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	<title>St. John&#039;s Lutheran Church, Sterling, IL</title>
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		<title>Diakonia… Begin the Journey in September</title>
		<description><![CDATA[diakonia® It&#8217;s a journey. It&#8217;s growth. It&#8217;s enlightenment. It&#8217;s challenge. It&#8217;s discovery. It&#8217;s service. It&#8217;s renewal. It&#8217;s awaken-ing. It&#8217;s relationship. And, it has piqued your curiosity if you have read this far. diakonia is a venture to a deeper level of understanding God and how we might better serve Him. diakonia is a two year process of spiritual formation and theological education for ELCA members. It consists of 12 courses, six per academic year. Each course is 5 sessions in length, meeting weekly for 3 hours. All of the courses ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/09/diakonia%e2%80%a6-begin-the-journey-in-september/</link>
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		<title>Parish Nurse: Warm Weather Exercise Guidelines</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You should take extra care when exercising in warm weather.
The following tips will keep you safe in the heat:
1. Exercise in the early morning or after the sun sets. Avoid mid-day.
2. Take frequent rest and water breaks
3. Drink water before you fell thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty you are already
dehydrated. This is especially true as you get older.
4. Avoid beverages with alcohol and caffeine because these can cause dehydration.
5. Drink fluids, before, during and after exercise.
6. Choose water or a low calorie sports drink.
7. Wear light loose fitting ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/09/parish-nurse-warm-weather-exercise-guidelines/</link>
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		<title>From Intern Rita &#8211; September 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Grace &#38; Peace to all of you.
“I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” Anne Lamott
My family and I are here, settled in, and daily enjoying the myriad of stories coming our way as we walk with you on this next leg of our journey toward the Office of Pastor in the ELCA.
We thank you for offering us this opportunity to learn with you and to grow with you. What ...]]></description>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s All Rally &#8216;Round Rally Day!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sunday September 12th
10:30 &#8211; 12:00 (or „til the fun runs out)
There will be Games for kids of all ages
A jumping castle for the younger kids
Norm Eakle will once again be at the wheel of the “Big
Red” tractor and hay rack
Refreshment and fellowship will be available for all!
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		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/09/lets-all-rally-round-rally-day/</link>
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		<title>The Messenger: September 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The E-Messenger September 2010 edition is now available for download!
Click here to download
Please note Adobe Acrobat Reader is required in order to view the electronic version. Click here to download this free application.
To subscribe to The Messenger E-Edition, click here.
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		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/09/the-messenger-september-2010/</link>
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		<title>8/29/2010 &#8211; Intern Rita Augsburger &#8211; Hospitality</title>
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		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/09/8292010-intern-rita-augsburger-hospitality/</link>
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		<title>8/22/2010 Pastor Steinke</title>
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		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/08/8222010-pastor-steinke/</link>
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		<title>8/15/2010 &#8211; Intern Rita Augsburger</title>
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		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/08/8152010-intern-rita-augsburger/</link>
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		<title>8-8-2010 Ruth Fairchild</title>
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		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/08/8-8-2010-ruth-fairchild/</link>
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		<title>8/1/2010 &#8211; Barb Otten</title>
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		<link>http://www.stjohnssterling.org/2010/08/812010-barb-otten-3/</link>
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