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Synod Prayer Cycle: Utah Conference
During the month of December we give thanks for the ministry of our congregations and rostered leaders in the UTAH Conference. You are encouraged to include the congregations and leaders in your Sunday prayers of the people. The prayer list for December and January is available as a Word document. to remember in prayer at worship on 12/10 Grace Bountiful, UT ....John Mayer Mount Tabor Salt Lake City, UT ....Annemarie Burke Mountain of Faith Tooele, UT ....Steve Leiser | ||||||
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Middle School Youth Gathering Registration
Issues
If after registering for the Middle School Youth Gathering online you did not receive a confirmation email from RC Reiman, your registration may not have gone through. In some cases, a computer glitch has caused a confirmation page relating to the Senior High Gathering to appear. If you saw that screen you are asked to resubmit your information. You may fill out the registration form on the screen, print it out, and fax it to the synod office at 303-733- 0750. Middle School Youth Gathering: Jan 12-14 The 2007 Gathering will once again be held at the Sheraton in Colorado Springs! Eye Witness will be our musical guest this year, helping us explore the theme “GOD’S OWN/GOD’S ZONE.” The event takes place January 12-14. 2007. For information visit www.rmsmsyg07.homestead.com/ . Theological Conference Registration Deadline is Dec.
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Read and comment on the blog!
A "blog" is short for "web log" and it is a way to invite conversation about topics and issues. The new RMS weblog is designed to facilitate conversation about the Vision, Passion, Action process. The address of the RMS blog is www.rmselca.blogspot.com | ||||||
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Fraud Alert from the
Denver DA
Be alerted to a new email scam, in which emails purportedly from amazon.com or e-Bay list an item you ordered, often a high price Sony computer. The email provides the amount being charged to your credit card, with an opportunity to cancel on a supplied link if you did not place the order. This scam has been very lucrative as victims believed someone had used their information to order an item and they simply wanted to stop it -- only in canceling the order did they become victimized! Ignore these emails, and never respond to emails or callers asking you to submit personal data. Advent Choral Vespers at Atonement, Boulder You are invited to Choral Vespers with the Boulder Chamber Chorale Sunday, December 10 at 5 p.m. featuring choral works by Durufle, Biebl, Poston, Walton, and a newly-composed Eastern Orthodox liturgical work by Boulder composer Richard Toensing. Free will offering to benefit Community Food Share. Call 303-499-4567, ext. 4 for more information. Living in the “Shadows of the Ghosts” of Grief A special day with Dr. Alan Wolfelt is Tuesday, December 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This informative workshop will help members of the caregiving community who want to further develop their knowledge and skills surrounding grief and loss. Dr. Alan Wolfelt will introduce the concept of people living in the “shadow of the ghosts” of grief. The person living in the shadow of the ghosts of grief has symptoms that suggest that the pain of grief has been inhibited, suppressed or denied. These symptoms stay present, driving the person’s life trying to get the attention they deserve. Plan to join us and learn from one of North America’s leading death educators. Cost: $75 donation includes lunch and a certificate of participation. This program will take place at the new Horan & McConaty location at 5303 E. County Line Rd. (1 block west of Holly on County Line). Please register by December 6 using the form on the event flyer. For additional information, call 720.748.9908. You Are Invited to the Christmas Posadas Join the celebration of Las Posadas and Immigration on Sunday evening, December 10, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1070 S. Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah, 5-7:00. The traditional Mexican festival reenacts the story of Joseph seeking lodging for his pregnant young wife, Mary, weary from travel and heavy with child. A panel discussion connects the need for hospitality in this Biblical story with today’s immigration issues. Alma Armendariz is a guest speaker. The celebration includes traditional Mexican desserts, a piņata for the children and a donkey for the procession. On Sunday, December 10th at 5:00 p.m. Cross of Hope in Albuquerque, New Mexico will celebrate their 16th Annual Las Posadas. Participants will gather at the manger at Cross of Hope and then proceed through the neighborhood. Following the procession, we celebrate the coming of Jesus with a green chile stew and posole meal in the fellowship hall. Macaroni-n-cheese and hotdogs are provided as well for a child-friendly dinner. The nursery is available for children 0-4 years from 4:45 to 7:15 p.m. or you are welcome to bring a stroller if you wish your toddler to join the procession. Youngsters 5 years and older are encouraged to to walk with the processon. Afterwards, from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., children may enjoy the well staffed youth room full of fun activities, crafts and storytelling, while parents enjoy a second cup of coffee or maybe another Christmas cookie. The event is free and all are welcome, so invite friends, dress warmly and bring a flashlight. On Saturday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey located at 620 East Yandell, in El Paso, Texas, Las Posadas will begin at the Youth Center (corner of Ochoa and Yarnell). This is where the Christmas play and the service will take place. The meal, mariachis, pinata and celebration will be at Cristo Rey's offices located at 1010 East Yandell at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per person, so please reserve your ticket soon. For more information call Pat and Rose Mary at 915-544- 6545 or 915-422-6545. On Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m., Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey located at 501 Raleigh Street in Denver, Colorado will be preparing the hearts and minds in both Spanish and English. A brief celebration will include simple hymns, prayers, scripture and short sermons followed by Las Posadas. All are welcome. For more information call Pastor Jay McDivitt (303-936-4859) or Pastor Armando Rangel (303-934-6948). Christmas Service in German is December 17 New Years Eve
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Prayers for Peace
Each Monday from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. during Advent, (December 11 and 18) Trinity Lutheran Church, 2200 Broadway, Boulder, will be offering prayers for peace. This time of scripture, song and prayers, both silent and corporately, will be conducted by Pr. Mark Twietmeyer. It is suggested that if you are unable to attend, you set the alarm on your clock or watch and offer prayers for peace in your families, community and the world. Adviento: West
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Give a World Hunger Gift and an eCard
When you give a gift to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal in honor of someone you love, send them an e-card. Go to www.elca.org/ecards/ to select a variety of ecards for different occasions. | ||||||
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“Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies – A Guide for
Caregivers”
Dr. Alan Wolfelt Alan Wolfelt has a number of books to his credit but one that would train clergy and lay persons to accompany a family as they walk the way of dying, death, and grieving would be a valuable and meaningful ministry of any congregation and of the church. A trained group of grief “facilitators” could accompany the family before and after the death – a specific Stephen’s Ministry. Alan’s booklet “Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies – A Guide for Caregivers” (63 pages) is an excellent resource and is a ground-breaking handbook full of insights about the importance of meaningful funeral ceremonies. For more information about the booklet, please visit the website for: product details. Dr. Wolfelt has many other resources for mourners and bereavement and they can be found at www.centerforloss.com | ||||||
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