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Mission in Motion

From Rev. Keith Zeh

Cultivating Vitality in Multipoint Parishes was an equipping and energizing experience held January 16 at Climax Lutheran Church. Over 70 pastoral and lay leaders from both synods, representing 22 parishes and involving 62 congregations, participated in this catalytic event. Encore events (one in each synod in the southern region) are planned for later this year. A sampling of resources for that day, is available below. Continue reading…

Synod Assembly 2010 – February Reminders

God's Work.  Our Hands.  Together in Mission.
23rd annual Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly

April 17 – 18, 2010
Jamestown Civic Center
Jamestown, ND

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  • Synod Assembly information and materials will not be mailed; all registration forms and general information is available to view on our website.
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    1. Complete and submit the registration form online and send in your registration fee to the synod office
    2. Download and print the registration form on our website, complete, and mail it with your payment to the synod office.
  • Voting Member fees are non-refundable. Continue reading…

Challenge and Change

A Word from Bishop Rindy

Over the centuries, the Church has undergone many challenges and changes. If we were all able to back out a few notches, we would have a God’s eye perspective on the transitions our world, our nation, and our church are experiencing. That perspective presents both challenge and opportunity for us. As I reflected on our synod mission plan/budget, a question came to mind: What does our mission plan say about our perspective of ministry? Continue reading…

EELRCA Pres. Andre Golike Visit Highlights

Pres. Golike and Bishop Rindy

Andre Golike, President
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Central African Republic,
visits Eastern North Dakota Companion Synod

During the week of February 10-15, 2010 President Golike visited eastern North Dakota including Dacotah O’Yate, Park River Bible Camp (external link), Christus Rex campus ministry (external link), rural and city churches. It was a blessing to welcome him to our part of the world.

Download the following PowerPoint presentation or pdf for a few photo highlights from his visit.  Please feel free to share this presentation and article with your congregation. Continue reading…

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