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Memorial Service for Jon Francis
A memorial service will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Ogden, UT. Jon was hiking alone in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho and did not return as expected. He has been missing since Sunday, July 16. We surround the Francis family with our prayers, as well as the people of Ascension Lutheran Church. Ascension's website is www.ascensionlutheranogden.org. Prayers for El Paso and Jaurez Installation of Pastor Jay McDivitt is August 20 Installation of Phil Reimers is August 27 Installation of Paul Olsen is August 27 Prayers of thanksgiving for St. Paul, Albuquerque Prayers of thanksgiving for Faith, Lander, WY | ||||||
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Spirit Driven: RMS Women of the ELCA Convention
The Rocky Mountain Synodical Women's Organization bi-annual Convention, with the theme "Spirit Driven" will be September 15, 16, & 17, 2006, at First Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, CO. Registration for the convention is $125 if paid by August 18 and $130 if received between August 19 and September 15. Included are opportunities to share in fellowship with other women from throughout the synod, participate in workshops, enjoy a chuck wagon dinner Friday evening and lunch and dinner on Saturday, and elect the next RMSWO board and our delegates for the 2008 Triennial Women of the ELCA convention. Kay Bengsten of LOGM is our guest speaker and Cam Martin from the national Women of the ELCA board will also present information on engaging younger women in our ministries. Our goal this year is to rally the women in our churches, encouraging and empowering them to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Registration forms and more detailed information on the convention are availabe on the web. Celebrate Campus Ministry Sunday Sept.
17 Bishop's Scramble for World Hunger is August 17 On August 29 Celebrate Carolyn Thomas' Retirement Lutheran Students at Iliff Retreat Celebrate Treasures, Old and New Haugen/Briehl pre-Lenten Retreat Clergy Women's Retreat: October 2-3, 2006 Ending Hunger Now Summit Coaching 101 Workshop | ||||||
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of Utah Fundraiser is August 19
The annual LSS of Utah Sugarhouse Barnes and Noble fundraiser is August 19th, Saturday, at 1104 East 2100 South, from 11 am to 8 pm. Common Threads: Iraq and Central America Kerygma training workshop Orff Instruments for sale | ||||||
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11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hosted by Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East Alameda Ave., Denver. For futher information, contact Anders Snyder, Volunteer and Church Relations Coordinator, at 303- 980-5400, or toll free at 877-372-1264. Visit the Lutheran Family Services website at www.lfsco.org LIVING GRACEFULLY: PRE-RETIREMENT WEEKEND "Living Gracefully" pre-retirement weekend will take place at Sky Ranch, Fort Collins, CO, August 25-27, 2006. FAITH INKUBATORS SMALL GROUP GUIDE TRAINING Saturday August 26 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Glory of God Lutheran Church, 12200 West 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO. To Register: Send an email including your congregation name and the first and last name of each person attending. You will receive a confirmation email in return. Registration deadline is Monday August 21. Registration emails can be sent to: keltygog@qwest.net. RAINBOW TRAIL FALL LUTHERHOSTEL September 17-20, 2006 will see the Fall Lutherhostel at Rainbow Trail. Guest speaker for the retreat will be the Reverend Dr. David Miller. For more information visit: http://www.rainbowtrail.org/Lutherhostel.htm DAY APART AT ILIFF Sept 9, 2006 is the next Day Apart at Iliff. 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Cost of $45 includes lunch and materials. Register by calling David Lavinder at 303 765 3115. THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR AS MYSTIC WITH TOM STELLA Retreat is September 25–28, 2006 at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, CO. WARTBURG YOUTH AND FAMILY CERTIFICATION SCHOOL October 31-November 17, 2006, at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp LUTHERAN ENGAGED ENCOUNTER At Messiah Mountain, just west of Denver, from September 29 -October 1. Info at www.leeionline.org. NEW BEGINNINGS CELEBRATION Saturday, Sept. 30 from 5 - 7 p.m.at Messiah Community Church (ELCA), 1750 Colorado Blvd. Women released from prison will share their faith stories. New Beginnings Church is a Congregation of Women Behind the Walls. Call Kathy at 303-831-7023 with any questions. | ||||||
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Road Trip: A Gathering For Young Men
Lutheran Men in Mission will hold its second national gathering for young men ages 18-34 entitled "Road Trip: Coming of Age" which will take place at the YMCA of the Ozarks in Potosi, MO near St. Louis on October 27-29, 2006. The YMCA is surrounded by the Ozark National Park where guys can participate in hiking, bike riding, fishing, golf, and other outdoor activities. There will also be time to just relax in serene surroundings through nature. Every man can benefit from this gathering. Scholarships are available from the Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission unit of the ELCA. To learn more contact Keith Langford (303)358-0494 or visit www.elca.org/lmm | ||||||
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Become a "ONE" Lutheran Congregation
The ONE Lutheran campaign challenges your congregation to become a ONE Lutheran Congregation by organizing a ONE Sunday and achieving three of the following five goals: 1. Feature the Millennium Development Goals in a sermon. 2. Organize a Bread for the World Offering of Letters and have participants also sign the ONE declaration. Send letters and signed declarations to the ELCA Washington Office. 3. Use ONE resources in Christian education classes for youth and adults. 4. Collect an offering for the ELCA World Hunger Appeal 5. Meet with federal legislators to advocate for the Millennium Development Goals. All ONE Congregations will receive a ONE Lutheran banner to display at their place of worship. Please contact the ONE Lutheran coordinator at onelutheran@elca.org or 202-626-7942 for more information. Please explore the multitude of resources at www.elc a.org/advocacy/one/ . Thank you! Download "Pericope Partners" | ||||||
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