Monthly Archives: June 2012

Book Review: A Beautiful Mess – What’s Right with Youth Ministry

Posted on June 28, 2012 by synod

“A Quick Read…A Priceless Message” By Darcy Youngstrom Director of Confirmation Ministry Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester MN In his newest book, A Beautiful Mess – What’s Right with Youth Ministry, Mark Oestreicher delivers a refreshing message to all involved with youth … Continue reading →

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Questions

Posted on June 28, 2012 by synod

By Barb Peterson Congregational Life Minister Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester Remembering the Story My three-year-old grandson is beginning the questioning phase of life. Every conversation entertains one form or another. “When can we go to the park?” “Where is my … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Rev. Frederick Hagen

Posted on June 26, 2012 by synod

June 26, 2012 Dear Friends, The funeral of the Reverend Frederick H. Hagen was yesterday, Monday, June 25, 2012 at St. James Lutheran Church in Burnsville. Burial was at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea followed by a memorial service at … Continue reading →

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360 volunteers produced 108,864 life-saving meals in Welch, Minn.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by synod

By Rev. Kristi Mitchell, Vasa Lutheran Church, Welch, Minn. On April 28, 2012, 360 volunteers packed 108,864 meals for the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) MobilePack event at Vasa Lutheran Church, exceeding their goal of 100,000 meals. That is enough … Continue reading →

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Synod News – June 2012

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

News and information from around the synod. Confirmation Ministry Dialogue in Twenty-First Century Family Ministry Pastors, lay congregation staff, and parents have been asking how to invite and encourage our youth to engage fully in the confirmation process, with an … Continue reading →

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ELCA News

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

For full stories and more, visit www.ELCA.org/news ELCA beginning anti-malaria work in Liberia Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) extended their observance of “World Malaria Day” from April 25 to May 1 with a goal of raising $200,000 … Continue reading →

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God’s work. Our hands. God’s family. – Synod Assembly Report

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

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Snippets – June 2012

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Global Mission: Building Leaders in Tanzania Mwangaza is a grassroots, faith-based organization that engages participants in leadership skill development in all 20 dioceses of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania … Continue reading →

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An Invitation to Discernment on the Election of a Bishop

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

By Rev. Mark Boorsma Chair, Committee on the Election of a Bishop On June 7-8, 2013, the Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly will elect the next bishop of this synod. How does an entire synod discern together whom God is calling … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Ascension

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

By Rev. Harold Usgaard Synod Bishop The story is told of a rabbi who announced to his congregation that the messiah had come. Shocked, the members began to protest. They questioned his sanity. How could that be? Look at the … Continue reading →

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More Than Welcome for Service Men & Women

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

By Larry Iverson Synod Minister Offering the gift of Jesus Christ to these service men and women returning to America is a role the church has that no other organization can provide. Chaplain John Morris told in strong terms how … Continue reading →

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The Challenge and Joy of Parent-Leaders

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart… soul…and might. Keep these words I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk … Continue reading →

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Call Update – June 2012

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

A monthly update of congregations in the call process and changes in the synod’s roster of leaders and congregations. Call Update – Self Study: Adams, Little Cedar & Marshall – solo (2-point) Albert Lea, First – associate Austin, St. Olaf – … Continue reading →

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How God Uses Diaconal Ministers in the ELCA

Posted on June 7, 2012 by synod

Here is the church and here is the steeple Open the doors and see all the people Close the doors and hear them pray Open the doors and they all walk away. Kids have fun making the motions to this … Continue reading →

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