To honor the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, each of the synod’s eight conferences created videos to illustrate eight core value statements of the ELCA. These were interspersed throughout the gathering to share examples of what it means to be God’s people, the Body of Christ—both in eastern North Dakota and around the world. Watch the videos below: Continue reading…
“The Discussion” by Paul Nzalamba
For all of you who were able to attend the synod assembly in Jamestown and to those of you who weren’t there, I want to say again a heartfelt thanks to each of you! Your kind words and notes and good wishes on the occasion of my retirement are appreciated more than words can express. Continue reading…
Report from Julie K. Aageson
Gathered around the theme, “Together at the Crossroads,” voting members for the Eastern North Dakota Assembly came together in Jamestown, April 20-21, to do the business of the synod’s annual gathering. A total of 469—voting members, guests, and visitors—from 212 congregations joined together in worship and song, learning and debate. Continue reading…
A sermon from Pr. Bill Rindy, Bishop, EaND Synod, ELCA for use in congregations on Sunday, April 21, 2013 based upon Psalm 23.
Download: The Good Shepherd: Synod Assembly Sermon 2013
Whenever Christianity is portrayed in television or the movies, you can almost count on hearing either “Amazing Grace,” the Lord’s Prayer, or the beginning of the 23rd Psalm. That’s ok because even the world can recognize a word which brings hope. Lord knows the world needs more hope!
The beloved verses of the 23rd Psalm … penned by David, a good shepherd, … under the influence of the Holy Spirit, provide some of the most hope-filled words God could have ever given to us. Continue reading…
An amazing trip to Ethiopia is being led by Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND. Kim Adams, Calvary’s Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator, connected with Kelly Putty, Founder and CEO of Ordinary Hero (Ordinary Hero Foundation is a nonprofit child advocacy organization; their goal is to encourage and provide a way for every person to make a difference in the life of a child in need through adoption, missions, or local outreach.) Continue reading…
Community Ministry Webinars led by Joy Skjegstad, an independent consultant, community ministry facilitator, and author of two widely-read Alban books, are offered in April and May. There will be two tracks: one for rural settings on Tuesdays, and one for urban on Thursdays. These webinars are for anyone wanting help in learning about the community around your church. Continue reading…
from World Food Programs – 8 March 2013
Kinshasa – Two United Nations agencies are stepping up efforts to assist refugees from the Central Africa Republic (CAR) who have fled into the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The UN agency for refugees, UNHCR, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have come together to assist the large numbers of people who have fled fighting between Seleka rebels and the CAR army since mid-December. Continue reading…
Dear Friends,
Moussa Oumaru is a young boy of about 13 years old, from the Fulbe ethnic group, who is thin of face and body. He is not a strong, or powerful, young man but he has a strong heart. Continue reading…
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