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August 7, 2018 www.fbsynod.com

Going on Around the Synod

Faith, Ormond Beach : The generous congregation at Faith Lutheran Church donated enough school supplies to provide 95 backpacks for local children in foster care through Community Partnership for Children. What an amazing job! Faith Lutheran is a small but mighty church! St. Paul, Niceville: Thank you to all who participated in the Pie Contest at the 4th of July luncheon. Grace, Miami Springs: We had over 100 people for spaghetti and bingo tonight. Thank you for the support. Hope, St. Petersburg: On June 25th we were blessed to host the ordination of our Fred Bartelt. Here are some of the Highlights. St. John, Winter Park: THANK YOU to St. John Lutheran Church for their kind donation which allowed WPPD (Winter Park Police Department) to restock the emergency food pantry at the Tranquil Terrace Apartments today. This is a wonderful display of kindness and giving. We are so glad St. John Lutheran Church is a part of our community and a great community partner. TY! Make a Difference, Change a Life. Christus Victor, Naples: In our Outreach Center, you’ll find a large bin for clothing donations. New and gently used clothing can be left there at any time! Once a week, Brother Ben from St. Leo’s picks up our donations for a weekly flea market, where local people can come and take whatever they need for free.

Comment on the Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice The task force for the Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice invites your feedback on the draft social statement. Is it clear and read-able? Does it say what we want the church to say? Feedback is welcome until Sept. 30. Read more community.elca.org

Women's Fall Gathering Organized by the Florida-Bahamas Synodical Women's Organization Fall Gathering is just about around the corner on Nov 9-11 at Lake Yale, and you don't want to miss the early registration opportunity. If you have never attended a Fall Gathering of the Women of the ELCA, you are invited and we want you to know this weekend is your opportunity to relax, reflect and rejoice in the love of God. Registration forms are available at: www.flwelca.com. Please check out the discount available for early registrants, list of work shops, and grants available for both adults and youth to help defray costs. Grants are awarded on a first come first serve basis. Your sisters in Christ, Denise Beumer and Laura Wicket (2018 Fall Gathering Co-Chairs)

Mark Your Calendar

RSVP/Register for these events!

Sept. 8 God's Work Our Hands Work Day @ Luther Springs

Sept. 27-30 Practice Discipleship Retreat for youth leaders

Oct. 9 Boundaries Workshop (for Staff and volunteer leaders) Cross+Road Lutheran, Fleming Island

More events coming up

Click on the calendar to go to the synod calendar to learn more about these events

Aug. 11 - New Facilities Dedication, Luther Springs Aug. 17-18 - Synod Council Retreat Aug. 19 - Organ Series kick-off ("Melodies and Masterpieces") Advent, Melbourne Aug. 23 - Discussion of Social Statement on Women and Justice, Joy, Palm Bay (10:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.) Aug. 24-25 - Synod Parish Deacon Retreat (Spirit of Joy, Orlando) Aug. 25 - Hearts, Hands and Voices workshop (Our Savior, Vero Beach) Aug. 26 - Installation of Pr. Jeremy Freye, Advent, Melbourne Aug. 27 - Beer & Hymns hosted by Atonement, Wesley Chapel (O'Brien's Irish Pub) Sept. 3 - Synod Office CLOSED for Labor Day Sept. 7, 8 - Rock the Universe, Universal Studios, Orlando Sept. 8 - God's Work Our Hands Work Day, Luther Springs Sept. 8 - Installation of Pr. Tom Holdcraft, St. Stephen, Tallahassee Sept. 9 - God's Work Our Hands Sunday Sept. 10-12 - Region 9 Rostered Deacon Retreat (South Carolina) Sept. 14-15 - Synod Council meeting (Jacksonville) Sept. 27-30 - Practice Discipleship Retreat for Youth Workers (Luther Springs) Oct. 9 - Boundaries Workshop, Cross+Road, Fleming Island

Long-Range planning

It is not too soon to start planning to attend these events in 2019.

Spring Retreats at Luther Springs: Master Builders (men)-Feb. 22-24, 2019 Quilter's retreat (all)-March 4-8, 2019 Grands Weekend (grandparents and children) - March 8-10 God's Spa for Women (women)- April 5-7 Respite in the Wilderness (Rostered Ministers) - April 30-May 2

For Your Information

New Podcast from ELCA Three Sides is a monthly podcast featuring stories from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together, Three Sides will present diverse voices from across the ELCA. Listen as we share unique stories from across this church.   In our introductory episode , Shanna Crawford, Philip LaDeur and Andrew Steele talk about why they’re excited to co-host the ELCA’s new podcast. Our hosts also give listeners a sneak peek of the first episode, “Women who lead,” which launches in August.   Subscribe and listen today!

Adult Small Group Curriculum from Sparkhouse This first unit of Dialogues On focuses on the refugees crisis—a real issue hitting communities across the United States. But, what does today’s refugees crisis mean for your community and church?  Dialogues On resources and methodology are built to help leaders create an engaging experience people want to be a part of, and includes a leader guide, participant book, and DVD. Each Dialogues On session follows a four-part series: Participants will read a weekly topic Gather in a small group to discuss key learnings Watch a video featuring a leading voice Share ideas with the group >>> learn more about this and other adult small group resources from Sparkhouse <<<

This resource is available from the Synod Resource Center. Email michellec@fbsynod.org to request to borrow this resource. Browse the resource center catalog HERE .

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Bishop's Calendar New Facilities Dedication, Luther Springs St. Mark by the Sea, Palm Coast Tampa Office Synod Council Retreat (Orlando) Cristo Rey, Orlando Seattle (REDIL)

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