Please silence all electronic devices

2. Pleasesilence all electronicdevices

4. Sermon Kes AsfawTerfassa President of the Central Synod of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus

5. 5 Years • The Rev. Lori Kleppe • The Rev. Melinda Hepner Pupillo

6. 10 Years • The Rev. Julie Wollman • The Rev. Wendy Ruetten

7. 15 Years • The Rev. Kimberly Jordan • The Rev. Lindsay Jordan • The Rev. John Stennes-Spidahl

8. 20 Years • The Rev. Gary Wees • The Rev. John Ashland • The Rev. Kevin Jacobson • The Rev. Peter Jonas • The Rev. Stephan Sandness

9. 25 Years • The Rev. Kathyrn Ingbritsen • The Rev. Bruce Iverson

10. 30 Years • The Rev. Jerene Houser • The Rev. Joseph Irvin • The Rev. Joel Oines

11. 40 Years • The Rev. J. David Bersagel • The Rev. Roger Hjelle

12. 45 Years • The Rev. Roger Grow • The Rev. Edward Olson • The Rev. Vern Skarstad • The Rev. Paul Jordahl • The Rev. Kenneth Melby • The Rev. Frederick Ohlrogge

13. 50 Years • The Rev. Harris Hostager

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17. Adoption of the Agenda & Rules

18. Orientation of Voting Members by Parliamentarian Stephen McDougal

20. Announcements

21. Announcements • At end of assembly: • Please remove all info from binders and name badges, and return binders, totes and badges for reuse next year • Return room keys to desk on dorm’s lower level • You need your name badge to receive meals • CFL = Center for Faith & Life • Voting members, sit in center two sections

22. Announcements • 11:30 AM–1 PM, college bookstoreGayda Hollnagel and June Kjome book signing of Justice: Not Us

24. Introductions Bishop Arends

25. Kes AsfawTerfassa President of the Central Synod of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus

27. Seminary Graduates • Gloria Stubitsch Wartburg Theological Seminary • Elly McHan Wartburg Theological Seminary • Rev. Wendy Haberman beginning first call at Living Hope

28. Other Guests • Lynn Arends, leading workshop on the health clinics in Ethiopia • Cathy Beardmore, leading workshop on Peer Ministry • Scott Anderson, Exec. Director of Wisconsin Council of Churches • Amy Johnson, Director of Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin • Barbara Manthei, Lutheran Social Services in La Crosse • Lon Buss, Reg. 5 rep for Lutheran Men in Mission • Rocky Danielson, Director for Raising Up Leaders

29. Introductions Cheryl Mauder Synod Vice President

30. Report of the Registrar

31. Reportof the Treasurer Khris Kleba Synod Treasurer

32. Report of theNominatingCommittee Marsha Bateman Secretary of the Synod

33. Rooted in Hope Bishop’s Report La Crosse Area Synod Assembly June 3–5, 2010

34. Announcements

35. Announcements • Deadline for submitting Resolutions to Reference & Counsel Committee is now • Lunch instructions • Take time to view displays • Food for Family of 4 • List of workshops (cream paper in binder): • Look them over so you can decide which to attend • All be duplicated during Faith Festival except for one with musicians and Bible study (other Bible studies will be offered, however)

36. Please excuse Choir members and Reference & Council for lunch first Everyone will need their name badges Choir rehearsal at 12:40

38. Bible Study Bishop Arends

39. Psalm 1:1–3

40. Reportof the ELCA Carlos Peña

42. Faith Festival Pastor Jason Stanton

43. Workshops

44. Report from ELCA Church Council Louise HemsteadSynod Representative on ELCA Church Council

45. Presentation by Youth Convo Members of the synod Lutheran Youth Organization