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| October 2007 |
Florida-Bahamas Synod, ELCA |
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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. |
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Save the Date: May 2-4, 2008 - Synod Assembly
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Doing Justice in the World > |
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The ELCA's Corporate Social Responsibility program unit invites you to join with millions of people around the world in a Trade Week of Action October 14-21, to call for justice in global trade. Trade justice is about basic human rights for people who work to produce the goods on which the rest of the world depends. A resource guide offers ideas for action, Biblical resources and information about the various aspects of justice involved in making trade fair. |
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Lutheran World Federation Sunday, October 7 > The Lutheran World Federation celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Begun at the end of WWII – Lutherans gathered around the table to organize care for the thousands of refugees in post-war Europe. Now, 60 years later, with 66 million members, the LWF is still providing care for refugees, and in fact, it is the UN’s second largest partner in global refugee care. They act on behalf of the 140 member churches in areas of common interest such as humanitarian assistance, human rights, inter-faith relationships, theology, mission and development. The LWF is how we "hold hands" with Lutherans around the world as we come together to pray, study, seek solutions for a hurting world and share our joys and sorrows. More information and resources for the 2007 LWF Sunday are online at http://www.elca.org/lwf/LWF_Sunday07.html. |
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Mendenhall Resigns
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LTSS Seminary Days 2007...Visit LTSS and discern your call... Strategic Communication Skills Seminar, October 25-27, 2007... Leading the Song of God's People Event (Atlanta), Oct 25-27... Called to Create: A Lutheran Festival of Writing... Bread for the World Sunday (Oct 21)... Risk Management Resources for ELCA Congregations... Emergency Planning for Churches |
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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... |
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Youth and Young Adults > click for more information |
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New Youth Resource for the ELCA Study: Living Together Faithfully... |
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Synod Calendar > click here for more information |
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10/6 Journey with the Spirit Event 10/7 Lutheran World Federation Sunday 10/7 World Communion Sunday 10/8 Columbus Day 10/10 International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction 10/12 Synod Deacon's Retreat 10/13 Eid Al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) 10/16 World Food Day (Bread for the World Day) 10/21 Bread for the World Sunday 10/21 South Carolina Lutherhostel 10/21 Laity Sunday 10/21 Seminary Days at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary 10/21 "AUTUMN ADULTS" MID-WEEK ADULT RETREAT 10/22 NCD Coaches Training 10/24 United Nations Day 10/25 Strategic Communication Skills Training Event 10/27 Lutheran Youth Day at Newberry College 10/28 Reformation Sunday 10/28 Tampa Area Conference Reformation Service 10/31 Halloween (all Hollows Eve) 11/1 All Saints Day 11/2 World Community Day 11/2 Called to Create: A Lutheran Festival of Writing 11/4 All Saints Sunday 11/6 Election Day More Events... |
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Synod Prayer List > add or remove someone from the prayer list |
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Rev. Jerry Vande Mark Laura, sister of Rev. Bobbie Blackburn Rev. Ernie Pretsch Rev. Barry Snowden Phyllis Bradford, wife of Pr. David Bradford Ruth Atchley, Mother of Rev. Dan Kilts Rev. David Kruger and Family Rev. Pat Large Rev. Kenneth T. Saurman and family James Saurman, father of Pastor Kenneth Saurman Rev. Paul Hauenstein Mr. James Kovach Julie Magneson, wife of Pr. 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 Ret. Rev. Al Keyser 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 |
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Submit Stories or Events for Next Issue > Deadline: 11/02/07 |
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Ms.
Sue Mendenhall, AiM, has tendered her resignation as Specialist for
Youth and Young Adults Ministries in the Florida-Bahamas Synod in order
to accept a call to serve as the full-time Director of Faith Formation
for Youth and Families at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Largo,
Florida. 