diakonia: Discipleship Program
There are several opportunities for adults to get involved in the
diakonia
program around the synod.
diakonia
is a great way for adults to deepen their faith formation, strengthen their capacity for mission and ministry, and expand their involvement and investment in their congregation and community. Learn more about
diakonia
at:
https://fbsynod.com/resources/diakonia/
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Pray for the ELCA Churchwide Assembly
from the June 21 edition of Worship News
When the ELCA Churchwide Assembly convenes on Aug. 5, its voting members meet with confidence in God’s grace around word and water, wine and bread, to carry on their work on behalf of the entire church. This year will also include the election of a new secretary and a presiding bishop. As members of the ELCA, we encourage you to enter into a time of prayer for all who are involved and for the entire church.
The resource is available as a
PDF.
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Prayer for the Mission of the Church (ELW p. 75)
Draw your church together, O God, into one great company of disciples, together following our teacher Jesus Christ into every walk of life, together serving in Christ's mission to the world, and together witnessing to your love wherever you will send us; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Adventures of Flat Jesus
submitted by Angie Pryor, Hope Lutheran, St. Pete
“Flat Jesus” was created from the basis of a children’s book called Flat Stanley, (written by Jeff Brown). In the book, a boy named Stanley becomes flattened and can be mailed to different places, having all kinds of exciting adventures.
Although we can’t take credit for the idea, “Flat Jesus” is a way for us to keep our church family connected during the summer. We made “Flat Jesus” available on card stock for our youth and adult members alike. They colored and decorated him. They were encouraged to take him with them as they traveled this summer. We invited them to take and share pictures of him doing lots of different things like going out to dinner, having fun at the beach, hanging out with friends or whatever they were doing! This helps us all to remember that Jesus is always with us, wherever we go! We have received several photos of “Flat Jesus” already and are displaying them in the church lobby as well as on our church Facebook page!
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If you have a story to share about how your congregation is connecting with God, connecting with each other, or connecting with your community, send it to michellec@fbsynod.org. Stories should be no more than 300 words, and include at least 1 picture.
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Click on the calendar to go to the synod calendar to learn more about these events
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Rise for Refuge
On the heels of Trump barring virtually all refugees from seeking asylum at the U.S. southern border, reports have surfaced that administration officials are pressing to zero out refugee resettlement in 2020. This would result in a near total...
Read more
www.weareallusa.org
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Practice Discipleship Retreat for Youth Workers and Volunteers
Luther Springs
Sept 26-29, 2019
Motel: $80 + $25 each additional night; Cabin $65 + $25 each additional night;
Prices increase $25 one month prior
Come to rest, re-energize, and reconnect with God and His action in our lives! Thursday evening we will gather for a time of networking and hospitality. Friday two all day intensive care courses. (Church Safety & Home Grown Faith). Saturday and Sunday we will offer workshops geared to equip you in your ministry to children and youth. Register for just one day or for all four! For questions please contact Sue Mendenall at (727) 415-9887.
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Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering
Treasurers from all over the Synod will gather on Saturdays in September and October at 6 locations around the Synod.
- September 21st – Hope, The Villages
- September 28th – St Paul – Sarasota
- October 5th – The Synod House – Tampa
- October 12th – Mision Luterana Sagrado Corazon – Miami
- October 19th – Spirit of Joy – Orlando
- October 26th – Messiah – Panama City
This gathering will take place from 8:30-12:30 to network, review current Best Practices, learn, share and connect. Please contact Michele Hilton at micheleh@fbsynod.org if you plan to attend.
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Luther Springs Non-Summer Youth Program calendar
The fun of Luther Springs is not just for the summer. Check out these
fall programs
for youth:
Faith Journey Confirmation Retreat
: Oct. 18-20
Trailblazers Retreat
: Nov. 8-10
Plan ahead for these 2020 spring retreats:
Faith Journey Confirmation Retreat
: Jan. 17-19, 2020
Equip Senior High Leadership Retreat:
Feb. 21-23, 2020
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July 29-31 -
Transition Ministry Training Retreat, Luther Springs
Aug. 5-10 -
ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 18 -
installation of Rev. William Wiecher (Christ the King, Miami on August 18 at 4:00 p.m.)
Aug. 25 -
Advent, Melbourne: Organ Concert series kick-off
Sept. 8 -
ELCA God's Work. Our Hands Sunday
Sept. 19-21 -
Assembly of Association of Latino Ministries, ELCA
Sept. 21 -
Gathering of Treasurers/financial assistants, Hope, The Villages (8:30-11:30)
Sept. 26-29 -
Practice Discipleship Retreat, Luther Springs
Sept. 28 -
Gathering of Treasurers/financial assistants, St. Paul, Sarasota (8:30-11:30)
Oct. 14-16 -
Conference on Ministry, Life Enrichment Center, Leesburg
Nov. 8-10 -
Synodical Women's Fall Gathering, Lake Yale Conference Center
*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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Team Talk Can Strengthen Volunteer Ministry
The following article is from the July, 2019
Parish Paper
. The Parish Paper is available for congregations to print and distribute (with credit given). The Parish Paper can be used for personal reading and reflection, as opening discussion starters for council or committee meetings, for leadership team training, and for personal devotion.
Team talk can build a strong ministry team. Of course, some may not think of conversation as an important task, viewing it as getting in the way of work and slowing it down. On the contrary, conversation plays an important role in the life of a team, builds group durability, and sustains effort. Talking about the work helps to reinforce the reasons for doing what we are doing.
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Save the Date: Conference on Ministry
Rostered Ministers are invited to this fall's Conference on Ministry, an annual gathering and chance to connect, be refreshed, and be nourished by fellowship, learning and worship. This year's COM will include more workshops and space for collaboration and connection around contextual realities. More information coming soon. Registration opens Aug. 1st.
Dates: Oct. 14-16 (New to Synod and Conference Deans arrive Oct. 13)
Location: Life Enrichment Center, Leesburg
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- Tampa
- Milwaukee (Churchwide Assembly)
- Vacation
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