Snippets of Information

Upcoming Installations and

Ordinations

November 14, 4:00 PM - Installation of Rev. Eric Olsen at Faith Lutheran Church in Sarasota, with Bishop Pedro Suarez presiding.

November 14, 3:00 PM - Installation of the Rev. Andreas Stein at Peace Lutheran Church in Fort Myers. The Rev. Khader El-Yateem will officiate.

Updated information for Joshua "Josh" Pontious:

Josh Pontious will be ordained on Sunday, December 5, 3:00 p.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, Coral Springs.

As we enter the holiday season, the office of the Bishop would love to highlight good things happening at congregations around the Synod. These “Thanksgiving Moments” will be highlighted each week in November in the E-Spirit. You can submit your “Thanksgiving Moments” through the Google form link below!

Click Here to submit your "Thanksgiving Moment"

If you have any questions, contact Kennedy Haugen at kennedyh@fbsynod.org.

News, Stories, and More...

Job Opportunity:

International Interim CEO NovusWay, Inc.

NovusWay, Inc. is a progressive and growing outdoor ministry in the southeastern United States that includes the ecologically diverse camps and retreat centers of Lutheridge (North Carolina), Lutherock (North Carolina), Luther Springs (Florida), and Lutheranch (Georgia).

NovusWay, Inc. is looking for an International Interim CEO to ensure the overall operations and ministries of the four NovusWay camps.

Click here for more information.

Palms Deaf Church is coming to the Florida-Bahamas Synod in 2022.

It’s exciting to see a new congregation about to be birthed. And, you and your congregation can become Partners in Mission to help make this happen for the whole synod. Your prayers and support will help make this bold adventure happen.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Rob Carlson at robc@fbsynod.org.

Click Here to read more about Palms Deaf Church. To watch an informative video on Palms Deaf Church, click here.

Please share this information and video with your congregation.

Palms Deaf Church Founding Pastor, Lori Fuller.

Apply Now for the Fund for Leaders Scholarship

The Fund for Leaders Scholarship Application for the 2022-2023 academic year is available on our website, www.flwelca.com. The deadline is midnight, December 15, 2021.

Applications should be submitted to Donna Person, SWO Secretary, 7418 Corkwood Circle, Tamarac, FL 33321 or electronically to dperson7@aol.com.

The scholarship will be awarded by the decision of the FL-BA SWO board at their January 2022 board meeting. For more information go to our webpage: Fund for Leaders | FL-BA Synodical Women's Organization (flwelca.com).

This scholarship opportunity is open to candidates for ministry.

ONE VOICE: The Music of Barry Manilow

Lamb of God Church in Fort Meyers invites you to a special night of music:

Broadway National Touring (Fiddler on the Roof) and Recording Artist, MARK SANDERS, brings you a magical and heartfelt night with ONE VOICE: The Music of Barry Manilow. Mark honors this iconic music with his band singing Manilow hit after hit including "Mandy", "I Write the Songs" and "Copacabana". Mark's powerful voice and dynamic stage presence will make you dance, cry and pretty much everything in between.

CLICK HERE for full details about the event.

National ELCA News

Stories of Faith in Action

The publication Stories of Faith in Action and the resources that go along with it are designed to share how important your weekly offering in your congregation is in sustaining and growing God’s mission. The portion of your offerings that support the ELCA’s synodical and churchwide ministries is called Mission Support. The publication and resources found here help explain and answer questions about Mission Support and tell the story of those gifts in action.

CLICK HERE to access this resource on the ELCA website. For more Stories of Faith in Action, you can CLICK HERE.

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