FEBRUARY 17-18: SC LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION CONVENTION

FEBRUARY 18: CREATING HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS - WORKSHOPS #1 and #2   details

NOTE: These workshops will be offered again...dates to be announced as soon as planned.

        Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 226 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington, SC 29072

        Time: 10:30 AM-4:30 PM (workshops held consecutively)

These interactive, learner centered workshops will equip leaders to value difference, focus on strengths, face the challenges and opportunities which naturally arise in church and life, reflect theologically, and lead with calm and thoughtfulness. These workshops are for pastors, councils, call committees, church staff and other church leaders. Your entire leadership team is invited and encouraged to participate in one of these SC Synod sponsored Workshop for Creating Healthy Congregations. If you have already participated in Workshop # 1 this is your chance to continue the learning by taking Workshop #2. This promises to be an amazing day of learning and growing together through a variety of activities. It is one of the best opportunities for church leaders to cultivate a strong leadership capacity and to gain a renewed sense of purpose and mission.

FEBRUARY 18: Living Faithfully in a Changing ELCA

     Time and location: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia

The Rev. W. Stevens Shipman will deliver a keynote address, followed by small group discussion and a question and answer time. As director of Lutheran CORE, Pastor Shipman is committed to helping orthodox churches remain faithful and stay in the ELCA.

FEBRUARY 19: “Ventures in Growing Stewards” interest meeting

     Has your congregation struggled to grow basic stewardship?
     Do you need assistance with your annual response?
     Is maintaining the momentum of year‑round stewardship a challenge? 

Ventures in Growing Stewards is a four‑part workshop series that develops a foundation for stewardship education, planning and response in the congregation throughout the year. In “Ventures,” you will build a foundation for stewardship education and response; train leaders to carry out a thorough financial response effort; equip leaders to develop and implement a year‑round stewardship ministry; create enthusiasm and excitement for stewardship; and foster stronger faith relationships within and between congregations.  

FEBRUARY 25: Rostered Leader's Spouse Lunch (Dutch Treat) Gathering

A note from Cindy Yoos:  "All spouses of South Carolina Synod rostered leaders are invited to a Dutch-Treat Lunch! In lieu of a weekend retreat this year, this gives us a chance to get together for some food and friendly conversation. HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!"

         DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2012
         TIME: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
         PLACE: GRECIAN GARDENS Restaurant
                     2312 Sunset Blvd. (Hwy. 378), West Columbia, SC  29169 

*** Please RSVP BY FEB 10 to Lynn at the Synod Office:  lynn@scsynod.com
 

MARCH 4-6: 31st Annual Rural Ministry Conference    

Here’s where leaders in rural communities and congregations gather to gain insight and inspiration, to network and neighbor that our ministries might be strengthened and our opinions better informed. To learn more about the Rural Ministry Conference, click here.
 

JUNE 17-23: BISHOP'S SCHOOL    BROCHURE

The 2012 Bishop's School will be held the week of June 17-23 on the campus of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC.  Youth from all over the southeast will come together to study with seminary professors, worship in Christ Chapel and witness the way God is working in the world and in their own lives.  They'll learn what it means to think theologically! Please note: nominations are due by March 2. (Feel free to nominate more than one youth from your congregation.) Questions? Contact the Coordinator for Bishop's School, Ms. Sandra Holland, AIM at sandrah@salutheran.com or Tiffany Pieters in the Region 9 office at 803-461-3263 or email tpieters@ltss.edu.