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Register NOW for Synod Assembly!
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Presiding Bishop Hanson to Visit Synod Next Week
 ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson will lead a Town Hall meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church of Moorhead, on Friday evening, May 13 from 7 p.m to 9 p.m.
Members of ELCA congregations in the NW MN and Eastern ND Synods are cordially invited to attend-no registration necessary for the Town Hall. In addition to Bishop Hanson, Pr. Stephen Bouman of the ELCA's unit for Congregational and Synodical Mission will be speaking during the Town Hall meeting.
Bishop Hanson will be in our area because he is the ELCA churchwide representative at this year's NW MN Synod Assembly, May 14-15 at Concordia College. In addition to giving the churchwide report on Saturday morning, May 14, Bishop Hanson will preach at the 1:30 p.m. Service of Holy Communion in the Centrum of the Knutson Campus Center, Concordia College.
Registration for the 2011 Synod Assembly
is open until May 6
Register today...
Please also note that most assembly materials have been posted on the synod website. Voting members for synod assembly are invited to read, download and print out these materials before synod assembly.
NWMN Synod Assembly
May 14-15, 2011
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN
General Info | Registration | Assembly Materials | Sermon
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Mission from the Grassroots Up!
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Exciting things are happening in the Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA! "Mission from the Grassroots Up!" is a brochure describing some of the ministries that are reaching out to their unchurched neighbors in new and different ways and how the prayers, volunteers and donations provided by our Synod's congregations and individual members support these grassroots mission efforts within our Synod!
Join us in planting seeds and tending the growing harvest...be a Mission Partner in Synod-based efforts to help God's Kingdom grow!
Download brochure [PDF]
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ELCA Video Contest Returns
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What does it mean to "live Lutheran?"
 What does it mean to "live Lutheran" in today's world? Grab a video camera and tell your story in a 30- to 90-second video, and you could win a ministry grant or cash prize! Members and congregations of this church compete for great prizes:
- $3,000 or $1,500 ministry grant in the congregation category
- $1,500 or $1,000 cash prize in the individual category
- $500 grant to the congregation and $250 to the individual entries receiving the most popular vote
- A selection of videos will also be shown at the 2011 ELCA Churchwide Assembly this August
Enter the contest between May 17 and June 30, 2011.
Winners will be announced at the 2011 Churchwide Assembly.
To find out more, enter, and rate videos, visit: www.livinglutheran.com/contest starting May 17.
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| U.S. Severe Spring Storms E-Alert | | |
from Rev. Daniel Rift, Director
ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Response
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
 An outbreak of severe spring storms has wreaked havoc across the southern United States. ELCA Disaster Response is already at work with local Lutheran congregations and the Southeastern Synod staff to assess what is needed. Only one ELCA congregation is reported to have severe damage from a tornado. Please keep in your prayers Pastor Sandy Niiler and the people of Christ Lutheran in Cullman, Alabama. This is one of several severe storms this spring. Communities across the Midwest have been fighting back flood waters. A dam in southeastern Missouri was overwhelmed earlier this week, flooding more than 100 homes. In recent weeks, tornadoes were responsible for widespread damage in Missouri and the Carolinas. 14 states were affected by the storms.  | |
The building for Christ Lutheran, Cullman, Ala., was destroyed by a tornado April 27.
(Photo by Vicky Massy)
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The ELCA stands ready to respond in all areas affected. Our congregations are experts at serving in their communities-when and where it is needed most. Our first and best response to all disasters is prayer. Please pray for all those affected by these terrible storms. Contributions can be made to ELCA Disaster Response designated for "U.S. Severe Storms." All designated gifts will be used entirely (100 percent) in response to these disasters. These gifts will help families whose lives and livelihoods have been disrupted by these natural disasters. Thank you for your gifts and prayers! Donate Now | Learn More | Worship Resources |
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Organist and Pianist Workshop
June 4, 2011
1:00 - 4:00 pm
New Life Lutheran Church - Rothsay, MN
Peggy Bartunek leads this free workshop for beginning to intermediate organists or pianists who have had little or no formal organ training. Topics include:
- The role of the organist; How to lead so people sing well
- How to make easy music sound more interesting
- How to teach new music to the congregation
- How to involve young keyboard players
- How to get more out of the organ you are playing
Concert & Open House
June 5, 2011
2:00 pm
New Life Lutheran Church - Rothsay, MN Presented by New Life Lutheran Organists: Linda Haarstad, Joyce Peterson & Kathy Bilden; New Life Lutheran Quartet; and Guest organist Peggy Bartunek. Download workshop and event poster [pdf] | |
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Two Opportunities:
August 18 - 19, 2011
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church - Minneapolis, MN
Brochure [PDF]
October 1 - 2, 2011
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - Minneapolis, MN
Brochure [PDF]
Good Samaritan Leadership lived every day, everywhere in every relationship. Instead of preaching or teaching the Good Samaritan Story we put skills to it. We train youth and adult mentors who embody and model PML skills, equip others with PML training, engage others in relational service, and are empowered to live caring and welcoming ministry. Every day, everywhere in every relationship.
 Priced to bring a team!
Cost: - $225 for first adult
- $125 for additional adults
- $45 for High School Youth.
Information and registration... You can also bring PML to your congregation or area!
Visit us online or call Lyle Griner at
612-418-5572
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