Posted by Robert Fisher on October 31, 2008
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Posted by Robert Fisher on October 31, 2008
The Associated Press: Churches are looking at hard times
With the economy in crisis, congregations around the country are cutting expenses at the very moment many members need help with food, heating bills and gasoline.
Some members of the clergy say their fundraising has remained steady despite the economic downturn, but how long that will last is unclear. Some are postponing building plans and delaying new programs just in case.
Among the congregations faring best are those with a strong tradition of tithing — the biblical mandate to give at least 10 percent of one’s income to the church.
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Posted by Robert Fisher on September 3, 2008
wfn.org | Lutheran Disaster Response in the Eye of 2008 Hurricane Season
Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ELCA are responding in the aftermath of tropical storms and hurricanes, waiting to assess the damage of Hurricane Gustav and preparing for the remainder of the 2008 hurricane season. “We are in difficult days,” said the Rev. Kevin A. Massey, director, Lutheran Disaster Response LDR.
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Posted by Robert Fisher on August 18, 2008
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Posted by Robert Fisher on August 17, 2008
The website of the Southeast Michigan Synod, our partner synod, reports that Bishop John H. K. Schreiber died Saturday, August 16th. Please keep his wife, Rev. Colleen Kampke, and their children, Paul and Claire, and the people and staff of the synod in your prayers.
Rest eternal grant John, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine on him.
More information will follow as it is available.
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Posted by Robert Fisher on May 20, 2008
Pr. Robert Rimbo of Holy Trinity, Mahnattan and former bishop of our domestic partner synod, the Southeastern Michigan Synod, was elected bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod on Saturday.
Read more on the web: Metropolitan New York Synod
In other elections:
- Pr. Michael Burk, executive for worship in the ELCA, was elected bishop in Southeastern Iowa Synod
- Pr. Herman R. Yoos III was elected bishop in the South Carolina Synod
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Posted by Robert Fisher on April 28, 2008
TheReporterOnline.com
Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Souderton, with the lay leadership of Jay Grimes of Franconia, has started a service that allows developmentally delayed members of the community to worship in a ministry that is tailored just for them.
“We’re all part of the same community is what it comes down to,” Grimes said.
Grimes is the ministry coordinator for the Rejoicing Spirits service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
This monthly service has been providing a Christian outlet for developmentally delayed individuals, their families and their care givers for the last 2½ years.
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