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This morning, Bp. Dillahunt, Pr. Kerrigan (DEM), and Pr. Tim Mentzer (Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship, Leadership, Engagement) spent the morning at Faith Lutheran Church Whitehall Ohio for the 3rd Annual Run/Walk to Church 5K. The #SOSynodELCA served as one of the sponsors for this event!
All proceeds from this event will support the work of the ETSS Tewahedo Social Services and the valuable resources they supply to immigrants throughout the Columbus metropolitan area.
After the race, they joined the congregation for worship at 9 AM.
Thank you, Pr. Hille for the invitation to support and join this event! Thank you, Faith Lutheran Church, for your ministry and partnerships in Whitehall!
#StrongerandBetterTogether
This morning, Bp. Dillahunt, Pr. Kerrigan (DEM), and Pr. Tim Mentzer (Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship, Leadership, Engagement) spent the morning at Faith Lutheran Church Whitehall Ohio for the 3rd Annual Run/Walk to Church 5K. The #SOSynodELCA served as one of the sponsors for this event! All proceeds from this event will support the work of the ETSS Tewahedo Social Services and the valuable resources they supply to immigrants throughout the Columbus metropolitan area. After the race, they joined the congregation for worship at 9 AM. Thank you, Pr. Hille for the invitation to support and join this event! Thank you, Faith Lutheran Church, for your ministry and partnerships in Whitehall! #StrongerandBetterTogether
Today, Bp. Dillahunt spent time in worship at St. Paul (Franklin). She also got to see their clothing closet for the neighborhood! This congregation intentionally lifts up leaders to serve. Two of our Lay Worship Leaders, Mimi Baily and Julius Fingerle, and one of our Synod Authorized Ministers, Will Lapp, are all members of St. Paul. Thank you, St. Paul, for your ministry within your community and across #SOSynodELCA. We are so grateful to have you as a partner in ministry! #StrongerandBetterTogether
This past weekend, Bp. Dillahunt joined all of the Region 6 Bishops of the ELCA for the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly in Louisville, KY to be additional prayer and support as they elected a new bishop. Congratulations, Bishop-Elect Tim Graham! Bp. Dillahunt gave the final keynote address, calling the Assembly to continue the work they have begun at this Assembly and continue working together for the sake of the gospel. The Indiana-Kentucky Synod sends their greetings to #SOSynodELCA! We are so grateful to serve in ministry together with you, alongside the other Region 6 Synods and the rest of the ELCA! #StrongerandBetterTogether
Greetings from St. John's Lutheran Church (Dayton), where Bp. Dillahunt joined them for worship & to preach for their 160th Anniversary celebration this morning! 🥳 The Dayton Celebration Chorus also joined them to share their musical gifts during worship. Congratulations, St. John's! We are so grateful for your ministry in Dayton and that you are part of #SOSynodELCA! #StrongerandBetterTogether
Good morning from St. Paul (Ironton) where Bp. Dillahunt joined them and led worship. Thank you for the invitation to join you today for worship & fellowship, Pr Sally Shisler! #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether
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This morning, Bp. Dillahunt joined Galilee Lutheran Church (Russells Point) for worship!
It was so good to be present with them as storm recovery efforts continue within their community! We are so grateful for their presence and ministry within the Indian Lake communities.
Everyone says hello in the video in the comments!
#SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether
This morning, Bp. Dillahunt joined the people of God at Bethel (Russell, KY) and preached the good news that Christ is risen, indeed! Thank you to Synod Authorized Minister Norm Staker for 22 years of service. And thank you Bethel for the always warm welcome and good lunch. The video from the congregation is in the comments on this post! #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether
Join us in prayer for Easter Sunday! O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #SOSynodPrays
Join us in prayer for Holy Saturday: Eternal giver of life and light, this holy night shines with the radiance of the risen Christ. Renew your church with the Spirit given us in baptism, that we may worship you in sincerity and truth and may shine as a light in the world, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #SOSynodPrays
Join us in prayer for Good Friday: Almighty God, look with loving mercy on your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, to be given over to the hands of sinners, and to suffer death on the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #SOSynodPrays
Join us in prayer for Maundy Thursday: Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave us a new commandment, to love one another as he loves us. Write this commandment in our hearts, and give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #SOSynodPrays
Join us in prayer for Holy Wednesday: Almighty God, your Son our Savior suffered at human hands and endured the shame of the cross. Grant that we may walk in the way of his cross and find it the way of life and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #SOSynodPrays
Join us in prayer for Holy Tuesday: Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you. Grant that our love may not grow cold in your service, and that we may not fail or deny you in the time of trial, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #SOSynodPrays
Join us in prayer for Holy Monday: O God, your Son chose the path that led to pain before joy and to the cross before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #SOSynodPrays
Join us in prayer for Palm Sunday: Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #SOSynodPrays