02/08/2012

E-bulletin for the Week of February 8, 2012

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Synod News

Synod Assembly Resolutions Deadline is March 15
Resolutions for consideration by the 2012 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly must be submitted to the synod office no later than March 15, 2012.

2% Savings Adds Up Fast! Find Out How
We have the opportunity to all earn a 2% discount on our ELCA health contributions again in 2012.

Zion Lutheran Church in Carroll, Ohio Closes Its Doors--Synod Offering a Few Items from the Church Building to Other Synod Congregations

Reminder! Congregational Lay Leaders Invited to Join Bishop Holloway for the 2012 Lay Leaders' Day Event--Feb 25
All Congregational Lay Leaders are invited to join Bishop Holloway, the synod staff and guests Karen and Roger Southward for a day of learning, sharing and fellowship.

ELCA News

Lutherans Break Ground for a New Resettlement Village in Haiti
The commitment between members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the people of Haiti was celebrated February 2, 2012 at a groundbreaking ceremony in the nation's Gressier municipality, where a new resettlement village is planned for 2012.

Prayer Requests

Pr. Dave Shugert regarding Chronic Leukemia and Myelodisplasia

Pr. Steve Gellately regarding surgery

Upcoming Events

February 11, 2012 10:00AM
Nominating Committee Meeting
Synod Office, 300 South 2nd Street, Columbus

February 15, 2012 11:00AM
East Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Cherry House Restaurant, Beavercreek

February 16, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Hosts Pr. Jim Wilson & Vicar Beth Clothier
Lord of Life Lutheran Church

February 18, 2012 9:00AM-12:00PM
Hunger Task Force Meeting
Synod Office

February 21, 2012 12:00PM
West Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Salem Lutheran, 70 E. Dayton St., West Alexandria

February 25, 2012
Lay Leaders' Day Event
David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Rd, Canal Winchester, OH