Submitted by Rev. Michael Jacobson, Trinity Lutheran Church – Cooperstown, ND
A phone call started it all. A long-held dream was set in motion by the caller’s words: “Pastor, would your congregation like to be a partner in a joint farming mission project?” So, the partnering began: Ron DeWeered of the Food Resource Bank put us in contact with Bryan Nelson, a land owner from Grand Forks. The use of the 96 acres would mean that, as a congregation, we could raise funds for mission. Continue reading…
Join us on a brief trip to the Central African Republic — via video. Dianne Billey, Rev. Chad Brucklacher, and Rev. Randy Schlecht from the Eastern North Dakota Synod traveled as “Mission Partners” to the C.A.R., our companion synod, in April 2011. Continue reading…
On Saturday, June 4, five participants in the LPM NW Minnesota-Dakotas program earned their graduation certificates. After two years of study, this is a significant achievement for their ministry. The graduates included one pastor and four church musicians. A festive graduation worship service was held at St. Mark’s Lutheran in Fargo. LPM Board member Rev. Mark Strobel presided and we welcomed Bishop Larry Wolhlrabe (NW Minnesota Synod) as our guest preacher. Continue reading…
from Pr. Natasha Woitzel-Kolles, Sheyenne-Oberon Parish
During my very first council meeting at First Lutheran Church, Sheyenne ND (Sheyenne Oberon Area Ministry) last July, the council expressed their desire to have a special Sunday service focusing awareness on benevolence. After months of trying to organize and find a suitable date, our vision was realized on January 30. All four of the churches met in a joint service. We used this service as an opportunity to explore ways of worshipping creatively. Continue reading…
A number of congregations have celebrated our partnership with the Central African Republic. Recently Good Shepherd Lutheran, Englevale and St. John Lutheran, Verona hosted a Mission Sunday featuring Noel and Sarah Tade. They shared their experiences while living in the C.A.R. and also updated the congregations on the current ministry happening in our companion synod.
God in full view!
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“And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance,
so that by always having enough of everything,
you may share abundantly in every good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:8
There was excitement and energy at the Jamestown Conference Assembly earlier this month. After engaging in a panel discussion entitled “Who is God calling us to be as the Eastern North Dakota Synod?” the assembly enthusiastically voted to send $2,000 to the synod for shared mission and ministry. Continue reading…
from Pastor Sue Koesterman, Elim Lutheran Church, Fargo
Day to day ministry may seem as though nothing we say or do makes an impact. In the midst of the challenges facing the church, we sometimes wonder if we have anything to say at all. In response to those doubts and feelings I share this story of hope, this “God sighting.”
A few weeks ago I met with someone curious about the church. He had lots of questions about faith and God. Continue reading…
2010 Synod Assembly Address from EaND Bishop Bill Rindy
Bishop Rindy outlines the current state of our synod and the need for significant changes in our mission. He also passionately outlines the “Extra Mile for Mission” challenge, a charge to each of us to be active witnesses in our congregations, synod, and world. Video and PowerPoint resources attached. Continue reading…
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