NLSA captain and consultant training
Feb. 17, 2012 • District office, Milwaukee

Presenter: Terry Schmidt

This training can be helpful for schools seeking accreditation or schools that are already accredited. It pertains to all levels (preschool, elementary and high school). Anyone involved in leading a school accreditation process, or serving as a captain, consultant or team member would benefit through their participation.

Road to Emmaus, written and produced by an LCMS filmmaker, is back by popular request this year, at the greatly reduced price of $150 for a case of 100 DVDs (that’s just $1.50 each). This acclaimed Easter film offers a dynamic new opportunity to reach people with the story of Jesus, especially during the season of Lent and Easter.

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We invite you to be with us on March 15 for another special SWD mission celebration and fund raising event, this time at The Cannery Grill, 315 E. Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie, WI 53590. As you enjoy the evening of fellowship in this historic location, you will also be sampling some of the Cannery’s entrées and learning about pairing food with various wines and beers. But the best part is that you will be supporting our District missions!

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Becky King (left) studies with Deloris Erlandson, member of Our Savior Deaf, Madison.

Becky King is deaf. It is difficult for people who can hear to really understand what it is like to be completely deaf. Even reading is a challenge. English is a language of words; sign language is a language of pictures. For Becky, a Christian, it is difficult to read and understand the concepts of the Bible and theological words like “justification”, “righteousness” or “sanctification.” They are meaningful words, but are terrible to sign! But that was not the only challenge in Becky’s life.

The annual "Accelerated Reader" (AR) challenge is set to begin on Jan. 30, 2012. Any elementary LCMS school in the United States and Canada that is presently using the Accelerated Reader program may enter the contest. All students must be independent readers.

The purpose of this challenge is to provide an incentive and motivation for children at Lutheran schools to read more, get smarter and have fun. Reading for this contest can occur anywhere the children are – at home, at school, in the car, etc. All reporting of points will be done by each school’s coordinator via the AR challenge website.

Live Loud Leadership
Learn how to become a Leader in Christ and Live Loud in every area of your life!

March 16-18 2012
Camp Luther in Three Lakes, WI

Brian and Jeanette Keller stand with SWD Pres. John Wille outside the newly dedicated church at Las Americas in the Dominican Republic.

The first Lutheran sanctuary in Las Americas, just east of the capital city, Santo Domingo, was dedicated on October 9, 2011. The service began outside of the church on the back piece of the property where the congregation had previously held their services under a little tarp tent for the past two years. “Give thanks with us to God the Father, in Jesus’ Name,” says Pastor Ted Krey, “that His holy ministry goes forth, and that our Lord is with us in this place!”

KINDLE servant leader workshop
Feb. 11, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Brookfield

Participants will:

• understand better the concept of servant leadership
• continue growing to be a more effective servant leader
• assess strengths in one's leadership of groups
• challenge growth in a selected area of leadership, resulting in strengthened group leading skills

Grace Place has  taken 4500 LCMS pastors, teachers, and spouses through an integrated health program, encouraging body, mind, spiritual and financial well-being. All retreats are heavily underwritten, making participation affordable to all. Retreats run Monday afternoon through Friday at noon.

1. Grace Place in Ohio: April 30-May 4, 2012. Salt Fork State Lodge and Conference Center, Cambridge, Ohio.
2. Grace Place for Single Clergy and Church Workers: June 18-22, 2012. Stonebridge Inn, Snowmass, Colo.
3. Grace Place in the Rockies for Pastors and Wives: June 25-29, 2012. Stonebridge Inn, Snowmass, Colo.
4. Grace Place in Michigan for Pastors, Teachers, Spouses: July 23-27, 2012. Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, Mich.
5. Grace Place in Indiana for Pastors, Teachers, Spouses: July 30-Aug. 3, 2012. Swan Lake Resort, Plymouth, Ind

Ramona	Ramona	Junior
Stefani	Moises	Randy

What beautiful faces! These are the children living in our Dominican Republic group home! All of these developmentally challenged kids have grown and changed so much since they came to live in the group home early this year. Living as family with Christian caregivers, actively participating in a community, and becoming part of the Body of Christ has been life changing for these 6 children. We would love to give you the opportunity to get to know them better and to help them continue to grow and prosper in their new life.

After great response to last year's stewardship learning communities (SLC), the South Wisconsin District is again offering SLCs, beginning Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011.

The theme for this year’s workshops is, “Feeding the Passion of the Believer.” Each workshop will be lead by a different presenter that will focus on a particular step in the ongoing journey of discipleship.

Will you or someone in your congregation be receiving care at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.? Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester offers their TLCare ministry to out of town medical guests. They strive to serve people in many ways such as prayer support, a homemade meal, a visit from one of our caring members, free parking in their lot, a comfortable place to go between appointments and more. An apartment (no cost) within walking distance of the Mayo Clinic is also available on a first-come, first-served basis for LCMS congregation members. For further information, please contact Jennifer at  (507) 292-0439 or Pastor Otte at (507) 289-1531.