Western Iowa Synod ELCA





Do you remember the laptops that were collected at synod assembly for use in our companion synod, the Southern Diocese of Tanzania? This picture shows Carlene Embree delivering one of the laptops to Jason Mtokoma, the medical student our synod is helping to support in his studies. Other laptops will be going to the girls school and other educational institutions and to parish and diocesan offices.	Congratulations to newly ordained Pastor Shannyn Magee! Shannyn was ordained on June 13, 2010 at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, Racine, Wisconsin and will be serving at St. John Lutheran Church, Council Bluffs. Shannyn is in the center of the first row next to Bishop Last. Do you sometimes wonder if God is calling you to ordained ministry? Click here to read more about the process to become a pastor or rostered lay leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Western Iowa Synod Travelers in Tanzania Click here to read their blog! Faith Stories *Several Western* *Iowa Synod* *members shared* *their Faith* *Stories at Synod* *Assembly.* Topics include the power of prayer, raising funds for relief work in Haiti, how the Lutheran church helped an orphan find a home and an identity, plus more. View videos. Ten Dollar Textbooks for Tanzania More information. Open Roof Award The Open Roof Award is presented every other year by the Western Iowa Synod Disability Resource Team to a congregation that has found ways to make its church building and ministries more inclusive. Read more! Church Secretary/ Administrative Professionals Conference September 21, 2010 St. Paul Lutheran, Ankeny Sponsored by LCMS Iowa District West Brochure with Registration Lutheran Malaria Initiative ELCA Strategy on HIV/AIDS ELCA Churchwide Assembly Brief summary of actions taken. Letter to Congregations from Bishop Last. Our faithful mission together. ELCA Book of Faith Initiative Barnabas Uplift News Read about Help4Health! Coming soon! Online giving link.	Upcoming Synod Events Two-Year Lay School of Ministry For lay people who wish to grow in faith and understanding of the Bible and Lutheran theology. New class begins with a retreat on August 20-21, 2010! Brochure -- Application Continuing Education Class on the Theology of Martin Luther begins with a retreat September 24-25, 2010. Minnesota Vikings Faith & Family Night Saturday, August 28, 2010 Make tickets reservations ASAP with Lynn, 712-732-4968, Ext. 442. More information Companion Congregation Workshop Establishing and growing a companion congregation relationship. Saturday, September 18 9:30 a.m. through mid-afternoon St. Mark Lutheran, Storm Lake Workshop registration form Military Family Support *Purpose: To bring* *together family* *members of military* *personnel to share* *information, experiences,* *and offer emotional* *support and prayers for each other.* Informational Meetings: September 25 -- Trinity, Avoca October 9 -- St. Mark, Storm Lake Brochure -- Poster Questions? Contact Carol Sampson Fall Theological Convocation For rostered leaders and spouses. "Prayer: Engaging Spiritual Indifference" Rev. Dr. Kathryn Love September 26-28, 2010 Hilton Omaha Brochure with registration Online registration coming soon! Upcoming Youth & Family Events Minnesota Vikings Game -- August 28 ConFest 2010: October 13 -- St. Paul, Manson October 20 -- Our Savior, Council Bluffs Junior High Youth Gathering -- Nov. 5-6 Senior High Youth Gathering -- Nov. 6-7 Mark your calendars poster. Spirituality Retreat for Western Iowa Synod rostered leaders October 17-19, 2010 Creighton University Retreat Center, Griswold Information & registration Center for Agricultural Development (CAD) Read more about this exciting new initiative. Western Iowa Synod Women of the ELCA Aid for Haiti Click here to contribute to the response effort or call 800-638-3522.
The mission we share as the Western Iowa Synod is to energize and shepherd congregations and their leaders to tell about Jesus Christ and to serve together in Christ's name.









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