Western Iowa Synod ELCA





This is the new well-drilling rig being displayed at synod assembly. We are happy to say the rig, and the truck to pull it, have arrived safely in Tanzania, along with the Western Iowa Synod Well Team who will be spending the month of September in the Southern Diocese training the well crew and drilling wells. Thanks be to God!	Fall is in the air ... confirmation classes will be starting soon ... it must be time for ConFest! ConFest is an event planned just for confirmation-age youth who worship and learn together, meet the bishop, and have some fellowship and fun. Two dates/sites are planned for 2010 ConFest: October 13 at St. Paul, Manson or October 20 at Our Savior's, Council Bluffs. Space is limited so register your group now!
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. Ideas for Clergy Appreciation Month 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 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 Registration deadline is September 10! 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 More information Brochure with registration Online registration Upcoming Youth & Family Events ConFest 2010: October 13 -- St. Paul, Manson October 20 -- Our Savior, Council Bluffs Contact Lynn Egesdal to register your *confirmation-age group. Junior High Youth Gathering -- Nov. 5-6* Senior High Youth Gathering -- Nov. 6-7 Mark your calendars poster. Wellness Events for Western Iowa Synod rostered leaders Information & schedule 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.
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