E-Spirit
April 26, 2016
Bold - Passionate - Faithful

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Handy guide to all things Synod Assembly!
Discipleship Day                                   Workshops                        Service Project
New Stewardship Resource 
Need some ideas for stewardship? Look no further than the latest Giving Magazine – "Live Simply." 

Each issue includes a center section that outlines a simple response method for an annual congregational stewardship emphasis which can be used "as is" or supplemented with additional theme materials and companion resources.   More 
Discipleship Day at Synod Assembly!
Join us for a day of  workshops and 
service project on Saturday, June 11 at Daytona Beach Hilton. Stay for an evening concert with  Natasha T. Miller(from this year's Youth Gathering). Only $25/person or $100/4 or more from same congregation! 

Workshops are appropriate for youth!


 
Lutherans in the South
Learn more about the rich history of Lutherans in the Southeastern United States by reading the Region 9 James R. Crumley,Jr. Archives. 

Two new articles in this  issue: Williams-Henson Home for Children; and Ernest Lewis Hazelius, one of the great early Lutheran theological teachers in the USA.  Newsletter
Bishop Schaefer and Cheryl Stuart answer many questions you may have about Synod Assembly on their video, "Top 10 Questions Before Coming to Assembly."  En español. 

Mark your calendars for July 25-27, 2016 Transition Ministry Training at Luther Springs. Registration coming soon!  More info and schedule

Planning for fall programming? September 11 has been designated God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday for the ELCA. Resources

Have you downloaded your Guidebook app for Assembly yet? Guidebook will contain all documents, schedule, nominations, worship that you will need at assembly. The app can be used on lap tops, pcs, tablets and phones. Info 

Where in the World is Bishop Schaefer the Week of April 26, 2016?

  • Staff Meeting, Tampa
  • Vacation Days
  • 65th Anniversary of Faith, Deland
  • Gulf Coast Colleagues Gathering
May 3 - Gulf Coast Colleagues 11:30AM
May 21 - Panhandle Colleagues - 
                                               11AM (CDT)
May 21 - Heart of Florida Conference Gathering - 9AM, Redeemer, Winter Pk
May 24 - Lake Conf. Colleagues - 9AM
May 29 - Installation of Rev. Dennis Schmidt - Shepherd of the Hills, Clermont, 3PM
June 3-4 - diakonia Retreat & Graduation at Redeemer, Winter Park
June 10 - 12 - Synod Assembly, Hilton, Daytona Beach 

October 17 - 19 - Conference on Ministry
Florida-Bahamas Synod  813-876-7660 
info@fbsynod.org