Northwestern Ohio Synod - Partners in Mission

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Partners in Mission

New Executive Director Appointed
Lutheran Homes Society announces the appointment of Nate Root, LNHA, as Executive Director of Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek. Mr. Root most recently served as the interim administrator for the past two months. He is an experienced administrator with over 16 years of leadership and health care operations experience.
Mr. Root stated, “I am finally with an organization that mirrors my values and upbringing. I am so pleased to become a member of Wolf Creek and Lutheran Homes Society ministries. I am truly excited about being given this opportunity to serve others.”

Luther Woods Celebrates 10 Years Of Ministry
In late June, Luther Woods celebrated 10 years of serving seniors in Toledo, Ohio. The celebration included a delicious chicken barbeque. The entire community of Luther Crest and Luther Woods joined staff and many honored guests to celebrate. Honored guests included 13 residents who have been residents since its beginning. Special thanks to the following Lutheran churches for sponsoring the event: Gloria Dei and Trinity, of Toledo, and King of Glory and Advent, of Sylvania, as well as Pastor Kurt Seibenick from Advent Lutheran Church who participated in the service and entertained the residents and guests with songs on his guitar.

Luther Woods Celebrate 10 Years of Ministry

Board of Pensions:
Planning Ahead For 2005 – 2005 ELCA contribution rates have been set and are available online. Treasurers and administrators should have received a hard copy of the contribution rates for their geographic area in mid-August. Use 2005 contribution rates and online contribution calculators as you prepare your budgets and synodical compensation guidelines. For more information, see www.elcabop.org/benefit_plans/cost_coverage/2005_rates

Health Resources For You And Your Children – Are your children getting the right kind of snacks for their health and their age group? Check out the Children’s Health Center at www.elcaforwellness.org for some food for thought on snacks. You’ll find great suggestions, tips and alternatives, as well as links to other resources (look under Health Living). First-time registrants to elcaforwellness.org may also choose to receive a free copy of the Mayo Clinic Guide to Self-Care, while quantities last.

Dependent Coverage – Do you have a child going to college this fall? Want to know more about your child’s eligibility for ELCA health coverage? View or download information about student health coverage at www.elcabop.org/benefit_plans/enrollment/spouse_children.asp

Just For Seminarians – Are you just entering seminary? Starting your internship? Coming back for another year? The ELCA Board of Pensions has resources for you! Seminary student health plan information for 2004-05 as well as other tips and guides are available at www.elcabop.org/resources_tools/seminarian

Change Your Health Plan Administrator – If you have Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Benefits and are thinking about making a health plan administrator election change, please do so by Dec. 15. More information and change forms are available at www.elcabop.org/benefit_plans/health_benefits/administrator_change.asp

“Hunger No More” Documentary Airs Oct. 24
“Hunger No More: Faces Behind the Facts” looks at the persistent problem of hunger in the 21st century – and offers solutions.

A program of the National Council of Churches USA for the ABC-TV “Vision and Values” series, the one-hour, closed-captioned special will begin airing on ABC affiliates on Oct. 24 (check local listings).

“Hunger No More: Faces Behind the Facts” approaches hunger from the perspective of faith, declaring that hunger is more than a social issue.

“It is a moral issue that needs immediate resolution,” says Burton Buller, President of Mennonite Medial, who produced the program for the NCC, “The program brings to life the moral dimension of this thorny issue, and offers up a vision for a new day when hunger is eradicated from the face of the earth.”

After airing, the program will be available on DVD and VHS, along with a study guide. Call 800.999- 3534.