03/07/2012
E-bulletin for the Week of March 7, 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
Tornado Recovery Efforts Update March 6, 2012
Pr. Jim Dinkel, chair of the Southern Ohio Synod Disaster Response Task Force, reports that hundreds of homes were either destroyed or seriously damaged in the tri-state area hit with tornados on Friday, March 2.
Status of Recovery Efforts in Southern Ohio Following the March 2 Tornados
Tornados tore through Southern Ohio on Friday, March 2, 2012 destroying homes and killing at least three people. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio estimates the tornado that hit Clermont, Ohio to be an EF-3 with winds of at least 160 mph.
Reminder! 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.
Reds v Tigers for Lutheran Day at the Reds, June 10--Tickets Coming Soon!
As a way to close out SynodFest 2012 with a bang, we are partnering with the Reds and the Indiana-Kentucky Synod to host Lutheran Day at the Reds, Sunday, June 10, 2012 beginning at 1:10 pm.
You Can Now Register for the ELCA Glocal Event Taking Place June 6-7 as the Kick Off for SynodFest
God's work in mission always propels us to encounter the neighbor, particularly in the stranger. Glocal Mission Gatherings equip us for God's work in today's global and local realities and their "glocal" intersections.
ELCA News
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Session III to be Offered at Four Sites
The last of the three sessions will be offered at four locations this coming spring. The agenda at all four locations will be identical. The second half of the session will deal specifically with the National Youth Gathering.
Affiliates/Partners News
Interfaith Power and Light Invites You to the Earthkeeping Summit, March 31 @ OSU
Join Interfaith Power and Light at the Earthkeeping Summit where we'll explore the connection between faith and the environment and discover ways to put our faith into action. Inspiring speakers and engaging workshops will be offered.
New LOMO Bulletin Insert Ready for Download and Sharing
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO) is offering two great event in March...Faith Building Skills: A Workshop for Youth Leaders and the Maple Syrup Festival.
Prayers
Nancy Schrock, mother of Pr. Joe Schrock, as she undergoes surgery on March 30
Arlene Dykeman as she recovers from an illness
Pr. J. Philip Wahl as he recuperates from emergency surgery
Upcoming Events
March 7, 2012 9:00AM
Cincinnati Conference Book Club
Pete Rudowski's House
March 7, 2012 9:30AM
Southwest Central Ohio Conference Cluster
Bethel Lutheran Church, Grove City
March 8, 2012
Children's, Youth, Family Ministry Cluster Lunch
W.G. Grinders Bexley, Ohio
March 10, 2012
Synod Council Meeting
Synod Office
March 10, 2012 9:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Cluster Meeting--Host Pr. Jim Wilson, Guest Rev. Dr. Peter Steinke
An Open Door: Leading with Hope
Lord of Life, 2480 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus
March 11, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Session III
2pm to 5pm at All Saints, Worthington
March 12, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Session III
6pm to 9pm St. John's, Vandalia
March 15, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Hosts Pr. Tim Muller & Vicar Joe Brosius
Ascension Lutheran Church
March 17, 2012 10:00AM
Mecklenburg Task Force Meeting
St. John, 27 N. Wittenberg Ave, Springfield
March 18, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Webinar
March 20, 2012
Building Faith Skills--A Workshop For Youth Leaders
Lutheran Memorial Camp in Fulton, Ohio
March 20, 2012 10:00-11:30AM
Central Ohio 5.5 Cluster Meeting--Host Pr. Charles Peterson
Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus
March 20, 2012 12:00PM
West Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Salem Lutheran, 70 E. Dayton St., West Alexandria
March 21, 2012 11:00AM
East Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Take the Mayo Clinic Health Assessment Today!