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June 19, 2007
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| CrossWord is a weekly publication of the MNO Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. -We encourage congregations and committees to use the information printed here. -Feel free to share the information or copy and paste to include in your weekly bulletins. -Please forward the link to members on your distribution lists. -If you have an idea for a story to be included in the next issue of CrossWord, please contact Rick Scherger at the Synod office at: 204.889.3760 or email rscherger@elcic.ca Deadline for submissions is Monday at noon. |
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| CrossWord is available via the website each week. If you are interested in being added to the notification list, please send an email to Rick Scherger with CrossWord Subscription in the subject line. rscherger @elcic.ca |
| Canada Lutheran |
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NINE GREAT CANADIAN NEIGHBOURS IN WINNIPEG RECEIVE SURPRISE GIFTS |
They are ordinary people living extraordinary lives and their next door neighbours wanted to thank them! |
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| View slide show here |
| Lutherans prayerfully prepare for eleventh biennial national convention |
Almost 400 delegates from across Canada will gather in Winnipeg this week to participate in the Eleventh Biennial National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC). During the two and a half days of convention business meetings, delegates will elect a new National Bishop, celebrate the Evangelical Declaration – one of the theological foundations of the ELCIC, discuss a motion on synodical oversight regarding the blessing of same-sex relationships, and embark on a Stewardship of Creation Initiative - an environmental action plan for the ELCIC. The National Convention takes place every two years and includes clergy, lay, staff members, international partners and guests. In addition to delegates and special guests, over one hundred visitors are registered to attend and over two hundred volunteers will assist with convention logistics. |
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| Multiplying Ministries |
Are you looking for an intellectual challenge to your faith? Do you have burning theological questions that need to be answered? Join the lay members of MNO Synod who are registering for a Certificate in Lay Ministry or just wanting to take a course or two of study with other lay people in the church. Set aside September 21-22 (Friday evening; all day Saturday) for a brief study of the Old Testament with Rev. Dr. Paul Sodtke. Registration materials will be available in late July but mark the dates in your calendar today. This is an event sponsored under the Multiplying Ministries Program. Cost for the program will come in the registration materials. Other courses will be available Oct. 19-20 and Nov. 23-24 as facilitators and sites are confirmed. Information will be posted to our website in late July as well. |
| Lease is up |
The current MNO synod office lease will expire at the end of 2007. We are currently searching for a space with better access and visibility. The ideal choice would be a ground floor office located close to downtown but not in the downtown core. Ample parking is also a priority. If anyone knows of a suitable office or home available for rent in the preferred area, please call the office at 204.889.3760. |
| Faith Winnipeg seeks church administrator |
| Church Administrator – 1 year term, 30 hours per week. Faith Lutheran Church is seeking a Church Administrator to manage the human resources, financial, and business administration of the church for a one-year term. Experience required in financial and office administration, with excellent computer and communication skills. A full job description is available online at www.faithlc.ca. Please submit resumes to revsaude@mts.net by July 6, 2007. |
| MNO Office closed |
| The MNO office will be closed during the week of July 3-6. Bishop Elaine will be on study leave, Pastor Larry will be at the University of Manitoba and Debbie Beyer will be on holidays. |
| MNO office says thanks |
| The Synod Office wants to send a special thanks to Helga Zinko who spent many hours doing data entry for us. Her work produced a marvelous database of motions from synod conventions, council meetings and executive meetings that will enable synod staff to easily find any motion that has ever come to the business meetings of the synod since its inception in 1986. We enjoyed having her in the office over the weeks she worked on the database as well. Thanks Helga, for assisting in the work of the synod office. |
| From the Committee for Mission |
| Sr. Monica Denk, International Volunteer Coordinator for CLWR/ELCIC, has just released updates for service opportunities. The poster for CLWR International Volunteer Service lists opportunities in 12 countries, while the one for ELCIC Volunteers in Mission lists opportunities in 23 countries. The ELCIC is endorsing the ELCA Global Mission Event in Columbus Ohio, July 19-22, 2007. As part of its mandate for Mission in the World, the Committee has set aside $300 to aid a member of the MNO Synod to attend. To find out more about the event, click here. Then, contact Pastor Matthew Diegel, osimm@tbaytel.net to apply for this grant. |
| To see the list of of service opportunities, click here. |
| Invitation to installation |
Sisters and Brothers in Ministry |
| Stewardship Thots: Doritos and Ruffles |
| The church is not immune from the battle between the opposing world views of scarcity and abundance. Scarcity insists we lack the resources for doing what God calls us to do. The contrary view expresses confidence in God's abundance. Eric Williams, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jamestown, New York, uses two snack food ad campaigns to illustrate this tension. Click here to see if you have a Ruffles or a Doritos way of life. |
| Do you have a Ruffles or Doritos way of life? |
| Public Consultation to be held | |
This week the ELCIC will be meeting in convention at the University of Manitoba, June 24-27. One of the motions coming to the floor is in regards to Same Gender Blessings becoming the responsibility of the Synods, under the emphasis of "In Mission for Others". Members of MNO have concerns about the outcome of this vote and have asked for direction from the synod office. In consultation with Synod Council Executive, it was suggested we hold a public consultation in the synod to address the concerns or issues in regards to this vote. While details aren’t available about the meeting date, I want to assure members of MNO that we will indeed hold a meeting to address this issue as it relates to our synod. Date and time, and parameters for such a consultation are in the early planning stages. We will inform congregations and pastors as this information becomes available. Thank you for your concerns and comments shared with me as your bishop, |
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| Thank you celebration for Pastor Lowe | |
| A thank you celebration of Pastor David Lowe's ministry with Lutheran Urban Ministry will take place at 441 Sherbrook on Sunday, June 24 at 1:30 PM. LUM will continue to provide an inner city ministry that was originally a part of the former First English Lutheran Church. | |
| Go to the MNO LUM web page | |
| LUM Steering Committee hands over keys | |
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| We had a joint Steering Committee, LUM Board meeting on June 13, where the Steering Committee quite literally handed over the keys to the LUM Board. | |
| Go to the MNO LUM web page | |
| Servant opportunity at LUM | |
| The Lutheran Urban Ministry board is seeking an individual to care for the property responsibilities on the committee. This individual would be knowledgeable in property issues and would act as the contact person for the ministry leader. | |
| Hold the date | |
| The Christian Education Committee will be hosting a workshop Sept 22, 2007 geared for Sunday School teachers and superintendents. There will be a session focusing on music, as well as one dealing with Christmas and Easter play ideas. More information to follow. |
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| Luther Village | |
1st Annual Bus trip a success! Wow! What a great event! This past Saturday, over 30 people ventured out by a motor coach across the Manitoba/Ontario border to the spectacular "hiding place" of Luther Village! The weather was amazing for these people who chose to take us up on our first promo trip to spend the day at camp. While there, young and old alike took part in the camp tour, pontoon boat rides, bog walk hike, crafts, archery, swimming, some time for visiting and checking out the snacks in the canteen, a campfire and two delicious meals! One lady commented as she was getting on the bus to leave that evening, "I wondered what we'd do all day, but you kept us busy and entertained and taught us so much about the camp...thank you!". Another first-timer said mid-way through the day, "you (staff) are all so friendly and a joy to be around...thanks for this amazing day!" The ministry that takes place at Luther Village was evident from the smiles, the words of thanks, the comments of "we're coming back" and Small Fry Camp - June 22-24...those who are completing grades 2 & 3 are invited to sample all that camp has to offer in one great weekend! Swimming, games, hiking, campfire and singing together with your counsellors and friends! See link to poster for more details! Register NOW! It's almost time for camp! |
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| Click here to download the Small Fry Camp poster | |
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| CLWR News Headlines | |
| World Refugee Day is Wednesday, June 20 CLWR hires new staff to lead fundraising growth MCIC welcomes Robert Granke onto Board of Directors |
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| Read the stories | |
| Go to CLWR website | |
