It’s time to get going on the Journey of Discipleship Together.As the Body of Christ within the Southern Ohio Synod, we begin this year with a sense of excitement about what this year will bring in our lives – for each of us as individuals as well as for our congregations and ministries. This year begins with us united in God’s love, seeking to grow in our faith together and within our communities.

The Southern Ohio Synod Staff Team and I pray for you daily, for you to be strengthened as disciples, sharing – heralding – the Good News of Jesus through your lives and ministries.

We are grateful to partner with you throughout our Synod, knowing that we are Stronger and Better Together … Joining Jesus in the Restoration of the World!

Let us join in prayer together as we begin this new year:
God of grace,
You sent your Son, Jesus, to live, preach, teach, die and rise again so that we have life and the promise of the resurrection. As this new calendar year begins, continue to keep us in grace. Give the world your peace and hope. It is in Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.