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Snippets – April 2013

News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Campus Ministry: Students Travel & Learn Lutheran Campus Center students in Winona look forward to upcoming travel and learning opportunities. Six students will go to New City Parish in Los Angeles … Continue reading

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Creating a Safe Church Culture

By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5 The synod office offers support to explore, educate, and create safe … Continue reading

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Celebrating Life

By Barb Peterson Congregational Life Minister Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN Remembering the Story Summer tends to be a season when we intentionally gather with family and friends. These gatherings may be a large reunion, a vacation spent reconnecting, or … Continue reading

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Questions

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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Synod News – May 2012

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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Keynote Address Urges Assembly to Celebrate All Ages

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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Congregational Hospitality Includes Safe Practices for All

By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5 The topic and process of volunteer background checks is a topic … Continue reading

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Blessing

By Barb Peterson Congregational Life Minister Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester Remembering the Story AaaAaAaahhhchoooo! You sneeze and someone in the area says, “Bless you.” You do something nice for someone and they say, “You are such a blessing.” You come to … Continue reading

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Why Do YOU Matter to All of God’s Children?

by Marilyn Sharpe Paul was six years old when his Sunday school teacher asked all of the children to draw pictures of their families. When he finished, he carefully rolled it up and placed it in his bag to take … Continue reading

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Synod News – March 2012

News and information from around the synod. Assembly Reminders Workshops – There will be lots of exciting workshops open to ALL on Saturday, May 5. What’s even more exciting? They’re FREE. You do need to register, though. Registration must be postmarked … Continue reading

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Snippets – March 2012

News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Global Mission: Global Mission Sunday, Oct. 28 All congregations are invited to set aside Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2012, as a “Global Mission Sunday.” On this day we remember our … Continue reading

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BAM: A Buzzing Ministry

By Pam Vig, Director of Children’s Ministries Bethel Lutheran Church, Northfield Wednesday afternoons at Bethel Lutheran Church in Northfield, Minn., always begin with a BAM. BAM (Bible, Arts, and Music) is a weekly after-school program for students in kindergarten through … Continue reading

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Home Is Where Your Story Begins

By Barb Peterson The quote “home is where your story begins” was first coined by Annie Danielson. This popular statement embodies the essence of how we are shaped as human beings. From our first breath to our last, the concept … Continue reading

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Synod Assembly Updates

God’s work. Our hands. God’s family. 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly May 4-5, 2012 | Mayo Civic Center | Rochester, MN Theme Ministry with families in the 21st century invites us to connect, be partners, and join our hands through new … Continue reading

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Snippets – February 2012

News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Women of the ELCA: What Makes a Unit? Are you a member of the Women of the ELCA? If you are a woman and a member of an ELCA congregation, then … Continue reading

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Shaping, Sharing, and Passing on Faith

By Barb Peterson Shaping, sharing and passing on faith is what we are called to do as Christians. Just as church festivals, seasons, and worship invite us to recall God’s creative ongoing action, we find that in Bible scripture God’s … Continue reading

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The Holy Spirit Is Blowing at Messiah, N. Mankato

By Rev. Kristen Venne Messiah Lutheran Church, North Mankato It is pretty quiet around Messiah Lutheran Church, North Mankato, on Wednesdays until about 4:00 p.m. when people start arriving. Then things start jumping as Wednesday Night Ministries begin gearing up. … Continue reading

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Supporting God’s Family

Mothers, fathers, spouses, grandparents, children, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, godparents – families are webs of support for one another. They are an integral part of the way faith communities grow and thrive. The Southeastern Minnesota Synod cares about and supports all … Continue reading

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Snippets – December 2011

News, events, tips, and tricks from your synod ministry partners Lutheran Campus Ministry: Lots to Offer Where can you get… A delicious, homemade lunch for just $1? Band-style worship with the latest Christian rock music? A free yoga class? An … Continue reading

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If You Give a Child a Bible

By Carole Joyce, AIM The telephone rang at 9:00 p.m. As the pastor reached to answer it, he hoped it was not an emergency. But, yes it was. Three year old Alissa would not go to bed until she knew … Continue reading

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Meet the Newest Member of the Synod Staff

By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, … Continue reading

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Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Coordinator Position

The Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA is looking for a Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Coordinator who will work with an advisory team to connect congregations and leaders, both professional and volunteer. Responsibilities will include connecting leaders within the Southeastern Minnesota … Continue reading

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