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Stay Connected With Your Church Family

The college life is great! We are certain that God is shaping you in amazing and unexpected ways. Let us know what is happening! Email the church periodically with an update. Also, be certain to the church your email address. We will send you our E-newsletter so that you can see what is happening in your congregation. Do not forget that we would love to have you join us when you are back. If you want to take part in the congregation’s life in any way during vacations call Pastor Jira at (570) 265-5322 with your interest.

Are You Living The Green Life?
The Church Is Reminding Us All To Stay Green

[Click for larger image] NIS Green Team

     The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Northern Illinois Synod (NIS) is offering raising environmental awareness in its congregations.
     The mission of the Green Team is to "encourage the congregations, agencies and institutions of the NIS to become 'greener' communities by providing educational opportunities and resources for showing how faith and ecology are interrelated and teaching pragmatic means of becoming 'greener.'"
     "Sometimes we get fooled into thinking that we own stuff," said the Rev. Gary M. Wollersheim, bishop, ELCA Northern Illinois Synod, Rockford. "The Lutheran church teaches us that God is the owner of all things; we are simply caretakers. In Psalm 24:1 we read, 'The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.' So let us care for all creation as if it belonged to God, because it does."
     However, you don’t have to be from Illinois to be concerned about going green. Our own church could use your expertise and knowledge (from oil use and methane gas production to recycling and geothermal energy) to help our congregation and its members take care of God’s creation.
     Please consider becoming a leader within our own congregation and where you live to keep “green” in the forefront of our minds.
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     Information about the NIS Green Team is at http://www.nisynod.org/green/ on the Web.

God Calling You to Something More?

Check Out Young Adults in Global Mission
One year international opportunities

Designed for ELCA young adults, ages 19-30, this program provides a one-

Laura, JoHanna, Crystal

year service opportunity in leadership development, service, spiritual growth, global awareness and understanding. Go to Argentina, Germany, The Philippines, India, the U.K. and many more places. Service begins mid-August. Just Click to get out into the world and serve God.

For Domestic Service Opportunities: Look into serving with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. Click Here to find out more about serving your neighbor in the United States.

Check Out the ELCA’s Young Adult Web Site
Faith Site Tailored for Young Adults
With discussion boards and links to other opportunities for young adults, this site may be just for you. Check it out!

Are You a Disciple or an Apostle?
Where Are You In Your Faith Life?
”What does it mean for you to follow Jesus?” “Where and to whom is God sending you?” Explore where you are in your faith. Are you a disciple or an apostle? Click to check it out!

Guidance In a Time of Transition

Online resources

- The High Adventure of Leaving Home

- Scripture 101: Tips for Joining a Bible Study

- How to Get a Life as a Commuter

Useful Links

Summer And Year Long Service Opportunities:

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (Camps of the ELCA)

Lutheran Volunteer Corp (Social Service and Community Improvement)

Holden Village (A Retreat Center of Beauty in Washington State)

Global Mission Service (See some place other than Towanda!)

- Brief Global Mission Opportunities

- Normal Global Mission Opportunites

Youth Encounter (A year of serving God creatively throughout the nation)

Peace Corps (International Social Service and Community Improvement)

Americorps (Domestic Social Service and Community Improvement)

“I Can’t Figure Out How To Study The Bible!”

If you are having trouble figuring out how to study the Bible or just can’t get yourself into God’s Word, you are not alone. Most people have trouble because they have not yet figured out how they best learn for their unique sense of spirituality. Some people are analytical and love to study in a studious manner. Others are creative and learn by delving into a subject creatively. Check out the Bible Study page and find the Bible Study that works best for you.

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