July 27, 2021
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E-Spirit Weekly

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from the Florida-Bahamas Synod of the ELCA

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Nominations for Synod Assembly

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Don't forget Nominations for Synod Assembly
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The deadline for nominations for Synod Assembly is Sunday, August 1.



The Synod Nomination Committee is still seeking those willing to serve in any of the 34 open positions. Lay people are especially needed so please consider and ask those you know who would be willing to serve the Synod.


For the list of open positions and to send in a nomination, click here.

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Upcoming Installations

August 1 – The Rev. Nicole Martin as Pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Panama City. Bishop Pedro Suarez will preside. 


August 8 – The Rev. Jonathan Gantt as Pastor of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Pembroke Pines. The Rev. Khader El-Yateem will officiate. 


August 29 – The Rev. Nate Bendorf as Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Ormond Beach. The Rev. Rob Carlson will officiate.


September 11 – The Rev. Harry Schenkel as Pastor of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Longwood. Bishop Pedro Suarez will preside.



September 25 – The Rev. Kari Niedermaier as Pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church in Port Orange. The Rev. Rob Carlson will officiate. 

Events, Webinars, and Workshops

Just Love's Book Club
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The synod's Just Love Team invites you to join an end of summer six-week book discussion on BLACK FATIGUE: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit by Mary-Frances Winters. Winters has a distinguished history of helping organizations of all kinds address diversity, equity, and inclusion. Black fatigue is about how history, policy, practices, and unaddressed disparities generate cycles of weariness and stress that take a heavy toll on people. Our book discussion will deepen our understanding of the suffering racism causes and our call in the Gospel to experience wholeness.


The online sessions will run from August 4 through September 8 on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm – 8:30 pm EDT via Zoom. A special Facebook group will also be created on the synod page for ongoing discussion. The Zoom format will include a brief presentation on the weekly reading, breakout groups in chat rooms, and a plenary sharing session.


Registration is required by August 3.

You can find the book on Amazon and through other booksellers.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Trinity Lutheran Church's Pride Day 2021
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Trinity Lutheran Church is inviting members of the LGBTQIA+ community to join them for Pride Day 2021. Intern Pastor, Anne Harman will lead a day of prayer and reflection for the LGBTQIA+ community. The theme of the day is "Spiritual Gifts." The day will be spent exploring spiritual gifts and how God might be inviting you to bring your unique gifts to the faith communities and the world in ways you've never imagined.


When: Saturday, August 14, 2021, 10am to 5pm

Where:Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Cost: Suggested $20 donation per person to cover refreshments and lunch during the day.

Take a Trip to the Holy Land!
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Join Pastor El-Yateem the Director for Evangelical Mission in the Florida-Bahamas Synod on a trip of a life time to visit the Holy Land. EL-Yateem a native of the land will host this trip to help you discover the beauty and depth of the land. Visit all the holy places and meet the living stones the Christians of the land. Worship at local congregations and enjoy the incredible hospitality the host got to offer.

Pastors: if six people from your church register you get to join the trip for free.

Be part of the adventure!

Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Newberry College Campus Pastor

Part Time Book Keeper/Accountant
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Newberry College, SC welcomes nominations and applications for the full-time position of Campus Pastor beginning on September 1, 2021. As the leader of spiritual and religious life on campus, the pastor is responsible for nurturing and supporting students, faculty, staff and administration of all faiths and backgrounds.


The pastor serves as an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion by facilitating opportunities that foster personal and spiritual growth for all members of the Newberry community.


The Campus Pastor should be committed to the values of the Newberry experience, including, but not limited to, building a sense of community, clarifying personal faith, liberating the mind and spirit, and promoting responsible leaders for the world.


The Campus Pastor will work closely with the College staff and synodical officers to strengthen the relationship between the College and the Lutheran Church. There is also the unique opportunity and expectation to expand the Newberry partnership with other Lutheran Churches located in the City, as well as other faith-based centers in our community.


For more information and full job description, click here.

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Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Haines City, FL is currently seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our team! You will be responsible for preparing and examining financial records for our church.



Responsibilities:

-Manage all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including by not limited to A/P, A/R, payroll, journal entries, and bank reconciliation in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPP).

-Execute monthly payroll activities using 3rd. party payroll service provider.

-Perform annual 1099 reporting process for vendors.

-Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including standard financial reports, budgets vs. actual reports.

-Work closely with Treasurer and Financial Secretary to develop and analyze our annual organization budget.


For the full job description and qualifications, click here.

For more information, and if interested, contact Evelyn Brewer at officemanager@lambofgodhainescity.com


National ELCA News

Care-Filled Worship in a Lingering Pandemic

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Since the early days of the pandemic, the ELCA has been a partner in the Ecumenical Consultation on Protocols for Worship, Fellowship, and Sacraments. The collaboration has published general and seasonal guidance for safe worship practice during the pandemic.


The Consultation has met again to approve an update to the guidance originally published in the summer of 2020. The new update "Care-Filled Worship and Sacramental Life in a Lingering Pandemic" includes the latest combination of CDC and consultation guidance.


"Care-Filled Worship and Sacramental Life in a Lingering Pandemic" can be found here.

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