The NEXUS Institute is a week of theological training for high school students each summer at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Led by NALC faculty, the week is designed to engage deeper thinking high school students in theology and hands on service. Because of a Lilly Grant, there is no charge for the experience from the time the student arrives in Des Moines until the time they leave the experience. Nominate students by January 1, 2019, or as soon as possible, as space is limited.
Any questions about NALC Week? Please contact Gary Pecuch (families@thenalc.org).
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This year’s theme is Walking by the Spirit with the Fruit of the Spirit.
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
— Galatians 5:16-23
The events of Lutheran Week will include the annual Ventures in Youth Ministry Symposium, Women of the NALC Gathering, Carl E. Braaten-Robert D. Benne Lectures in Theology, Mission Festival and Convocation.
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Ventures in Youth Ministry Symposium
Dates: Monday, August 5th, 9 a.m. to Tuesday, August 6th, 12 p.m.
Cost: $80 (includes Monday lunch)
Women of the NALC Annual Gathering
Dates: Tuesday, August 6th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $100 (includes Tuesday lunch)
Carl E. Braaten-Robert D. Benne Lectures in Theology
Dates: Tuesday, August 6th 1 p.m. to Wednesday, August 7th 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $150 (includes Wednesday lunch)
Mission Festival & Convocation
Dates: Mission Festival, Wednesday, August 7th 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. & Convocation, Thursday, August 8th 8 a.m. to Friday, August 9th 5 p.m.
Cost: $250 (includes Wednesday dinner, Thursday lunch and dinner, Friday lunch)
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Organized by Women of the NALC Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Mission District
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Join women from across the North American Lutheran Church for a weekend focused on discovering and understanding God’s plan for our lives. Join us for spiritual renewal through Word and Sacrament.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 ESV
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Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake, WI
September 20-22, 2019
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Rev. Melinda Jones
Session Leader
Pastor Jones is secretary of the Executive Council of the North American Lutheran Church, which has afforded her opportunities to visit many NALC congregations. For the past nine years, she led and taught annual women’s retreats in Rincon, GA for Lutheran congregations in the NALC, LCMC and ELCA.
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Rev. Shelly Schultz
Devotion Leader
Rev. Shelly Schultz is a woman who loves and serves Jesus and wants to share His promises with others. In her spare time, aside from being a wife and mother, she knits and makes delectable treats.
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- Discovering the unimaginable riches that are beyond our wildest dreams
- Understanding God’s plans for each of us, that we are under construction
- Preparing our hearts and homes to glorify God in wise daily choices
- Learning what God has planned for each of us and that we have a legacy of faith
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4 p.m.
Check in and Registration
5 p.m.
Dinner (Optional in Registration)
Music
Opening Prayer
Session
Holden Service
Prayer/Evening Social
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7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Music
Session One “Who Am I?”
Intro NALC & WNALC
12 p.m.
Lunch/Afternoon Free Time
5 p.m.
Dinner
Music
Session Two “Who Are We?”
Prayer
Movie Option/Free Time
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7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
10 a.m.
Check Out/Retreat continues with prayer time
Music
Chapel with Holy Communion (Offering will be taken for the WI&UM WNALC)
Lunch (Optional in Registration) or Depart
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Hotel Reservations
Bauer Lodge
Green Lake Conference Center
Call: 920-294-3323 (Guest Services)
Group reservation rates end July 11, 2019
*Additional Information Below
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Retreat materials
$35 per person payable to Calvary Lutheran Church.
Send check to:
Calvary Lutheran Church
Attn: Marcella Nelson, Women’s Retreat NALC
1750 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(Please also include “Women’s Retreat” in memo on check)
Rooms and Meals
Call Green Lake directly to make room and meal reservations for the North American Lutheran Church Women’s Retreat. Bedding and towels included. Bring your toiletries and hair dryers. A down payment will be required when you book your room. If you want to share your room with specific ladies, tell Green Lake who they are. Each lady should make her own reservation and deposit.
Option 1: Standard rooms have 1 queen bed and 1 single bed. One lady’s cost for 2 nights is $228. If 2 ladies share a room, individual cost is $114 for 2 nights. If 3 ladies share a room, individual cost is $86 for 2 nights.
Option 2: Queen Suites have 2 queen beds and 1 queen sofa sleeper (maximum occupancy 6). One lady’s cost is $268 for 2 nights. If 2 ladies share, individual cost is $134 for 2 nights. If 3 ladies share, individual cost is $99.33 for 2 nights. If 4 ladies share, individual cost is $82 for 2 nights. No WI sales tax on rooms.
Meal package for Friday dinner through Sunday lunch is $75, plus WI sales tax. You can decline Friday dinner and/or Sunday lunch to lower cost. Tell them if you have any food allergies. These are group rates.
Additional Questions:
Marcella Nelson (701-833-5157)
Rosemary Johnson (715-828-6868)
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A discipleship conference hosted by the North American Lutheran Church and the Anglican Church in North America
More information coming soon!