President's Newsletter: July 2006
News from the president in July 2006.
July 2006
Dear Fellow Workers:
We trust that the Lord will provide you with some necessary relaxation time during this summer. Your untiring efforts to proclaim the unconditional Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is much appreciated by all of the members of our Evangelical Lutheran Synod. We pray that God will give to all renewed strength as we move forward with his kingdom work.
ELS Bright Spots
Worship services now are being held in the Queen Creek, AZ, area (a suburb of Phoenix). Pastor David J. Webber of neighboring Redeemer Lutheran in Scottsdale is officiating.
The members of our home mission at Beautiful Savior in Springboro, OH, are investigating the possibility of a new location for their church home.
Congratulations to the ELS Historical Society! It has been selected to received one of seventeen Awards of Commendation from the Concordia Historical Institute for its 2004 Annual Meeting Program and DVD: Understanding Our Heritage – Through the Stories Handed Down from Our Forebears.
The ELS Historical Society met on June 17 at Norseland Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Minnesota. The program centered on the legacy of Rev. Milton Tweit throughout the synod.
Appointments
Mr. Erik Soule has been appointed to serve on the Committee on Archives and History. He is filling the term (2008) vacated by the late Rev. Walther Gullixson.
Mr. Rod Kuznicki has been re-appointed to the Committee for Integrating Technology (CFIT).
Synod Secretary Craig Ferkenstad pictured with delegates to the 2006 convention
2006 Convention Items
Our ELS Board for Parish Education and Youth published a book of sermons, In Jesus’ Name, in honor of Dr. Wilhelm Petersen who served for 17 years as the president of our Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. The book is 626 pages and has been edited by Rev. Alex Ring, a member of the board. If you would like to purchase a copy, the cost is $27.95 ($25 for pastors). Please contact our BLC Bookstore at 1-800-944-1722.
Help Needed
Hope Lutheran, Portage, IN, is seeking a mold inspection/abatement specialist from among our synodical membership. If you have a member in your congregation who is qualified, please ask him/her to call Phillip Lepak at 219-762-7635. Thank you for your help.
Pastoral Institute
Our Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary is hosting a three-day institute for pastors on July 12-14. If you would like information, please contact Pres. Schmeling at (507)-344-7855.
Address Changes
Pastor Ted Gullixson will be moving to Madison on July 7th (God willing). His current email address <elsentinel(at)wctatel.net> will be operational until noon on that day. After July 7th please use this temporary email address to communicate with him until he sets up a more permanent one in Madison: <lseditor(at)grace-els.org>.
President’s Activities
July 18—Synod Review Committee
July 27–30—ELS Youth Convention (Salt Lake City, UT)
July 21-31––Vacationing in the MI area
August 1—Board for Home Missions
August 3–7—ELS National Teachers’ Conference (Washington D.C.)
August 8—Board of Trustees
August 14–15—Board of Regents
August 20—Board for Publications
August 21–22—Doctrine Committee
August 24—Board for Foreign Missions
August 25––CELC Planning Committee
May God keep you in his saving grace,
John A. Moldstad
