St. John's Lutheran Church is a dynamic ELCA church with over 2000 disciples in Springfield, Il. We are seeking a full-time Director of Youth and Family Ministries who provides leadership, vision, and support in developing programming to help youth, 7th grade through college age, and their families grow in faith and discipleship to Christ by connecting youth and their families to Christ, to each other, and to the world. This position requires a faith-filled, enthusiastic, nurturing, caring individual with excellent relational skills, a passion for sharing the story of Jesus’ love and, a strong ability to recruit, train, and equip others in the congregation to join in ministry both to and with youth and their families. In addition to these requirements the applicant should possess the following skills: high energy, outgoing, flexible, organized, fun, Biblically confident, proficient in the use of technology, and effective in communication. For more information and to view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.stjohns-springfield.org and click on "Resources" and then click on "Jobs at St. John's."
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Worship Leader for Contemporary Worship Services
A thriving church in central Illinois, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bloomington, has an opening for a full-time staff position.
Worship Leader for Contemporary Worship Services
The Worship Leader is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of three contemporary worship services. This includes working with a large number of congregational members who serve as vocalists, instrumentalists, and lay worship leaders. The Worship Leader is expected to actively lead worship from a musical and praise perspective.
The Context
St. John’s, an ELCA congregation of 2,500 members with an average worship attendance of 720 per weekend, serves a community (population 125,000) of above average income with stable large businesses and universities. Ministries are experiencing growth under the leadership of two new pastors and financial giving is strong. A building expansion was recently completed and future construction is anticipated to accommodate the growing congregation. The ministries are well served by successful ministry teams and staff of 39 (14 full-time, 25 part-time).
Additional information about the church and these positions may be found atwww.stjohnsbloomington.org. Questions about the positions and expressions of interest may be e-mailed tonatalie@stjohnsbloomington.org
Looking for a Full-Time Director of Youth and Family Ministries
St. John's Lutheran Church is a dynamic ELCA church with over 2000 disciples in Springfield, Il. We are seeking a full-time Director of Youth and Family Ministries who provides leadership, vision, and support in developing programming to help youth, 7th grade through college age, and their families grow in faith and discipleship to Christ by connecting youth and their families to Christ, to each other, and to the world. This position requires a faith-filled, enthusiastic, nurturing, caring individual with excellent relational skills, a passion for sharing the story of Jesus’ love and, a strong ability to recruit, train, and equip others in the congregation to join in ministry both to and with youth and their families. In addition to these requirements the applicant should possess the following skills: high energy, outgoing, flexible, organized, fun, Biblically confident, proficient in the use of technology, and effective in communication. For more information and to view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.stjohns-springfield.org and click on "Resources" and then click on "Jobs at St. John's."
Seminary Sampler
The Seminary Sampler is a three-day visit event designed to give prospective students a "taste" of LSTC life. Here, they will have the opportunity to discern with other prospective students a call to ministry and how LSTC might be the place for them. Information given will include meeting students, faculty and staff, an introduction to our programs, a tour of LSTC and the surrounding neighborhood, possibilities for financial assistance, and much more. Housing, most meals, and some travel reimbursement are available. For more information contact Scott Chalmers at 773-256-0727 or schalmers@lstc.edu.
http://www.lstc.edu/prospective-students/visit/sampler/
http://www.lstc.edu/prospective-students/visit/sampler/
God & Golf
LOMC invites you to
God and Golf
August 19-21, 2013
Overnight at LOMC
Golf at Silver Ridge Course
Russ’s speaking, and a movie
Accommodations are free as a gift from LOMC.
$20 per day for food
$35 per 18 holes of golf with cart
Full or partial scholarships available including golf.
No Golf? Just come and enjoy nature.
Registration
Register by contacting registrations@lomc.orgor 815-732-2220
Download a flyer/registration form
Schedule
Monday
11 AM Golf course registration
11:30 Golf start/Individual scoring
5:30 PM Dinner at LOMC
6:30 PM “Golf and God” by Russ Senti
Evening R&R, fellowship, and nature
Tuesday
7 AM LOMC Continental Breakfast
11 AM Golf Course Registration
11:30 AM Golf start/Best Ball
5:30 PM Dinner at LOMC
6:30 PM Golf Movie, “Seven Days in Utopia”
Wednesday
7:00 AM LOMC Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM Golf Start
Find out more at http://lomc.org/events/2g/
The Thanksgiving Tree
LMM One Year to Live Retreat
Lutheran Men in Mission invite you to a One Year to Live retreat
Luther Park
Chetek, WI
January 11-13, 2013
Men of ALL AGES yearn for real friendships and a closer relationship with Christ.
Join us and be…
- Adventurous and courageous
- Genuine and spiritual
Look forward to…
- Banding together and being challenged
- Examining your life and making decisions
Be prepared for a spiritual boot camp.
This 44-hour event is not for the faint of heart!
2013 Grant Application
Greetings:
It is again time to apply for grants from the Social Ministry, Justice, and Advocacy Committee.
The committee has $6,000 available in 2013, which is the same amount as 2012. Due to budget constraints, this is less than in prior years, and the goal of our committee is to provide at least some assistance to approved grant applications. It is our prayer that in future budget years we can again provide more as the church is an important visible link to our communities.
Please be aware of the deadline and the requirements that are different from past grants. We know being good stewards of God's grace requires two written reports and in separate documents pictures of your projects in action. The deadline for the grant requests is March 31, 2013 so that the committee can make determinations at our 2013 April meeting.
Ellen Davis, SMJA Committee Chair
Paraments Available
First Lutheran Church, Decatur recently replaced their paraments and would like to share the ones as pictured with a congregation who could use them.
Each design has three pieces:
Wall Hanging / Pulpit Hanging: 18”W x 66”L
Stoles: 5”W x 94”L
Altar Valance: 26ó”W x 26”óL
You are welcome to go the church and look at them or call the church office for further information
217.423.7783
Synodically Authorized Ministry RETREAT
Outreach, Mission, and Ecumenism
Presenter: Rev. Jean DeVoll-Donaldson
Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Evangelical Mission
On Jan. 1, 2008, Pastor Jean DeVoll-Donaldson was called as Assistant to the Bishop for the
Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod and, as the role was eventually called, a Director for Evangelical
Mission (D.E.M.) deployed through the Congregational and Synodical Mission (CSM) Unit of the
ELCA, with a focus on mission done in and through congregations, and stewardship. On May 15,
Pastor Jean began to serve as temporary and very part time D.E.M. for the Central/Southern IL Synod, in support of renewal processes for Trinity, Kankakee and the New and Renewing Congregations Committee.
In 2002 Pastor Jean was called into the A-OK Synod to serve at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bentonville, Arkansas
Pastor Jean also serves as an active member of the ELCA/CSM Renewing Congregations and
Transformational Ministry Team.
Educational Background: B.S., major: Psychology; minor: Biology,1987; Licensure—Secondary Education, Biology, 1987; M.S.Ed., Biology, 1993; post graduate certification for licensure in School Administration, 1998; M.Div. at the Lutheran School of Theology (LSTC), 2002. Family data: Jean is married to John, who is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis. Together they have seven children—one a daughter, Alex, is still at home—and 14 grandchildren.
In addition to those completing the program of study to become a Synodically Authorized Minister, we are inviting a limited number of recognized Synodically Authorized Ministers who wish to earn continuing education credit, individuals who wish to begin the program of study to become a SAM, and rostered leaders.
WHEN: Saturday, October 6, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Light lunch will be provided.)
WHERE: Synod Office / 524 S Fifth St / Springfield, IL
Registration Form
Presenter: Rev. Jean DeVoll-Donaldson
Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Evangelical Mission
On Jan. 1, 2008, Pastor Jean DeVoll-Donaldson was called as Assistant to the Bishop for the
Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod and, as the role was eventually called, a Director for Evangelical
Mission (D.E.M.) deployed through the Congregational and Synodical Mission (CSM) Unit of the
ELCA, with a focus on mission done in and through congregations, and stewardship. On May 15,
Pastor Jean began to serve as temporary and very part time D.E.M. for the Central/Southern IL Synod, in support of renewal processes for Trinity, Kankakee and the New and Renewing Congregations Committee.
In 2002 Pastor Jean was called into the A-OK Synod to serve at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bentonville, Arkansas
Pastor Jean also serves as an active member of the ELCA/CSM Renewing Congregations and
Transformational Ministry Team.
Educational Background: B.S., major: Psychology; minor: Biology,1987; Licensure—Secondary Education, Biology, 1987; M.S.Ed., Biology, 1993; post graduate certification for licensure in School Administration, 1998; M.Div. at the Lutheran School of Theology (LSTC), 2002. Family data: Jean is married to John, who is disabled with Multiple Sclerosis. Together they have seven children—one a daughter, Alex, is still at home—and 14 grandchildren.
In addition to those completing the program of study to become a Synodically Authorized Minister, we are inviting a limited number of recognized Synodically Authorized Ministers who wish to earn continuing education credit, individuals who wish to begin the program of study to become a SAM, and rostered leaders.
WHEN: Saturday, October 6, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Light lunch will be provided.)
WHERE: Synod Office / 524 S Fifth St / Springfield, IL
Registration Form
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