Classifieds 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
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CAMP HILL, PA, an ELCA congregation, is seeking a senior pastor ready to make a stable, long-term commit- ment to ministry at Trinity. We are a congregation of 2,800 baptized members holding 335 worship services a year with a weekly attendance of over 700. Our senior pastor should be a gifted com- municator, administrator and strong spiritual leader with enthusiasm for worship, preaching and discipleship. For more information about Trinity, visit
www.trinitycamphill.org. For questions or to indicate your interest in this position, contact Pastor Virginia Cover, Assis- tant to the Bishop, at
vcover@lss-elca.org.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR—Sugar Creek Bible Camp & Retreat Center, Ferryville, WI—“where all generations encounter Christ through God’s people and creation”—seeks an executive direc- tor to build on 46 years of innovative camping/ retreat ministry, committed relationships with constituent ELCA congregations in southwest WI, and social events supporting the camp’s mission. The director oversees outdoor min- istry & retreat programs; expands existing & develops new financial resources & camp vol- unteers. Candidate shall be an ELCA member who can articulate Lutheran theology & faith in the context of outdoor ministry/retreat pro- grams. Sugar Creek is nestled in the coulees of the Mississippi River valley on 600 acres. Contact Robert J. Severson, Board Chair, at
vhfarmerbob@att.net; 608-734-3117. Appli- cations accepted thru Dec. 1, 2012. Compen- sation will be commensurate with experience.
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
Anniversary
Immanuel, Wilson, Kan., is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012.
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.
FOR SALE
TRACKER ORGAN FOR SALE in NC. 8 ranks, one manual, full pedals, small foot- print. Made in 1966 by Zimmer. Infor- mation: John Southern 919-774-3528.
GLOBAL MISSION POSITIONS
Advertising accepted at the dis cretion of The Lutheran. For information on adver- tising in the magazine or Web conptact: The Lutheran, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631; 800-638-3522, ext. 2541;
advertising@thelutheran.org. Deadlines: Nov. 7 for the January 2013 issue; Dec. 5 for the February issue.
OF INTEREST TO ALL
QUILTERS—60” BONDED BATTING ideal for mission quilts; 48” BONDED BAT- TING (4 weights) ~ 60”-wide BROAD- CLOTH in 6 colors. Oklee Quilting Sup- ply—for brochure, samples or to order 800-777-7403;
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
Young Adults in Global Mission Program A one-year service learning program designed for young adults ages 19-29. Young adult volunteers serve in one of 10 countries, working in supervised settings and meeting regularly for retreat and reflection.
www.elca.org/yagm Application deadline: Feb. 15, 2013.
Education-related opportunities Teachers (various needs) — Central Europe, China and Japan Teaching assistant — Thailand Graduate studies coordinator — Egypt Seminary librarian — Ghana Peace-building/reconciliation trainer — Colombia Women and youth ministries trainer — Rwanda Pastoral team educator and trainer — Bolivia
This is a sampling of available positions. See the website for more information:
www.elca.org/globalserve
Answer
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.
FRENCH WATERWAYS. Join Pastor Sig & Jean Arnesen on a 13-day French River Cruise—April 20-May 2. Start in Paris & end in Nice on the 134 passenger MS Naviga- tor. Ambience extraordinaire! Special sav- ing! Go to
www.arnetours.com, call 706- 878-1306 or email
giggen@windstream.net
Deaths
Backman, the Rev. Alden H., 80, Alex- andria, MN; Sept. 1. Calls: Nathanael, Alcester, SD; St. John, Dresden; United, Cavalier; St. Matthew, Fargo, all ND; Bethel, Roseau; chaplain, Bethany Home, Alexandria, both MN. Bernard, the Rev. Lowell L., 92, Orlando, FL; Aug, 18. Calls: Bethany, Orange, MA; Bernadotte, Bronx, NY; Our Redeemer, Seattle, WA; Our Savior, Newington; Salem, Naugatuck, both CT. Brandt, the Rev. John B., 76, Ilwaco, WA; Aug. 22. Calls: Magnolia, Seattle; Trinity, Aberdeen; Zion, Everett, all WA. Clausen, the Rev. John A., 61, pastor of St. John, Deshler, OH; Sept. 6 of cancer. Calls: All Saints, Olmsted Falls: First English, Wapakoneta; First, Tiffin, all OH.
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