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NEWS
Being Marked, We Give
The Rev. John David Schleicher. Bishop
Over the next two months every congregation in our synod is asked to pray, study, discuss, and prepare for their congregational meeting recommendations about the level of Mission Support for the ministries of the synod and for ELCA churchwide ministries for 2011. Having just read all of the second quarter giving statements, I know that these prayers, studies, discussions, and recommendations will vary widely; each congregation is uniquely influenced by its own history, its current membership, the convictions of its pastoral leadership, its prevailing theology, its response to the cultural shifts around and within it. Put another way, every congregation in our synod is uniquely challenged. Read more
 Golf for God
Fundraiser to Benefit Living Water Ministries
Living Water Ministries will hold its first annual benefit golf outing called “Golf for God” on Monday, September 20, 2010! This year’s golf outing will be held at Tyler Creek Golf Course in Alto, MI. The outing begins at 1:00 pm, and includes 2 rounds of 18 holes, an appreciation dinner immediately following, and prizes. Each golfer will play 2 balls per hole, totaling 72 holes of golf each.
Golfers are required to sponsor themselves for $1 per hole ($72 total) and solicit donors to sponsor their play in a similar fashion. Solicited donations can be made per hole (i.e. $1 per hole or more) or as lump sums. Living Water Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and gifts are tax deductible.
For golfers who raise a total of $2,000 or more, a drawing for a grand prize will be held on the day of the outing. Also, this first annual Golf for God outing will host a $10,000 hole-in-one prize hole, with other prizes awarded for a hole-in-one on any other par 3 hole.
We are actively seeking golfers, volunteers, and sponsors. We are also seeking congregations to sponsor a hole on the course with a donation of $100. Sponsoring congregations will get a flag placed at each hole with their church logo/contact information on it. Contact C.J. Clark at (231) 861-4138 or stonylake@elcalivingwater.com if you are interested in supporting this event in any way.
The Bishop's Letter – September 2010
This document should be posted on a bulletin board in a prominent location in your building. You may wish to make a few copies and have them available for members of your congregation.
Congregation Newsletter Insert - September 2010
Congregations are encouraged to enclose this in their monthly newsletter.
Congregations in Transition – September 2010
This list keeps you informed of congregations in the call process.
EVENTS
Lutherans, Anglicans and Roman Catholics In Retreat Together
October 5-7, 2010
Conway, Michigan
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2011 Winter Leadership Event
January 16-18, 2011 (Sunday evening through Tuesday morning)
Christ United Church, Dewitt with lodging at St. Francis Retreat Center
2011 Synod Assembly
May 22-24, 2011 (Sunday through Tuesday)
Radisson Hotel, Kalamazoo MI
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