Classifieds ANNIVERSARIES
PASTOR’S ORDINATION? Honor your pastor’s ordination anniversary with a ribbon/book- mark that expresses the congregation’s appre- ciation. Call for sample ribbon & brochure: 800-208-6804 RIBBONS for CHURCHES.
CHILDREN’S/ADULT BOOKS
MISSIONARY CHILD ABOARD ZAMZAM tells inspiring story of sinking and mother’s faith. Illustrated in color by author. Order Faith in the Middle by Luella (Danielson) Holwerda from
eleander@cox.net or 785- 212-6031. Also available Miracle at Sea and Zamzam: Strange Missionary Odyssey.
CLERGY SABBATICALS
AFFORDABLE CLERGY SABBATICALS. For an upcoming parish sabbatical (or a break between interim ministries), visit Pastors2Go. com and
ChristianHomeExchange.com
EDUCATION
DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE A CALL TO DO MINISTRY???? Diaconal Ministry: History, For- mation and Spirituality. The Deaconess Commu- nity of the ELCA/ELCIC invites you to attend a January elective course taught by Dr. Susan McArver (Southern Sem.) and Dr. Dirk Lange (Luther Sem.), Jan. 14-18, 2013, @Luther Semi- nary, Minnesota, 3 credit hours. Tuition paid by the Deaconess Community. For complete course description and registration informa- tion:
www.elca.org/deaconess, or contact the Deaconess Office at 800-638-3522 ext.1705.
EMPLOYMENT
SPIRIT OF GRACE, in beautiful Sun City Grand, a Del Webb community for active adults in Sur- prise, AZ, seeks Sr. Pastor to lead nearly 700 tal- ented, diverse, and multi-mission members and staff in a casual desert environment. Candidates must embrace the warm, welcoming atmosphere, have sensitivity to physical and emotional needs of seniors, provide biblically centered services, have teaching skills, and vision for develop- ing growing church and community outreach goals. Send résumé to: Chairman Call Com- mittee, Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church, 15820 Clearview Blvd, Surprise, AZ 85374.
Answer
MISSION BUILDERS AND MANAGERS needed to help build churches. Looking for managers with construction experience and builders, no experience necessary. Great fun and fellowship while helping congre- gations build. Contact Tom Chase 800- 643-5295 or email
th_chase@msn.com
FOR SALE
26 CHOIR CREAM COLOR ALBS with 4 seasons cinctures. Range of sizes. Worn 3 times. Buyer pays shipping. $2000 obo.
dar@hopebozeman.com.
GLOBAL MISSION POSITIONS
Advertising accepted at the dis cretion of The Lutheran. For information on advertis- ing in the magazine or Web contact: The Lutheran, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631; 800-638-3522, ext. 2541;
advertising@thelutheran.org. Deadlines: Sept. 5 for the November issue; Oct. 3 for the December issue.
OF INTEREST TO ALL
CHURCH CUSHIONS—Pew seat and kneel- ing cushions in an excellent selection of fab- rics and colors. Nationwide. Visit us at www.
pewcushions.com or call 800-396-7555.
IMMEDIATE NEED: (Application deadline: Oct. 1) Argentina: YAGM country coordinator Mexico: YAGM country coordinator
Long-term positions (Application dead- line: Jan. 31) Argentina: Regional representative Egypt: Graduate studies coordinator Egypt: Pastor
MISSION QUILTERS—60-inch BONDED BATTING, ideal for mission quilts, also 48-inch BONDED BATTING (four weights) ~ BROADCLOTH (30 colors) ~ PILLOW- FORMS. Oklee Quilting Supply, MN. In busi- ness for over 30 years. Free samples are avail- able. For a brochure, samples or to place an order, phone: (800) 777-7403; fax: (218) 796-4601; Web site:
www.okleequilting.com.
BIRGER SANDZEN ART wanted by museum. Oils, prints, single pieces or collec- tions. Nelson Museum, 1714 Carey Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Tele 1-307-631-7674.
TRAVEL
Jerusalem: Communications assistant Jerusalem: Pastor and assistant to the bishop Sierra Leone: Pastor/partnership liaison
Global Mission 2-year positions (Appli- cation deadline: Feb. 28) China: English teachers
Colombia: Peace-building/reconciliation trainer
Egypt: Accountant Japan: English teachers Rwanda: Women and youth ministries trainer
This is a sampling of available positions. See the website for more information:
www.elca.org/globalserve
Deaths
Belles, the Rev. Robert M., 76, El Paso, TX; July 19. Calls: St. Andrew, Hurst, TX; Holy Cross, Wheat Ridge, CO; Maria, Hershey; Grace, Sutherland, both NE; St. Mark, Roswell, NM; Good Shepherd, El Paso. Carlson, the Rev. Merle F., 87, Tucson, AZ; June 22. Calls: Hutto, Hutto; Gethsemane, Austin, both TX; Bethlehem, Minneapolis; Bethesda & Shepherd of the Streets Ministry, St. Paul, all MN. Known for his advocacy for civil rights and social justice, he was a pricipal organizer of the Neighborhood Justice Center, which continues to provide legal services to low-income residents. Daehlin, the Rev. Robert L., 86, Northfield, MN; June 13. Calls: American, Bison; Chance, Indian Creek; Seim Buttes, Reva; Immanuel, Zena; Skogen, Sorum; Homme, Strool, all SD; Air Force chaplain; Trinity, Spooner; Calvary, Minong; Bethany & West Immanuel, Star Prairie, all WI; Cross, Metropolis, IL; St. Olaf, Twin Valley; Gary & St. Petri, Gary, all MN. Danielson, the Rev. Karl J., 87, Seattle; July 6. Calls: Augustana, Edmonton, AB, Can- ada; Augustana, West St. Paul, MN; asst. dir, LCA Commission on Church Architecture, New York; Christ, Mequon; Augustana, Milwaukee; St. James, Marinette, all WI.
Garlin Travel groups since 1972 888-533-8747 Luther & Bach in Germany * Holyland * Italy Footsteps of St. Paul * Reformation & Golden Capitals Attractive incentives for church leaders.
www.garlintravel.com
888-533-8747
JOIN PASTOR DON AND JOANN CORNELL for their 21st Christian Church in Asia Minor tour of Turkey, April 16-May 3, 2013. $3,995 double includes airfare, 2 meals a day, all gratu- ities and entrance fees. Visit our website: www.
donaldcornell.com. For a brochure email
donjoann@hctc.com or telephone 360-898-8123.
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