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Call Committee, article #3

Marshall Bowen • Feb 15, 2024

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Dear members of the Emmanuel and Laurel Hall Community,

This is the third in a continuing series of articles regarding the progress of our Call Committee. Please continue to keep the Call Committee in your prayers as we begin our interview process.

The Call Committee is receiving recommended pastoral candidates from the Synod. Review of the candidates’ Rostered Minister Profiles and interviews will be conducted by the Call Committee; the entire congregation has the final decision by election. People have asked about prospective pastoral candidates suggested by the congregation. From the Call Committee handbook:

In some instances, names of possible pastoral candidates surface in the congregation. These names should be directed to the Call Committee chairperson and must be persons on the ELCA clergy roster or approved seminary graduates. The names will then be submitted to the Synod office to be considered along with other potential candidates. If the candidate is on the clergy roster of another Synod, our Synod staff will need to obtain clearance from the Bishop of that Synod.

Under NO circumstance is it appropriate for a member of the Call Committee to make direct contact with a prospective candidate. If a possible candidate contacts the congregation directly, please refer them to the Call Committee chairperson and a Synod staff representative.

If the Congregation/Call Committee would like to submit names of possible candidates, please provide the pastor’s full legal name, address, and telephone number.

In my next article I will continue to share with you more information from the MSP (Ministry Site Profile). Back articles are on the web site https://www.elcnoho.org/call-committee383c96a4 You can reach us via email at: callcommittee@elcnoho.org

Marshall Bowen, Call Committee Chair

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The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation is delighted to announce the availability of its annual $1,000 scholarships for the academic year starting in Fall 2024. These scholarships are offered to active members of the Emmanuel congregation who are confirmed, voting members for at least two years and have actively participated in church activities such as serving as an usher, worship assistant, or council committee member. Scholarships are intended for students planning to attend Lutheran colleges and universities and will be matched dollar for dollar by the respective institutions, effectively doubling the value of the award. This initiative is part of the Foundation's commitment to fostering education and service among its congregation's youth. Application Process: Interested applicants should contact John Clauss, Treasurer, at jclaussjr@aol.com for scholarship applications. Forms are also available on the Emmanuel website and at the reception desk in the Administration Building of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Completed applications must be submitted to the Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation by June 15, 2024. It is crucial to submit applications by this date as many educational institutions close their scholarship application processes in July. About the Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation: The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation thrives through the generous donations it receives, which are prudently invested and prayerfully dispersed to support the ministries of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. A gift to the foundation is considered "The gift that keeps on giving," aiding in the continuous support and development of our church community and its members. For further information or to apply, please contact John Clauss at the email provided above. Release Date: Effective immediately through June 15, 2024. Application Form can be found here