Monthly Archives: May 2012

Book Review: What Do I Do When Teenagers Encounter Bullying and Violence?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by synod

By Cindy Wiste We recently had a bullicide in Kasson. Bullicide is a suicide caused by being bullied. Rachel was just a darling 7th grade girl, a classmate of my grandson. This desperate act has caused quite a stir among my facebook … Continue reading →

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Using Email Lists – 5/10/12

Posted on May 14, 2012 by synod

On Thursday, May 10, 2012 the Synod Communicators group gathered at Zion Luthearn Church, Stewartville to talk about ways to use email lists (both the technical “how do you send them?” and the more programmatic ”what do you send?”). Present: Ashley Ebbenga, Grace, Mankato Joanne Hamilton, Our Savior’s, … Continue reading →

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Synod News – May 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by synod

News and information from around the synod. Synod Assembly News If you were unable to be at the Synod Assembly, be sure to check out all the news online at semnsynod.org/assembly A two-page printable report from the assembly is also … Continue reading →

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ELCA News

Posted on May 11, 2012 by synod

For full stories and more, visit www.ELCA.org/news ELCA Disaster Response addresses food crisis in West, Central Africa The Sahel region of West and Central Africa is in a growing food crisis. Inadequate rainfall, poor harvests and rising food costs have left … Continue reading →

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Connecting Abundance with Need: 2011 Hay Lift

Posted on May 11, 2012 by synod

By Katie Livingood Synod Communications Director January looked hopeful in Texas. Rev. Diane Eggemeyer of Miles, Texas, says that they received as much rain in January as they did in all of 2011. But now Eggemeyer reports that it has … Continue reading →

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God’s work. Our hands. God’s family.: A Report from the 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

Download printable PDF versions of this report: Two-page portrait layout Two-page landscape layout (designed to be printed double-sided and folded in half) The 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly was all about family. For many, just coming together once a year … Continue reading →

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Bishop Usgaard Invites Congregations to ‘Practice Joy’

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

By Rev. Emily Carson One of the last items on the 2012 Synod Assembly’s agenda was the Report of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod Bishop. Bishop Harold Usgaard opened by inviting the assembly to stand as the names of clergy who … Continue reading →

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“The Art of Family” Art Display

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

By Rev. Emily Carson Most people don’t expect to experience beautiful works of art at the annual Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly. But this year, a new exhibit changed that expectation. Upon arrival in the main auditorium, assembly voters and visitors … Continue reading →

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Bible Studies Demonstrate Real Life Examples

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

By Carrie Gubsch The Rev. Nick Fisher-Broin wanted this year’s Southeastern Synod Assembly’s Bible study to be memorable, so he called on the people he knew would provide great discussion: real people from the synod. Fisher Broin showed three videos … Continue reading →

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Bishop’s Report to the 2012 Synod Assembly

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

I mentioned the word “joy.” As in Paul’s letter to the Romans: “may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing…”as in the Gospel of John: “These things I have spoken to you, that my … Continue reading →

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Worship Calls Us to Be Open to God’s Calling

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

By Linda Johnson “Go get some gray hair, then come back to do God’s work.” That’s what the Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior, IX Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota heard, or felt he heard, as he felt the … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Music and Ministry

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

By Shirley Gangstad The assembly buffet supper on Friday night was a celebration of ministries through music, awards, and recognition. The evening began and ended with music provided by seven musicians led by Felix Malpica. All musicians have received training … Continue reading →

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Assembly Pledges to Commit More Financial Giving

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

By Rev. Emily Carson On Friday afternoon, two resolutions were passed at the Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly. Resolution 2012-01 is titled: “Encouraging Congregations in their Synodical and Churchwide Mission Support.” The focus of the resolution is to encourage all congregations in … Continue reading →

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Keynote Address Urges Assembly to Celebrate All Ages

Posted on May 5, 2012 by synod

By Linda Johnson Marilyn Sharpe, keynote speaker on Friday afternoon, challenged the audience with God’s work, our hands (and eyes and feet and mouth), and especially God’s family.”  The church has the task of equipping faith parents, which we are … Continue reading →

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