8.23.20, 13th Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin

We had some technical difficulties so our video is short, but we are worshiping together!

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August 16th Worship Bulletin

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Job’s Lament and Loss

8.9.20, 11th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin

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“If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you. Heal the sick, and tell them, The Kingdom of God is near you now.”

First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Gospel Reading: Luke 10

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7.26.20, 9th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin

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7.19.20, 8th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin

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7.12.20, 7th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin

We apologize for the subpar video… we tried something new and will continue to troubleshoot!

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The call committee is meeting on a weekly basis via Zoom. We are halfway through reading and discussing “A Bigger Table” by John Pavlovitz that will hopefully inform the next steps in our process. Here’s a summary of what comes next:

1. Develop an interview strategy and formulate interview questions.
2. Conduct a practice interview with a pastor serving another congregation.
3. Conduct a first interview with candidate(s) provided by the synod.
4. Conduct a second interview with candidate(s) provided by the synod.
5. Check references and conduct legally required background checks through the synod.
6. Select a candidate of choice (the finalist).
7. Agree to a compensation package with the candidate of choice.
8. Give two weeks’ notice for a congregational vote.
9. Conduct a congregational vote.
10. Extend a call.
11. Receive the pastor’s acceptance of the call.

If you’d like more information, visit https://swmnelca.org/call-process/ . For any questions, contact Nan Crary at [email protected] or 320-583-3083. We are grateful for your support and prayers.

Nan Crary, chair
Louis Bedard — Kris Dobratz –- Scott Gross-Sand – Leah Pollmann – Jim Schaefer – Katie Weisenberger

Stones & Rocks, Rooms & Homes
Southwest Minnesota Synod Worship Service

The call committee met June 24 via Zoom with synod staff for an orientation about the call process to find the next pastor to lead River of Hope.  An exciting and challenging task.  We learned that one source to identify potential candidates can come from you as a member of River of Hope.

If you know of a pastor who you think might be the right fit for River of Hope, please consider completing a Pastoral Candidate Nomination Form.  Once you provide information about this pastor, the form is sent to the call committee chair and then forwarded to the synod.  Contact Emily Heilman at the ROH office to request a copy of the form.

We will provide periodic updates about progress we make as your call committee.  We are grateful for your continued prayers and support.

Nan Crary, chair

Louis Bedard — Kris Dobratz –- Scott Gross-Sand – Leah Pollmann – Jim Schaefer – Katie Weisenberger