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This week in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA
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Week of September 14, 2014
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Making a difference on "God's work. Our hands." Sunday
"God's work. Our hands." Sunday was an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. On Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, many congregations gathered to serve communities in ways that shared the love of God with all of God's people. Here are a few of the photos we have received so far. If you have photos from your congregation that you would like to share, please email them to [email protected].
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 It's not too late to register for Fall Ministry Retreat!
If you meant to register, but just didn't get around to it, there is still time! We have three or four rooms left in the lodge at Heartwood. Call the synod office (715-859-6810) right away to register. |
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Pews 4U
Living Water has pews for sale! They were given 20 solid oak church pews by an ELCA congregation that was closing its doors. We were planning to use them for the new church, but are now taking a different route for seating. Pass the word: $150/pew and we have 15 left! Please contact Living Water for more information: [email protected] 715-456-8916
From Your Synod Resource Center
As we are fast approaching our time at Heartwood for Fall Ministry Retreat, please search your shelves in your office and at home, piles on the desk, your memory as to who you loaned Resource Center materials to, and bring them to the retreat. We are missing quite a number of resources - recently checked out - and some that have been out for a year or more. We have Bibles for sale: Spark Storybook for $12; Spark NRSV Study Bible for $16; hard cover Lutheran Study Bibles for $26; soft cover Lutheran Study Bibles for $20. If you need a certain amount, email or call and we'll bring them along. Call 715-833-1153 or email [email protected] Thanks so much! Looking forward to our time together at Heartwood.
From Spirit in the Desert LUTHERHOSTEL 2015 March 8-13 & March 15-20 - Early Bird Discount runs out soon. Week one is full. Week with Jim Martin-Schramm: Christian Perspectives on Care of the Earth-A "Hands-On Approach" will be a lively study. For quite a few years now the topic of care of the earth has been one our Lutherhostel attendees have asked for and Jim Martin-Schramm will not disappoint you. In fact, you'll be a part of "figuring out a project from start to finish" - a hands-on approach with Biblical and ethical application. Sure to get you thinking deeply and learning a whole new appreciation for creation. As usual, the week will also offer opportunities for off-site excursion, alternative afternoon workshops, rest, renewal, delicious meals and fellowship. Now in its 19th year, this signature program will sell out the 2nd quickly. Call Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ at (480) 488-5218 or go online: www.spiritinthedesert.org to make your reservations now!
Show Your Support for LSS Sunday, October 5 A reminder that you are invited to join LSS in lifting up the shared ministry with your congregation through the LSS Sunday happening across Wisconsin and the UP on October 5 (or another date that fits with your congregational calendar)! Continue reading . . .
Lutheran College Fairs coming soon
Are you considering attending a Lutheran College? If so, this is a great time to learn more about them by attending a College Fair. Visit http://lutherancolleges.org for complete information.
Wisconsin Council of Churches Offers "Habits of the Heart"Pastors and lay leaders throughout Wisconsin are invited to join together this fall to explore Parker Palmer's "Habits of the Heart"-tools and methods for building bridges across our differences and building up the body of Christ. Continue reading . . . 4G: Growing Grateful Generous Givers - Part 2 Get the tools you need to begin conversations about stewardship in your congregation. Whether or not you attended a 4G workshop last spring, you are invited to attend any of the sessions being offered this fall. View brochure.
Thrifty Theology: Continuing Education Without Crushing Costs  by Pastor Diane Norstad from Faith Lutheran, Balsam Lake
The Fifth Discipline - The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization by Peter Senge This is a good text for overall organizational practices. One key component is learning that we cannot always base decisions for the future on the past, change is too plentiful for that to be productive. Since it is sort of an overall text I found myself referring more to some sections than other. It is definitely a usefully detailed book and in so may at times be a bit more than is needed dependent upon a person's previous expertise. This book is available through the MORE consortium libraries. As of my writing this it is available on Amazon for $14.66 new, $13.93 Kindle or $7.09 plus shipping used. |
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Our Mission Statement
Walking together for the sake of mission in God's world
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You can learn more about the events listed in this section by clicking on the underlined event title.
September 17
Dairyland Conference Confirmation Kick-Off at Taylor Community Park, Taylor, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
September 20
Growing Grateful Generous Givers at St. Paul's Lutheran, Curtiss OR Our Savior's Lutheran, Superior OR Trinity Lutheran, Spooner, 9 a.m. - noon.
September 20-21 Miracle Sale at First Lutheran, 1005 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire. Saturday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Proceeds donated to Luther Park.
September 21
Deronda Harvest Dinner, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MENU: Ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, squash, coleslaw, pie, rolls, and beverages. Free will donation. Deronda Lutheran Church, 1239 65th Ave., Amery.
September 21
513Free (the musical group that played for Recharge at Luther Park last winter) will be at Our Savior's, Campia, to lead worship and sing for Rally Sunday. Everyone is invited to come!
September 21-23
'A Time Away' Fall Ministry Retreat for Rostered Leaders at Heartwood Conference Center, Trego.
September 24
Autumn Family Chicken Dinner at Dallas Lutheran, Dallas, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
September 25
GATHER Community Supper at Little Falls Lutheran, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, 5-7 p.m. All are welcome!
September 26 Poverty Summit: Combating Poverty by Widening and Deepening the Conversation. First Presbyterian Church, 2112 Rudolph, Eau Claire, 12:15 - 3:30 p.m. |
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September 27
Benefit concert featuring "Hot Under the Collar" and the New Song Band. Come hear folk, blues, Irish, Cajun, brass, country, bluegrass, and rock music! All proceeds go to Operation Help and The Source; 7 p.m. Bethel Highlands Church, 504 Frontage Road, Hudson. Tickets are $15/person or two for $25 and are available through the church office 715-386-8821 or at The Source (901 4th St., Suite 214, Hudson). Checks payable to The Source.
September 27
September 27
Synod Women's Organization Leadership Training Workshop. Bethany Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, 8:30 a.m. (coffee), 9 a.m. (Workshop begins).
September 27
September 27
Second Annual Run Down Hunger at Luther Point Bible Camp, Grantsburg, 9 a.m. Goal is to raise money to fight hunger in Burnett County.
September 28
Ham dinner (with homemade pies!) at Immanuel Lutheran, 375 65th Ave., Clayton, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Annual Rummage Sale at Dallas Lutheran, Dallas, begins at 8 a.m.
October 4
Annual Fall Bazaar at Colfax Lutheran Church. Crafts, vegetables, plants, homemade baked goods, and a Second Hand Rose Room. Lunch (homemade vegetable dumpling soup, BBQs, hot pork sandwiches, hot dogs, pies of all kinds, doughnuts, coffee and milk) will be served all day.
October 4
Heart of the North Women's Unit Leaders Workshop at Lakeside Lutheran, Webster. Registration opens at 8:15 a.m.
October 4
Garden Getaway Fall Retreat at Faith Lutheran, Marshfield.
October 4
Homemade Craft Fair 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wooden toys, American Girl doll clothes, glassware, jewelry, household items, greeting cards, baked goods, etc. Lunch available. Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Ave., Amery. This is a handicapped accessible site
October 5
Fall Bazaar at Pleasant Valley Lutheran. Worship service featuring the Stout - Hearted Men from Whitehall at 10 a.m. Charcoal Chicken Dinner 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cake walk, basket raffle, bake sale, craft sale, and produce sale. Raffle for 1/2 Hog cut & wrapped, three handmade quilts and a face cord of firewood.
October 8
Agape AND Rachel Kurtz in concert at Bethel, Hudson, 7 p.m.
October 19
Annual Lutefisk dinner (with meatballs for non-lutefisk eaters) at Moe Lutheran, 4451 30th St., Clear Lake, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
October 27-31
Intentional Interim Ministry at Luther Seminary, St. Paul. The National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors' basic education curriculum is designed for clergy and lay professionals to introduce the practice of intentional interim ministry. Although focusing on Lutheran theology and polity, the event is open to all lay leaders and clergy desiring and/or called to this special ministry.
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November 7
Scandinavian Dinner, Bake and Craft Sale at First Lutheran, Hayward, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
The menu includes Lutefisk with butter and cream sauce, Dag Hammerskold meatballs, herring, homemade lefse, Swedish rye bread, red potatoes, rutabaga /carrot casserole, peas, cranberry relish, rice pudding with lignonberries, and krumkake. Adults $16; Children 5-12 $5. Call 715-634-2141 for more information and tickets.
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Quick Links
Looking for something that appeared in a previous issue of Eclipse? You can access the last four issues on our website: www.nwswi.org/news_and_events.
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Contact Information: Merry Soyck-Doring, Synod Communicator, 715-859-6810
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