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Dr. Dee Stokes has discerned a call to transition from her role as director of the Seeds Project at Luther to pursue new opportunities, including leading an educational program for entrepreneurs in her local North Carolina context. During her time with us, Dee helped to establish and grow the Seed Project to connect, equip, and support dozens of ministry leaders around the country and world who are starting new forms of Christian community. We wish Dee the best in this next season of her ministry. Her last day will be October 31.

Nicholas Gibson will transition from contractor to employee as marketing project manager effective November 1. Nicholas is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a background in marketing and software development. He has become a valuable team member in the past several months as a contractor and we look forward to his contributions in this new role.

Questions? Contact Dwight Zscheile, vice president of innovation.

In this devotion, Walter C. Bouzard ’80 M.Div., ’88 M.Th. reflects on the gift of unconditional love. Read today’s God Pause.

Join Dr. Cody Sanders for a tour of Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis to traverse the cemetery grounds and learn more about the history and development of deathcare in the U.S. All are welcome. Meet Dr. Sanders outside the Lakewood Cemetery Chapel. Saturday, October 28, 10:00 a.m.–Noon. 3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.

In this devotion, Walter C. Bouzard ’80 M.Div., ’88 M.Th. gives thanks for people who bless and bring comfort to others. Read today’s God Pause.

Do you play handbells, or have you ever wanted to play handbells? We need 8-10 handbell ringers to do some random ringing with the opening hymn during our Reformation Service on October 25. (Operative word is “random.”) Zero experience required—no music reading necessary—only a willingness to give it a try.  Please let Arlene Flancher know at aflancher001@luthersem.edu. We’ll meet at 10:30 a.m. on October 25 and you’ll learn everything you need to know before playing in worship. I promise!

The dropping temperatures seem especially cold to our newest students unused to Minnesota’s quickly changing seasons. And, since most international students arrive from warm weather countries, they have no cold weather clothing to bring with them.

Thus, International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) is collecting warm winter gear in good, usable condition for our international students. Along with winter coats, most needed are hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, boots, sweaters, and sweatshirts. Adult sizes only, specifically:

• Men’s medium (a few large and XL); boots sized 8-11/11.5
• Women’s medium (a few small and large); boots sized 8 or 10 

You may bring your donations to Student Affairs in Bockman 249, or leave them in the tub outside the office. No additional clothing is being accepted at this time.

Remaining items will be distributed to our seminary community through the seminary Food Shelf. Any items not used will be donated locally to those in need. 

Questions? Contact Alyssa Saleem, Bockman Head Resident, or Chenar Howard, ISSA Director. Thank you!