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The National LCEF announces new Education Debt Loan Program for Rostered Professional Workers. Click on the title for a summary of the program and the feature highlights.
 Read the June 2013 edition of Reaching Rural America for Christ, along with a Human Care Outreach article HERE
 The average age of Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Lutherans is 68 years old, according to an article published in the May 2009 issue of the Lutheran Witness. According to PewResearchCenter, there are 10,000 baby boomers reaching the age of 65 every day, and this rate will continue for the next 17 years.
 Read the May 2013 edition of LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission newsletter, Reaching Rural America for Christ HERE
Does your Congregation have a Parish Nurse or Congregational Health Minister? If so, please e-mail their name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and your congregation/city to Deb Klusak at: klusakd@oh.lcms.org. Our Ohio District Parish Nurse, Julie Neff, would like to gather this information for purposes of networking, scheduling future meetings/conferences, and to provide support for them.
Read the April 2013 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ HERE
 Check out this video from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Charleston, WV which is an example of an outreach opportunity that describes a congregations's efforts to help school children meet their basic needs.
 Documents and other resources related to the 2012 Convention of the Ohio District, LCMS, can be found here.
A pastoral vacancy is often a difficult experience for the Congregation. It can also be a time of growth, as God's people step forward to keep ministries going and even increase their support. It is a great time for self-examination and goal setting.
This pastoral vacancy is also an opportune time for a Congregation to look at its strengths and weaknesses, ministry priorities, and vision for the future.
Plan to join RSTM for the 2013 LCMS National RSTM conference Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2013, at the Kansas City Airport Marriott at 775 Brasilia Ave., Kansas City, MO 64153.
The theme for 2013 will be “Planting in a Changing World.” We are also pleased to announce that our plenary speakers will include the Rev. Dr. Paul Maier, author and LCMS Third Vice- President; the Rev. Jonathan Fisk, LCMS pastor, author and video podcast host; Dr. Adam Francisco, professor of history at Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., and an expert on Islamic worldviews; Dr. Shannon Young, a well-known rural author; and the Rev. Todd Kollbaum, RSTM director. Details on breakout speakers and the schedule will be coming soon. Be sure to watch our website and Facebook page for updates on how to register. Although we have engaged a larger venue, we encourage you to secure your spot early so that you can join us. The national conference is geared for congregational leaders from all rural and small-town settings.
While there is no “one size fits all” solution, participants will be encouraged as they see new opportunities for engaging their communities and are filled with hope for the future. Fellowship and discussion with others who have also been placed in this unique mission field will be invaluable too!
FULL STEAM AHEAD
The LCMS Office of National Mission’s commitment to the expansion and growth of our work with Rural and Small Town Mission has never been stronger. Throughout the Synod restructuring process, we have worked hard to ensure that RSTM remains a critical component of our work in revitalizing the congregations of the Synod. The time is now. The future is bright. Read full overview HERE
 Bethesda Lutheran Communities, a national organization serving people with developmental disabilities, is looking for more than 750 high school and college-aged students to serve at our five retreat locations. We are looking for more than 300 kids to serve at SonRise in Anderson, IN. Read more information HERE or go to their website: www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/retreats
Summer Camp is right around the corner! Many church leaders already know the potential faith impact on children and youth for those who attend a Lutheran camp session – not to mention all the fun. Camp Lutherhaven in northern Indiana and Camp Lakeview in southern Indiana invite you and those with whom you’re in ministry with to come away this summer for a fun faith adventure. If you would like publicity materials for your congregation or have questions please contact them at:
 The Hearts for Jesus in 2013 will support St. John-Nottingham Lutheran School and St. John Lutheran School in South Euclid. You may request a specific quantity of hearts for Jesus coin folders from Gordon Stuckert: stuckertg@oh.lcms.org or Mary Stuckert: stuckertm@oh.lcms.org A special "thank you" to Josh Miesner and Rev. Peter Marcis of St. Paul-Napoleon for producing the video.
Potential ODCEF investors are advised to review these terms and conditions relating to ODCEF investments.
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