I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
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In this season of Lent, may the words of this hymn continue to strengthen you for the journey, and keep you grounded in the restful embrace of Christ.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest;
lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast."
I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad;
I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give
the living water, thirsty one; stoop down and drink and live."
I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream;
my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's light;
look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright."
I looked to Jesus and I found in him my star, my sun;
and in that light of life I'll walk till trav'ling days are done.
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Updated Congregational Resources During Public Health Concerns
shared by the ELCA on March 11
With the outbreaks of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States and around the world being classified as a pandemic, congregations and houses of worship need to be well-informed and well-prepared. The ELCA has developed resources that offer guidance as we minster to and engage with each other, and within our communities, as the body of Christ.
Information includes a congregational planning checklist, prayers, livestreaming recommendations and a resource for worship in times of public health concern.
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Synod Assembly 2020
June 5-7
Registration is open
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For more information check out the
website
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TAKE AND EAT
By Elizabeth A. Eaton
This Lent, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on Paul’s stormy journey to Rome and the Lord’s Supper. In her March column, she reminds us that our Lord’s holy meal is an act of faith, trust, love, strength for the journey, forgiveness and resistance—it’s an intimate communion with God and each other.
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Click on the calendar to go to the synod calendar to learn more about these events
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In light of the Coronavirus, please note that many events may change without notice. Please contact the host directly for confirmation or information about changing plans. We will communicate changes to events planned by the synod staff, but please contact host congregations and others directly for the most accurate information about their events.
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Bishop's School 2020 Information Posted
Information about the 2020 Bishop's School has been updated on the
synod web site
. Please share this information with youth (completing grades 10, 11, 12) who may be interested in this event. This year's Bishop's School will take place June 14-19, 2020 at the University of West Alabama in Livingston, AL.
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Registration is open for the Region 9 Rostered Women's Gathering, happening Nov. 2-4, 2020 in at the Embassy Suites near the Atlanta airport in Atlanta, GA. This event is for rostered pastors and deacons who want to spend a few days in fellowship and learning with other rostered women from region 9. Bishops in residence for the event include Bishop Idalia Negron from the Carribean Synod and Bishop Susan Briner from the Southwest Texas Synod.
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ALCM Hearts * Hands * Voices Workshop
St. Mark by the Sea in Palm Coast will host this event on Saturday, 25 from April, 9am to 3pm with sessions focused on singing the Psalms in worship.
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March 21 -
Vitality Process event, First Coast Conference (Mandarin, Jacksonville. 9 am-noon)
March 28 -
Soli Deo Gloria Concert, Grace, Carrollwood (7:00 pm)
March 28 -
Vitality Process event, Pinelands Conference (St. Matthew's, Ocala)
April 4 -
Vitality Process event, Space Coast Conference (St. Paul's, Melbourne. 9 am-2pm)
April 18 -
Vitality Event, Sun Coast Conference
April 21-23 -
Respite in the Wilderness Retreat (for rostered leaders and church professionals) at Luther Springs
April 25 -
Vitality Event, Flagler-Volusia Conference (All Saints, Port Orange, 9 am-noon)
April 25
- ALCM Hearts*Hands*Voices Workshop, St. Mark by the Sea, Palm Coast
May 2 -
Vitality Process Event, Heart of Florida Conference (All Saints, Orlando)
May 7
- Boundaries Training, Trinity, Pembroke Pines.
May 9
- Bishop's Visit, University Lutheran Church, Gainesville
May 15-16
- diakonia Retreat/Graduation, St. John, Winter Park
May 16 -
Vitality Process Event, Gulf Coast Conference
June 4-6
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Open Channel
- Synod Assembly, Caribe Royale, Orlando
September 26
- Bishop's Visit, Lord of Life, Miami
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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Still Time to Turn in Reports
We are still waiting for reports--the rostered ministers report, mission support covenant forms, and congregational parochial reports. These reports help the office of the bishop and the synod council in planning, strategizing, and supporting the variety of ways we do ministry together.
Forms can be found on the synod web site. Please contact the office if you have trouble accessing, downloading or submitting these forms.
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Rostered Ministers--Boundaries Training
Rostered ministers a Boundaries Training class has been scheduled for May 7th at Trinity in Pembroke Pines. More information will be coming to you very shortly.
The expectation of the Bishop is that rostered ministers will attend or take
boundaries
training once every 3 years. 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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- Tampa Office
- other visits and travel are being evaluated in light of public health concerns.
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