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Synod UPDATE (weekly)
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LWR Box Car will be in La Crosse on Sat., Oct. 16 from 7 – 11 am
Near George St. viaduct, at the end of Clinton St, next to Boys & Girls Club
Preaching Stewardship article by Stewardship of Life Institute.
Book of Faith and the Bishops’ Initiative for Raising Up Leaders are excited to be partners in bringing you this great opportunity to . . .GET TO KNOW THE BIBLE & DIVE IN AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SCRIPTURE. Coming up this fall with the first study meeting Friday evening and Saturdays in September, October and November . . . Read more
CHURCH BENEFIT EVENT – Rebuilding Bethel Lutheran, Viroqua
Sat, Aug. 28 with Silent Auction from 10 am – 5 pm and cookout from noon to 4 pm
Location: Living Word Bookstore, 572 Theater Rd, Onalaska
All proceeds go to Bethel Lutheran’s Fire Disaster Fund! See flyer to publicize.
Thank You Note:
Today, members of Bethel Lutheran talked among one another about how much they felt the love and support of fellow Christians from all the other churches, from friends and neighbors, and everyone throughout the synod and from farther away this morning. We are are grateful for Bishop Arends and Assistant to the Bishop Howe, Pastor Lindsey Jordan, Pastor Kathy Ingebritsen, Pastor Meg Hoversten, who helped last night and this morning. And also everyone’s prayers and words of empathy and hope. Thanks from everyone at Bethel! –Pastor Kris Fahey
Continuing Ministry:
Bethel Lutheran members have decided to hold worship services and Sunday School at Bethany Lutheran Church, Esofea, and extend a thank you to all in the area who have offered their facilities and supplies. This location is best in order to maintain worship and Sunday School attendance. The congregation requests your prayers as its members discern what God wants them do as they move forward.
Cause of the Fire:
At approximately 12:30pm on August 18, 2010, the fire investigator for the insurance company and the Viroqua fire chief agreed that lightning was the official cause of the fire at Bethel Lutheran Church – Viroqua, WI. On Friday, August 13th, at 8:24 a.m., two strikes of lightning hit the church building. There had been 572 lightning strikes within a five mile radius.
Donations:
A fund has been set up at Associated Bank of Viroqua (825 N Main Street, Viroqua, WI 54665-1124) to receive donations. Please make checks payable to “Bethel Lutheran Church Restoration Fund”.
News Coverage:
WEAU channel 13
WKBT channel 8
WXOW channel 19
La Crosse Tribune
When Pastor Jean Pagliaro arrived at Halfway Creek Lutheran Church in Holmen, Wis., members felt they had limited input in decision making.
Pastor Jean encouraged a lay leader who was vocal in her frustrations to lead informal conversations about creating a new vision of healing and hope for the congregation. They began to see a shift almost immediately (full story).
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The focus for our 2010 ConFEST events will be on “prayer.” Raising Up Leaders and the Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) invite congregations and individuals to invest in the faith lives of our synod young people by making prayer scarves that will be given to each youth at the 2010 events. See link for more information on invitation and patterns that can be used. Bulletin inserts also available to spread the word about making prayer scarves.
We have heard from churches and individuals that are working on scarves and we are grateful for all the work being done. We hope that many more of you will knit or crochet prayer scarves for ConFEST. Please drop off finished scarves at the synod office by September 29.
On July 4 Peace Lutheran held its first worship service at the First Congregational UCC church in Tomah, WI. Nearly 60 people were in attendance at the evening service led by Pastor Sue Sheffer-Meyer. The worship service marked a joy-filled beginning of a vibrant ministry. Peace Lutheran is eager to share in the mission of the ELCA in partnership with other synod congregations and asks for your prayers as they grow in faith and service. Please visit their website: www.peacelutherantomah.org to learn more about this community.
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Welcome! The La Crosse Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ( ELCA) is 43,600 baptized Christians from 79 congregations in 10 counties in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. We are a Christ-centered church, inviting all to walk with us and our global family in Spirit-led ministry, sharing the fruits of God’s amazing grace.
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