04/25/2012
E-bulletin for the Week of April 25, 2012
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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
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