A Prayer to use individually or in worship:
“Most gracious and caring God, we are again in the possible path of a powerful storm. We commend to you those who will suffer loss. Sustain them with your love during this difficult time. Unite us as we work with each other hand in hand. Give us strength and courage to face the consequences. Bless and protect those in search and rescue teams. May your Spirit move among us with her grace and power, so we may recover wisely, making the best decision at the right time. Above all, give us your peace, so we can rest in you. Trusting in your mercies, through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen”
Review the Synod’s Disaster Response Plan and Resources
Synod Disaster Coordinator Job Posting (applications accepted until Oct. 1)
2019 Liturgy In Time Of Storm (can be used for personal or group devotions)
- Getting Ready for a storm -from Synod Office, Aug. 28
- A word from Bishop Suarez (via Facebook Live), Aug. 30
- Message to the Synod from Bishop Suarez (via e-mail), Aug. 30
- Update from Bishop Suarez – Sept. 3
- Hurricane Dorian Bulletin Insert – Sept. 4
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- 2020 – Caribe Royal – Kissimmee – June 5-7
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Lenten Visits 2020
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Heard About Vitality?
The Vitality Kick-off is an invitation to congregational leaders to gather for a day of learning, fellowship and renewal as we center ourselves on God’s dreams. Acting on God’s dreams, leaders will gather tools and resources that will create a pathway to a deeper sense of vitality and mission. Surrounded and supported by others, congregations invested in the vitality process journey together into a deeper awareness of God’s presence and action, a deeper commitment to their own discipleship and faith formation, and a deeper understanding of the communities they serve.
Upcoming Vitality Training Retreats
South Region
10/12 – Mid-Gulf Conference (Emmanuel, Venice) **this retreat is from 9:00-3:00
10/26 – Caloosa Conference (Emmanuel, Naples)
11/2 – Tampa Conference (Good Shepherd, Tampa)
11/16 – Miami-Dade and Broward-Bahamas Conferences (St. John, Hollywood)
1/4/2020 – Lake Conference (Lamb of God, Haines City)
1/18/2020 – Tradewinds Conference (location TBD)
North Region
10/12 – Sun Coast (Trinity, St. Petersburg)
10/19 – Panhandle (St. Paul’s, Niceville)
11/2 – Gulf Coast (Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor)
11/9 – First Coast (St. Mark’s, Jacksonville)
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