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SUMMARY:Deans' and Assistant Deans' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/deans-retreat/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:N
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150206T180000
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SUMMARY:Mission Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mission-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:N
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150207T230000
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SUMMARY:Briarwood Gala
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/briarwood-gala/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Y
ORGANIZER;CN="Briarwood Leadership Center":MAILTO:bw@briarwoodretreat.org
GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20141217T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:TLU's College Bound Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Topics\n\nHow do I search for the school that is right for me?\nHow do I fill out a strong college application?\nHow does Financial Aid work and what is the FAFSA?\nCan you give me some tips on the Do’s and Don’ts of this process?\nPlus time for your individual questions.\n\nOur Presenter\nTom Oliver is an “insider” to the college admissions process having spent 25 years in Admissions work for several schools: SMU\, Southwestern\, TCU and Trinity.  He is currently Vice President for Enrollment Services at Texas Lutheran University. \nHis workshop is offered free of charge as a service to our partner congregations. \nRegistration Information\nThis workshop is offered by the Center for Servant Leadership at Texas Lutheran University (Pastor Stanley J. Meyer\, Director of Church Relations) as a service to congregations.  There is no registration fee.  The workshop is open to all; walk-ins are welcome. \nTo guarantee a space you may sign up in advance by contacting the Center for Servant Leadership: RHruza@TLU.edu; 830.372.8160; www.TLU.edu/church \nDownload the 2015 College Bound event flier here
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/tlus-college-bound-workshop/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Lutheran University":MAILTO:RHruza@TLU.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20140813T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Ministry Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:Leadership training\, service\, and lots of fun! \nPeer Ministry I\, II\, & III\nFebruary 20-22\n8:00 p.m. Friday-1:00 p.m. Sunday\nBriarwood Retreat Center\nFor youth in grades 9-12 \nThree Peer Ministry Tracks offered: \nPEER MINISTRY I\nYou will enhance your skills of listening\,\nhelping peers and communication. You\nwill discover how caring relationships are\na vital ministry. \nPEER MINISTRY II\nFor those who have completed PM I. You\nwill learn more skills for sharing your\nfaith\, addressing sensitive issues and\ndealing with difficult people. \nPEER MINISTRY III\nFor those who have completed PM I &\nPMII. They will apply their skills in real world\nscenarios\, will help lead worship and will have\ndiscussions on “now what?” \n  \nWhat will we be doing during this weekend… \n\nAttending peer ministry sessions\nWorship\nService project\nGreat food and fellowship\n\nWhat your registration includes… \n\n2 nights lodging (bring linens/sleeping bag)\nSaturday meals (3)\, Sunday breakfast & lunch\nMaterials\n\nDownload the 2015 Peer Ministry registration brochure here. \nQuestions?\nCall Janelle Miller at 817-726-7031 or email NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/peer-ministry/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Youth Leaders":MAILTO:NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com
GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20140618T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:MEF Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mission Endowment Fund Board Meeting
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mef-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:N
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150224T153000
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CREATED:20150107T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T114837Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Table Talk: Reviving the Congregation
DESCRIPTION:This event has been  postponed due to the weather. The event will now be held Tuesday\, April 14.\nSee the new event page here.\nHow do congregations thrive and grow? How do pastors and lay leaders experience the on-going presence of the Holy Spirit in ways that renew them personally while giving them vision for the future? \nWith more than 40 years of ministry in a wide variety of settings\, Pastor Michael Foss has come to believe that the answers to these and other related questions emerge from within the soul of leaders and create partnership opportunities. As leadership thrives\, with individuals and teams\, the congregation experiences energy\, focus and momentum – three gifts of the Holy Spirit. \nThe presentations and conversations will focus on leadership\, partnerships\, and building a culture of energy\, focus and momentum. \nReviving the Congregation: Pastoral Leadership in a Changing Context by Pr. Michael Foss is available for purchase as a paperback or ebook here. \n\n  \nTable Talks are open to all: pastors\, church staff\, and congregational members. All Table Talks are live streamed; the recordings are available on our YouTube channel\, DiscipleLifeMission. \nTable Talks are funded by the DiscipleLife Alive! Leadership Formation Fund. \nFollow @NTNLMission and join the conversation by using hashtag #NTNLTalk! \nTo find out more about the 2015 Table Talk series\, click here.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/feb24tabletalk/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20140812T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Ministry Adult Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Peer Ministry is a vital ministry in congregations throughout the country and several right here in the NT-NL Mission Area! \nWe are bringing in a national trainer to train more adults to be facilitators.   We are fortunate to be able to keep the training cost low since Tom Schwolert\, a certified trainer of Peer Ministry facilitators\, lives in the area! \n  \nCost is $200 for each adult (includes the training\, materials\, and lunch) \n$500 flat fee for churches who bring 3 or more adults \n  \nYou can go to www.everydayllc.org to learn more about Peer Ministry. \nDownload the Peer Ministry facilitator training registration form here. Please contact NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com for more information.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/peer-ministry-adult-facilitator-training/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Youth Leaders":MAILTO:NTNLYouthLeaders@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150307T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150204T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Men in Mission 2015 Annual Assembly
DESCRIPTION:This is the Lutheran Men in Mission of the NT-NL Mission Area’s Annual Business Meeting. They will elect new Officers\, summarize the past year’s accomplishments\, and set goals for the 2015-2016 year.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/lutheran-men-mission-2015-annual-assembly/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Lutheran Men in Mission":MAILTO:LMMNNTNL2013@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150325T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window!
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-4-1/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20141216T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Citizen's Retreat: What a Wonderful World
DESCRIPTION:“What A Wonderful World” will be the theme for this year’s Seniors’ Retreat\, happening April 7-9! \nSeniors\, on this retreat\, you will be exploring the Wonderful world God has created\, God’s promises that have been fulfilled in your lives\, and the promises He has for your future! \nWe have our traditional Bible studies\, which will be led by Bishop Kevin Kanouse\, bird watching\, and nature walks lined up\, as well as some workshop sessions designed just for you. There will also be a surprise entertainment activity in our BRAND NEW Streng Leadership Center on Wednesday evening! \nRegister online at https://briarwoodretreat.campbrainregistration.com. If you have questions please contact Lauren Roller at lauren@briarwoodretreat.org or call 940-241-2099.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/senior-citizens-retreat/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="Briarwood Leadership Center":MAILTO:bw@briarwoodretreat.org
GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150325T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window!
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist4-8/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150411
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150402T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline to submit Assembly Resolutions
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 10 is the deadline to submit resolutions for the 2015 NT-NL Mission Assembly. \nSubmit resolutions electronically using this form. \nMission Assembly Resources
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/deadline-to-submit-assembly-resolutions/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150204T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Metroplex North WELCA Retreat: Bless It or Block It!
DESCRIPTION:The women of the Metroplex North Conference invite you to their Women’s Retreat: Bless It or Block It! \nGuest speaker Jill Miller will explore the idea of letting go of our own agendas to truthfully seek out God’s will and purpose for our lives.  Only by seeking His guidance with hearts open to the idea that we might not get what we think we want or need can we truly walk in faith.  God calls us to submit to His plan and purpose and honestly lay our lives at His feet\, getting our personal wants and desires out of the way. This presentation is all about surrendering to God’s will and learning how to celebrate the “No’s” in life as well as the “Yes’s”! \nJill Miller is a singer/songwriter and speaker who went into full-time music ministry as a way to touch\, encourage and inspire people on life’s journey. Through her songs and the stories behind them\, she connects with her audiences in a real and honest way.  Jill’s musical sound has evolved into the sophisticated crossroads between Francesca Battistelli’s gritty\, velvet clad vocals and the urban pop sounds of Amy Grant.  Jill fuels her sound with liberal doses of uninhibited emotions that authenticate her lyrics and captivate her audience.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/welca-retreat-bless-block/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150326T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141851Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Do you wonder if our Texas legislators are aware of the issues important to Lutherans? Would you like to help them out? Here is your opportunity learn how to have an impact on the legislative process! \nTexas Impact will present a briefing event at Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church in Arlington on April 11. The briefing will begin at 10:00 a.m. Cost for the event is $10. Lunch will be provided. \nSince the 2015 session is underway\, we will start with an update on the nature and progress of bills currently under consideration. Director Bee Moorhead and the Texas Impact staff will focus on five key areas: immigration\, education\, criminal justice\, medical care\, and water management. \nParticipants will learn how they can make an impact during this legislative session and what should be done to prepare for the 2017 session. It is important to be thinking about 2017 now\, so we hope to see you on April 11. \nTexas Impact is a statewide religious grassroots network whose members include church bodies\, congregations and individuals of the Christian\, Jewish and Muslim faiths. The NT-NL Mission Area has a longstanding membership in the organization. For more about Texas Impact\, see the website: http://texasimpact.org \nFor more information\, contact: Pastor Franz Schemmel at franzschemmel@gmail.com or 817-613-7906\, or Pastor Chuck Hubbard  at 214-395-6978.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/legislative-briefing/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150107T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T114814Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Table Talk: Reviving the Congregation
DESCRIPTION:How do congregations thrive and grow? How do pastors and lay leaders experience the on-going presence of the Holy Spirit in ways that renew them personally while giving them vision for the future? \nWith more than 40 years of ministry in a wide variety of settings\, Pastor Michael Foss has come to believe that the answers to these and other related questions emerge from within the soul of leaders and create partnership opportunities. As leadership thrives\, with individuals and teams\, the congregation experiences energy\, focus and momentum – three gifts of the Holy Spirit. \nThe presentations and conversations will focus on leadership\, partnerships\, and building a culture of energy\, focus and momentum. \nReviving the Congregation: Pastoral Leadership in a Changing Context by Pr. Michael Foss is available for purchase as a paperback or ebook here. \nClick here to register!\nPlease note: even if you had registered for the Feb. 24 event\, please register (again) for the April 14 event.  \n\n  \nTable Talks are open to all: pastors\, church staff\, and congregational members. All Table Talks are live streamed; the recordings are available on our YouTube channel\, DiscipleLifeMission. \nTable Talks are funded by the DiscipleLife Alive! Leadership Formation Fund. \nFollow @NTNLMission and join the conversation by using hashtag #NTNLTalk! \nTo find out more about the 2015 Table Talk series\, click here.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/tabletalkrevivingcong/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150325T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window!
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-4-15/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150326T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Tent of Nations: Daoud Nasser
DESCRIPTION:We are deeply disappointed to inform you and members of your community that we have had to make the difficult decision to shorten the Spring 2015 tour of Tent of Nations. We are always very reluctant to cancel any Tour.  We know how important these moments are for strengthening your community’s understanding of the struggle\, and how important the support is that Daoud receives from the people gathered at such events. \nAs you know\, the Nassar family has been fighting in the Israeli courts since 1991 to retain their ownership of the family’s land which was originally purchased and registered in 1916.  The local authorities in the Gush Etzion Settlement area\, in which the Tent of Nations is located\, are now requiring the land be re-registered for the fourth time\, and have placed new requirements on the family to provide additional evidence in their application.  The deadline for doing so is April 21st. \nContinually shortened times allowed for response to these requirements are making it more difficult for Daoud to be away from the land\, and the family is fearful that some kind of unforeseen action will be taken against the land\, and think this is more likely if he is out of the country. \nAs you know\, life under the occupation is not only oppressive\, but unpredictable for Palestinians.  The rules often change on the spur of the moment.  It’s amazing how resilient the Palestinian people have been under such circumstances.   We hope you will continue to lift up the Nassar family and all Palestinians in your prayer and action. \nWe also would an invitation to come to your community in the Fall.  If there is interest in such an opportunity\, let us know.  Beth Moore\, our Tour Director\, will be contacting you in the near future about this possibility. \nAgain\, on behalf of the Steering Committee of The Friends of Tent of Nations North America we are grateful for your willingness to host the tour\, acknowledge the tremendous amount of work you have put in to making it happen\, and hope that in the near future\, we might be invited to join you in your work for peace with justice in Palestine/Israel. \nGratefully\, \nBill Plitt\, Executive Director \nFriends of Tent of Nations North America \n\n  \nDaoud Nasser from Tent of Nations\nPresented by the NT-NL Public Witness Team–Peace Not Walls \nPalestinian Lutheran Daoud Nasser will share the message of Tent of Nations April 19\, at 6:30 P.M.\, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Worth and April 21 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Dallas. Mr. Nasser is from Bethlehem and a member of Christmas Lutheran Church there. He is a leader in the Tent of Nations organization. \nTent of Nations seeks to prepare young people in Palestine to make positive contributions to their society through the values of understanding and peaceful coexistence. The organic farm where the education and work camps take place is under threat of confiscation by the Israeli military. It is about 33 miles southwest of Bethlehem. \nIn May 2014\, the Israeli military bulldozed 1\,500 productive fruit trees growing on the Nasser farm. Daoud Nasser will explain the challenges facing his family’s farming efforts from the military and surrounding Israeli settlements. Read more about it here: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/emergentvillage/2014/11/we-refuse-to-be-enemies/ \nDaoud Nasser’s presentation is part of NT-NL’s participation in the ELCA strategy: Peace Not Walls: Stand for Justice in the Holy Land. \nFor more information\, contact Ann Hafften at 817-613-7906 or Laura Hunt at 817-705-6282.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/tent-of-nations-ftworth/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150326T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Tent of Nations: Daoud Nasser
DESCRIPTION:We are deeply disappointed to inform you and members of your community that we have had to make the difficult decision to shorten the Spring 2015 tour of Tent of Nations. We are always very reluctant to cancel any Tour.  We know how important these moments are for strengthening your community’s understanding of the struggle\, and how important the support is that Daoud receives from the people gathered at such events. \nAs you know\, the Nassar family has been fighting in the Israeli courts since 1991 to retain their ownership of the family’s land which was originally purchased and registered in 1916.  The local authorities in the Gush Etzion Settlement area\, in which the Tent of Nations is located\, are now requiring the land be re-registered for the fourth time\, and have placed new requirements on the family to provide additional evidence in their application.  The deadline for doing so is April 21st. \nContinually shortened times allowed for response to these requirements are making it more difficult for Daoud to be away from the land\, and the family is fearful that some kind of unforeseen action will be taken against the land\, and think this is more likely if he is out of the country. \nAs you know\, life under the occupation is not only oppressive\, but unpredictable for Palestinians.  The rules often change on the spur of the moment.  It’s amazing how resilient the Palestinian people have been under such circumstances.   We hope you will continue to lift up the Nassar family and all Palestinians in your prayer and action. \nWe also would an invitation to come to your community in the Fall.  If there is interest in such an opportunity\, let us know.  Beth Moore\, our Tour Director\, will be contacting you in the near future about this possibility. \nAgain\, on behalf of the Steering Committee of The Friends of Tent of Nations North America we are grateful for your willingness to host the tour\, acknowledge the tremendous amount of work you have put in to making it happen\, and hope that in the near future\, we might be invited to join you in your work for peace with justice in Palestine/Israel. \nGratefully\, \nBill Plitt\, Executive Director \nFriends of Tent of Nations North America \n\n  \nDaoud Nasser from Tent of Nations\nPresented by the NT-NL Public Witness Team–Peace Not Walls \nPalestinian Lutheran Daoud Nasser will share the message of Tent of Nations April 19\, at 6:30 P.M.\, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Worth and April 21 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Dallas. Mr. Nasser is from Bethlehem and a member of Christmas Lutheran Church there. He is a leader in the Tent of Nations organization. \nTent of Nations seeks to prepare young people in Palestine to make positive contributions to their society through the values of understanding and peaceful coexistence. The organic farm where the education and work camps take place is under threat of confiscation by the Israeli military. It is about 33 miles southwest of Bethlehem. \nIn May 2014\, the Israeli military bulldozed 1\,500 productive fruit trees growing on the Nasser farm. Daoud Nasser will explain the challenges facing his family’s farming efforts from the military and surrounding Israeli settlements. Read more about it here: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/emergentvillage/2014/11/we-refuse-to-be-enemies/ \nDaoud Nasser’s presentation is part of NT-NL’s participation in the ELCA strategy: Peace Not Walls: Stand for Justice in the Holy Land. \nFor more information\, contact Terry Guy at 214-348-9690 or churchoffice@bethany.net.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/tent-of-nations-dallas/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150327T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:Mosaic's Earth Day Open House
DESCRIPTION:Mosaic celebrates Earth Day with an open house and free paper shredding! \nIn honor of Earth Day and to thank you for your support\, Mosaic will provide complimentary paper shredding for up to three banker-size boxes during their open house of Mosaic’s Document Destruction Center! \nAppetizers and refreshments will be provided. \nFor more information or to get involved\, please contact Lori Baum at lori.baum@mosaicinfo.org or 972-866-9989.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mosaics-earth-day-open-house/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Baum":MAILTO:lori.baum@mosaicinfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20140522T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:2015 NT-NL Mission Assembly
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2015-nt-nl-mission-assembly/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20141205T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:¡SINAI! Family Retreat: Mountains & Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Download the promotional flier here! \nRead more about the retreat here (including instructions on how to set up your CampBrain account and register for the event). \nWant to know more about Rich Melhiem? Read his bio on the 2015 Assembly guide\, or visit FAITH5.org.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/sinaifamilyretreat/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="Briarwood Leadership Center":MAILTO:bw@briarwoodretreat.org
GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150219T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:Dedication Celebration: Mission Center at Briarwood
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to Briarwood on Saturday\, April 25! \nWe will be dedicating the new Trester Family Welcome Center and the Streng Leadership Formation Center! \nWorship will begin at 5:00\, and will be followed by a picnic-style dinner under the pavilion. \nPlease register for the Dedication Celebration here.\n**If you are registered for the Mission Assembly or the Family Retreat\, you are already registered for all of the afternoon activities at Briarwood on Saturday—you do not need to register here.** \nPlease note there will not be any on-site parking available at Briarwood. All guests are requested to park at Dorothy Adkins Elementary and take the provided shuttles to the event. \nShuttles will run from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.\, when worship begins. After dinner\, return shuttle service will begin at 7:30 p.m. \nDirections to Dorothy Adkins Elementary School: \nFrom Justin Road (FM 407): \n\nturn north on Copper Canyon\nturn left on Monahan Drive\n\nHave questions? Please contact Pr. Jane Mar at jane@ntnl.org.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/dedication-celebration-mission-center-briarwood/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="NT-NL Synod%2C ELCA":MAILTO:office@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150322T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:2015 Run for the Roses Gala
DESCRIPTION:Friends and supporters of Briarwood\, we are excited to invite you to our 2015 Run for the Roses Gala! \nIt will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd\, at 5:30 p.m. and for the first time ever it will be held at Briarwood in the brand new Mission Center at Briarwood! \nCome enjoy an elegant evening at Briarwood (valet parking will be provided) and celebrate with us the growing ministries and bright future of Briarwood! \nReservations can be made online at www.bidpal.net/briarwoodgala2015. \nIf you would like to donate an item for our auction please contact Jean at 940.241.2099 or jean@briarwoodretreat.org.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2015-run-for-the-roses-gala/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
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ORGANIZER;CN="Briarwood Leadership Center":MAILTO:bw@briarwoodretreat.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150325T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window!
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-5-6/
LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Y
GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20141112T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:Eighth Annual North Texas Senior Fest
DESCRIPTION:This year’s primary speaker will be Dr. Mark Allen Powell\, professor of New Testament at Trinity Lutheran Seminary\, Columbus\, Ohio. \nHis theme will be “Retirement as Vocation” as he discusses what the Bible says about aging. \n“Retirement as Vocation” Workshops:\n\nDe-clutter to Downsize Your Home and Life – Lorraine Brock\, a favorite among last year’s presenters\, will share ideas geared to seniors who wish to “downsize their lives.”\nHow Not To Fall – Stephanie Calabrese\, a Registered Physical Therapist\, will share fun tips and guidance on how to maintain your balance in life.\nSurviving the Death of a Loved One – Darrel Gilbertson\, retired Lutheran pastor and author\, will share his journey of loss and hope during the past year following his wife’s death.\nLive Long and Prosper! – Gerry Hughes is a Wealth Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with Thrivent Financial. He will discuss strategies for financial security and strength in the later years of life.\nDrawing Your Way to Spiritual Health – Susan Thillen will show how you can doodle your way to better mental and spiritual health and improve your “hearing” skills through Zentangles.\nNo Money Required – Laura Wolfe is volunteer coordinator for the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging. She will provide an overview of the resources and services that are available free of charge to persons age 60 and older through the network of Area Agencies on Aging.\n\nDr. Mark Allen Powell\, Keynote Speaker\nDr. Powell is Professor of New Testament at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus\, Ohio\, and an internationally known biblical scholar.  He is General Editor of the HarperCollins Bible Dictionary and author of more than 25 other books in biblical studies.  As a hobby\, he works as a professional rock music critic\, specializing in Christian artists.  He is a native Texan and plans to return to Texas when his “exile in Ohio” ends.  He and his wife have four adult children. \nDownload the registration brochure here. \n\n  \nThe North Texas SeniorFest 2015 is sponsored by: \nAdult Lutherans Organized for Action \nIn cooperation with \nThe Texas District of the LCMS \nThe NTNL Mission Area of the ELCA \nWith financial support from: \nNorth Central Texas Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans \nALOA\, Adult Lutherans Organized for Action\, is an inter-Lutheran movement that provides resources for older adult ministry of the ELCA and LCMS.  ALOA’s mission is to equip mature adults to celebrate and serve. \nSeniorFest events gather adults\, ages fifty and above\, for learning\, and fellowship with the intent to invigorate their physical\, spiritual\, social\, and mental well-being.  This is the eighth annual North Texas SeniorFest.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eighth-annual-north-texas-senior-fest/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Y
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Oswald":MAILTO:jean@briarwoodretreat.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150311T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:Candidacy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/candidacy-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Texas
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20140618T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:MEF Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mission Endowment Fund Board Meeting
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mef-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:N
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20150325T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
UID:16066-1432119600-1432123200@www.ntnl.org
SUMMARY:Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the NT-NL and Briarwood staffs every Wednesday for Eucharist. Come worship with us in the new Anderson Chapel\, under our beautiful stained glass window!
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/eucharist-5-20/
LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Y
GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171748
CREATED:20140522T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z
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SUMMARY:PLMA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/plma-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:N
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org
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