HOW DO WE KNOW?

1. Within the past 2 years, the synod council has articulated an exciting vision and mission.
2. Our Bishop brings passion for God’s mission, a desire for congregational renewal across the synod, and a commitment to lay ministry.
3. There is a growing sense among church leaders that “something new” is possible in their congregations, communities, and across the synod. 

We have contracted Kelly Fryer, author of Reclaiming the “L” Word and Reclaiming the “C” Word, to help build on this momentum for the sake of creating missional change in the people and congregations across the MNO Synod.  The one-day Renewal Event will lead participants in worship, prayer, Bible study and focused conversation around some key missional questions:  Who are we?  What is our purpose?  How has God gifted us to fulfill that purpose?  What are we going to do now? 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

1. Council members and other leaders in your congregation
2. Young adults
3. People in your congregation who have read or studied Kelly Fryer’s books.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

1. You will go home with a “purpose statement” and a list of “next steps”
   that you can take to your congregation for the sake of renewal.
2. You will receive an outline to help you lead a similar event back home
   that will be designed to engage the whole congregation in this process
   
   
   of reconnecting with God’s purpose for them and God’s vision for their communities 

LOCATION OF EVENT:      
Dauphin First United Church
37 – 3rd Avenue N.W
Dauphin, Manitoba

FEE:                                       
$35 (includes lunch & refreshment breaks)
Nonrefundable after April 10th, 2008.

REGISTRATION:                 
The registration form is enclosed.  Please complete and return the form to the MNO Synod Office by March 15, 2008 with payment.  No registrations will be taken after April 10th.

AGENDA FOR THE DAY:   
8:00 a.m.:        Registration for those attending this event only.
8:30 a.m.:        Morning prayer
9:00 a.m.:        Guest speaker Presentation–  small group work
10:00 a.m.       Refreshment Break
10:30 a.m.       Guest Presentation and Small Group Discussion (continued)
12:30 p.m.       Lunch
1:30 p.m.:        Sing-a-long
1:45 p.m.         Guest Presenter and small group discussion (continued)
5:00 p.m.         Closing Prayer

ACCOMMODATIONS:        
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Canway Inn & Suites, 1601 Main Street South, and Super 8 Motel, 1457 Main Street, South.

1. The cost of a single room is $100 per person per night.
2. The cost of a double room is $50 per person per night.
3. All extra room charges must be paid by you at the time of check-out.

Note:  Reservations must be made through the Synod Office by including your preferences on the registration form.

Please include payment of accommodations with your registration fee.

TRAVEL COSTS:                
You will be responsible for arrangement and payment of your own travel.

BANQUET:                           
You are welcome to attend the convention banquet on Saturday evening, April 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the 11TH Avenue Hall, in Dauphin at a cost of $25 per ticket.  The banquet will feature dinner and local entertainment.  Tickets must be purchased from the Synod Office prior to April 10th.  Please call the Synod office to reserve tickets.

SUNDAY WORSHIP:           
You are also invited to attend the Sunday morning worship service (including the closing of the MNO Synod Convention) at 10:00 a.m. on April 27th at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2 Kirby Avenue East, in Dauphin.

ANY QUESTIONS?             
Contact:         
Debbie Beyer, Executive Assistant, MNO Synod
Phone 204.889.3760
Fax 204.896-0272
E-mail:  dbeyer@elcic.ca.