You are invited to Worship With Us at a city wide interdenominational church service.  A special welcome to those living with a developmental challenge, their friends and family.  To be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 637 Buckingham Rd (in Charleswood) on April 22, 2007 at 3:00 PM.  Refreshments following service.   Donations for Winnipeg Harvest gladly accepted.  Use entrance off parking lot.  Wheelchair accessible

Request for Proposal
for
Fund Development Campaign Manager

The Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod (MNO) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) is seeking a consultant to manage the development and implementation of a four year fund development campaign.

Situation

The Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod of the ELCIC will undertake a four year fund development campaign to support four areas of ministry that represent the synod’s commitment to being “In Mission for Others”.

The four ministry focus areas are:

• Companion Synod Campaign:  supporting projects in MNO Synod’s companion synod, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon.

• Rural Ministry:  supporting the Church and Society Committee’s efforts to build awareness for greening initiatives. It also includes funding for rural internships, The Rural Ministry Institute, rural ministry initiatives to remission the small and struggling congregations of our synod.

• Leadership Development:  supporting the Multiplying Ministries program, a ‘First Call Program’ and succession planning for leadership; scholarships for candidates for ministry; increased opportunities for volunteers in mission; support for our seminary.

• Synod Foundation for Ministry:  building a lasting legacy for the synod by providing en endowment to fund future needs.

The campaign will be launched at three events from May to August 2007.

Tasks to be accomplished

The consultant will work with volunteer coordinators in each of the four ministry areas to identify and develop resources, coordinate special events and assist with fundraising advice and support.

Particular tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Developing an overall campaign strategy, schedule and budget
• Campaign promotion within the synod constituency
• Planning and management of special events including Bishop’s Dinners, Cameroon visitors exposure tours and dinners, youth events, seminary alumni events and other fundraising activities in Winnipeg and rural areas
• Development and presentation of fundraising workshops and communication resources
• Identification and nurture of potential significant campaign supporters

Scope and guidelines

The consultant will be engaged for a one year term, renewable for each subsequent year of the campaign, and will be expected to commit time equivalent to approximately .15 FTE per year. The fee will be paid on a project basis at agreed upon intervals with no benefits. The consultant will predominantly work from their own office.

The successful consultant will demonstrate experience, skills and knowledge related to:

• Fund development and fundraising
• Event planning and management
• Communicating to a diverse community
• Promotion and marketing
• An understanding of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada in general and the Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod in particular

The chosen consultant must be able to travel within the Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod territory.

The successful consultant will report to Bishop Elaine Sauer and work cooperatively with all synod staff and the volunteer campaign coordinators. The consultant will also be responsible for providing regular campaign reports to the MNO Synod Council through the Bishop.

How to submit a proposal

Interested parties should submit their proposal, no later than April 30, 2007 to:

                        Bishop Elaine Sauer
                        Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod
                        201-3657 Roblin Blvd
                        Winnipeg MB  R3R 0E2
                        Email:  esauer@elcic.ca

Proposals should include:

• Description of the candidate’s qualifications
• An up- to- date resumé
• Brief outline of how the tasks described above would be carried out
• An estimate of the annual fee for each year of the campaign (final fees will be negotiated and mutually agreed upon by both parties) and the related expenses
• References from three non-profit organizations recently served

Interviews with finalists may be requested. If so, they will be held during the week May 7.

Thank you for your interest in our ministry campaign.

Lutheran Urban Ministry is an exciting area of growth for our Lutheran congregations. Our Board of Directors includes members with many talents but could use yours too. If you have secretarial talents and are computer savvy, have good organizational skills and will enjoy a challenging volunteer commitment, please indicate your interest to judy.dikk@mts.net (LUM Board chair) Watch this space for further volunteer opportunities.

How many 10-year-olds do you know who would list a birthday without presents as their best ever? You can understand why this story about Ben Wattenhofer, a 10-year-old at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church , caught my attention. I encourage you to share this story with the 10-year-olds in your congregation.

Grace and peace,
Jerry Hoffman
Director of the Center for Stewardship Leadership, Luther Seminary

Ben's Story of Hope
Ben decided that he wanted to have his party at "Pump it Up," a literal warehouse of inflatable trampolines of all varieties. Ben's mom, Diane, decided that this would be fine. However, because of the extravagance of the party, she asked Ben to forego any presents from his friends that day. Like many of us, Ben has enough. Instead Diane suggested that Ben find a charity and ask his friends to give a gift in his name. Ben agreed.

Ben and his mom spent time together researching which organization Ben would like to support, and they found Kids Against Hunger - West Metro. Ben, in his then 9-year-old enthusiasm, went out and raised $350 from his birthday friends. Later, Ben and his friends decided to have a second birthday party, this time packaging food and off they went. Ben's birthday team packaged 5,472 meals for hungry people. Ben, in his now 10-year-old wisdom, cried in joy for those he and his friends helped. I did too.

Ben's mom told me it was his favorite birthday ever and, "He didn't notice the absence of presents."

When Ben learned about KAH - WM's annual "Packathon" he declared, "We'll be there!" And they were. Ben came with an additional $37 from his "hot chocolate stand," as it had been too cold that week for lemonade. "It's the best thing we've ever done," said Ben's mom. Who could disagree?

For the complete story, click on Ben's Story of Hope

Ben's story is used with permission by Pastor Scott Searl , pastor of Faith Formation & Stewardship at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.

Bulletin Inserts
The board of LUM has been meeting regularly since last fall and is presently in the process of developing a constitution and by-laws. We are also working toward becoming a registered charity under the Corporations Act. At the same time, the work of the ministry continues. We welcome and are thankful for your financial support for this ministry. Contributions can be made through regular Sunday offerings designated LUM.

Lutheran Urban Ministry is currently running a clothing exchange that works much the same as a food bank in that clothing is provided to people who need it. This is a request for in-season SPRING OR SUMMER clothing. There is always a need for SOCKS, so if your sock drawer is overflowing with socks you no longer wear, get together with your fellow
congregation members and arrange delivery to 441 Sherbrook. Call 774-3143 to arrange delivery time.

Reminder: Luther Village's 1st Bud, Spud and Steak is taking place Thursday, April 12, 6-9 pm at the Tijuana Yacht Club, CanadInns, Polo Park. Tickets $15. Contact the Luther Village office for yours or buy them at the door.