August 11, 2020
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Message for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost |
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Assistant to the Bishop and Director of Evangelical Mission for the Southern Region, Pastor Khader El-Yateem, offered the weekend message for Sunday, August 9th.
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Important Update from Jim Habermehl, Director of Disaster Response for the Florida-Bahamas Synod |
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Our Director of Disaster Response, Jim Habermehl, has shared an important message regarding storm preparedness and planning. Jim can be contacted at jimh@fbsynod.org.
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Thank You To All Who Have Donated So Far! |
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Thank you to everyone who has generously donated to the United As One relief appeal so far! As our fundraising continues, we'll keep you informed of the good work being done throughout our synod because of your gifts!
When you give to the United As One appeal, you allow ministry to continue, even as COVID-19 tries to keep us down. Your generous donations support much needed mercy ministries, allow congregations to expand their online worship offerings, and keep mission afloat during this trying time.
Please give as you are able, and keep an eye out for ministry updates here in E-Spirit!
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Your Gifts Make a Difference! |
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Let’s Talk!
Rostered Leaders Online Gathering
August 20th
10:00am
Join Bishop Suárez and Dr. Brad Binau, along with special guests and coaches, for a virtual Rostered Ministers gathering on August 20th! All Rostered Ministers are encouraged to participate.
Our special guest speaker, Dr. Brad Binau, is a professor of Pastoral Theology at Trinity Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. He will be giving a special presentation titled, “Problem or Dilemma? What We Can’t Fix We Can Often Manage”. This talk will address Rostered Ministers engaging the challenges of leading in ministry and mission in these days.
After opening prayer and devotions from Bishop Suárez, we will hear from Dr. Johan Bergh, ACC, Pastor at St. Philip Lutheran in Mt. Dora, and from our guest speaker, Dr. Brad Binau. Later, we’ll break into small groups for discussion together. Coaches from throughout our synod and others will join to help facilitate conversation.
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Young Adult Small Groups
“As the Parent has loved me, so I love you. Abide in my love.” John 15:9
During this time of crisis we are continuing to learn to abide in new ways.
We are bringing the super-successful ABIDE small groups from across the world to the Florida-Bahamas Synod! Connect with young adults (18-25 years old) all around the synod once a week for small group fellowship, conversation, and prayer. Registration is now open!
The first small group will meet the first week of September. #YAabide
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New Living Lutheran Article by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Dark works: In her August column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton says, “Darkness and blackness and night are too often contrasted with lightness and whiteness and day, and found deficient.” She wants us to “consider the beautiful dark works of God.”
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Ready to Achieve Financial Peace? |
Messiah Lutheran in Cape Coral is offering a virtual financial peace class to any congregations interested.
This class meets online on Mondays at 7:00 PM EDT. Class begins on September 14 and ends on November 9.
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ALOA Travel Updates
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, ALOA has decided to cancel their 2020 trip, "Following the Footsteps of Paul", and has rescheduled an even better trip in 2021!
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ALOA Sponsored Trip –
11-Day “3 Continents” Tour of Greece, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey (including 7-night cruise)
November 18 - November 28, 2021
Experience 3 continents in a whole new way! This 11-day adventure includes seven glorious nights on an intimate and upscale Celestyal Cruise Lines Greek cruise ship as we visit Cairo, Egypt...Jerusalem and Bethlehem, Israel...Ephesus, Turkey and Greece including Cyprus, Rhodes, Lindos, Corinth and Athens.
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You can help alleviate hunger by asking your representatives to increase funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), which many refer to as food stamps. If you're interested in helping, please contact your U.S. Senators to urge them to increase funding for SNAP!
The Capitol Switchboard is 202-224-3121
Senator Rubio: 202-224-3041
Senator Scott: 202-224-5274
If you have any suggestions, call or text Barbara Miller at (586) 321-1118.
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October 10 - Bishop's Visit, Advent, Melbourne
*Rostered ministers are invited to vest and process at installation and ordination services. Red is worn for ordination, color of the day is worn for installations.
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Boundaries Training
Boundaries training is crucial for rostered ministers, since we work closely with people and know the importance of relationships. Rostered ministers can attend our Synod's boundaries & sexual ethics training online during COVID-19:
The expectation of the Bishop is that rostered ministers will attend or take boundaries training once every 3 years.
The cost is $49 to enroll. Questions about this training or about the boundaries workshops offered in the synod can be sent to Connie Schmucker at connies@fbsynod.org.
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