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News from the Field
Central African Republic Ministry Update
May 1, 2008
Updates and Prayer Requests
Pastor Joyce and Ian Graue, missionaries serving in CAR, share the following:
The construction of the Women’s Center - known as “Chez Marthe et Marie” - is complete. Support from congregations for this project is ongoing as the center begins serving area women and is dependent on gifts. The adjacent church is complete but needs furniture including pews, benches, lectern, and communion table. Representatives from companion Continue Reading...
Synod Assembly Photos - Part V
April 16, 2008
Photo Album:
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Photos from the Synod Assembly - Sunday, April 6, 2008. Includes pictures from the plenary session #2, final two bishop candidates, the results of the bishop election, and closing session. View the Album... |
2008 Synod Assembly Minutes
April 16, 2008
Minutes, agenda, and resolutions for the 2008 Synod Assembly - April 5-6, 2008.
Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.
Opening Worship:
Bishop Rick Foss led our opening worship. He preached on the text from Colossians 1:15-20. Bishop Foss’s remarks were centered on the words, "In Christ Jesus all things hold together!"
Opening of the Assembly - 9:30 a.m
The opening of this Assembly was called by Bishop Rick Foss.
Introductions:
Bishop Foss introduced the Synod officers, Shar Gumke, VP; John Leininger, Sec.; and Dave Molmen, Continue Reading...
Synod Assembly Photos - Part IV
April 15, 2008
Photo Album:
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Photos from the Synod Assembly - Sunday, April 6, 2008. Includes pictures from the Celebration Worship, the Bible Book of Faith Workshop, and the three candidate forum. View the Album... |
Recent Site Updates
Updated Global Mission Speakers List
May 1, 2008
Global Mission Speakers list updated in the Resource Center.
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April / May 2008 Newsletter Posted
April 30, 2008
April / May newsletter posted. Download the April / May 2008 (download .pdf file)
Synod Council Page Updated
April 16, 2008
New synod council members added to the synod council page.
New Materials at the Resource Center:
Exploring Scripture, Faith, and Emerging Church
March 27, 2008
New resources on the ELCA Book of Faith, Rob Bell, faith and the emerging church.
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Featured Content
- April / May 2008 Newsletter (download .pdf file)
- Bishop Election Results
- Synod Assembly News
- Report for the 2008 Synod Assembly
- Bishop's State of the Synod Report
- Photo Albums
Upcoming Events
Installation of Robert Scheurer
Portland Lutheran Parish, Portland
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Candidacy Committee Meeting
Synod Office
Monday, May 19, 2008
10:00 am
CLOSED for Memorial Day
Synod Office
Monday, May 26, 2008
Ordination of Emmy Isaackson
Cottonwood, MN
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Ordination of Troy Troftgruben
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church - Park River, ND
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Open House for Rev. Naomi Garber
Synod Office
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Installation of Troy Troftgruben
Calvary Lutheran Church - Grand Forks, ND
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Quick Links
EaND Synod Office
1703 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
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Phone: 701-232-3381
Toll Free: 877-895-4598
Fax: 701-232-3180