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Now that Sychar Lutheran has joined with LCMC (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ), we thought you might like to see their membership list. We have also noted that we are now listed among them.
A few links of interest:
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The Special Congregational meeting results from Sunday January 24, 2010 are as follows.
- 65 members were present and voting.
1) On the motion to sever ties with the ELCA (2/3 majority required):
"yes" = 48
"no" = 17
The motion passed with a 74% majority
This vote is the first of two votes required by the ELCA Model Constitution adopted by Sychar in 2008. The second vote follows in NO FEWER than 90 days during which time a consultation with the bishop is required.
2) On the motion to join LCMC (simple majority - one time vote):
"yes" = 49
"no" = 15
the motion passed with a 77% majority
3) On the Resolution for Missional Benevolence for Congregational Unity:
The Resolution passed by an over 90% majority. |
We are proud to announce that the Silver Bay community has stepped up with raw donations of approximately $2,400 for relief efforts in Haiti!
We will also be blessed by matching funds, for up to $1000, by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. We are currently searching to see if any other organization will do a fund match for the remaining $1400 of raw donations.
Special thanks to Silver Bay's fine community, United Protestant Church, Zion and St. Mary's Catholic Church (this is an incomplete list) for also supporting this effort.
Total raised so far, even if no other matching funds are found amount to approximately $3,400. Praise the Lord! If you were unable to attend the dinner, you may still make donations to the church office during regular office hours, or on Sunday morning. |
Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Following Worship
Sychar Lutheran members will consider 3 votes on Sunday, January 24, 210:
- Whether or not to affiliate with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (51% voting members present to pass)
- Whether or not to end our relationship with the ELCA (2/3 of voting members present with second vote to follow in no less than 90 days)
- If members choose to continue as an ELCA congregation how to direct benevolences (51% voting members present to pass)
Individuals are eligible to vote if they meet the following criteria:
- Baptized and Confirmed member of the church
- Have particpated in worship & received the Sacrament of Holy Communion within the last year
- Have a recordable & recorded offering within the last year
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On Wednesday the 20th of January, we are putting together a Meatball Dinner fundraiser. All proceeds will be sent along to Haiti. Please come back often to find out more information. Supplemental funds are being provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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