Encouraging and hopeful stories in and around the Eastern North Dakota Synod Much of the work of the EaND Synod of the ELCA is to “plant seeds”. Often we are unable to see the fruit of the seeds planted. Every now and then, we get an opportunity to see God’s tending to those seeds blooming in full view. All around this synod we recognize there are many stories of “hope.” Thank you to those of you who have shared stories with us. If you have a story to share, please email them to Kristi at the synod office.
from Pastor Sue Koesterman, Elim Lutheran Church, Fargo
Day to day ministry may seem as though nothing we say or do makes an impact. In the midst of the challenges facing the church, we sometimes wonder if we have anything to say at all. In response to those doubts and feelings I share this story of hope, this “God sighting.”
A few weeks ago I met with someone curious about the church. He had lots of questions about faith and God. Continue reading…
submitted by Pastor Patrick McCormack
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Thompson, ND is blessed with a great variety of gifted partners in Christ. In June of this year, ground was broken for expanding the present building. Continue reading…
submitted by Rick Score, Prairie Rivers Council President
In January of 2009 seven congregations in the EaND Synod located in Richland, Ransom, and Sargent counties decided to participate in an area mission strategy process. The strategy involved living with five questions Continue reading…
On Tuesday, December 7, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Scheels Arena. The celebration was in recognition of Faith Lutheran Church’s 75th Anniversary of ministry and the expanding of that ministry through Journey in Faith. Continue reading…
submitted by Rev Don Reynolds & Jodi Myrvik
Denise, a 28 year old woman, told her story and the High Plains Parish responded.
People of our parish met Denise through One Woman’s Journey, a DVD Dave Sena, Northlands Rescue Mission Director, shared with us. As Denise’s story unfolded, we realized she never had a chance—the chance most of us had received growing up. We finally understood how people end up at the Mission. We were hooked on helping. Continue reading…
Submitted by Elwood Rieke, St. John Lutheran – Fargo, ND
During the month of November, St. John Lutheran in south Fargo used a different approach to catch the attention of its membership in regard to the needs of hungry people world-wide.
Beginning with our Social Concerns Committee we formed a small sub-committee who arranged a four-Sunday emphasis. Prior to the first Sunday and with the help of our pastor, we asked several families in the congregation to be part of a financial challenge to the rest of the congregation. Continue reading…
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