Bulletin – December 20
Christmas Caroling is set for today. Those interested should meet at the church at 2:00. We have three places to go and should be back at the church by 4:00. Pot-luck chili and fixings to follow. Here is our plan:
Barrett House: 2:15
Markesan Assisted Living: 2:45
Randolph Nursing Home: 3:30
Missing Roaster
There is a Nesco roaster missing from the church kitchen. Please return it right away if you have it.
Proposal from Luther Memorial, FDL
You will see a letter to our congregation posted on the bulletin board from our sister congregation in Fond du Lac. They are proposing to share a pastor between our two congregations on a trial basis. The council has discussed this briefly at the last two meetings, but had taken no action. Now that an invite to discuss the matter has occurred, please prayerfully consider this and give the council your input before the January meeting.
Prayers for India
Massive flooding along the coastal regions of south-east India has caused the death of several hundred people and nearly 2 million have lost their homes. Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ of the BELC are among those who have lost homes, businesses, crops, food, and church buildings. Because of the lower than usual balance in the Mission Development Fund (MDF) the CLC Board of Missions has only been able to provide minimal financial assistance at this time. Please pray for the Lord’s continued protection and provision for those who are suffering in India. And pray that He provides wisdom and resources to those who are working to assist the many who are in need.
Candidates for Immanuel Professor Call
The Board of Regents for Immanuel Lutheran High School, College, and Seminary invites “all pastors, professors, male teachers, and voting members of member congregations of the Church of the Lutheran Confession” (CLC Constitution) to nominate an individual or individuals to fill the vacancy which will be created on the Immanuel faculty by the retirement of Professor John Pfeiffer at the end of the 2015-16 academic year. The individual would teach at the high school (potentially), college, and seminary levels with an emphasis on courses in Hebrew (college) and Old Testament theology (seminary) and also in other theological disciplines. With the duties including teaching God’s Word to adult males, the person is to be a male (1 Tim. 2:12). The position would, God-willing, commence with the 2016-17 academic year. Those submitting nominations are encouraged to include information regarding their nominee’s educational background and teaching and/or professional experience, also indicating how the person might help our school in supervising extracurricular activities or serving in administrative positions. Please send your nominations postmarked or e-mailed no later than January 20, 2016, to: Mr. Craig Ryan, Secretary; ILC Board of Regents; 499 Country Lane; Fulda, MN 56131 (email: cryan@page1printers.com).
New ILC Tour Choir CD Available
A newly produced recording of choral music, sung by Tour Choirs of Immanuel Lutheran College, is scheduled to be available the week of December 14. It is a 2-CD set, featuring pieces sung by various choirs from 1991 to 2015. The first CD primarily reflects the themes of Advent and Christmas, the second the themes of Lent and Easter. The cost per 2-CD set is $16 (or two sets for $30). The sets are available through the ILC Bookhouse.
CLC News
Pastor Walter Schaller of Zion, Madison Heights, MI has announced his retirement from the ministry. The congregation called Pastor Mark Weis of Northport, FL who returned the call… Gethsemane, Spokane, WA has called Pastor Wayne Eichstadt of Mankato, MN.
Nominations for ILC President
The Board of Regents invites nominations for the office of President of Immanuel Lutheran College. The current term of Professor Steve Sippert expires June 30, 2016. All pastors, professors, male teachers, and voting members of the CLC are entitled to nominate a man from the faculty of Immanuel Lutheran College to serve a two-year term beginning July 1, 2016. Nominations must be written or E-mailed no later than midnight January 5, 2016 to: Mr. Craig Ryan; 499 Country Lane; Fulda, MN 56131; E-Mail: cryan@page1printers.com.
Maintenance Position at ILC
With the retirement of Ron Porath at the end of March, Immanuel Lutheran College will have a vacancy in the position of a full-time maintenance man. Interested applicants may direct inquiries about the position, applications, and resumes to ILC president, Prof. Steve Sippert (steve.sippert@ilc.edu or 715-836-6620). The deadline for applications is January 10.