LMM Synod and Churchwide Leaders: Once again our president, Heber Rast did us proud as he addressed the ELCA Churchwide Assembly last week. To see the news release regarding his presentation go to this link: http://www.elca.org/ScriptLib/CO/ELCA_News/encArticleList.asp?article=3699

There was applause as he announced the progress that our Building for the Future campaign is making.

 

As we learned of the death of former board president Charlie Schwartz later on Friday, Bishop Hanson informed the Assembly and encouraged all gathered to be in prayer for Charlie's family.

 

PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ALONG TO YOUR NETWORKS AND CONGREGATIONS:

 

Coming of Age: I would strongly urge those of you in Regions 1,3 and 9 to attend one of the Coming of Age Conferences we are co-sponsoring with the Youth and Family Institute in Charlotte, Sept. 15, Beaverton, OR October 24-25 and St. Cloud, MN November 16-17. Go to http://www.youthandfamilyinstitute.org/services_eventscalendar.html  for more information and to register.

 

Road Trip: The LMM Young Men's Ministry Council is sponsoring another Road Trip- this time it's to the boundary waters of Northern Minnesota September 21-23. This is for men 34 and younger. Men of all ages are welcome- as long as you bring someone in that age range. Go to http://www.lmmroadtrip.com for more information and to register.

 

One Year to Live: The next pilot retreat for One Year to Live will take place in Buena Vista, CO September 21-23 and there are still a few spots open. If you are interested in taking this home to your synod, contact me immediately at Doug.Haugen@elca.org. The registration is $200 for the weekend. That includes room and board.

 

Thank you for your leadership!

 

Doug

 

 

 

Doug Haugen,

Director, Lutheran Men in Mission

Men's Ministry Specialist, EOCM

Doug.Haugen@elca.org

Phone: 773-380-2566

 

Kim Moseley, Executive Secretary

Kimberley.Moseley@elca.org

Phone: 773-380-2595

Fax: 773-380-2588

www.elca.org/lmm

 

Lutheran Men in Mission/ELCA

8765 West Higgins Road

Chicago, IL 60631

 

If you would like to make a gift to LMM and honor someone who is important in your life, you may do so by going to www.elca.org/lmm, clicking "ELCA Gift Basket", and downloading a certificate with the individual's name on it.