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Help build the future of Latino ministry in the South Carolina Synod
You are invited to help build the future of Latino ministry in the South Carolina Synod, you can lend your support through Growing in God’s Mission to support Cristo Rey.
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In Our Prayers: Rev. John “Jack” Fischer
John (Jack) F. Fischer entered into eternal rest on Friday November 24, 2018. He was born December 6, 1934 to the late Henry Pregnall & Blanche O'Neill Fischer in Charleston, SC. Jack graduated from Charleston High School. While he was there he was picked by Low...
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Join us for Giving Tuesday!
You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you ever participated in Giving Tuesday? What’s Giving Tuesday? Excellent question! In the midst of the holiday season, where so much of the activities in our society centers around material possessions, Giving...
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2019 South Carolina Synod Leadership Days
Synod Rostered Leaders, Church Council and Congregations are invited to spend time with your Bishop’s Staff. Each congregation is asked to bring four or more church leaders. Please register by the deadline as those preparing food for you will need to know how much to have ready.
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Assembly and Nominating Committee Update – Fall 2018
South Carolina Synod Assembly Be sure to save the dates for the 2019 South Carolina Synod Assembly. This year the assembly will take place at the Spartanburg Marriott, 299 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306 from May 30 until June 1, 2019. South Carolina Synod...
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The transformative power of giving thanks – “Grateful” by Diana Butler Bass
By Steve Oelschlager Stewardship Program Coordinator, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America In her recent book, “Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks,” Diana Butler Bass explores the topic of gratitude in a comprehensive and insightful way. She looks...
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A Gathering of Hope Reflection
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I would like to share with you a Reflection on A Gathering of Hope! which took place last week.
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The Blessing of the Animals,… and Plants, and…
It is that time of year when word of a Blessing of the Animals service is heard in many congregations. Saint Francis of Assisi is known as the patron saint of animals, and his commemoration takes place on October 4. Hence, if a congregation hosts a Blessing of Animals service, they typically plan their event near this date. There is, however, more for us to know about this blessing and about Saint Francis.
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