LCC VBS and Day Camp Makes Community Connections
submitted by Kristen Hitchcock, Director of Student and Family Ministry, Lutheran Church of the Cross, St. Petersburg
Lutheran Church of the Cross, St. Petersburg, hosted ROAR VBS & VBS Day camp with Luther Springs the week of June 10-14. Our outreach project for the week involved collecting gently used clothes for
Clothes to Kids. Clothes to Kids is an organization located in Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg that provides new and quality used clothing to low-income or in crisis school-age children, free of charge.
Our children and youth brought in clothes, shoes and new socks and underwear for Clothes to Kids. Our middle school youth had the chance during the week to visit the St. Petersburg location. They spoke with the director, saw the store, learned about the organization and were taught how to sort the clothes they had been collecting. Throughout the week our youth sorted and labeled the clothes that were later dropped off at Clothes to Kids.
Our youth really enjoyed this experience, knowing they were helping other kids within their community. Some of our older youth are currently working on applying to become a regular volunteer for Clothes to Kids during the school year. We would also like to thank Thrivent Action Team. Because of this wonderful resource we were able to purchase lots of new socks and underwear for Clothes to Kids.
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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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2018-2019 YAGMs Returning and Reflecting, 2019-2020 YAGMs Preparing
The three young adults from the Florida-Bahams Synod who have completed their year with the ELCA's Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM) program are returning to their homes and preparing for the next step in their journey of life and faith. Please continue to pray for Stephen Bryant returning from Rwanda, Sean Bryant returning from Tanzania, and Courtney Noya returning from Mexico. The re-integration and reflection process for these young adults can be its own kind of challenge.
Two young adults are preparing to begin their year of service with YAGM. The Florida-Bahamas Synod Global Mission Committee will once again be supporting these young adults, and invites congregations throughout the synod to support them as well. YAGM participants need both prayer and financial support as they go out into their year of service.
Macy Kennedy is from Christ Lutheran, Cape Coral and Katie Ziegelmaier is from Emmanuel, Naples. More information about these young adults will be shared over the next months.
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The following statement on children in detention was issued by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and several other faith leaders in June.
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ELCA presiding bishop, faith leaders issue statement on...
6/6/2019 1:10:00 PM CHICAGO – The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has convened ELCA ecumenical and inter-religious partners in a statement addressing concerns over the well-being of children...
Read more
elca.org
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A Prayer for Those in Civil Authority (ELW p. 77)
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, bless the public servants in our government, that they may do their work in a spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice. help them use their authority to serve faithfully and to promote our common life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Click on the calendar to go to the synod calendar to learn more about these events
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God's Work Our Hands Resources
This year's "God's Work Our Hands" Sunday is Sept. 8, 2019. Whether you choose to designate that day or another day for an intentional day of service, the ELCA web site has a variety of resources available for this event. Resources include social media publicity templates, worship service materials, community announcement templates, etc. Resources available in English and Spanish.
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Synod Parish Deacon Retreat
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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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July 25-28 -
Order of St. Luke International Conference, Orlando
July 28 -
12th Annual Last Sunday in July Concert, 2:00 PM, Peace, Fort Myers.
July 29-31 -
Transition Ministry Training Retreat, Luther Springs
Aug. 5-10 -
ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 18 -
Installation of Pr. William Wiecher, Christ the King, Miami. (4:00 pm)*
Sept. 6-7 -
Synod Parish Deacon Retreat, Redeemer, Winter Park
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. 27-30 -
Practice Discipleship Retreat, Luther Springs
Sept. 28 -
Gathering of Treasurers/financial assistants, St. Paul, Sarasota (8:30-11:30)
*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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Pews Available
Atonement Lutheran church in Sebring has four brown wooden pews with pads that are 12‘6“ long. There are also two short padded pews 3 feet long. They are available for free. If you are interested you can contact John Wade at 863-273-6909.
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God's Work Our Hands Work Day at Luther Springs
September 14, 2019 *FREE*
Youth groups, men's groups, women's groups, congregations, families, individuals! Projects may include clearing trails, chopping wood, painting, cleaning, sorting and organizing or a special building project. Our main day of service will be Saturday with lunch provided. Overnight accommodations are based on availability. Space is limited!
Contact Sue Mendenhall (727) 415-9887 to register. There is a small fee for overnight accommodations.
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Organist/Pianist/Choir Accompanist: Joy, Ocala
Joy Lutheran Church in Ocala has an opening for Church Organist/Pianist/Choir Accompanist. More information can be obtained by contacting Pastor Arthur Wuertz at (386)453-9432.
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Children's Ministry Coordinator: St. Michael, Wellington
St Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington, Florida, is a mission focused congregation that strives to be the hands and feet of Jesus within our community and beyond. We have a strong commitment to the children and youth in our congregation and community and are looking for a Coordinator to lead our Children’s Ministry.
The role of the Children’s Ministry Coordinator is to foster Christian community through building relationships with children (Birth – Grade 5) and their families that grow their faith in Jesus Christ and strengthen their commitment to serve the church both inside and outside the walls of St Michael.
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- Tampa
- NovusWay Board meeting, Lutherock
- Milwaukee (Churchwide Assembly)
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