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| This week in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA |
Week of March 15, 2015
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In this year of celebrating the 45th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Lutheran church and ELCA, we give thanks to God for the faithful service and leadership of our sisters in Christ. (from ELCA Prayer Ventures)
We also pray for the following leaders and the congregations they serve:
Pastor Tim Vettrus, First Lutheran, Prairie Farm
Pastor Edwin Anderson, First Lutheran, Stone Lake
Pastor Mel Rau, Fristad Lutheran, Centuria
Pastor Carrie Anderson, Gethsemane Lutheran, Baldwin
Laura Ramlow, Associate in Ministry, Gethsemane Lutheran, Baldwin
Pastor Dale Chesley, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Ashland
Pastor Michael Wollman, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Eau Claire
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| Middle School Youth gather at Christ Jam for a day packed with fun, friends and faith! Thanks to the Synod Youth Board for organizing this event. |
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Reminder to those who will attend the 2015 Synod Assembly as voting members: You will save $25 per person if you register by April 1, 2015. Register now.
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ELCA News
World Malaria Day is April 25, offering us an opportunity to do something significant for the ELCA Malaria Campaign. Five years ago we started this campaign, dreamed big with our Lutheran companion churches and partners, and set out to raise $15 million by 2015 for programs to fight malaria. The time to make this dream a reality is now.
Together, we have already raised more than 90 percent of our goal. We are looking to you and members of this church to help the ELCA Malaria Campaign reach the $15 million mark.
Thanks to the faithful support of people like you, the ELCA Malaria Campaign is currently at work with Lutheran companion churches and partners in 13 African countries. We have had great success, but we're not done yet. We need your support to reach our goal and ensure all of the malaria programs will be fully funded.
Will you join thousands of ELCA members across this church and millions of people around the world in taking action? Please consider observing this day by taking a special offering for the ELCA Malaria Campaign Sunday, April 26, 2015. Special World Malaria Day resources will help you activate your congregation in learning about malaria and the ELCA Malaria Campaign.
Our time is now. Together, we can touch lives and make a lasting impact. Use this bulletin insert to announce your participation in World Malaria Day 2015.
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  A huge thank you to everyone who decided a "Packer stole" (or a 1/2 Packer 1/2 Viking stole) was a great excuse to donate to the Malawi Flood Relief efforts! Between donations and sales, I am sending off $750 to the fund raising efforts! Pastor Melinda Halom
A Special Invitation to Church Choirs from Eleva Lutheran The Eleva Lutheran Church will be hosting a Jubilate Deo Spring Church Choral Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 6 pm. We are inviting your church choir(s)/bell choir to join us for this service. Each choir is invited to choose and sing two of their favorite songs. The music you share can be from any season in the church year. The combined voices of all the choirs will join in singing two songs, "It's Eastertime" and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You." The mass choir will be directed by Jeanette Tobiason from Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Eleva Lutheran Church is located at 50533 2nd St. South, Eleva. The church will be open prior to 5 pm if you would like to come early and have your choir practice. We have a pipe organ, piano, and Clavinova available for your use during the service. Please be at the church and ready to practice with the mass choir prior to 5:30 pm. For more information or to register your choir please contact Jody Sandberg at jrsandberg@tcc.coop prior to Sunday, April 12. Position Opening at ELCA Churchwide Office Director for Congregational Support for the ELCA churchwide organization in Chicago. Located in Chicago, the Director for Congregational Support is responsible for directing churchwide development efforts that provide designated support for congregations in three areas: New and Renewing Congregations, Youth & Young Adult Leadership, and Disability Ministries. This position plays a significant role in the ELCA's comprehensive campaign. At the end of the Campaign, the position will be responsible for only New and Renewing Congregations fund raising initiatives. Applications (resume and cover letter) and inquiries about the position may be directed, in confidence, to Gaye Lindfors of Significant Solutions, Inc. (Gaye@SignificantSolutionsInc.com).
Earth Day Resource from Creation Justice Ministries Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22 and many congregations are celebrating in their churches on April 19 or 26. This year, the resource, "Have you anything here to eat?" Sustainable Food in a Changing Climate, is available online only and there is a web page to accompany the resource. It includes many extras like sermon prep, Christian education ideas, song suggestions, denominational resources and much more. Learn more about it. Music/Choir Director Opening Seeking Music/Choir Director for North Valley Lutheran Church, rural Centuria, WI, October-December and February-May, $200/month. Rehearsals on Sunday morning. Contact Pastor Maggie Isaacson at 715-553-1350 or snickerdoodle@lakeland.ws. |
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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. Send your information about upcoming events to msoyck-doring@nwswi.org. |
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March 19
Spiritual Direction appointments with Colleen Johnson of the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation. Held at Luther Park Bible Camp, Chetek.
March 26
March 28
Broadway comes to Zion! Zion Lutheran, Frederic, along with its sister church, Grace Lutheran, and other area singers bring the songs of Broadway to you in concert, 2:00pm. Please bring a food item or monetary donation for the area food shelves.
March 29
Elaine Mann organ recital at Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Ave, Eau Claire, 3 p.m. An offering will be received for flood relief in Malawi. The concert will include music of the French Romantic period.
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| April 3 Red Cross Community Blood Drive at First Lutheran, Eau Claire April 12 FUE Gray Matters Concert at Hope Lutheran, 2226 Eddy Lane, Eau Claire. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) $5 includes meal and concert. Bring youth groups and friends. All are welcome! April 17-18 High Deep and Wide Men's Retreat at Lutherdale. Sponsored by Lutheran Men in Mission. Registration deadline is April 4.
April 19
Rachel Kurtz concert at Milltown Lutheran, 2 p.m.
April 26
Jubilate Deo Spring Church Choral Festival at Eleva Lutheran, Eleva, 6 p,m.
May 4-8
EQ and Human Relations workshop, Lutherdale Bible Camp, Elkhorn, WI
May 30-31 Synod Assembly, UW-Eau Claire. Learn more about it. May 30 Walking Together, UW-Eau Claire. Learn more about it. |
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Quick Links
Looking for something that appeared in a previous issue of Eclipse? You can access the last four issues on our website:
www.nwswi.org/news_and_events.
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Contact Information: Merry Soyck-Doring,
Synod Communicator,
715-859-6810
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