05/08/2012

E-bulletin for the Week of May 9, 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!

Lutheran Day at the Reds Discount Ticket Deadline Quickly Approaching

If you would like to participate in the Lutheran Day at the Reds on Sunday, June 10, 2012 for the discounted price of $16 a ticket, you must order by Thursday, May 10, 2012.

You're Invited to a Lutheran Family Reunion June 6-10 (aka SynodFest)

In June, the Southern Ohio Synod will gather for SynodFest 2012, which is truly a Lutheran Family Reunion. A reunion we hope you and your family will plan to attend.

First English, Columbus Featured in 'Living, Daring Confidence,' the ELCA Video for 2012 Synod Assemblies

Pr. Bob Ward shares the almost demise of First English Lutheran Church in Columbus and its determination to reach out to the community on faith.

Stewardship Resources for Congregations on StewardshipofLife.org

Stewardship of Life is a website published by the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, and contains a wealth of resources pertaining to stewardship.

Affiliates/Agencies

Come Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of LSS of Central Ohio on June 2

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Central Ohio is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year and would love for you to attend their family reunion on June 2, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Westerville.

Eric Kretzmann, Camp Mowana Director, Moving on to New Position

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO) has been blessed to have Eric Kretzmann as the director of Camp Mowana for the past 14 years.

Lutheran Men in Mission Presents: Building Men for Christ Workshop October 27

Congregational leaders are invited to attend the Building Men for Christ workshop offered through Lutheran Men in Mission being held at Salem Lutheran Church, 70 East Dayton Street in West Alexandria, Ohio on Saturday, October 27, 2012.

Upcoming Events

May 15, 2012 10:00AM
Central Ohio Cluster 5.5 Meeting
Messiah Lutheran Church, Reynoldsburg

May 15, 2012 12:00PM
West Dayton Cluster Meeting
Jake's in West Alexandria

May 17, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Hosts Pr. Bonnie Gerber & Pr. Mike Weaver
All Saints Lutheran Church

May 24, 2012 10:00AM
South Dayton Cluster Meeting
Epiphany Lutheran Church

May 31 - June 3, 2012
Columbus Arts Festival--2nd Street Closed to Traffic

June 6-10, 2012
SynodFest 2012
Cincinnati, Ohio