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We Pray for the Family of Carolyn Crooks Bishop
Carolyn Crooks Bishop, 89, of Pomaria, died Monday, July 17, 2023, at her residence. Born April 12, 1934, in Pomaria, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Lyles Crooks, Sr. and Annie Laurie Harmon Crooks.Carolyn Crooks Bishop, 89, of Pomaria, died Monday, July 17,...
Together We Celebrate: The Ordination of William Francis Strand
By the grace of God and the movement of the Spirit, your prayers and presence—either virtual or in-person—are requested as The Reverend Ginny Aebischer, Bishop of the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will Ordain William Francis...
Building a Culture of Generosity : Fall 2023
Are you interested is a stewardship opportunity that will guide your congregation through your fall stewardship appeal? This stewardship program for your congregation will seek to: Stabilize and grow financial giving? Teach Biblical stewardship principles? Help...
This Month in Mission for June 2023
I hope you had a great time at Synod Assembly and that you and your family are able to get some vacation this summer. With that rest and rejuvenation, here’s some things to help you in context with outreach and evangelism when you’re back in town. Idea worth...
This Month in Mission for May 2023
The summer is here! I hope all the graduations, vacations, and seasonal changes get off to a good start for you, and that what follows helps you think through how your congregation moves forward in reaching new people. Idea worth considering: Millennials aren’t...
We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Dr. Martin Fredrick Saarinen
The Rev. Dr. Martin Fredrick Saarinen died peacefully at his Newberry SC home on April 1, 2023, after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. Son of Pastor John and Tekla (Toppari) Saarinen, Martti was born in Portland OR on July 6, 1929. He was predeceased by his...
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