Western Iowa Synod

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Flood Assistance

Message from Bishop Lorna

The Western Iowa Synod Council has made available gifts of $250 to anyone affected by the floods. This money comes from gifts to the Western Iowa Synod through Lutheran Disaster Relief. This money is available to both individuals and businesses; to all people affected by the flood. Recipients need not be connected to the ELCA or any church to receive this money. The money may be used for school supplies, food, building materials, dinner out for the family, gas, etc. The money is to be used as needed, no reporting of how money was spent is expected.

You can access a very simple application with the link below.

In addition, the Western Iowa Synod has received numerous gift cards from a very generous congregation in the Northeastern Iowa Synod. Gift cards are available in $25, $50, and $100 amounts to businesses that include Applebee's, Staples, Loews, Arbys, Subway, Target. If you would like some of these gift cards to be available for distribution to people in need, please email Julie Cook at julie.cook@wisynod.org Julie and I will get the gift cards to you.

Thank you for your continued work and care for the people in your community.

If you have additional needs please contact Julie Cook, we have resources available to assist.

Lorna

Rev. Lorna H. Halaas, Bishop
Western Iowa Synod, ELCA

Caring Gifts from Across the ELCA

Register for Fall Convo

Sept. 15-17 at Lutheran Lakeside, Spirit Lake

Cost: $160 covers meals and program

Housing: Make your own arrangements.

Lutheran Lakeside Camp - call directly to reserve room, 712-336-2109

AmericInn - Rooms available until August 20

-Register Here or call 712-332-9000, Deadline: August 20

Ramada by Wyndham Spirit Lake/Okoboji

Call to make reservation: 712-336-3984, Deadline: September 1st

Hotel Room Blocks under: Western Iowa Synod

Schedule:

Check -in begins at 5:30 Sunday, September 15

Dinner is at 6:30

Monday evening is dinner and open mic at the Little Swan Winery

- Bring your guitar,drums,or best stand up routine to share following dinner.

Tuesday - on the road at 11:30 a.m.

Please make this time away a priority in your full and busy schedules.

It is important that we gather as rostered ministers for a time away - to worship together, to be with colleagues for conversation, and for rest.

Register Now

Ordination

Rev. Edward Pease

Let it be acclaimed that Edward Pease is a called and ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the church of Christ. Celebrating today in Rock Valley, Iowa!

Ed has accepted a call to Trinity Lutheran Church, Moville, Iowa

Flood Relief Efforts

Thank You!

THANK YOU to the people, leaders, congregations, friends and staff of the Western Iowa Synod for continued generous response in these days. Thanks also to Lutheran Disaster Response and our neighbors in the Northeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA and Nebraska Synod, ELCA. The NEED continues to be great and your prayers and financial gifts will support recovery efforts.

-Bishop Lorna

I can't say how powerful the last few days have been. So much of Western Iowa is hurting, so much devastation With generosity from Northeastern Iowa Synod ELCA and a donated 200 flood buckets yesterday. Today they are at work in Sioux City, Hawarden, Sioux Rapids and Humboldt. Tomorrow more go to Emmetsberg. We took box fans, buckets, and gift cards. Please check the Western Iowa Synod ELCA Facebook page for more ways to give! Thank you to all of those that have given supplies to support to our neighbors. Gifts of money can be made on the website. www.wisynod.org/give now Lutheran Disaster Relief. These funds will be put to work here in Western Iowa. Blessing and prayers are with all affected by the flooding all around us.

-Kay Broich

Flood Relief Efforts in Western Iowa

Please share this information with your congregation. Please post on your church social media, website and encourage your members to share!

As flood waters continue to threaten many areas of the Western Iowa Synod, many begin to ask how they might help. In an emergency Zoom this morning with area rostered leaders in areas affected, we heard the following needs:

First and foremost, prayer. We ask you to hold these communities in your hearts and prayers May God's healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will deliver comfort to those who mourn and strength to those working diligently to care for affected communities.

Financial Support: having funds readily available to purchase needed items is essential in this time. Giving is the fastest way you can help. Donated funds go to the Lutheran Disaster Response account of the Western Iowa Synod and will be distributed to areas in need.

Go to wisynod.org/give and click

"Lutheran Disaster" to donate

Flood Buckets- Flood Buckets are a 5 gallon bucket filled with cleaning items. These will be a vital resource in the days ahead. For pdf instructions and bulletin insert for assembly:

CLICK HERE

Please continue to watch our Facebook page for updates or contact the synod office.

Before you donate items, please check with the synod office to ensure that they are needed.