GLOBAL LINKS - October 2010
Connect to the global church through elca.org
(you may view this at www.elca.org/global-links)
ELCA STRENGTHENS MALARIA WORK THROUGH NEW, FOCUSED EFFORT
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), announced Sept. 30 that the ELCA will maintain and build its commitment toward a comprehensive effort to contain and prevent malaria, while making some changes to the structure of the project. The 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly authorized continued development of a campaign to respond to malaria. Read more at www.elca.org/news.
OPERATION THANKS-GIVING 2010
Make greeting cards to be sent to ELCA missionaries as random acts of appreciation. Learn how to participate in Operation Thanks-Giving 2010 at http://www.elca.org/operationthanksgiving.
A GIFT TO THANK, CELEBRATE, HONOR, and REMEMBER
Say "I thank God for you" with gift donations for ELCA Missionary Sponsorship and join hands with over 225 missionaries serving with global companions in 50 countries. Share your thankfulness with one of four Global Mission Support tribute cards: Thanking, Celebrating, Honoring, or Remembering. To donate and learn how to request a tribute card, visit www.elca.org/4missionaries.
HIV AND AIDS PROGRAMS ARE SAVING LIVES
Share this hope-filled story and help raise funds for the HIV and AIDS ministries of ELCA World Hunger. Click here to download a flyer.
EMPOWERMENT TAKES ROOT IN CHILE
Maria lived in isolation, spending most of her time indoors cleaning houses just to make ends meet in the shantytown near Santiago, Chile, where she lived. See www.elca.org/stories and click Outreach.
MEET GLADYS IN MALAWI
A few years ago, Malawi was hit hard by drought. At least half of the families in the village of Chakwela were facing severe hunger. See www.elca.org/hunger/stories.
GLOCAL MISSION GATHERING on November 12-13
Learn how churches are changing how they proclaim and serve at this event to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. See www.elca.org/glocal for program and registration information.
COMMUNICATIONS WORKER SOUGHT FOR MALAYSIA
Assist the Lutheran Church in Malaysia and Singapore in establishing a modern and effective communications program within the church structure. Assist with development of a website and the design of newsletters and other communication tools. BA and/or experience in related field required. Minimum six month commitment. Starts January, 2011. See www.elca.org/globalserve and click Global Service Opportunities to search the database at the bottom.
GLOBAL HEADLINES at www.elca.org/news (click News Releases)
+ ELCA Presiding Bishop Joins Call for U.S. Leadership for Middle East Peace
+ Lutherans' Ecumenical Journey Highlighted by Unexpected Moments
+ ELCA Missionaries Find Hope in Training of African Surgeons
+ ELCA Minnesota Congregation Baptizes 58 African Immigrant Children
+ Lutherans Witness Medical, Spiritual Healing in China
+ U.S. Lutherans, Chinese Christians Engage in Theology, Social Service
+ Four ELCA Young Adults on Road Trip to Talk About Global Service
+ ELCA Congregations to Host Gatherings, Strive to be Centers of Hospitality
+ ELCA Commits Additional $110,000 for Pakistan Floods
+ ELCA Presiding Bishop Joins Christian Leaders in Letter on Mideast Talks
IN OUR PRAYERS
God, we lift up the people of Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, that they may find peace and security. (This prayer for October 3 is available along with daily prayers from around the globe at http://archive.elca.org/prayerventures/.)
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