CONFERENCE NEWS

The Conference Meeting on April 24th was very productive; the five working groups reported on the progress they had made in refining their goals, and asked for and received feedback from the others on how better to shape their missions. Now that the working groups are able to work independently on their own initiative, it was decided that no further monthly meetings are necessary.

At the Conference meeting on March 20th, we discussed the ideas brought forth at the February workshop, and decided we could make better use of them by dividing into five working groups addressing specific issues and interests.

The groups are as follows:

Rostered Leaders - How best can we use our ministerial resources and physical structures to the advantage of all?

Youth Ministry - Developing ideas and plans to care for and involve our youth in our mission.

Communication - Developing ways to share ideas, plans, and information among all in the conference.

Programming - Developing programs to address the needs of our people and mission.

Congregational Ministry - Developing ways to encourage more involvement by laypersons into our mission.

These groups will continue to work independently during the months and years ahead, proving that "We do Better Together!"

Job Offering!

Hooversville Lutheran Parish (Trinity and St. Thomas churches) is seeking an organist to provide music leadership for the parish.  The position includes two Sunday services per week (one at each congregation), plus mid-week Advent and Lenten evening services.  A handful of additional holiday services are also included.  Funerals and weddings are negotiable dependent upon availability.  Compensation is negotiable dependent on experience.  If interested, please contact Pastor Krista Vingelis at 814-479-2204.