9625 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Office: 412-367-8222
Fax: 412-369-8840
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WE ARE PEOPLE OF HOPE
UPCOMING EVENTS -

WORKSHOP ON SEXUAL BOUNDARY ISSUES
Learn ways to keep children and youth safe in your congregations
Learn the latest state and federal requirements

May 15, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Greensburg

PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR
September 20-21, 2010
Antiochian Village

AND ...

ARE YOU READY?
GO TO DISASTER
RESPONSE
LEARN HOW TO BUILD A 72-HOUR SURVIVAL  KIT











SYNOD
NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE FOR MARCH
NEED TO SEE A
PREVIOUS ISSUE?

LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE
Give donations for those affected by the Earthquake in Chile
Other Volunteer Opportunity - Download information from here

AND ...

APRIL 11 - CHURCHWIDE POLICY UPDATE
Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church
517 Sangree Road - Pittsburgh - 15237
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Worship at 6:00 pm

Open to all members of our synod
Gather in prayer and to hear Bishop Kusserow
Latest updates will be shared 

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PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED CHILDCARE
PHONE - 412-367-8222



2010 SUPER BIBLE BOWL - 1 SAMUEL
MARCH 21 - 3 PM

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
4503 Old William Penn Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146

CONGRATULATIONS!
Rehoboth Lutheran Church in Economy Borough
Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Export
New Hope Lutheran Church in Freedom
St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Uniontown

LEARN ABOUT FUTURE YOUTH EVENTS

AND ...

LUTHERAN DAY AT THE CAPITOL - APRIL 14









INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT HEALTH CARE


Haiti Earthquake


HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
CCH
TAX BRIEFING AND IRS ARTICLE

IMMEDIATE NEED IN HAITI
Please contact Marilyn Foringer at the Synod Office (412-367-8222)
ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response needs volunteers who
-   have Haitian background or
-   have significant experiences in Haiti or
-   are fluent in Haitian Creole or French

MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN HAITI
Please contact Marilyn Foringer at the Synod Office (412-367-8222)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services needs volunteers who are
-   trauma surgeons
-   orthopedists
-   anesthesiologists
-   others with experience in treating crush injuries

Volunteers must be able to serve for at least 2 weeks
Must be able and willing to live and work in spartan conditions

Future relief efforts through Medical Reserve Corps - www.medicalreservecorps.gov

DONATIONS FOR HAITI
Send checks to "Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod"
Memo to read "Haiti"
All monies will be used for 100% direct relief to the people





THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
SERMON DELIVERED BY BISHOP KUSSEROW
DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING
HERE

ROSTERED LEADERS REPORT TO THE BISHOP
DOWNLOAD THE FORMS FROM
HERE
Under "For Leaders"
Go to the bottom of the page
Click "Rostered Leaders Report to the Bishop"



READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR - MARCH
OTHER MONTHS LOCATED UNDER MAIN MENU -
DOCUMENTS

2010 IRS MILEAGE RATE - $0.50

NOW AVAILABLE ...

SUGGESTIONS FROM SYNOD STAFF REGARDING WEEKEND EMERGENCIES 
A PASTORAL
ETHICS GUIDE FOR CONGREGATIONAL USE
UNITED STATES HUNGER
FACTS

MARTA DIEHM IS A YOUNG ADULT IN GLOBAL MISSION
READ ABOUT HER EXPERIENCES IN LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND

LATEST NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY OF 2010

















LENTEN RESOURCES
CHECK WITH BETH CAYWOOD
ABOUT AVAILABILITY TO VIEW THROUGH THE RESOURCE CENTER
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Worship Guidebook for Lent and the Three Days
Book of Faith Lenten Journey: Marks of the Christian
Holden Prayer Around the Cross: Handbook to the Liturgy
Words of Life from the Cross: Daily Devotions
Book of Faith Lenten Journey: 40 Days with the Lord's Prayer
Before and After Easter: Activities and Ideas - Lent to Pentecost
40 Days and 40 Nights: Devotional for Lent

ON-LINE RESOURCES
http://www.synodresourcecenter.org/wma/worship/church_seasons/lent/
A variety of useful Lenten resources from Lutheran Synod Resource Centers (ALRC)

http://www.sundayandseasons.com (see newly expanded online resources)
Complete planning for worship beginning with Ash Wednesday

http://www.textweek.com/lent.htm
Lenten resources including worship planning, art and music, devotionals, etc. from a variety of denominations

OTHER TEXT STUDY LINKS -
www.textweek.com
www.CrossMarks.com
www.WorkingPreacher.org





2009 MODEL CONSTITUTIONS
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

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HERE TO DOWNLOAD

CONTACT PASTOR KESSINGER FOR REVIEW OF CONSTITUTIONS
EMAIL -
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Church Constitution & Bylaws


EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE
MINISTRY COMMITTEE
Continuing Education Opportunities
Workshop to Help Congregations Address Sexual Boundary Issues
Pre-Retirement Seminar for ELCA Rostered Leaders





STEWARDSHIP BOOKLET NOW AVAILABLE
CLICK
HERE FOR THE .PDF VERSION

BREAKDOWN OF 
BOOKLET AS WORD DOCUMENT
GRAPHICS
PAGE NOW AVAILABLE







 


READ THE WOMEN OF THE ELCA NEWSLETTERS
SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SYNOD

WINTER NEWSLETTER OF 2010 NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
AND REVIEW AGAIIN THE
FALL OF 2009





LINKS TO NEW ELCA FORMS FOR CALL PROCESS 
     - FOR ROSTERED LEADERS INTERESTED IN MOBILITY 
     - FOR CONGREGATIONS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS 

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE TO 
VIEW 
     - MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE ELCA
  
AND ...

JOIN THE CONVERSATION - RESOURCES NOW ON-LINE





THE BOOK OF FAITH SYNOD ADVOCATE
DENISE HEGEMANN, AIM
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 March 2010 )