Living In God Heals The Soul
Join
us for the 2013 NEOS LYO Summer Gathering at Camp Mowana,
July 26-27, 2013. The Northeast Ohio Synod’s Lutheran
Youth Organization is very pleased to announce the 2013
Summer Youth Gathering. Re-kindle old friendships, learn
and play in the greatness of God’s creation and grow in
faith. Join us for a weekend of fun and excitement at
Camp Mowana. This weekend will include pool time, rock
wall and zip-line/low ropes challenge course and much
more. Space is limited to only 250 people so be
sure to register early. Cost: $80 Includes 3 meals, all
activities and housing (in cabins so bring your own
bedding). Must send in registration form before May
30. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted
after May 30. Any-one between grades 7 and 12 is welcome
to attend. Any questions? Contact President Michael
Moentmann at
moentmannm@gmail.com or (440) 759-6109. Camp Mowana
is an affiliate of LOMO (Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in
Ohio) and is located at 2276 Fleming Falls Road
Mansfield, OH 44903.
2013 Synod Assembly Reminders
For those who have not already done so, final
registrations for the synod assembly
must be postmarked
by May 24 or completed online no
later than May 27.
Rostered leaders and synod council members
should plan
to be photographed at
some time during assembly hours for the new
synod photo directory. Look your
best, and make your way to the
Bridgestone/Firestone Room on the lower
level at the Knight Center to be
photographed. There is no charge for this
service.
Remember to bring your parking deck
tickets to
the registration area in the Upper Rotunda
for validation on Friday, May 31. A
validated ticket will cover the cost of
parking in either the Broadway deck or the
High/Market deck.
Upon signing-in it at the assembly and
receiving your name tag, you’ll notice a cluster
number on your name tag. Use that
number to locate
the tables designated for
your cluster seating in the Goodyear
assembly hall.
A new printing of our favorite little Northeastern
Ohio Synod telephone directory has
been accomplished! The new NEOS spiral-bound
rostered leader and congregational directory
is ready for sale. Please look for them at a
table in the display hall of the J. S.
Knight Center at the 2013 Synod Assembly,
Friday, May 31 & June 1 at a cost
of $5.00 each.
Pre-Assembly materials are available
online. Only
one copy of materials has been mailed to
each congregation. Congregations must make
copies and distribute to all voting members.
2013 Assembly Page |
Pre-Assembly Materials |
Online Registration |
Online Payment |
Hotel Information
Journey Forward
NEOS
JOURNEY FORWARD PROCESS SUMMARY:
Journey Forward is a process designed to develop clarity
about mission focus in order that congregations become
vibrant, vital, viable, visible, sustainable and
relevant for the sake of the Gospel. The Northeastern
Ohio Synod leadership team, with a host of volunteers,
will walk alongside these congregations to provide
coaching and technical assistance in gathering
information, host learning opportunities to guide
planning efforts that include connecting with others for
mutual growth and collaboration.
This process is like a three-stage rocket
meant for congregations who want their ministry to grow
in depth and in effectiveness as a witness to Christ in
and with their community. The first stage involves the
gathering of data that will ... click
[here] to continue reading the NEOS Journey Forward
Process Summary and for additional information.
WE DID IT!!! We
Have Reached Our $250,000 Goal!
Thank you to
everyone who helped to reach this goal in small and
large ways.
World Malaria Day is April 25, 2013.
Consider planning an
emphasis in your congregation during this week and observe World Malaria
Day in your congregation on
Sunday on April 28, 2012. We
join with others all over the world in celebrating the wonderful progress in the
eradication of malaria and standing in solidarity with those who suffer.
NEOS-ELCA Malaria Campaign |
ELCA Malaria Campaign |
Malaria History Button
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