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November 2007 |
Florida-Bahamas Synod, ELCA |
Volume 1<>Issue
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You are invited to participate in a synod-wide conversation about our
mission and ministry as the Florida-Bahamas Synod! The purpose of this
form is to welcome creative and insightful input from individuals and
groups from across our synod in order that we might strengthen and
expand our vision for mission in this synod. All forms must be completed and
returned to our office by 11:59 PM on November 15, 2007.
Complete the Mission
and Ministry Survey Online NOW!
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Save the Dates: Bishop's Lenten Visits | The 2008 Synod Assembly |
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KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH, FOR YOU >
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Have you ever wondered what the Bishop's schedule is like?
> Ever wanted to know if Bishop Benoway will be in
your area soon?
> Now you can follow the bishop on his travels by
viewing his schedule online at
www.fbsynod.com/officeofthebishop/bishopitinerary.html.
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LOMF SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR >
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida is a
synod-wide ministry seeking an executive director. Applicants need to
have a BA degree plus with experience in year-round camping or an
ordained minister of the ELCA. Contact LOMF, Search Committee; 3815 W
State St; Tampa FL 33609; 813-801-9600;
info@lomfla.org Deadline is December 31, 2007.
READ MORE
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LOMF PURCHAES NEW HOUSEING UNIT FOR CAMP >
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida (LOMF)
announced that the new house at Luther Springs Camp was built and moved
into place in August 2007; occupancy came in September. The
three-bedroom home on the camp site will house the camp director so that
there is a person living at Luther Springs year-round. READ
MORE
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IN THE
NEWS
King of Glory Lutheran Church in
New Port Richey was featured in the St. Petersburg Times
Newspaper for their service of Blessing of the Animals of the
Feast of St. Francis.
Read the Article.
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More News and Information >
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NEW Russian
Iconology Workshop...
Risk
Management Resources for ELCA Congregations...
Emergency Planning for Churches
Lutheran Counseling Services Circle of Wellness Program...
ALOA Hosts
Lutherhostel in South Carolina (Oct 21-26)...
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From the Resource Center >
click for the
online resource center |
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Franciscan Center Retreat for Lay and Clergy...
Fall 2007 Resource Center Programming Schedule...
Leaders
Guide for the 3rd Part of the ELCA Social Study...
Faith and Fitness...New
From Augsburg Fortress... |
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Youth and Young Adults >
click for
more information |
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NEW
Project Connect Youth Retreats and Programs...
NEW
Youth programs from
Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago...
New
Youth Resource for the ELCA Study: Living Together Faithfully...
New Souper Bowl of Caring Resources ...
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Centennial... |
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Synod Calendar
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11/2 World Community Day
11/2 Called to Create: A Lutheran Festival of Writing
11/4 All Saints Sunday
11/6 Election Day
11/9 Synodical Women's Organization Fall Gathering
2007
11/9 EQUIP – CANCELED
11/9 Candidacy Retreat
11/9 Fall Planning Retreat for Young Adults
11/11 Veterans Day
11/16 International Day of Tolerance
11/16 Synod Council Meeting
11/22 Thanksgiving – Synod Office Closed (11/22 –
11/23)
12/1 World AIDS Day
12/2/2007 Advent Begins
12/3 Rostered Women's Retreat
12/5 Hanukkah
12/5 International Volunteers Day
More Events...
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Synod Prayer List >
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Ret. Rev. Bill Rosenow
Ret. Rev. Bob Hock
Ret. Rev. Al Keyser
Rev. Jerry Vande Mark
Laura
Rev. Ernie Pretsch
Rev. Barry Snowden
Phyllis Bradford, wife of Pr. David Bradford
Ruth Atchley, Mother of Rev. Dan Kilts
Rev. Pat Large
James Saurman, father of Rev. Kenneth Saurman
Rev. Paul Hauenstein
Julie Magneson, wife of Rev. Lee Magneson
The Son-in-Law of Pr. Tom Snapp
Emma Kruger
Ellen Cross
Debbie Frost
Ret. Rev. Perry Griffith
Ret. Rev. Jim Janke
Everett Bunck
Ret. Rev. David Schmid
Ret. Rev. Ron Ryckman
Congregations in Transition
The Lutheran Church in Guyana
The Lutheran Church in Haiti
The Lutheran Church in Suriname
The Lutheran Church in Cuba
The Lutheran Church in Jamaica
The Metropolitan Chicago Synod, ELCA
Our Bishops, Ed and Mark
Additional Information on Those for Whom We Pray |
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Submit Stories or Events for Next Issue >
Deadline:
11/30/07
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