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This week in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA
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Week of February 9, 2014
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We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work.
We do God's work in the world--restoring and reconciling communities--not because God needs us to do so, but because our neighbor does. We pursue justice and seek peace no matter how long the journey or wide the chasm.
We Walk Together
The synod staff will pray for these congregations and rostered leaders during their next weekly staff meeting. We invite you to include them in your prayers this week as well.
St. John's Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, Pastor Christine Emerson
First Lutheran Church, Bruce, Pastor Larry Sturgis
Grace and Zion Lutheran Churches, Frederic, Pastor Roger Pittman
Little Elk Creek and New Hope Lutheran Churches, Downsville, Pastor Dale Moe
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 God's work. Our hands. The folks at Good Shepherd in Ashland donned their favorite team apparel and set out to tackle hunger on Super Bowl Sunday. During worship, youth participated in a skit, sang and collected money in team-labeled stock pots. The money was donated to the local food pantry, BRICK. After worship, they enjoyed soup and desserts. |
Consecration/Installation News
You are invited to attend the consecration and installation service for Kelly Jensen February 16, at 3 p.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1300 Mansfield St., Chippewa Falls. Rostered leaders are encourage to vest and process. The color is red.
Pastor Deborah Nissen will be installed by Bishop Hoyme February 16 at 9:30 a.m. She has been called to serve English Lutheran Church of Bateman, Chippewa Falls.
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Global Relationships
"For God so loved the world..." Global Resources for Lent
Resources are now available for Lenten suppers, services, classes, events and offerings. Find them at www.ELCA.org/resources/globalchurch or www.ELCA.org/globalmission-resources.
Three new stories from the Global Church
Check out these stories in the newest issue of Hand in Hand:
+ Warm sweaters and valuable skills from ELCA missionaries in Kenya, Africa.
+ Light shines in the darkness in Cairo, Egypt, about a Christmas service involving people from different ethnic groups in South Sudan.
+ Building relationships in Hungary from a Young Adult in Global Mission.
They are available as a downloadable newsletter or bulletin inserts at www.ELCA.org/resources/globalchurch. Request 1-10 printed copies of the newsletter at 800-638-3522 or RIS@elca.org. Order larger quantities at www.ELCA.org/globalmission-resources.
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ELCA News
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has requested that The Lutheran magazine distribute her monthly column to synod communicators, to share with congregations, in hopes of increasing awareness of the issues she raises in her columns. Feel free to share this! We just ask that the credit line "This column originally appeared in the ________ issue of The Lutheran. Reprinted with permission" appear each time the column is distributed.
Needle barely moved on ELCA becoming a diverse church
Consider this: how many of you are left-handed? Of those of you who are, how many times a day are you reminded that you are left-handed? At every meal when you sit next to a right-handed person and bump elbows? When you use scissors? When you write? When you shake hands?
 Now, how many of you are right-handed? Chances are you never have to think about being right-handed. Most of us are right-handed. The world is set up for right-handed people. This isn't necessarily bad. It just is. The problem starts when the practical application of an economy of scale slides into a value judgment, when the majority's physical characteristic shifts from an objective fact to a subjective model of what is proper and good. Continue reading. This column originally appeared in the February issue of The Lutheran. Reprinted with permission.
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 Risograph to GIVE AWAY Cross Lutheran Church in Roberts has a Risograph copy machine (two colors) in excellent condition, plus FREE for any congregation that's interested. Call 715-749-3551 for information.
Gather, Learn, Lead Gather with other leaders. Learn about the latest resources. Lead with confidence. Join in for a free webinar to learn more about our faith formation resources. Sneak Peek - Whirl Lectionary Thursday February 13, 2014 12:00 PM CST Be one of the first to see how Whirl Lectionary Sunday School helps kids learn. Discover how Whirl brings worship and Sunday school together. LEARN MORE Spark Classroom Overview Friday February 14, 2014 11:00 AM CST Spark Classroom is a two-year scope and sequence exploring key stories from Genesis to Paul's letters. This one-hour webinar takes and in-depth look at Spark learning foundations for the Classroom model, using the baby Moses story for a sample. LEARN MORE From Spirit in the Desert Lutherhostel Last Call...Spirit in the Desert's premier program, Lutherhostel, has 3 rooms available for March 16-21, 2014! Week One is filled up already. If you are interested, don't wait. The keynote speaker each morning is Dr. Julia Fogg, a lively, engaging, in-depth and relevant teacher with a timely topic that "crosses all border" A Migrant People Called by the Spirit...Evolving & Becoming. Continue reading LSTC Seminary Sampler The Seminary Sampler is a three-day visit event being held March 2-4 and designed to give prospective students a taste of LSTC life. Here they will have the opportunity to discern with other prospective students a call to ministry and how LSTC might be the place for them. Information given will include meeting students, faculty and staff, an introduction to our programs, a tour of LSTC and the surrounding neighborhood, discussion of financial aid and scholarships and much more. Housing and meals are covered, and travel reimbursement are available. Announcing "The Big Class" from ChurchNext and Augsburg Fortress, featuring Making Sense of the Cross and David Lose! Beginning Ash Wednesday, March 5, and continuing through March 12, get free instruction on Making Sense of the Cross via an open, online 45-minute course and discussion hosted by author David Lose. Participants can take the class anytime during the week at churchnext.tv. No special software is required. Learn more . . . Barbara Solsaa Joins Luther Park Staff Luther Park Bible Camp is excited to announce the new position of Director of Church Relations, a part-time position dedicated to bringing the ministries of both Luther Park and the Luther Park Constituency closer together. Barbara Solsaa has been hired in this capacity and though she has most recently been known for her role with Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, she also comes to Luther Park Continue reading |
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Our Mission Statement
Walking together for the sake of mission in God's world |
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You can learn more about the events listed in this section by clicking on the underlined event title.
February 16
Presidents' Weekend Dinner at Little Falls Lutheran, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
February 19
Tony Campolo at Bethel Highlands Campus, Hudson, 7 p.m.
February 26
Lasagna Dinner at Dallas Lutheran, 4:30 - 7 p.m.
March 1
Winterfest at Luther Park, Chetek.
March 7
World Day of Prayer
March 7-8
Lay School of Ministry at Our Saviour's, Chippewa Falls.
March 8
Breaking Chains at the Oxford Theater, Eau Claire, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 8
Imagine Together: When Necessary, Use Words, Hans Wiersma, Augsburg College, at Our Saviour's, Chippewa Falls.
March 8
"Bags of Blessings," the 10th Annual Women's Retreat at Milltown Lutheran, Milltown, 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $9.00 includes program and lunch. Sue Saarem, guest speaker; RSVP 715-825-3114
March 22
Synod Women's Organization Board meeting at Bone Lake Lutheran in Luck.
March 24
Grow Generous Grateful Giving at Luther Park Bible Camp, 3-5 p.m.
March 28-30
"Glory Gals, Let Your Light Shine" Women's Retreat at Luther Park, Chetek.
March 29
Middle School Youth Gathering at Bethany Lutheran, Rice Lake.
April 5
Chippewa Valley' Conference's 25th Day of Renewal and election of Council Officers at Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church. Registration from 8-9 am. The Lake Effects will present a musical program. Cost is $10 per person this includes lunch. For information contact Angie Riemer at 715-456-5150 or at angiecolfax@aol.com
June 7-8
Synod Assembly, UW-Eau Claire.
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Contact Information: Merry Soyck-Doring, Synod Communicator, 715-859-6810
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