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The Eight Annual ALC Gathering, "More Than Conquerors" at the Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord in Odessa Texas.  July 19 - 22, 2008.  Click here for more information...

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October 6-7, 2008 — Luther Theological Conference at the Old Sanctuary in Brookings, SD.

The event will be held at the Old Sanctuary, Brookings, SD, beginning no earlier than 10 a.m., Monday, October 6, and concluding at or before 2p.m., Tuesday, October 7.

Registration will be $10. A Block of rooms have been set aside at the Staurolite, Inn, for the "Luther Theological Conference." No smoking, double queen or single king, at $45 per nite. Room #101 has been provided to us at no charge for use by the group.

We will be gathering there after Supper on Monday evening for "mutual conversation and consolation of the brethren ( and sisterin)." Phone number to make reservations 605 692 3111. Mention the Conference and the rate. Monday supper is on your own. Coffee and rolls, etc, will be at the Old Sanctuary. Lunch on Monday and Tuesday will be catered in to the Old Sanctuary. We will meet in a conference room in the basement of the nave.

The Old Sanctuary is located at 914 4th Street in Brookings, SD.

Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing the Old Sanctuary, Nicki Berreth (Old Sanctuary office) at 605.692.9337 or ilt@mchsi.com, or Rev. Dick Smith. We hope for a lot of people and so need to have some idea of numbers that we be prepared to receive everyone.

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