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Category Archives: River Crossings
Synod News – May 2013
News and information from around the synod. Follow Along with the Synod Assembly For those who cannot attend the 2013 Synod Assembly, there are several opportunities to follow along: News stories will be posted throughout the assembly at semnsynod.org/assembly Follow … Continue reading
Posted in News, River Crossings
Tagged advocacy, health, May 2013 River Crossings, prayers, Synod Assembly
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ELCA News
For full stories and more, visit www.ELCA.org/news ELCA concludes its earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has concluded its relief and recovery efforts in Haiti following the January 2010 earthquake – the most powerful to strike … Continue reading
Fruits of the Spirit: A visual reminder
By Stephanie Hulscher Grace Lutheran Church, Waseca When the Education Team of Grace Lutheran Church, Waseca, Minn., decided to change the format of their traditional Sunday school hour, an opportunity for volunteers to create mission events was presented. The Mission … Continue reading
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Tagged congregational life, May 2013 River Crossings, mission, serve
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Synod Assembly Updates – May 2013
Always being made new. 2013 Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly June 7-8 | Mayo Civic Center | Rochester, MN Pre-Assembly Report The Pre-Assembly Report is the publication of all necessary information for the Synod Assembly including: Assembly Rules Helpful information for attending … Continue reading
Snippets – May 2013
News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Book of Faith: Living Into & Out of Our BOF The “Living Into and Out of Our Book of Faith” series this Snippet was announcing has been cancelled. Campus Ministry: … Continue reading
Walk on Water, Let God Do Great Things
By Ann Peterson Synod Vice President Shortly before the start of my term as Synod Vice President, I was part of a study group in my congregation using John Ortberg’s book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Easter, God's call, May 2013 River Crossings
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God Calls Us to Do Justice
By Larry Iverson Synod Minister He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 During … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, church in society, justice, May 2013 River Crossings
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Ideas for Encouraging Summer Worship
By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator As summer approaches, schedules often shift as we are drawn to experience God’s creation out of our homes and into the sunshine. In our congregations, schedules often shift, too, as … Continue reading
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Tagged CYF, CYF News, family, May 2013 River Crossings, worship
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Call Update – May 2013
A monthly update of congregations in the call process and changes in the synod’s roster of leaders and congregations. Call Update – Self Study: Austin, St. Olaf – senior (William Odermann, interim) Dennison, Dennison & Vang – solo (2-point) (Terje … Continue reading
Resolved to Reimagine Confirmation
“Monkey business.” That’s what Martin Luther called confirmation in his day, as well as “fanciful deception” and “mumbo-jumbo.” Despite his critique that it had no scriptural basis and it was being used to change the meaning of baptism, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged church council, confirmation, CYF, CYF News, May 2013 River Crossings, resolutions
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Suggestions for World Malaria Day (April 25, 2013)
Announce that you will be observing World Malaria Day (observed in congregations on April 28) Invite the congregation to give to the ELCA Malaria Campaign (www.ELCA.org/malaria) Pray for those affected by malaria (worship ideas at www.ELCA.org/malaria) Share ELCA Malaria Campaign … Continue reading
Posted in Hunger News, River Crossings
Tagged April 2013 River Crossings, ELCA Malaria Campaign, malaria, resources, worship
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Synod News – April 2013
News and information from around the synod. April 30 Deadline to Meet Our Goal Each year Portico Benefit Services primary care health insurance plan members are asked to complete an short online health assessment. The benefit to our congregations is … Continue reading