Bishop Aitken’s Report

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Bishop Aitken’s Report

Our Northeastern Mn Synod

Worry, or Wonder? Worry Wonder Nothing’s the same. World is out of control. It’s all falling apart. Will my children have faith? They’re changing everything. Where are the regulars? It’s over. Can’t do anything about it. Wonder I wonder what God is up to in this world? I wonder how the Spirit will work through me and my congregation and The Body of Christ on earth as we follow Jesus into the future?

Encouragement from Jesus Matthew 11.29: Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 28:20 Go into all the world ……..and remember, I am with you always, to the end of time. Luke 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it?

The Mission We Share THE MISSION WE SHARE A Mission Planning Resource for the Congregations of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

The Mission we Share: Bishop Aitken’s Questionnaire If you worry about how the Body of Christ (the church) is doing, are you willing to turn that into wonder? __yes ___no How many people do you believe your congregation has touched this week with a new experience of the love of Jesus?_______ How many people are you as a congregation preparing for leadership roles ? (Young and old) _________ 4-What are two important things your congregation should do in the future? Circle the statements you think are true in your congregation: (a,b,c,d) a) We have a written intentional mission plan for the future b) We are willing to begin or develop a written Missional plan c) We have a team doing this and it is reporting progress to our congregation d) I will download our synod’s Planning Guide, “The Mission we Share” for writing a Missional Plan and learn more about this goal in our synod (www.nemnsynod.org)

God chooses to make God’s home with us +Claims us in Christ +Empowers us by the Spirit +Sends us out to witness, serve, and reconcile for the sake of the world! “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” John 20:21