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SYNOD
ANNOUNCEMENTS
IT'S
NOT TOO LATE!
The
Synod Women's Organization gathering begins
Friday April 25 with registration at 4:30 p.m.
and meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday morning worship begins at 8:00
a.m. followed by business; keynote speaker,
Charlotte Johnstone; W/ELCA representative,
Diane Brauer; and greetings from our Bishop
Pederson. Awareness sessions and lunch will
follow. It all takes place at the Plaza Hotel
and Suites on Clairemont in Eau
Claire. You can register at the door.
HAVE
WE RECEIVED YOUR PAROCHIAL REPORT?
If
not, it is imperative that we receive your
report immediately. Please send it today!
COMPANION
SYNOD SUNDAY IS MAY 4
A time to celebrate the gifts of companionship! In our walk
together with our companions, the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Malawi and Sinodo Centro
Campanha Sul, Brazil, we have covenanted
together to celebrate our relationships the
first Sunday in May. Worship resources are
available on the synod website
for use that Sunday.
LUTHERAN FLOOD APPEAL
Lutheran
Social Services and Lutheran Disaster Relief
are noted not only for their diligent care and
support in emergency situations, but also for
their commitment for the long haul to be with
those who have experienced devastation.
Long after other relief agencies have moved
on, LSS and LDR continue to rebuild lives and
communities. The 2007 flood in the
LaCrosse area is one such disaster that still
has significant need, but which no longer
receives attention. LDR assists with
debris pickup, crisis and long-term
counseling, respite care for clergy and their
families, case management, and reconstruction.
Donations are needed to help
address unmet needs in a 14 county area that
spans LaCrosse to Kenosha. If your
congregation is moved to assist with a need
which receives little or no publicity, make
gifts to "Lutheran Flood Appeal" and
send them to Lutheran Flood Appeal, LSS of WI
and UP, Box 88738, Milwaukee, WI 53288-0738.
Thank you!
CENTRAL LUTHERAN GROUP IN MALAWI
Diane Kaufmann and 16 others based out of Central
Lutheran in Chippewa Falls are traveling to
Malawi on an eyeglass mission trip. The group
will return May 2. With over 10,000 pairs
of eyeglasses and medical supplies, they plan
to set up temporary eyeglass clinics in seven
locations throughout Malawi to treat people in
need. Click
here for regular upates from the travelers
and keep them and those they serve in your
prayers.
INSTALLATION NEWS
Bethesda and Immanuel Lutheran Churches in Bayfield and
Cornucopia invite you to the Rite of
Installation for Pastor Larry Jorstad at
Bethesda Lutheran Church in Bayfield May 4 at
3:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Clergy who
attend may choose to wear clerical garb.
Please meet in the office area before the
service.
Bishop Duane Pederson will install Pastor Robert
Lesher Jr. at Faith Lutheran Church in
Marshfield on May 18 at the 10:30 a.m.
service.
THE
RESOURCE CENTER HAS IT!
If you would like a copy of the Galatians study mentioned
by Dr. David Tiede at the Sexuality Statement
hearing at Our Saviour's in Chippewa Falls
last Saturday, we have it at the Resource
Center. "Free in Christ to Serve the
Neighbor: A Video Companion Guide" is
available for sale at a cost of $25.
ALSO AT THE RESOURCE CENTER
"Luther's Legacy for Laity," a five hour study
that was filmed at our own Lay School of
Ministry, is also on sale at the Resource
Center for $75. The set contains DVDs and CD-rom
study guide. Instructors include: Timothy
Wengert, David Lose, Darrell Jodock, Kathleen
Kleinhans, and Richard Bruesehoff. Call now to
reserve your copy! 715-833-1153
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