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| Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
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Deaf Members
By Administrator Account - Sunday, September 28, 2008
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News from Deaf La Crosse Lutheran Church
(an outreach of Shepherd of the Hills!)
Deaf Ministry is moving forward!
At the District level it is being reorganized for more effectiveness, as well as to secure tax-exempt status. Soon there will be a Board of representatives from SWD congregations, to provide input and help organize support for Deaf Ministry.
At the local level, many new things are happening. Our deaf brothers and sisters in Christ have more opportunity to learn from Pastor Reinke because they can watch him teach via streaming video. On Tuesday nights you may find them downstairs, watching Pastor Reinke on a movie screen. They can "interact" with him by computer in real time; they type in questions and Pastor Reinke's wife Dacia receives the e-mail and signs the question to her husband, who then looks at the camera and answers! Several deaf groups are participating in this way. One unexpected blessing is that a few "unconnected" deaf people have "stumbled" onto the "U-TV" program and now have a source for Bible teaching!
Pastor Reinke was in town recently, and he spent a day with the deaf congregation.
They began with Bible study and then headed out into the cold to do door-to-door canvassing, looking for deaf people, especially children.
How can we help? Pastor Reinke and Mike Lewis (lay leader) say that if we know of any deaf children who are mainstreamed into the public schools, we should tell them and their families about the opportunity to learn about God's love for them. Let them know about the study and worship opportunities with Deaf La Crosse Lutheran Church which meets at Shepherd of the Hills.
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| Monday, September 03, 2007 |
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Military Family Support Group |
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Did you know there is a Military Family Support Group? 
This is for family and friends (over age 18) of person who are preparing for deployment, who are presently deployed, or who have returned from deployment. There are two different groups meeting; one in Sparta and one in La Crosse. See the red-white-blue poster on the Fellowship Room bulletin board for more information
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| Saturday, August 04, 2007 |
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Resources for Couples |
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There will be a couples Bible study starting up this fall on the theme, "Building your Marriage". Time/day will be determined by the group that is interested. If you would like to be part of this, please contact DCE Anne Gonzalez (780-9852).
Every fall, Camp Luther offers a couples retreat that offers opportunities for rest & bonding as a couple. This year, it will be held September 28-30. For more information or to register, visit http://www.campluther.com/sdults_&_families/couples_retreat.php or call 1.877.264.CAMP. Carpooling from SOTH will be available.
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| Saturday, July 28, 2007 |
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National Youth Gathering News |
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We are at the National Youth Gathering and having a great time so far! We have a website set up where you can follow our adventures while we are here....but some people have been having trouble getting on, so here is a different link. Go to: http://www.lcmsgathering.com/Index.asp?PageID=7486 and enter our username - SOTH - on the left hand side of the page. Enjoy our stories & photos!
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| Friday, March 16, 2007 |
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Notes from our Deaf Ministry |
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Deaf L.I.T.E.S.
[Lutherans In Training, Equipping & Serving]
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord . . . 2 Timothy 1:7-8
www.DeafJesus.org
www.DeafPah.org
www.DeafLeaders.org
Do you have a desire to share Jesus with Deaf people?
Would you like to help reach Deaf people, but need more skills & resources?
Do you have Deaf people in your area and no way to reach out?
Do you need help & support to talk with Deaf children & adults?
Deaf L.I.T.E.S. Workshops is a week-long intensive, emersion program designed to give you:
• Religious sign language skills — beginning, intermediate & advanced.
• Resources for teaching and training deaf people.
• On-going support and resources to use in your area.
• Skills & ideas to reach out to deaf people in your area -
• Practical experience and ideas for you to take home
Deaf L.I.T.E.S. 2007 Workshops Offered:
July 8—July 13, 2007
Concordia University Wisconsin
In Mequon, Wisconsin
Cost of Workshop
CEU Credits are available for these intensive workshops at extra cost
For More Information an How to Register
Contact: Rev. John Reinke
Phone: 608-436-9600
Email: Deaf_Jesus@yahoo.comFood = $100
Lodging = $175
Tuition = $200
Books and materials $100
Total Cost: $575
Pastor Reinke
Director Deaf Institute of Theology
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
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