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Yearly Archives: 2008

Pulpit Supply List updated


Pulpit Supply List has been updated for November 2008.

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Fall 2008 Bishop’s Report


God’s Work. Our Hands. The following PowerPoint, which was shared at the 2008 Fall Leadership Conference, is for your use to modify and use within your own congregation.  Numbers can be interpreted in many ways; these numbers are shared with the intent of launching discussions as to how we move together into God’s preferred future through our shared ministries.

Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel.
Pastor Bill Rindy, serving as Bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod

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Learn more about the Central African Republic


The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic is the Companion Synod of the Eastern North Dakota Synod of the ELCA.  Many of C.A.R.’s people live daily lives of struggle and bare subsistence; however, Christians in the C.A.R. exhibit such joy in worshiping their Savior!

What can our synod do to be better partners in Christ with our companion synod? One way is to learn more about the C.A.R. itself and the many ministries happening there.  This PowerPoint is for pastors, staff, committees and organizations of your congregations to use Continue reading…

Seminary on the Prairie 2009


Tri-County Ministry (external link) and Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN (external link) will sponsor the seventh annual 2009 Seminary on the Prairie (external link) Monday, January 12 through Friday, January 16, 2009 at Red Willow Bible Camp (external link) near Binford, ND.

The event is offered to seminarians to introduce them to rural ministry during the prairie winter. Church leaders, lay ministers and pastors are invited as well to learn more about rural church development and re-development.

For more information please contact Tri-County Ministry at (701) 676-2761 or trinitybinford@mlgc.com.

You can also download the 2009 Seminary on the Prairie Brochure (download .pdf file) or visit the Red Willow Bible Camp website (external link) for schedule and speaker information.

Pulpit Supply List updated


Pulpit Supply List has been updated for November 2008.

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October / November 2008 Newsletter Posted


October / November newsletter posted.
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Working the Word! Workshops


You are invited to attend… Working the Word!

Book of Faith: Open Scripture. Join the Conversation.An inaugural Book of Faith (external link) training event for lay and rostered leaders of the Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Synods.

  • Are you looking for a way to revitalize Bible study in your congregation?
  • Do you have a desire to make scripture more accessible to the people you serve?
  • Do you wish to dig deeper into God’s revealed word and to invite others to join you?

Throughout the 2 1/2 days of Working the Word!, Dr. Harry Wendt, of Crossways International (external link) will equip participants to lead several short courses. Through the pages of scripture we will explore the themes of service toward God and neighbor, stewardship, and God’s gift of grace.

Two events are scheduled for November 2008:

  1. November 9 – 11 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (external link) in Moorhead, MN
  2. November 16 – 18 at Sharon Lutheran Church (external link) in Grand Forks, ND

Download a Registration Form (download .pdf)

Both events will begin on Sunday at 6:30 pm and conclude Tuesday at 4:30 pm. Registration is $100 per participant and includes meals and materials.

This educational opportunity is made possible through a collaboration of the Eastern North Dakota Synod, the Northwestern Minnesota Synod (external link), and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (external link).

Pulpit Supply List updated


Pulpit Supply List has been updated for October 2008.

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