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Start Planning Now
Now is the time to begin brainstorming about what your congregation might do in the way of a special project in 2012 to advance one or more of the missional directions of the MNO Synod. |
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These are:
1. Strengthen all God`s people for discipleship.
2. Embrace passionately a call to spiritual renewal through: prayer, study, scripture, worship, give, tell, service.
3. Celebrate the abundance of God`s gifts.
4. Nurture relationships with neighbouring congregations and the community at large.
Applications for small grants up to $2,000 to support such projects are available from the Synod. Applications will be accepted up until September 30, 2011. A grants review committee appointed by Synod Council will review the applications in October and make a recommendation to Synod Council who will in turn make a final decision at its November meeting. Successful applicants will receive their funds early in 2012 to begin implementing their projects.
Guidelines for completing an application to the Small Grant Program and as well as an application form can be downloaded from the MNO website. The guidelines and form can also be obtained by calling the Synod office. 204.889.3760.
Documents attached:
2011 Foundation Grant Application Guidelines
2011 Foundation Grant Application Form
The MNO Synod Foundation for Mission and Ministry Inc. (The Foundation) has an asset base of $490,212 as of December 31,2010. This resource continues to grow because of the generosity of synod family members. The strength of the asset base allows us to award grants for mission and ministry projects in the MNO Synod on an annual basis.
There is a strong need to grow the assets of the Foundation and we ask you to encourage people in your congregation to look at a variety of ways to assist the church in this regard.
Consider a bequest to the church, that a certain portion of an estate be given to the church. Purchase a gift annuity in which the church invests the money and is committed to paying the donor a guaranteed income for life. The church receives the remainder of the principle when the donor dies. Give a life insurance policy as a gift. It may mean donating a paid up policy that the donor no longer needs. Take out a new policy that is owned by the church and which is payable to the church on the donor’s death. Charitable remainder trusts such as cash, bonds, stocks or real estate gives the donor ongoing income from the investment or the donor may convey the stocks and bonds directly to the church.
Planned gifts that celebrate special occasions and milestones are also a way to recognize the church’s ministry. This may be for weddings, anniversaries, graduations, etc. |
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| 12 for 12 Challenge |
| In London Ontario, August 22nd, 2010 Canadian Lutheran and Anglican youth groups were presented a mission project: “12 for 12”, and encouraged to complete this mission by the next CLAY gathering (which will take place in Saskatoon, summer of 2012). In conjunction with Canadian Lutheran World Relief, we (as young people ) were asked (as a whole) to develop 12 communities by August 2012. CLWR claims $5,000 is required to equip a community with various resources needed to begin sustainable development, making our mission goal to then raise $60,000 in time to travel to Saskatoon.
We are “Our Testament”, a worship team/band comprised of musically talented young people from the congregation of Sherwood Park Lutheran Church, in Winnipeg MB; and we are taking part in the “12 for 12” challenge. We as group have taken a lead role in fundraising within our congregation to satisfy the developmental needs of one community, making our goal to raise $5,000. The only question we had was “How exactly are we going to make this happen?”
Every few months “Our Testament” will lead modern worship music for Sherwood Park’s Sunday services. November, 2010 was first opportunity to lead a service upon returning from London, we introduced the “12 for 12” mission project to the congregation, and invited them to make a donation towards the project. That Sunday, we raised over $750! We were truly overwhelmed by the compassion our members had towards the mission. In February, 2011 “Our Testament” hosted a coffee house, and served specialty coffees, cappuccinos, and frozen-hot chocolate, and donated proceeds from every admission ticket towards “12 for 12”.
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| Eldership Unleashed Conference, May 26-29 |
| This ecumenical conference was sponsored by leaders of the Cariboo presbytery (North Central BC) of the Presbyterian Church.. The Cariboo presbytery is beginning to be known as a missional church that is actively planting new congregations in North Central BC primarily through a lay led house church movement. This conference was designed to inspire all God's people to claim and to live into our baptismal calling to become active ministers and partners with God in Kingdom work (priesthood of all believers).
The plenary speaker was a lay person who is in charge of mission planting in the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand. Four lay people from the Brokenhead Conference and Pastor Larry attended this conference with two main goals in mind, to see how a lay led house movement might be adaptable in our Synod where congregations are facing diminishing resources or where pastoral leadership cannot be found and to explore whether a house church structure might be a model to look at for our Synod as we look at new mission plants. Attendance at this Conference was made possible through Mission as Hope new initiative monies.
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| Common Ground Youth Leadership Conference, May 31-June 5 |
| Three youth leaders, Maure Lackman, Brittany Braun and Lisa van Dijk, along with Sarah Gelhorn, our young adult ministry facilitator, and Pastor Larry, our youth ministry coordinator availed themselves of a wonderful national ecumenical youth leadership conference planned ecumenically by P.A.U.L. (Presbyterian, Anglican, United and Lutheran youth ministry leaders). Inspiring worship, plenary talks, and a multitude of workshops including topics like Developmental Psychology of Adolescents, Young Adult Ministry, Youth in Consumer Culture, Teens and Self-Injury, Faith and Media, Youth Spiritual Practices, Advanced Social Networking, Canadian Youth/Racial Issues, Youth and Worship Music rounded out our time. The ability to network and listen to the ideas of other denominations and regions was perhaps the best part of this experience. |
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| Church Council Leaders, Mission Committee Leaders and Pastors |
| Mark your calendars and plan to be part of reCall: Living Mission in a Consumer's World. Every two years, Mission Planting Canada plans a national congress to inspire church leaders to actively work at being missional churches in our contexts, as well as to support new mission plants. On November 15-17, this congress (www.thecongress.ca) will take place in Winnipeg, so it will never be more economical for our leaders to attend and be inspired. For this to really take hold, it is strongly encouraged that you aim to have at least two people (the more the better) attend from your congregation so that there is a shared experience from which to work when you go back to your congregations. At budget time last year, Pastor Larry encouraged you to put some money in your budget to have folks from your church attend.
The Synod Committee for Mission is very excited about this opportunity, so they have registered us to take advantage of a denominational group rate, which means that we have committed that at least 20 Lutherans will attend, which brings the price down by $30 per person to $169. Moreover, from the Mission budget, they have also committed to subsidizing the first 25 people to the tune of $80 per person. If you are interested of taking advantage of this group rate, as well as taking advantage of the subsidy, contact Pastor Larry at lulrich@elcic.ca |
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SCRIPTure:Find your Mark in the Spotlight
This is the theme of this year's Thanksgiving Youth Retreat, October 7-10 at Luther Village. Caroline Wintoniw, Martine Teetaert, and Barret Miller, all with drama training, will demonstrate and train our young people with the tools to work with up to 10 Biblical texts from the year of Mark (Advent to Pentecost) in order to create a 'script' for dramatic sermon presentations on these texts. Not only will the scripts will be made available for use in your congregations, but our young people will be empowered with the tools to work with a text and create other presentations as well. We know this will be a blessing to our congregations. Be on the lookout for registration materials and posters that will come in hard copy to your congregations by the end of June. |
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| Countdown to Convention |
In just a few weeks, Lutherans from across the ELCIC will meet in Saskatoon, SK for the 13th Biennial National Convention taking place July 14-17. As we count down the weeks to convention, we will highlight what's new, what to watch for, how to keep informed and news to know in the weekly newsletter Countdown to Convention.
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| Grants for Pastors |
Pastoral Study Project Grants
Pursuing your passion for study.
A sustained season to read, to reflect, to collaborate, and to write. The Louisville Institute grants pastoral leaders time away from the office to invest their energy in projects that matter for the whole church.
Grants of up to $15,000 make it possible to take time away from the press of your workplace and pursue a project you have long desired to undertake or complete. Pastoral Study Project grant proposals are due August 15. |
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Sabbatical Grants for Pastoral Leaders
Slowing down, to fall in love again.
A time apart to renew your vocation and ministry. The Louisville Institute offers leaders of Christian ministry institutions sabbatical opportunities for rest, reflection, renewal, and recreation. Grants of $10,000 (eight weeks) or $15,000 (twelve weeks) will be awarded for an uninterrupted time to refresh you and revitalize your ministry. Proposals for the Sabbatical Grants for Pastoral Leaders program are due September 1.
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| Full descriptions of the program, including eligibility rules, proposal guidelines and application forms, are available at www.louisville-institute.org or by calling 1.502.992.5431 |
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| Don't Forget to Share Your Story |
| Do you have an event, anniversary or special story happening in your congregation this summer? Don't forget to share your special news with the wider church.
Take a picture, write a story and email them to Rick Scherger: rscherger@elcic.ca
Upcoming deadlines: June 10 (nearly full) and July 12.
Don't keep your special events a secret. |
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| Keeping it Simple |
Submitted by Sandy Belisle
Lutheran Urban Ministry in Winnipeg is a very busy place. We are now located in the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in west central Winnipeg. We serve a large community of those living in poverty. There is another community ministry that is open Monday through Friday. This is the St. Matthew’s Maryland Community Ministry. We serve the same community but the Urban primarily provides services from 12:30 to 9:00 p.m. St. Matthews Maryland has hours from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
One might ask how we can function with our hours over-lapping. It is quite a blessing because we run programs that enhance each other. Wednesday has typically been “Women’s Drop In” at St. Matthews Maryland. The area has also got the West Central Women’s Centre just one block away. The Urban opened up the Men’s Drop In on Wednesday to accommodate a meeting place for the men of the area. There is a lack of these services for the men in the local area and so we have been very popular with the community.
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Upcoming Events, Retreats and Programs at Luther Village are listed below...please join us!
Open House/Bus Day Trip June 18
Small Fry Camp June 24-26
Youth & Family Camps* see schedule on website www.luthervillage.ca
*There is still some room in cabins & campgrounds for most weeks of family camps and space in youth camps. Register now to not be disappointed! |
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| Please remember to contact us out at Luther Village now: P & F #807.543.4052 Address: Luther Village Box 2040, Kenora, ON P9N 3X8 |
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Staff Excitement
The staff at Luther Village are looking so forward to this season that is already underway! Check out this video to see who’s at camp so far!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R0CMEosPEc
Hope to see you at camp!
Join us this Saturday for our Open House, 1-7 PM at Luther Village! $5 for BBQ supper at 5 pm! |
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| Job Opps |
Part Time Youth Leader Position
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (ELCIC)
637 Buckingham Road, Winnipeg
Are you someone who enjoys working with youth? Are you creative? Can you think on your feet? Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (ELCIC) is searching for a Christian youth leader to facilitate worship and spiritual growth, mission and witness with our active youth group. This is a paid part-time position on an annual 10 month term. Applicant must be 18 or older.
Email gdeiwpg@gmail.com for a complete job description. Application deadline is June 30, 2011.
Gloria Dei is committed to the support of the Youth Leader and youth ministry.
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Seeking Christian Education Coordinator
Faith Lutheran Church, an active larger Lutheran church in St. Vital, is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Christian Education Coordinator. The over-all responsibility is to coordinate the many programs of Christian education; recruit, support, empower and appreciate a strong volunteer base; and work collaboratively with the Christian Education Committee, staff and congregation to achieve their goals.
Specific roles involve administering Sunday School, Confirmation, Faith Camp, Adult Education, Cradle Roll and Library; overseeing program organization, volunteer development and record maintenance. See the website for the congregation and a detailed description of ministry at www.faithlc.ca and click on job/ministry opportunities.
Send resumes to Rev. David Saude in care of Faith Lutheran Church, 1311 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, R2N 1V8 or electronically to info@faithlc.ca.
Closing date for applications is July 8, 2011. |
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| Summer Employment for a student available at St Stephen/St Bede Lutheran Anglican Church. Position is Secretary for the Pastor..8 weeks.30 hours per week.
For further information contact Fred Zeggil 204.832.5735 or email fzeggil@mts.net. |
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| Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute, Outlook, Sask. is looking to fill the following positions for the school term beginning August 15, 2011
Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute is a school of the ELCIC situated in Outlook, Saskatchewan, one hour southwest of Saskatoon. It is a high school of approximately 100 students in Grades 10-12 gathered from across Canada and abroad. LCBI provides a full range of classes and sport activities. We are looking for candidates who are excited about their faith and the possibility of working in a vibrant faith-based school environment. For more information: www.lcbi.sk.ca
Communications Manager
LCBI requires a Communications Manager (1/2 time) to be responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of LCBI’s communication strategies. The Communications Manager is responsible for promoting LCBI by developing print and other media important to the day to day operation of the school. This includes but is not limited to: brochures, posters, handbooks, bulletins, email, video production, newsletters and website. LCBI offers competitive salary packages, and an incredible work environment.
Full job description is available by an email request to president@lcbi.sk.ca.
Female Dormitory Staff
The Dormitory Dean will be responsible for providing supervision of dormitory students at Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute establishing a safe, structured living environment that is conducive to academic and personal growth. She will be tasked with providing orientation to new dormitory students, helping to acclimatize them to residence life, supervising residence activities, addressing instances of misconduct, preventing and eliminating conflict, and assisting with the development of policies, procedures and dormitory activity planning. Accommodation in a dorm suite will be provided.
Full job description is available by an email request to president@lcbi.sk.ca.
Qualified applicants should contact the president, Rev. Roger Haugen at: 306-867-8971 ext. 101. Send resume with references to: LCBI PO Box 459, Outlook S0L 2N0 or by email to president@lcbi.sk.ca |
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Executive Director, Camp Kuriakos
Do you Love…the Lord, the outdoors, the camp lifestyle? Do you possess…strong leadership skills, a vision for the future, a passion for outdoor ministry? If your answers are yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes we just might have the opportunity you have been dreaming about!
Camp Kuriakos a vibrant Christian outdoor ministry located on the shores of beautiful Sylvan Lake, Alberta is currently seeking a qualified individual who enjoys working with people of all ages and who has significant leadership experience to apply for the full-time position of Executive Director.
As the Executive Director you will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the Camp's operations and activities contribute to achieving the mission, vision and goals of the Association.
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