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Gary Janetzke
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Lutheran schools superintendent assists congregations that are operating Lutheran schools with staffing, call lists, accreditation, visits, state and federal advocacy, research, consultation and professional growth for teachers.
- Early childhood education aids congregations start early childhood ministries and bring Christ to little children with consultation, materials conferences, pastoral enrichment and professional growth for teachers.
- Genesis is a resource to assist congregations in starting Lutheran elementary and secondary schools consisting of a one-day consultation and a feasibility study. Contact the District superintendent of schools for more information.
- Strengthening Schools and Congregations is a resource to assist congregations in strengthening and revitalizing Lutheran elementary schools that are experiencing problems, so that the mission of sharing the caring Christ can be more effectively accomplished. Trained consultants are available without cost. Application must be made through the District superintendent of schools.
- Staff development provides seminars and conferences for professional church workers.
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First Hmong International Mission conference in Thailand
Thursday, September 18, 2008 :: 103 Views :: Missions
 Hmong International Mission (HIM) is a Hmong mission group made up of LCMS pastors, missionaries and laity. Its goal is to build an affiliated seminary to train Hmong pastors and leaders to expand the mission in Thailand. On Aug.15, 2008, HIM held its first conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Rev. Jeff Prewitt, Rev. Mark Berlin, Rev. Yia Vang and his wife Susan, all from the SWD, attended the conference.
Harley riders welcomed
 Tens of thousands of Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders roared into Milwaukee the last week in August for the company’s 105th anniversary and reunion. Members of Hope, Milwaukee, near the company’s headquarters took advantage of their captive audience and, in lieu of a midweek worship service, they put their faith into action.
Outreach to Small Town, WI - Portage workshop Nov. 15
 The SWD outreach task force will offer a workshop at St. John, Portage, on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flyer 
Many factors in the church necessitate building a network for leadership training and mission support for rural/small town congregations. In this one-day workshop, Dr. Ralph Geisler, director of the St. Paul Institute for Education ( spife.org) in Concordia, Mo., will prepare you for this mission field.
Safe arrival of hymnals in Nigeria
Friday, August 15, 2008 :: 340 Views :: Missions
Seminary library on the grounds of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria.
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Your gifts were well received!
Many of you remember bringing used hymnals, clothing, theology books, paraments and other articles to our collection at the District office for the Lutheran Church of Nigeria (LCN) last November and December. We reported to you in January that the 40-foot container of 15,000 books and all the rest was on its way to Port Harcourt. Everything arrived safely and has by now been taken to the LCN seminary, where the items are being stored and distributed to congregations. The people are overjoyed with your gifts!
Wales youth group puts servant-hood into their summer
 During the week of June 30 to July 3, eleven teens and their pastor, Rev. Allen Behnke from Bethlehem, Wales, set out each day to serve. Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County, A Place of Refuge’s Resale Shop and the S.O.S. Center in Milwaukee were on the receiving end of their Christian love.
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