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Agenda 2011 Synod Assembly
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Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly 2011
With All Boldness
Omni Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL
May 5 - May 7, 2011
Preliminary Agenda
Pre-Assembly Meetings
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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1:00 pm
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Older Adult Ministry Track Begins
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(Olympic A&B)
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7:00 pm
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Synod Council Meeting
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(St. Andrew's)
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Thursday, May 5
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8:30 - 11:30
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Synod Council
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(St. Andrew's Room)
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10:00 am
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Registration/Information
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(International Ballroom Foyer)
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10:00 am
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Town Square Opens
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(International Ballroom III)
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2:00 pm
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Nominating Committee
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(Staff Break Room))
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2:00 pm
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Worship Committee
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(Royal Melbourne A)
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2:00 pm
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Volunteer Check-in
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(Wentworth)
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2:00 pm
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Elections Committee
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(Staff Break Room)
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Orientation for New Assembly Voting Members
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(Augusta)
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2:30 pm
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Reference & Counsel Committee
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(Legends Boardroom)
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Mentoring for Youth Voting Members
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(Augusta)
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Thursday, May 5
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4:00 - 5:30 pm
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Plenary Session # 1
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(International Ballroom I & II)
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Order for the Opening of an Assembly
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Credentials Report
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Adoption of Agenda
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Adoption of Standing Rules
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Nominations Committee
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Introductions
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Closing Hymn and Prayer
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Close of Plenary Session #1
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5:30-7:15 pm
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Dinner Break (On your own)
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6:30-7:15 pm
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Worship Rehearsal
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(International Ballroom I & II)
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7:15 pm
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Gathering Music
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7:30 - 9:15 pm
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OPENING EUCHARIST
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9:15pm
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Youth, Pizza and Bishop
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Friday, May 6, 2011
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7:00 am
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Registration Continues
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(International Ballroom Foyer)
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7:00 am
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Town Square opens
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(International Ballroom III)
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7:30 am
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Breakfast Provided
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(Ballroom Pre-function Area)
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8:30 am
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Opening Worship
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Plenary Session # 2
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(International Ballroom I & II)
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Credentials Report
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Elections, Cast Ballot #1
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Reference and Counsel
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Keynote Address - Pr. Ruben Duran
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Report of the Bishop
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Evangelical Outreach Report
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Anniversary Recognition of Congregations and Rostered Leaders
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Reference and Counsel
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Closing Hymn and Prayer
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Close of Plenary Session #2
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12:00 - 2:00 pm
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Box Lunch Provided
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(Ballroom Pre-function Area)
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Retired Rostered Leader Luncheon
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(Olympic)
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2:00 - 5:00 pm
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Plenary Session #3
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(International Ballroom I & II)
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2:00 pm
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Credentials Report
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Report on Ballot #1
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Elections, Cast Ballot #2
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LOMF/Luther Springs
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ELCA Churchwide Organization Report (Pr. Ruben Duran)
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Report of the Vice President
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Older Adult Ministry Task Force
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Reference and Counsel
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Close of Plenary Session #3
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5:00 - 7:30 pm
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Dinner (On your own)
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7:00 - 8:25 pm
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Plenary Session #4
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(International Ballroom I & II)
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Credentials Report
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Report on Ballot #2
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Elections, Cast Ballot #3
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Keynote Address - Pr. Ruben Duran
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8:25 pm
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Close of Plenary Session #4
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8:30 pm
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Evening Worship
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9:15 pm
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Worship Rehearsal
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(International Ballroom I & II)
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Saturday, May 7
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8:30 am - 10:25 am
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Plenary Session #5
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(International Ballroom I & II)
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Opening Hymn and Prayer
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Credentials Report
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Treasurer's Report & Budget Resolution
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Adoption of the Synod Ministry Spending Plan
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Global Missions/Companion Synod
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Women of the ELCA
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Report on Ballot #3
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Reference and Counsel
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Close of Plenary Session #5
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10:30 am
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Worship - Closing Eucharist with Installations & Closing of Assembly
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12:00 pm
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End of 24th Annual Assembly of the Florida-Bahamas Synod
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AMEN! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
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Synod Council meets immediately following Closing Eucharist
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(St. Andrew's)
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