[DistUpd] July 8
District Updates
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Update for July 8
A publication of the Nebraska District, a District ABLAZE!
Greetings in the name of our Heavenly Father.
* Prayer Requests
* No Email Update Next Week
* Fiscal Conference Registration Information Sent
* Personal Peacemaking Seminar in Lincoln
* College Freshmen Contact Information
* Rural/Small Town Conference Scholarships Available
* Christian Teacher Resources on Sale
* LLL State Fair Services
* Concordia Publishing House to Give Away Lutheran Service Book Hymn Accompaniment on CD
* Remembering Hurricane Katrina
* Jesus Our Savior Lutheran School Dedication Celebration
* Overseas Service Opportunities
* Congregation Mailboxes Available
* Lutheran Family Services' Global Voices Evening
PRAYER REQUESTS
Family of Barbara Rohwer - Please remember in your prayers the family of Barbara Rohwer, mother of DCE Andrew Rohwer, who was called to the Lord's side July 1. Barbara was an active member of Good Shepherd, Fremont. Andrew serves as DCE at Holy Cross in Kearney. We ask the Lord to wrap this family in His love, peace, and comfort at this difficult time.
Family of Marilyn Bruick - We lift up in prayer the family of Marilyn Bruick, mother of Rev. Scott Bruick, who entered her eternal rest on Sunday, July 5. Pastor Bruick serves as senior pastor of St. John, Seward, and his wife, Jan, serves as administrative assistant to the Lutheran Church Extension Fund - Nebraska Program out of the District Office. We pray that our Heavenly Father will provide comfort for the family at this time through the promise of eternal life.
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NO EMAIL UPDATE NEXT WEEK
There will not be an Email Update next week, July 15, because I will be out of the office. Watch for the next Update on Wednesday, July 22.
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FISCAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION SENT
All pastors, principals, congregational chairmen, congregational treasurers, and stewardship board chairs are invited to be the guests of the District for a day-long Fiscal Conference. Registration materials were mailed to all pastors, these officers, and church offices. Up to five people from each congregation may attend one of three conferences to be held around the District in August.
* August 8 at Lutheran High Northeast, Norfolk
* August 15 at Peace, Grand Island
* August 22 at Lincoln Lutheran Middle & High School, Lincoln
Attendees will have the opportunity for dialog with members of the Nebraska District Board of Directors, members of the district stewardship committee, and staff, as well as learning more about:
* How past and current economic conditions intersect with the Church.
* The fiscal realities of the Nebraska District and its congregations as members of the LCMS.
* Congregational stewardship opportunities.
* Personal stewardship education.
Those interested in attending may complete and return the registration form mailed to their church office, print and complete a form from the District website, http://www.ndlcms.org/news/conferences/Fiscal.html, or email the information requested on the form to conference at ndlcms.org<mailto:conference at ndlcms.org>. The registration deadline is Friday, July 24.
More information about the conference is available on the District website, http://www.ndlcms.org/news/conferences/Fiscal.html.
Please help the District practice God-pleasing stewardship by pre-registering for the conference you plan to attend, and attending the conference you register for. Thank you.
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PERSONAL PEACEMAKING SEMINAR IN LINCOLN
Due to our sinful nature we find ourselves in conflict with family, friends, co workers and even people at church. The Nebraska District and Messiah, Lincoln, are hosting a power-packed seminar on how God's ministry of reconciliation is meant to be lived out in your daily life. This one-day seminar on Saturday, August 29, at Messiah (1800 South 84th St.) will teach practical ways to apply your Christian faith in family, business, and church.
The following topics will be covered:
* Understanding conflict from a Scriptural viewpoint
* Identifying worldly and godly responses to conflict
* Three opportunities for the Christian in conflict
* How to confess your faults without justification
* How to forgive others as God forgave you
* How to achieve genuine reconciliation
* How to negotiate in a God-pleasing manner
The registration fee is $20 per person and includes:
* Seminar presentation
* Breakfast
* Lunch
* Seminar study guide
* Announcing God's Grace through Confession and Forgiveness
* Peacemaking Principles
Registration materials are being mailed to all church offices this week, and completed forms with payment are due to the District Office no later than August 14. More information and a printable registration form is available on the District website, http://www.ndlcms.org/news/conferences/peacemaking.html.
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COLLEGE FRESHMEN CONTACT INFORMATION
The Nebraska District is in the process of gathering information to reach out and connect LCMS members who will be attending a college or university during this next academic year with the campus ministry in their area. With your help, we can connect students to a campus ministry before they get on campus. We have learned that a student's first year on campus can be their most impacted. To share the names of students in your congregation, please email Connie Borchers at connieb at ndlcms.org<mailto:connieb at ndlcms.org> the name, current address, phone number, email address, and the college they will be attending by July 31. You can also go to http://www.ndlcms.org/ministries/district/campus.html and you will find a poster, bulletin announcement, and information on emailing the names of the students.
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RURAL/SMALL TOWN CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
St. Paul Institute for Education (SPIFE) is hosting the third annual Heartland Rural/Small Town conference on November 5-7 at Arbor Lodge Lied Conference Center in Nebraska City. The District is offering 10 scholarships in the amount of $500 for each congregation that sends one pastor and one or more laypersons from their congregation. These scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to take advantage of a scholarship, please contact Connie at connieb at ndlcms.org<mailto:connieb at ndlcms.org>. Information about the conference and registration can also be found at www.spife.org<http://www.spife.org/>. Deadline for registration and scholarship application is October 2.
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CHRISTIAN TEACHER RESOURCES ON SALE
Concordia Publishing House (CPH) invites teachers to shop its July 50%-off sale on teacher resources by visiting http://www.cph.org/cphstore/Category.asp?find%5Fcategory=97643&find%5Fdescription=Teacher+Resource+50%25+Sale&find%5Fpart%5Fdesc. Sale prices are available through the month. Orders can be placed online at www.cph.org<http://www.cph.org/> or by calling 800-325-3040.
"The special prices are a great way for our schools and teachers to get ready for the new school year," shares Joseph Snyder, who is the Director of Marketing for CPH. "August will be here before we know it, and this opportunity will be the best savings for the season."
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LLL STATE FAIR SERVICES
Pastors and church secretaries, please consider putting the following information in your August newsletter, bulletins, or both.
Are you planning to take in the Nebraska State Fair? Will you be there on a Sunday? If so join the Nebraska District Lutheran Laymen as they provide a worship service at the Open Air Auditorium each Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Paul Holtorf, Associate Professor of Theology, Concordia University, Seward, will be preaching and leading the service on Sunday, August 30. Special music will be provided by the A Cappella Choir of Concordia University under the direction of Kurt Von Kampen.
Rev. Keith Grimm will be preaching the message on Sunday, September 6. Pastor Grimm serves as the International Pastoral Advisor of the Lutheran Laymen's League and serves as senior pastor at Beautiful Savior in LaVista. Leading the worship service and sharing the children's message will be Rev. Duane Fahr of First Trinity, Bloomfield. Pastor Fahr serves as the Nebraska District's LLL Pastoral Advisor. Special music will be provided by the Concordia Lutheran Schools, Omaha, NE. High School Choir, under the direction of Peter Klemp.
If you are at the fair, don't miss this special time to worship our Lord.
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CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE TO GIVE AWAY LUTHERAN SERVICE BOOK HYMN ACCOMPANIMENT ON CD
Music adds much to our worship, but musicians can be hard to find. Well, look no further.
Coming in September, the Concordia Organist is a 31-CD set that features every hymn from Lutheran Service Book beautifully played with pipe organ accompaniment. It's a useful tool for congregations of all sizes that need accompaniment for worship, in a chapel or small group setting, or for visitation with shut-ins.
Sound like something you could use? Tell us more!
>From now until August 14, CPH will accept entries for the "Share the Music" Giveaway. By sharing your story, your congregation will have the chance to receive the Concordia Organist-completely free.
When it becomes available on September 1, it will be selling for an introductory price of $499 (regularly $699). In addition to the introductory price of $499, churches are being offered the option of paying in 12 monthly installment payments. Feel free to pre-order your Concordia Organist CD set today by visiting www.cph.org<http://www.cph.org/>. The Concordia Organist will also be made available to Lutheran Service Builder customers in the fall.
For more details, contest information, and to participate, visit www.cph.org/sharethemusic<http://www.cph.org/sharethemusic>. Share your story for a chance to let us share our music-with you!
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REMEMBERING HURRICANE KATRINA
Many congregations and individuals in the Nebraska District - LCMS have volunteered at Camp Restore in New Orleans and Camp Biloxi in Mississippi in the past 4 years. As we approach the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, please consider partnering with these two camps in this good work, as well as lifting up the people of the Gulf Coast in prayer. For more information about ways to partner with these ministries and for specific prayers, please visit their website at www.RAIMinistries.org<http://www.raiministries.org/>.
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JESUS OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL DEDICATION CELEBRATION
The celebration and dedication service for the newest Lutheran school in the Nebraska District, Jesus Our Savior Lutheran School in Winnebago, will be Sunday, August 23, at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to join Pastor Ricky Jacob and teachers Jana Inglehart and Connie Wobken for this special day of celebration and thanksgiving.
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OVERSEAS SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Honduras
Heart for Honduras is looking for doctors, nurses, dentists, and all cadre of health workers for a medical team to go to Honduras September 14 to October 1. The cost is $1,000. Heart for Honduras is a ministry of Salem Lutheran Church, Tomball Texas. Please email Tom Gloyer at tgloyer at homehealthstore.com<mailto:tgloyer at homehealthstore.com> or call 281-351-6216 ext. 202 for more information.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Lutherans in Medical Missions at limm at limm.org<mailto:limm at limm.org>.
Thailand
Right now you have the opportunity to meet an urgent need as a relationship builder through English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Thailand.
LCMS World Mission needs mature individuals to serve as GEO missionaries in Thailand. These missionaries will teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes five days a week-four weekdays and Saturdays. During the weekdays, they will teach English classes, interact with students before and after class, and help lead weekly outreach groups between classes. These outreach groups are geared toward sharing the Gospel and building relationships.
To learn how you can serve God by going global, go here: www.lcmsworldmission.org/searchopps<http://www.lcmsworldmission.org/searchopps>.
Contact an LCMS World Mission placement counselor at 1-800-433-3954 or mission.recruitment at lcms.org<mailto:mission.recruitment at lcms.org>.
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CONGREGATION MAILBOXES AVAILABLE
Messiah, Lincoln, has "pigeon hole" type mailboxes available for any congregation that wants to pick them up. They are made of wood and are two sided.
There are three sets:
* Two cases have 5 rows with 24 boxes on each side. Total boxes available 240 per case.
* One case has 8 rows with 24 boxes on each side. Total boxes available 384 this case.
These all sit on an oak base cupboard that has shelves with doors on each side.
Anyone needing further information can call Susan Bray at 402-489-3024 or email her at sbray at messiahlincoln.org<mailto:sbray at messiahlincoln.org>.
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LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES' GLOBAL VOICES EVENING
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska's Global Voices Evening is a new event this year to benefit the LFS Community Services Department and to celebrate Nebraska's rich cultural diversity.
The event is Saturday, August 1, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass Street (across from the Qwest Center).
The cost is $75 and includes a silent auction featuring unique, culturally-diverse items, a reception and dinner. Join LFS for an evening filled with music, education and cultural dance as we welcome our newest neighbors from many countries abroad and experience together the vibrant cultural diversity throughout our state.
Mary Pipher of Lincoln, author of Reviving Ophelia and The Middle of Everywhere, will be the featured speaker. For reservations or more information, contact Kim Thomas at 402-536-3505 or kthomas at lfsneb.org<mailto:kthomas at lfsneb.org>.
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Blessings,
Nichole Hetz
Nebraska District LCMS
Director of Communications
1-888-643-2961
nicholeh at ndlcms.org<mailto:nicholeh at ndlcms.org>
www.ndlcms.org<http://www.ndlcms.org/>
* Please Note: The inclusion of items in the Update from outside sources is for informational purposes only. Inclusion of such items does not constitute District endorsement.
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