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“Thank you!”
Numerous District congregations have connections with
Lutheran school teachers Gregg and Noreen Bohl. Noreen is on
the staff of Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School, Spencer. The
Bohls were injured in a June 2009 motorcycle accident.
Noreen continues her recovery from several surgeries on her
leg. A benefit was held for the Bohls on October 17. The
Bohls share these words, “Thank you to all who attended the
benefit or sent cards and other gifts. We will always
remember your prayers and generosity on our behalf.”
Mission Invitations for Children and Youth
“Amigos en Cristo” (friends in Christ) is the focus of
the Sunday school, Midweek, LutheranSchool mission project.
Children’s ministry groups are invited to be partners in
this project during this school year. Invite the children to
bring Jesus as the Friend of our Hispanic friends and
neighbors. Information is included in this “Monthly.”
Stewards in all Seasons
As harvest concludes, we are reminded of the harvest of
blessings. Consider “Consecrated Steward,” “Excel in the
Grace of Giving,” “First Fruits Giving Week” or other
resources that are recommended through the District Office.
Iowa District West has six trained Consecrated Steward
consultants ready to serve in any region of the District.
Weather-related Announcements
Now is the time to make connections with local radio
stations and other media for service or event cancelations.
Many systems are now Web-based. Information was received at
the District Office from WHO news radio 1040. “WHORADIO.COM”
guides one through the process.
Leadership Training
Concordia University, St. Paul is the site for an
“Elders Retreat” on January 29-30, 2010. The featured
presenter is Rev. Matt Harrison. Cost is $35 per person.
More information is available at
www.bethlehem-eaststpaul.org. The event begins Friday
evening at 7 p.m. and concludes by 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Mission Support
Thank you for your continuing support of District
mission and ministry. Congregations are encouraged to
fulfill (or exceed) their commitment to District.
Contributions to the 2009 District budget can be submitted
until late January 2010. Congregation commitments to
District for 2010 should be submitted to the District Office
by January 15. |
