04/25/2012

E-bulletin for the Week of April 25, 2012

Take a glance at the headlines and intro paragraphs below. Then click through to read the full story on the synod website. Also, if you prefer the news to come to your social networking pages, follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

Synod News

Last Chance to Earn 2% Discount for 2012: Please Don't Let This Savings Opportunity Slip By
The opportunity for all of us to earn a 2% discount on our 2012 ELCA health contributions ends April 30.

SynodFest Promo Materials Packet Sent to All Congregations
In the next couple of days each congregation will receive via U.S. Mail a packet of promotional materials to use within your congregation to better spread the word about SynodFest 2012.

SynodFest's Rostered Leaders Event Scheduled for June 7-8--Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Peter Steinke
Participants in the Rostered Leaders Event are encouraged to purchase a copy of Peter’s book, A Door Set Open: Grounding Change in Mission and Hope.

Register Today for SynodFest 2012! Worship, Workshops, Fellowship and Fun Await
SynodFest is a synod festival for all members of the Southern Ohio Synod. It's a time to come together as one body to celebrate, worship, learn, share, serve and take care of synod business. Activities are available for all ages.

Prayers

Pr. John and Ebie Kindsvatter as they mourn the loss of their daughter Angela

Pr. Violet Meek as she recovers in the hospital

The Family and Friends of The Rev. Esther Kuhre

Rev. Jerry Haubrich as he recovers from surgery

Upcoming Events

April 26, 2012 10:00AM
South Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Zion Lutheran Church

April 28, 2012
Synod Council Meeting
Synod Office

May 1, 2012 10:00AM
Urban Clergy Cluster Meeting
First English, Columbus

May 2, 2012 9:00AM
Cincinnati Conference Book Club
Pete Rudowski's House

May 2, 2012 9:30AM
Southwest Central Ohio Conference Cluster
Grace of God, 1000 Demorest Rd, Columbus

May 3, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Host Pr. Chris Adams
North Community Lutheran Church

May 3, 2012 9:30AM
Cincinnati Conference Rostered Leaders Gathering
Good Shepherd, 7701 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati

May 3, 2012 10:00AM
South Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting

May 3, 2012 10:00AM
Dayton Conference Ministerium
St. Paul, Wayne Ave.

May 3, 2012 7:00PM
Dayton Conference Gathering
Peace Lutheran Church, Beavercreek

May 5, 2012 9:00AM
Join Hands Volunteer Day at Lutheran Memorial Camp
Lutheran Men in Mission and Franklin-Delaware Thrivent Chapter
Lutheran Memorial Camp

May 5, 2012
4th-6th Grade Event
Christ, Bexley

May 5, 2012 8:30AM
SOS Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
Muskingum Conference
Emmanuel, Coshocton

May 6, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Webinar

May 6, 2012 1:00PM
SOS Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
Central Ohio Conference
Trinity Lutheran Church, 404 S. Third St., Columbus

Time is running out!
Take the Mayo Clinic Health Assessment Today!