 150th anniversary of Lutheran Services in Iowa and we hope you will come and join us!  

 

The event will begin with devotions at 2 p.m., with ice cream, cake and festivities to follow at 2:30. The program will include time to browse a historical display, guest speakers, anniversary video and, of course, great fellowship.  

 

There is no cost to attend. Ice cream is being donated by Blue Bunny and volunteers will be providing homemade cake or pie.

 

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