04/11/2012
E-bulletin for the Week of April 11, 2012
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Synod News
SynodFest 2012 Online Registration Now Open!
You can now register yourself and anyone else from your congregation and/or family for SynodFest 2012 online!
SynodFest 2012 Registration Brochure Mailed and Ready for Download
The SynodFest 2012 Registration Brochure has been mailed and should be arriving soon to your congregation. The envelope is adorned with a bright green sticker that reads "SynodFest 2012 Materials Enclosed Please Open Immediately."
38 People Still Needed to Reach Our 65% Goal-Please Take the Health Assessment Today!
We need 38 more people to take the health assessment BEFORE APRIL 30. Otherwise, we forfeit the $33,000 in synod-wide savings.
May and June 2012 Issues of The Parish Paper Ready for Download and Sharing
The May and June 2012 issues of The Parish Paper are posted to the synod website in the "Communications," section under "Congregations."
Reflections on Congregational Life Discusses Topic of Communication--Download Your Copy Today!
The April 2012 issue of Reflections on Congregational Life discusses how we communicate. According to the article, "One theory of communications maintains there are four forms through which a message can be sent." Download the April issue and find out what those four forms are and how they can help yoru congregation better communicate.
Faith Skills Workshop Provides Inspiration, Connections and Validation for Youth Advocates
Outcome Based Youth Ministry asks the question, what faith skills do our young people need to acquire to be prepared for a life of service and devotion to our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ? The answers were shared and discussed at the March 20 Faith Skills Workshop at Lutheran Memorial Camp by youth pastors, youth directors and others committed to the spiritual growth of our young people.
Prayers
Rev. Jerry Haubrich as he recovers from surgery
Update: Surgery Postponed...Pr. Tom Rutherford as he undergoes shoulder surgery on 4/11
Update 4/5/12: Pr. Al Debelak as he recovers from heart surgery
Upcoming Events
April 14, 2012
SOS Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
Dayton Conference
Good Shepherd, Kettering
April 15, 2012
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Webinar
April 15, 2012
SOS Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
Scioto Conference
First, Ashville
April 17, 2012 10:00-11:30AM
Central Ohio 5.5 Cluster Meeting--Host Pr. Karl Gaston
Linden Lutheran Church, Columbus
April 17, 2012 12:00PM
West Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Salem Lutheran, 70 E. Dayton St., West Alexandria
April 18, 2012 11:00AM
East Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
April 19, 2012 8:15-10:00AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting-Host LSS & Mary Lasits
Please note new location for this meeting
Parkside Village Senior Living Community, 730 N Spring Rd Westerville, OH 43081.
April 21-22, 2012
Southern Ohio Synod Leadership Institute
Leaders as Change Agents
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5901 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati OH
April 21, 2012
SOS Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
Cincinnati Conference
Peace, Arnheim
April 22-24, 2012
First Call Theological Education--Region 6 Event
Who you are is how you'll lead
Potawatomi Inn, 6 Lane 100A Lake James, Angola IN
April 22, 2012
SOS Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
Northwest Conference
|Trinity, Pitsburg
April 26, 2012 10:00AM
South Dayton Conference Cluster Meeting
Zion Lutheran Church