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News from the Delaware-Maryland Synod
We pray for
the family and friends of Pastor Robert Moore (retired), who died in Christ;
KJ Biles, daughter of Pastor Harry & Deacon Sharey Biles (St. Peter, Ocean City), who has been hospitalized with an infection;
Pastor Doug Jones (Evangelical, Frederick), recovering at home from shoulder surgery;
Hudson, grandson of Carol & Pastor Mike McQuaid (Living Grace, Urbana), anticipating heart surgery;
the ongoing healing of Pastor Jimmie Schwartz, Sandy Stillwell-Greenstone, Maddie Tallman, Darlene Revis, Eric Adler, Pastor Gordon Narvesen, Marie and Andrew, Kellie Ketron, Pastor Dick Hembrock, Nancy Charitonek, Pastor Dale Dusman, The Compton family, Lou Kaste, Dick, Pastor Regina Beard, Sandy Stillwell-Greenstone, Pastor Dave Simpson, Caroline Marshall, Pastor Michael Dubsky, Kayleigh, Mitch & Hudson, Joshua Lafferty, Jan Stiegler, Osose Geleta, Pastor Rick Rutkauskas, Walter Gordon, William Hamilton, Jodi, Pastor Jack Trautwein, Bishop George Paul Mocko, Linda, Erik, Pastor John Ranney, Pastor Tom Miller & family, Bill, Cole, Waetina, Pastor John Keating, Pastor Partee Boliek, Jason, and Sharon Gohl;
those who are experiencing natural disasters around the globe;
Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Disaster Response;
the ongoing healing of the opioid crisis throughout Delaware, Maryland and the nation;
Pastor Dave Oravec (St. Martin's, Annapolis), deployed abroad as a reservist;
Daniel Beirne, Program Director for Young Adults in Global Mission Leadership Formation and Alumni Engagement in the Churchwide organization;
all rostered ministers;
and for all who have unspoken needs.
We pray for our partners in ministry around the world: Bishop Katherine Finegan and the Northern Great Lakes Synod; Bishop Matti Repo and the Diocese of Tampere, Finland; Bishop Urmas Viilma and the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church; and Bishop Michael Adam and the Mara Diocese, Tanzania.
We pray for our bishops, Bill Gohl and Elizabeth Eaton.
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The Bishop Blogs

Each week, Bishop Gohl will be writing for our synod blog. We'll share a teaser and a link to the blog in the E-Letter. This week on the blog: In memory of Pastor John Damm.

"'So, until death completes my mortal journey, I assure you I shall wait with peace and hope for the full and complete unfolding of that gift of eternal life that was given to me in my baptism.'"

You can read the rest here.

Summer Camp at Mar-Lu-Ridge

Mar-Lu-Ridge (3200 Mar-Lu-Ridge Road, Jefferson, MD 21755) still has space available for you in their summer camp programs! You can visit their website to choose your summer adventure today. Camperships are available for anyone needing assistance. Staff are certified and trained to offer the best camp experience to your camper. There will be an open house on Sunday, May 19 from 2-4:30 p.m. to learn more, or you may contact the office by email or at 800-238-9974 with any questions.

Mar-Lu-Ridge 60th Anniversary

Mar-Lu-Ridge is celebrating their 60th anniversary on June 8 and 9. All are welcome to come celebrate the past, present and future of our synod's outdoor ministry. Details are available online, and you can come for a portion or all of the gathering. Celebrations will include family-friendly activities, delicious food, worship, and more. Whether you have been to MLR dozens of times over the years or are considering your first visit, they are ready to welcome you to the Ridge!

Upcoming Congregational Events
Trinity Lutheran Church (109 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD 21136) will host a yard sale on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, please contact Douglas Oswald.
Pastor Kati Kluckman-Ault (Rejoice Fellowship, Glen Burnie) will be leading a nine-day trip to the Holy Land, February 10-19, 2020. Visiting such places as the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Bethlehem, the Mount of Olives and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, this will be a chance to see the places where Jesus lived and taught. You can learn more and register online, or email Pastor Kati with any questions.
On Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Lutheran Church (1301 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806) will host a free concert performed by the University of Delaware Faculty Jazz Ensemble featuring Todd Groves, saxophones; Harvey Price, vibraphone/percussion; Miles Brown, bass; and Tom Palmer, drums/piano. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, you can download the flier.
On Tuesday, May 29, St. Philip's Lutheran Church (5320 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808) will host a training workshop to learn about the opioid crisis in Delaware and be trained in Narcan administration. There will be dinner at 6 p.m.; the training will begin at 7 p.m. and will last for one hour. Dinner and the workshop are free but please RSVP online by May 20. If you have any questions, please contact Emma Wagner by email or at 410-375-8133. You can also download the flier for more information and to share.
On Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m., the Howard County Concert Orchestra will present organist Wayne L. Wold, Director of Music Ministry at First Lutheran Church, Ellicott City, for an organ recital at St. John’s Episcopal Church (9120 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042). He will be joined by violist Robin Massie. This is a ticketed event. You can learn more information or purchase advance tickets online.
Youth + Family Ministries

Registration is now open for the High School Leadership Event, held June 14-16 in Gettysburg! You can find more details and registration online.

The application process for the 2019-2020 LYO is also open! You can find all of the application materials and schedule for the year on the LYO page of our website. New applications are due by June 16.

For more information, visit the Youth + Family Ministry page on our website.

Synod Assembly Registration and Materials

You can now register online for Synod Assembly! In order to be the best stewards of our resources, there are some new steps to the registration process this year, so please read all instructions carefully, especially if you are registering multiple people. On the page linked above, you will find the links to register for the Assembly and book a hotel room, important documents, and links to forms for submitting to the Bulletin of Reports and nominating someone for an open position (as well as the list of available positions). As the Assembly approaches, we will continue to update that page with new information. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy VanVliet, Associate for Community.

Domestic Hunger Grants

The application process for the next round of Domestic Hunger Grants is now open. Interested churches and agencies need to first register online with ELCA GrantMaker by May 31. After registering, you may complete the application and submit materials by June 17. You can read a step-by-step explanation of the registration and application process here.

The Bishop's Schedule
Tuesday, May 7
AM - Joyanne to the dentist
PM - Candidacy Committee
EVE - leadership team, St. John (Columbia)

Wednesday, May 8
AM - pericope Bible study
PM - Congregational Vitality Team 
EVE - John & Bill's Synodical Adventure: Washington/Allegany Conferences (St. Peter's, Clear Spring)

Thursday, May 9
AM - office appointments
PM - Bishop's Circle one-on-one meetings
EVE - John & Bill's Synodical Adventure: Baltimore City Conference (Dreams & Visions, Baltimore)

Friday, May 10
Sabbath
PM - Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Convention visit

Saturday, May 11
AM - Synod Council Meeting (Nativity & Holy Comforter, Cedarcroft)
PM - preach, Funeral of Pastor Robert Moore (First, Ellicott City)

Sunday, May 12
AM - preach, St. Philip's (Wilmington)
PM - Mother's Day with Arwyn and our family

Monday, May 13
AM - office appointments
EVE - dinner with Mom and our family

Tuesday, May 14
AM - staff meeting & chapel
PM - meetings with Bishop Claire Burkat, staff & leadership
EVE - tour with Bishop Burkat
Upcoming Events
Here are a few of our upcoming events:

May 30-June 1: Synod Assembly
July 21-August 3: Building Puentes work trips to Puerto Rico
Good StewardTips

Check out this article from the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving: "Faith, Intervention, and Learning Organizations" by Melissa Spas, Managing Director of Education & Engagement. Melissa shares thoughts and ideas on how, "for many of us, faith involves an openness to the possibility that God intervenes in the world. In ways large or small, through a variety of means, many people of faith have a hope and expectation that God will redirect our course. In my own tradition, anticipating Holy week and Easter, I have been giving a great deal of consideration to the ways in which God patiently teaches us to prepare for and receive that intervention. The Gospel of John has a number of stories about Jesus’ interventions, during his life and with his disciples after the resurrection; one of these strikes me as particularly relevant for our consideration of abundance as a primary framework for faith and giving."

The Ecumenical Stewardship Center, in partnership with the ELCA, is excited to share an annual collection of stewardship resources that provide congregations and synods with a year-round approach, theme materials for a financial response and access to a digital library of past stewardship publications and resources. These resources are only $25 but a limited number are available for free from the ELCA to individual congregations and synods - no cost. You can submit your request for materials online.
Classifieds
The classified ads listed below are available on our website. To submit an ad, please use the form at the bottom of the webpage.
Open Positions
Director of Children's Ministry
Bookkeeper
Worship Accompanist
Director of Music
Director of Student Ministries
Musician
Administrative Assistant
Church Administrator (2)
Music Director
Nursery Attendant (2)
Church Music and Choral Director
Director of Development
Youth Director
Office Administrator
Director of Music Ministry
Organist (2)
Items Available
Organ for sale
Choir robes (2)
Folding chair rack
Piano
Flags
Parsonage for rent
Deep Sea Discovery VBS supplies
Gulbransen Organ
Portable Speakers
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