E-Spirit Weekly Newsletter | August 16, 2022
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2022 Conference on Ministry Updates | |
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The Conference on Ministry is specifically for the edification and renewal of the rostered ministers of the Florida-Bahamas Synod. When our leaders are inspired, encouraged, and renewed, they are ready to lead God’s people with energy and passion. Don't miss out these COM updates:
Register Today for the COM Golf Outing
Registration is open for the annual COM Golf Outing. This year, all golf fees will be paid for in advance. Payment is non-refundable. If you already know the four-some, or two-some you would like to play with, please include the names in an e-mail to jim@naplesemmanuel.org. Cost is $35. Click here to register. The deadline to register is October 10.
Dr. Reggie McNeal Announced as Keynote Speaker
We will welcome Dr. Reggie McNeal as this year's keynote speaker as we gather October 17-19 with the theme: "Thy Kingdom Come." Click here to read Dr. McNeal's bio.
Deadline to register for the Conference on Ministry is September 26. Click here to register. Note: There will be a late fee of $100 after the deadline.
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Vision to Action Phase 2
The goal of this phase is to start focusing our visions (developed from the survey conducted in June) and become more specific. If we looked ahead in time, what would we see happening with the money from the sale of St. James Lutheran Church? What would need to be developed for us, as a synod, to fulfill our call as the Lutheran witness in our community? How would we live out our faith and make the grace of Christ known? Click on this link and share what our future looks like as we move forward.
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Installations & Ordinations
Rev. Teresa Stewart: August 27, 10:00 a.m., as Pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Spring Hill.
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Weekly Prayer Focus
O God, judge eternal, you love justice and hate oppression, and you call us to share your zeal for truth. Give us courage to take our stand with all victims of bloodshed and greed, and, following your servants and prophets, to look to the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
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Campus Ministry Consultation and Strategic Planning Event
Join us for our Campus Ministry Consultation and Strategic Planning event on September 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Longwood, Florida (2140 W State Road 434). We will meet with the Rev. Lamont Anthony Wells, program director for the LuMin Higher Education Network, to plan campus ministries for the Florida-Bahamas Synod. To register, contact Rev. Khader El-Yateem by phone at 813-440-1590 or email at KhaderE@fbsynod.org.
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The Global Mission Summer Newsletter is Available
Wonderful things are happening in the world of Global Mission, and you are encouraged to read about them and join the excitement. Click here to access the Summer 2022 Global Mission Newsletter. Read about an upcoming visit of Surinamese seminary student Rafael Van Ommeren to the Flagler-Volusia Conference; learn how Global Mission got started in the synod; find out how lives are being changed through a goat project in Haiti and how the contributions our synod makes to World Hunger have supported a community farm in Cuba.
All this and more, is a click away. Feel stirred to get involved or just want to learn more? Email Global Mission Table Chair Rev. Katie Carroll at revkhc@gmail.com. She is available to visit your church, either in-person or via zoom.
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Just Love Team Upcoming Events
Just Love Ambassador Training will be held at Synod House on Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. During the recent Synod Assembly in June, the Just Love Team held an engaging workshop to educate and discuss anti-racism ministry. The team invites those who are willing to serve as Just Love Ambassadors to attend this training event. It will provide insight and suggestions on how to address and transform racism in your congregation through Bible Study, Book Study, Workshops, and Sacred Conversations. RSVP online by 8/17: https://bit.ly/JLT0820
Click here to download the event flyer.
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2022 WELCA Fall Gathering
The Women of the ELCA Fall Gathering is to be held at The Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center in Leesburg, November 11-13. This year's theme is Step by Step based on Proverbs 16:9 (NLT). The registration deadline is September 15, 2022. If you are a voting member from your church, the registration deadline is August 31, 2022. For more information, go to www.flwelca.com.
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Bus for Sale at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Juno Beach
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church has a 2013 Ford Bus F550 for sale. It can accommodate 29 people with the driver. There are 4 extra seats that can be used for a little extra storage.
It does need tires and some ignition work. If anyone is interested or wants additional information, call business manager, Mark, at 561-624-9663. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Photo of the Week: Memorial Lutheran Chapel School, St. Augustine | |
During COVID, Memorial Lutheran Chapel School in Saint Augustine started a new weekly Vacation Bible School called "Wednesdays Together." Families attend with their children and everyone does art projects, has snacks, and enjoys games together. On this day, the children learned about Lydia and dying purple cloth. For their art project, students made a miniature Lydia out of plastic spoons to remember how she loved and welcomed others. They also played a drawing relay game illustrating Lydia’s story and the Youth Group performed a skit. (Photo credit: Linda Chambers) | |
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Recap of 2022 Churchwide Assembly
The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly convened Aug. 8-12 in Columbus, Ohio. Click the links below to read a summary of each day's events:
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You can watch recorded videos of the plenary and worship sessions here. | |
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Resources Available for “God’s work. Our hands." Sunday
On Sunday, Sept. 11, congregations will join together for "God's work. Our hands." Sunday. This annual day of service is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. To help you plan for "God's work. Our hands." Sunday, we invite you to visit ELCA.org/DayofService for resources including:
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