We, the members of the Genesee Lutheran Parish, in receiving God’s gracious gifts, are committed to be living examples of Jesus’ love by strengthening and encouraging each other. We commit to love every person and serve anyone we can through word and deed, following the example of our Lord.

Monday, April 2, 2018

Preparing for EWAID Synod Assembly 2018

Rosanna and I are joining Pastor Dana at EWAIS Synod Assembly in Yakima, Washington, April 27 - 29.

Two of my favorite parts of attending Assembly are (1) the Sunday Bits and (2) the Workshops!  If you want to see descriptions of all of the topics, please go to:  2018 EWAID SYNOD ASSEMBLY WORKSHOPS.  Some of the topics include:
  • Church Growth Guaranteed:  Holy Spirit Dependent
  • Feeding God's Children:  ELCA World Hunger
  • Our Homeless Friends:  Providing Shelter and Building Relationships
  • ELCA Walk for Wagter
  • Visual Arts in church Growth:  "Inside the box--outside the box"
  • Lutheran Camps on Steroids!
  • Youth--Meeting them where they are.
  • Camarata Club Choir
  • The Rocky Road to Latino Ministry
  • Nurturing a Prayerful Culture
  • Praying Life through the Liturgy Part I
  • Praying Life through the Liturgy Part II
  • Praying Life through the Liturgy Part III
  • Worship and Prayer through music
  • Proposed ELCA Social Statement on Women and Justice
  • "E" is for Evangelical:  Sharing the gospel in a graceful, loving, and non-scary way
  • Growth through Coaching
  • Technology & Your Church:  Leveraging Technology for Effective Communications & Collaboration
  • Keynote with Ron Gulsenkamp
  • Statement on Inter-Religious Commitments
  • Faith Action Network of WA
  • Constitution
  • Budget Hearings
If you see a topic and description which you believe would be helpful for Genesee Lutheran Parish, please add your comment to this post so that we can ensure that one of us attends the workshop!  

Thank you!
Verna

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

2018 EWAID Synod Assembly

EWAID Synod Assembly will be in Yakima, Washington, April 27 - 29, 2018.  Genesee Lutheran Parish council elected Rosanna Cartwright and Verna Studer to attend the event.

Events include:

FRIDAY, April 27
Registration
Hearings/Workshops
Opening/Eucharist
Gathering/Social
Family-Style Meal
Program featuring Churchwide Rev. Ron  Glusenkamp

SATURDAY, April 28
Breakfast Table Talks
Business Session I
Business Session II
Lunch
Workshops
Business Session III
Business Session IV
Dinner
Program
Evening Prayer

SUNDAY, April 29
Breakfast
Shorts and Reports (folks share what is working with their congregations--one of the best parts!)
Closing Eucharist

Business includes elections for Synod Council members (1 clergy and 4 laypeople); election for the Discipline Committee (2 clergy); and Voting Members for 2019 Churchwide in Wisconsin, August 5 - 10, 2019 (bishop, Vice-President, 1 youth, 1 person of color or language other than English, 2 clergy, and 2 lay people).

Rosanna and Verna think that the BEST part of Assembly is the opportunity to network with fellow Lutherans who have similar situations that Genesee Lutheran Parish does.  They will do their best to bring back to you all of the wonderful things that they have learned!


What's Happening Today!!!


Wednesday morning bible study 10 AM at Plaid and Pearl, everyone welcome to join us!!



Lent Holden Prayer Wednesday Evening Service 6:30
Soup and bread supper before services 5:30

Everyone is invited to join us at the Valley Church as observe Lent with this beautiful service. Before the service please join us for soup and bread.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

A Few Announcements

A few announcements:

Sunday school started back up Sunday. It's going to have some new looks, we'd love for you to join us on our new path. Sunday mornings at 9 AM. Adults will still have Sunday school also at 9 AM.
Church service follow Sunday School at 10 AM.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study starts back up tomorrow morning at 10 AM, come study Romans with us.
Annual meeting is January 28th following church down in the fellowship hall. 11:15 AM. We have 2 vacancies on council that need to be filled. One is the treasurer and the other is an at large council position, please let the pastor or a council member know if you are feeling called to fill one of those positions.
There is going to be a Youth Group event Sunday, January 28th, 5-7 pm More information to follow. 7th-12th graders be sure to mark your calendars and plan on being there. The two events we have had so far have been a lot of fun.
Lent is right around the corner, Wednesday, February 14th is Ash Wednesday. As we plan the Lent season, we will keep you posted on when and what we will be doing.
Things to think about. What is your Lenton Journey going to be this year? Do you usually give something up or do you have a goal?