an intergenerational event to
nurture disciples and empower congregations

October 10-11, 2008
Christ the Good Shepherd
4440 State Street, Salem

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Pre-Event: Introducing Natural Church Development
October 10th, Friday
1:00 pm Introduction to Natural
Church Development
•8 Quality Characteristics
•6 Growth Principles
•1 Goals to Growth!
2:30 pm Break
3:00 pm How’s It Working?
•2 stories

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Special Guest Bishop Medardo Gomez
of the Salvadoran Lutheran Synod
He is the shepherd for the Lutheran church in El Salvador.
He is a true minister of the love of Jesus Christ to the poor and downtrodden in Salvadoran society. Through the horrors of the civil war to the tremendous economic need and social violence in the decade since the peace accords, Bishop Gomez has boldly proclaimed that the Gospel message requires a Christian walk in solidarity with the poor.

Other Features

• “Godly Play” experience for children
• Eight different spiritual experiences including
  labyrinth, mandalas, Taize worship and dance
• Middle School Activities -staffed by Camp Lutherwood
• Friday Fiesta; Workshops and more!

Come disover how you faith can be lived out with commitment, fire and enthusiasm.

Living Faithfully is an Intergenerational Event!
There is something for all ages. Please join us for fun, fellowship,
and growth opportunities for all.

Children: This year, Living Faithfully offers children ages 5-11 an experience of Godly Play as well as bread baking, activities and crafts. Children will join parent(s) for worship and meals.

Middle School: Youth are invited to join others from around the synod for activities, games, and conversation facilitated by staff from Camp Lutherwood.

High School: Youth will gather for their own activities and conversation around the topic of passionate spirituality. They may also participate in workshops and spiritual practices, as desired.

Middle School and High School: Bring your sleeping bag, pillow and spend the night! (Chaperones are requested for groups of five or larger from a church.)

Childcare for children ages 4 and younger is available throughout the event (with the exception of mealtimes). Meals, snacks, and care are provided through the registration of each child. Please note that all children, youth, and childcare age children are asked to register.


Passionate Spirituality Begins a New Cycle of Themes for Living Faithfully
The goal is to address one of the eight maximum leverage factors (Empowering Leadership, Gift-oriented Ministry, Passionate Spirituality, Functional Structures, Inspiring Worship, Holistic Small Groups, Need-oriented Evangelism, and Loving Relationships) presented in the Natural Church Development process. The committee’s aim is to focus on one of the these factors, enriching the process for those congregations who are involved in NCD, while addressing the subject matter independent of the process. If you are interested in having a more passionate spiritual life, we’ll see you in October!


Schedule
October 10th Friday
4:30 pm Check In and Welcome
5:30 pm Fiesta Dinner
6:30 pm Classical Spanish Guitar
7:00 pm Theology of Life - Bishop Gómez-Soto
Fellowship to Follow

October 11th Saturday
8:30 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Exploring our Passion-
•Labyrinth, •Prayer Walk, •Lectio Divina •Taize Service, •Mandelas, •and others
10:00 am The Passionate Heart- Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke
11:00 am Sharing Our Passion-
•Hope Dies Last Among the Poor. •Encountering the Unexpected:
In, With, & Under, •Passionate Stories, •Spirituality in Motion
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Living Our Passion-
•Justice for All, •Care for the Earth/Sustainability, •Creating Prayer Beads, •Spiritual Directions
2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm Closing Eucharist Service

Costs:
Prior to October 1st: Includes three meals
• $40/person • $20/per youth or child

After October 2nd:Includes three meals
• $50/person • $25/per youth or child

Contact: Linde Eidenberg, Registrar @ 503.663.4147 or linde.eidenberg@verizon.net