Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase. Items described as “Wanted” or “Available” are sought or may be obtained for shipping costs only.
Wanted
Complete sound systems for missions in Ghana, West Africa (via Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walden, N.Y.). Sound systems are needed for classroom teaching, sanctuary and open-air crusades. Malcolm T. Anthony, 2237 Albany Post Road, Walden, NY 12586; malanth@frontiernet.net.
Used, reliable automobile for deaconess student during one-year internship at an LCMS deaf mission in Washington, D.C., area. Contact Claire Leichtman at (248) 894-2628; ephphatha lutheran@yahoo.com.
AAT (Beck) Bibles, Third Edition, for small congregation. Rev. Charles Huffman, Box 518, Ozona, TX 76943; (325) 392-2017; bubber1h@aol .com.
The Music for the Liturgy of the Lutheran Hymnal, CPH, 1944; includes notes for congregational responses and for presiding minister to chant. Andrew B. Ratcliffe, 801 DeMun Ave., Box 281, St. Louis, MO 63105-3168; (314) 505-7529; ratcliffea@csl.edu.
Available
Sixty copies of The Lutheran Hymnal (red), in fair-to-good condition, plus two organist copies; 23 copies of The Lutheran Hymnal (blue), in good condition. Hope Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 355, Woodburn, OR 97071; (503) 9810400; hope-lcms@ juno.com.
Sixty-four copies of Lutheran Worship, in fair condition. Peace Lutheran Church, 800 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway, AR 72034-6735; (501) 329-3854; plc@cyberback.com.
Requests for Reinstatement
GENE A. BIGHAM, Lees Summit, Mo., and JOEL R. KURZ, Youngstown, Ohio, have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. STACY L. FEDDERN, Las Vegas, Nev., and CHERYL LINEBRINK, Taylor, Texas, have applied for reinstatment to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Correspondence regarding these applications should be sent for receipt no later than Feb. 5 to Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig, Secretary, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7295.
Position
Oakwood Lutheran Homes Association, Inc., a Christian retirement community with two campuses serving 950-plus residents (independent living, supportive living, skilled nursing and community-based programs) in Madison, Wis., seeks a full-time director of pastoral care.
Responsibilities include: provide pastoral care services for residents; plan and conduct worship services; provide religious educational opportunities; supervise outreach and expressive arts programs; foster partnerships in ministry with community pastors, priests and rabbis. Director also serves as a member of senior management.
Qualifications include: ability to reflect and articulate theological issues; counsel and relate well with residents and families; and have knowledge and competence in gerontology and ethical issues in aging. A candidate must be an ordained Lutheran pastor, have a minimum seven years experience, have completed four units of CPE or a Doctor of Ministry with studies related to long-term care, and provide ecclesiastical endorsement by the representative church body.
Oakwood offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. For consideration, please forward a letter of interest, which includes salary requirements, resume and three references to Search Committee — Pastoral Care, Oakwood Lutheran Homes Association, Inc., 6165 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705; fax (608) 230-4367.
January 2004
