February-March "CORE Connection" newsletter

CORE Connection - News from Lutheran CORE - February-March 2011 is now online.

Here is what you can read in this month’s newsletter:

+ NALC, LCMC leaders address International Theological and Mission Conference in Ethiopia.

+ Reflections on experience in Ethiopia by Pastor Mark Chavez.

+ NALC receives $1 million gift for missions, theological education.

+ "Salvation Today" is theme for August 2011 Lutheran CORE theological conference.

+ Midwest NALC Conference in Minnesota to feature Bishop Paull Spring, Professor James Nestingen.

+ "Common Convictions - Common Mission" NALC, Lutheran CORE event in Florida.

+ "Impact" national youth event is July 7-12.

+ Congregational mission and discipleship event will be May 13-14 in Fort Wayne, Ind.

+ ELCA leaders propose changing rules to make it harder for congregations to leave.

+ New congregation joins both NALC and LCMC. Area Lutherans come together to form new church in Brandon, S.D.

+ Frequently Asked Questions: What is the most common miscalculation among congregations that have pursued formal votes to end their affiliation with the ELCA?

+ In pursuit of the Great Commission: Small Groups by Pastor Don Brandt.

+ "Do I hear a second?" by Ringo Lanzetti.


The February-March issue of the NALC News is also now available.

In addition to some of the above articles, you can read:

+ Reflections on Ethiopian experience by Pastor John Bradosky, NALC General Secretary.

+ God & Ga-Ga Ball! God transforms crazy game into mission opportunity.

+ Nominations requested for NALC leaders.

+ Model Constitution for NALC Congregations.

+ Getting to know other NALC congregations featuring Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Abington, Pennsylvania.

+ Updated list of NALC congregations.