| Baptism and the Mission of the Church |
 Guest blogger, Dick Gahl, finds interesting changes in the way succeeding Lutheran service books' baptism rites invite the newly baptized into the life of the church.
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| LCS Chaplain Recognition Reception |
 You are cordially invited to the Caring Stars Chaplain Recognition Reception on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Castele Learning Center at Lutheran Hospital starting at 6:00 PM. See attached: Invitation and Response Card |
| LCS Wine Tasting Party |
Below is the invitation to Lutheran Chaplaincy Service’s Wine Tasting Garden Party, being held on Friday, June 15, 2012. Those interested in making reservations for the event may visit their website at: www.spiritualcare.org. See Invitation |
| Spring is a time of Renewal, Fresh Starts and New Beginnings |
 May 2012 Ohio District Church Extension Fund flyer offers information on how ODCEF investors are benefiting the Lutheran community as well as latest interest rates.
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| Congregational Mission Support |
 CLICK HERE to view and/or print a report showing actual dollars sent by Congregations to the Ohio District Mission Support Center in support of District and Synod mission and ministry.
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| March 2 - Tornado Update from Mary Woodward |
 Read the update for the March 2 tornado recovery. Mary Woodward writes ... "Deanna Cheadle has been assisting in Paintsville, KY and I have been attending the Northern KY Long Term Recovery Committee meetings. Kim Schave has been providing spiritual care as needed. My thanks to everyone who is assisting these families as they struggle to recover! Recovery has begun and we need volunteers. I have several servant event groups scheduled and need more.... contact me if questions - 740-509-1132." CLICK HERE for update |
| Bethany Honored as "Exemplary School" |
 On Sunday, March 11, 2012, Bethany Lutheran School Principal Ken Boerger received the certificate recognizing Bethany as an “Exemplary School” by NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation). Presenting the certificate was Ohio District School Superintendent Gordon Stuckert. |
| Ohio District LCMS Response Efforts - Tornadoes Update |
Here is an update from Deaconess Kim Schave on tornado recovery efforts in the Ohio District. Kim writes, "We will continue to send out debris removal teams as requested, assist with ongoing emotional/Spiritual care needs as well as supply material needs from collections taken by the District churches in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky." Read More |
| LDR of Ohio - Mary Woodward Update |
Mary Woodward, Ohio District Disaster Coordinator-Lutheran Disaster Response of Ohio, gives you an update on the tornado damage in IN/KY/IL, and various ways you can help. Click HERE |
| CTS Offers Organists & Pianists Workshop in June |
 Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN is offering workshops for church organists and pianists to support them in their service. "These workshops will provide valuable instruction in how to lead congregational singing with the unique features of those instruments." The workshops are for organists/pianists who are already playing, whether they are experienced veterans or new organists/pianists recently drafted into helping at their parish. See more information HERE |