Posts in Colorado River Conference
Prayers for Good Samaritan Lutheran, Las Vegas
Prayers for Good Samaritan Lutheran, Las Vegas

We pray for the congregation of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, and uplift: Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor; Scott Hove, Executive Pastor; Darin Bradford, Music Director; Miriam Dake, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Christian Academy; Kim Niehaus, Finance Administrator; Holly Paet, Office Administrator; Jamie Rosas, Sunday School Director; Natalee Butler, Youth Director / Connections Coordinator; Tommi Garza, Communications Coordinator; and Doug Pippenger, Facilities Manager.

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Colorado River Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardGood Samaritan Las VegasComment
Prayers for Reformation Lutheran, Las Vegas
Prayers for Reformation Lutheran, Las Vegas

We pray for the congregation of Reformation Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, a community of faith that values the Lutheran tradition, but isn't stuck in the past. We uplift in prayer: Pastor Jason Adams, Senior Pastor; Pastor Matt Metevelis, Associate Pastor; Marissa Metevelis, Youth Minister; Mary La Barbera, Office Manager; Linda Campbell-Miller, Musician; Keri Triunfo, Worship Leader; and Danny Stevenson, Custodian.

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Colorado River Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardReformation Las VegasComment
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada in the News
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada in the News

Fox5's Cassie Mlynarek came to LSSN to speak with Chief Programs Director, Cherry Richardson, Empowerment Services Manager, Mark Zellmer, and Family Case Manager Trnee Stephenson about the nearly $2 million grant we were awarded by Clark County for our Rapid Rehousing Program. Thanks to the grant, LSSN will be able to provide 60 literally homeless families in the valley with a home and other supportive services to help them become stable and self-sufficient once more.

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Colorado River Conference, In the NewsBrian FlatgardLutheran Social Services of NevadaComment
Catie and Josh Sondrol of Mount Olive Lutheran prepare to serve in Thailand
Catie and Josh Sondrol of Mount Olive Lutheran prepare to serve in Thailand

For the past 2 years Catie and Josh Sondrol have traveled to Chiang Mia, Thailand to serve with Joni & Friends at their International Family Retreat which is sponsored by Jasmine and & Joey Tells’ Christian church in Thailand. The International Family Retreat offers 4 days of “a safe and accepting Christ-centered environment for individuals affected by disability and their families” (www.joniandfriends.org).

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Colorado River Conference, AdvocacyBrian FlatgardMount Olive Lake Havasu CityComment
GCS reps attend Leadership Lab 2019
GCS reps attend Leadership Lab 2019

Representatives from the Grand Canyon Synod joined other young people and adults from across the Midwest at Augustana College, Illinois, for Leadership Lab 2019.

Sixteen youth, along with Youth Minister Marissa Metevelis, Pastor Matt Metevelis (Reformation Lutheran, Las Vegas) and Pastor Jacqui Pagel explored tactics to have constructive conversations with adults, grow the church, and confirm where their faith and the world intersect.

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Colorado River ConferenceBrian FlatgardReformation Las VegasComment
We pray for Christ Lutheran, Las Vegas
We pray for Christ Lutheran, Las Vegas

We pray for Christ Lutheran Church, in Las Vegas, where they live out their calling to be followers of Jesus sharing Good News. We pray for their staff: William Phillips, Senior Pastor; Kristina Best, Church Administrator; Marianna Phillips, Child Care Director; Zane Skufca, Campus Logistics Coordinator; Patrick Panknin, Director of Worship Band; Taylor Welch, Youth Ministry Coordinator; Donna Fitzgerald, Bell Choir Director; Christine Phillips, Sunday School Coordinator; and Michael Phillips, Multi-Media Design.

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Colorado River Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardChrist Las VegasComment
POSITION FILLED: Part-time Music/Choir Director needed at New Promise Lutheran, St. George, UT
POSITION FILLED: Part-time Music/Choir Director needed at New Promise Lutheran, St. George, UT

Is there a song on your lips?  A hymn in your heart? Then New Promise Lutheran Church, St. George, Utah, is looking for you (or maybe someone you know) as they seek to fill the PAID, part-time position for Music/Choir Director.  

If you or someone you know has lead a choir, been a music director or has special musical skills, please contact Larry at 240-367-5651 or shoot him a quick email at lgpalm@msn.com.

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Colorado River Conference, Help WantedBrian FlatgardNew Promise St. GeorgeComment
Community Lutheran Celebration choir plays Carnegie Hall
Community Lutheran Celebration choir plays Carnegie Hall

The Community Lutheran Celebration choir (Las Vegas) sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Sunday May 26th, 2019. The 79 singers from the CLC choir joined seven other church choirs from six states and a province of Canada.

“I was thrilled to be part of the choir and it was a great way to end my tenure as Senior Pastor of CLC,” said Dr. Mark Wickstrom, who is retiring on June 16, 2019.

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Colorado River ConferenceBrian FlatgardCommunity Las VegasComment
Prayers for St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Las Vegas
Prayers for St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Las Vegas

We pray for St. Andrew Lutheran Church as they create opportunities for all people to become devoted followers of Christ. We pray for Pastor Phil Stuart, Children’s Ministries Director De Ann Martell, Financial Ministries Director Chandra Meyers, Office Assistant Robert Rodenbeck, Minister of Music Michelle Nunez, Sextons Antonio and Evangelinade Zambrano, Administrative Assistant for  Financial Ministries Angela Danzik, and Director of Youth and Family Ministries and Pastoral Care Brian Neely.

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Colorado River Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardSt. Andrew Las Vegas Comment
Recovery and Reentry leaders conduct Las Vegas workshop
Recovery and Reentry leaders conduct Las Vegas workshop

This Ministry Check-In was submitted by Neil Bullock, Stewardship Project Coordinator, Domestic Mission, ELCA. Sometimes ministry cohorts arrange to go off site as part of their experience at ELCA Congregational Vitality Training Events. Read on to learn more about the workshop which took place during the training event held at Reformation Lutheran Church in Las Vegas.

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Colorado River Conference, ELCABrian FlatgardThe Lakes Las Vegas, Reformation Las VegasComment
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser

Lutheran Social Services of Nevada invites YOU to our annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser on May 8th, 2019! Join us for an evening of wonderful appetizers and wine tastings, exciting silent and live auctions, and, most importantly, fun as we join together to support the empowerment-centered, hunger-fighting mission of LSSN.

Tickets are $75 per person and are available for purchase on our website at www.lssnv.org/shop. Sponsorships may also be purchased on www.lssnv.org/shop, or you may contact Tristan Hightower at tristan@lssnv.org for more information.

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Colorado River ConferenceBrian FlatgardLutheran Social Services of NevadaComment
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada is collecting Easter baskets
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada is collecting Easter baskets

Every year LSSN works with individuals, churches, and businesses around Las Vegas to gather supplies and baskets for children in need. Will you help us create Easter baskets for children in need?

We ask that all donations be delivered by Friday, April 12th so we can assemble and distribute the week of Easter. For questions about the program, donations, or to schedule a pickup, please read more here or contact Tristan Hightower at tristan@lssnv.org.

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Colorado River ConferenceBrian FlatgardLutheran Social Services of NevadaComment