Classifieds CONFERENCE
“DIACONAL MINISTRY: DISCERNMENT, HIS- TORY AND FORMATION”—Jan. 9-20, 2012, Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago. The Deaconess Community of the ELCA invites you to attend a J-term course taught by Dr. Susan McArver (Southern Sem.) and Dr. Dirk Lange (Luther Sem.). 3 credit hours. Tuition paid by the Deaconess Community; limited on-campus hous- ing available at $40/night. Space is limited. For complete course description and registration information:
www.elca.org/deaconess/jterm.
EMPLOYMENT
PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING OTHERS GROW IN THEIR FAITH? Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, a 4,000-member ELCA congregation in Naperville, IL, is looking for a “Foster Learn- ing” pastor to join their leadership team. Please visit
www.oursaviours.com to learn more about our church and see the job description. M.Div is required. Contact Bishop Wayne Miller at
wmiller@mcselca.org or 773-248-0021 x25 or Sara Gmitro at
saragmitro@oursaviours.com.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, a Sea- coast New Hampshire ELCA congregation in a beautiful region 1 hour from Boston is seeking a full-time pastor to replace the recently retired pastor and to lead us into new and exciting areas of mission. Holy Trinity (
www.htelc.com) is a growing, vibrant, diverse and financially sound congregation with extensive outreach to Tanzania and Guatemala and many local social organiza- tions. Holy Trinity has a dynamic partnership and shares their facility with the Imanuel Indonesian Lutheran Church, a local ELCA congregation. The average weekly worship attendance at Holy Trinity is 250 and the lay leadership is active in ministry activities supported by a professional staff and various ministry teams. Holy Trinity sponsors a Lutheran seminary intern each year and has very active children and youth programs. Holy Trinity is seeking a pastor who will help them build on a strong foundation and, in the coming years, continue to strengthen their min- istry within and outside the walls of the church, build on a rich worship tradition, and embrace the mission to “Come Together, Grow in Faith, and Serve the Lord.” Holy Trinity is presently in the process of interviewing candidates and wel- comes all interested applicants. Please contact Pastor Tim Roser at the New England Synod office, 603-662-2081 or
troser@nesynod.org.
MISSION BUILDERS AND MANAGERS needed, to help build churches. Looking for managers with construction experience and builders, no experi- ence necessary. Great fun and fellowship while helping congregations build. Contact Tom Chase 1-800-643-5295 or e-mail
th_chase@msn.com
GLOBAL MISSION POSITIONS
Long-term—Regional representative, S/SE Asia
Pastors, Japan and Sierra Leone Theological education, Senegal; Education adviser, CAR
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www.thelutheran.org/classified.html.
Refugee program director, Egypt Seminary professors, Cameroon, Ethiopia and Malaysia
Education—El Salvador: ESL teacher Hong Kong: ESL and Spanish teachers Japan: English teaching and congregational ministry
Central Europe: One or two-year teaching positions in church-related high schools
Volunteer positions—Ghana: NT professor Indonesia: Curriculum advisers Liberia: PhD nurse educators Jamaica: Clinical pastoral education Malaysia: Communications worker – local stipend available
Medical personnel – Liberia, Cameroon, Tanzania
This is a sampling of available posi- tions. See the website for more infor- mation:
www.elca.org/globalserve
OF INTEREST TO ALL
WANTED: @ 1890 to 1910 old white church altar & pulpit for a restored Lutheran church located in the pioneer village at the Texas Agricultural Educational & Heritage Center in Seguin, Texas. Instead of being stored in a barn or basement, let your cherished altar fur- niture be used once again to the glory of God. Contact J. Lange, PO Box 2156, Seguin, TX 78156; 830-379-6315;
jlange37@satx.rr.com
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.
REALTY
BEAUTIFUL SUN CITY TEXAS! Move to this outstanding, North Austin suburb—populated with relocated Lutherans! New or resale homes in Sun City and surrounding areas. Contact Resident/Realtor, Ray Bethke: (512) 635- 6331 or e-mail:
raybethke@suddenlink.net.
TRAVEL
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
CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN ASIA MINOR TOUR OF TURKEY, April 17 - May 4, 2012. $3,795 double includes airfare. Visit our website: www.
donaldcornell.com. For a brochure email don-
joann@hctc.com or telephone 360-898-8123.
BOUND FOR BOSTON? Stay at historic Walker Center. Ideal for Group Accommodations or B&B. Easy commute to downtown/airport. Tel.: 617.969.3919. email: Reservations@
walkerctr.org,
www.walkerctr.org.
Deaths
Bjorge, the Rev. John R., 82, Granite Falls, MN; July 10. Calls: Cyrus, Cyrus; Nora, Kensington; Granite Falls, Granite Falls, all MN.
Erickson, the Rev. Willis F., 87, Austin, TX; July 4. Calls: missionary, Malaysia; Faith, Roseburg, OR; St. Mark, Spokane, WA; asst. dir. of evangelism, Board of American Missions, Augustana Synod, Minneapolis; exec. sec., LCA TX-LA Synod; Bethel, Los Angeles; Gethsemane, Austin, TX; Desert Hills, Green Valley, AZ. Mattheis, the Rev. Robert W., 75, Lodi, CA; July 23. Calls: Trinity, Hartington; Trin- ity, Crofton; both NE; Our Savior, Ferndale; Christ the King, Orangevale; St. Paul, Lodi, all CA. He served as bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod from 1994-2002. Olson, the Rev. George L., 86, Claremont, CA; July 3. Calls: missionary, Japan. Ritchie, the Rev. Hoke H., 94, Kannapolis, NC; July 7. Calls: Mt. Pleasant, Old Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Zion & Holy Trinity, Boone; Daniel & Grace, Lincolnton; Trinity, Rocky Mount; Grace, Thomasville, all NC. Schelper, the Rev. Arno H., 91, Ft. Wayne, IN; July 10. Calls: Fees Memorial Imman- uel, Grand Ledge, MI; Immanuel Evangeli- cal, Minonk; St. John, Shelbyville, both IL; St. John, Daykin, NE; St. John-St. Paul, Pat- ricksburg, IN. Thorsby, Ruth M. (AIM), 93, St. Petersburg, FL; June 28. Calls: sec., Canton, Canton, SD. Trued, the Rev. Donald E., 86, Lindsborg, KS; June 29. Calls: missionary, Tanzania; sec., Dept. of World Mission, National Lutheran Council; assoc. exec. sec., LCUSA Div. of Mission Services; asst. to the LCA secretary; dir./admin. services & dir., field service, Office of Administration & Finance, LCA Foundation; dir., planned giving, Bethany College, Lindsborg.
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