Reading 1: Encounter the Word Open my eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. To reach out and touch him and show that we love Him. Open my ears, Lord and help us to listen. Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus.
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Would you prefer having a printed study of “Reformers Reading Romans” to read Romans with us this summer? We’ve got you covered! Here is a compilation of all twenty-two readings. The readings will be posted daily on our website and on our Facebook page beginning July 9. Join us as we read Romans together this
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The NC Synod Candidacy Committee Candidacy in the ELCA refers to the process of steps—Entrance through Approval—during which an individual seeks to discern his or her call to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament or to the Ministry of Word and Service. The “call” is often a feeling that God is directing a person toward
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Partners congregational visits Synod Council members at our December 2015 meeting lamented that Mission Support receipts were nearly $178,000, or about 10%, behind budgeted expenses. The Council directed the NC Synod staff to develop a program whereby representatives would be trained to go to all of our congregations to lift up the many vital ministries
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Let’s read through Romans together this summer! “Reformers Reading Romans” is a summer Bible reading plan put together by the synod’s Book of Faith and Reformation 500 Task Groups. Begin July 9 and continue through July 30 with daily readings, devotionals, and questions to consider. Use individually or with a group. Find each reading here
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I thank my God in all my remembrance of you… because of your partnership in the gospel… (Philippians 1:3-5) Partners in the gospel–that is who we are as congregations, the NC Synod, and the churchwide organization. Synod Partners is the name given to the current synodical effort designed to help all of us discover and celebrate
Steve Lyttle is the Christian Education team leader at Morning Star, Matthews. Last fall he got the “bright” idea to schedule a one-week Sunday School class for adults on the Syrian refugee crisis.
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How will you get to doctor’s appointments when you aren’t able to drive? Should you really be climbing a ladder to change the burned-out light bulb in your ceiling fan? Who will lift the groceries out of your car after your shopping trip? Often, just a little help from friends makes the difference between being
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We are getting excited to hear from you! The Peeler/Casey Committee of the synod is excited to find out what ministries God is calling you and your congregation to accomplish. This is your opportunity to dream big and begin ministries through your congregation for which funds might not be available. Ministry to the homeless? the
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A pastor serves in ministry for 55 years, yet in retirement, finds himself broke and in a nursing home. As his health fails, at age 82, he and his wife are unable to pay his medical bills. They have to declare bankruptcy. They lose their home. He is now in a nursing home on Medicaid
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