The ELCA Global Mission Department is seeking a Technical Advisor to Educational Programs in Baboua, Africa. This person would provide assistance, guidance and perspective to the Directors and staff of the Literacy, Basic Christian Education and Village Education Programs. Continue reading…
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School Starts in the Central African Republic
October 13, 2011
The first week in October signals the beginning of a new school year in the Central African Republic, our companion synod, according to Deborah and Joe Troester, ELCA missionaries in Baboua, in the CAR. The Village Education Program of the ELCA serves over 4,000 students in 20 small village schools. With schools located within the village, parents are encouraged to send their children to school where there are no other educational opportunities. Continue reading…
M&M’s in the Car
August 16, 2011
*Updated 10/13/2011
from Bishop Rindy
My sister kept M&M‘s in her glove box as part of her winter survival gear. One day while giving our inquisitive niece a ride, our niece discovered the M&M‘s. “What are these for, Auntie?” she asked with big eyes. “They are for an emergency,” my sister replied with a smile. A few moments later, the little girl stated, “Auntie, I think I‘m having an emergency.”
This phrase is taking on a new meaning as the result of a wonderful project initiated by our sisters and brothers in the Western North Dakota Synod. My great wish is that EVERY member of our synod would have a new thought when they see M&M‘s in the CAR: Mission and Ministry in the Central African Republic. Continue reading…
Thank you from Rev. Golike, Central African Republic
July 19, 2011
Dear friends in Christ,
Let me share the joy of my people and pastors here with you. Central African Lutherans are so amazed for what you have been doing for the Lutheran Church here so far. But what is going on now is most amazing: new church roofs are put and District Pastors come to love more their ministries among their congregants because of the motorcycles you have offered. They are so grateful and want to acknowledge it. We hope that it will continue for the glory of God. May the heavenly Father bestow His divine blessing upon everybody. Continue reading…
CAR Mission Trip Video
July 14, 2011
Join us on a brief trip to the Central African Republic — via video. Dianne Billey, Rev. Chad Brucklacher, and Rev. Randy Schlecht from the Eastern North Dakota Synod traveled as “Mission Partners” to the C.A.R., our companion synod, in April 2011. Continue reading…
Items Needed for the C.A.R.
March 21, 2011
Dianne Billey, chairperson for the EaND Synod Global Missions Committee, will be traveling to the Central African Republic in April and is allowed an “extra” bag. She contacted Deborah Troester, our missionary in the CAR, requesting transportable items they may need.
Any of the following items may be brought to the synod office by Monday, April 11:
- Communion cups
- Crosses, stoles and clergy shirts (used stoles & shirts are fine; any color; any size)
- Cotton quilting fabric, thread, zippers, elastic and buttons for use at the Women’s Center
If you have any questions, contact Dianne Billey at djbilley@drtel.net
Dianne Billey and EaND Delegates Travel to C.A.R.
March 8, 2011
In April representatives from synods who share the Central African Republic as a companion synod will visit the country. Traveling from Eastern North Dakota will be Pastor Terry Brandt*, Associate with the Bishop, and Diane Billey, Chair of the Eastern North Dakota Synod Global Missions Committee. Continue reading…
C.A.R. Motorcycle Project
March 7, 2011
During President Golike’s (C.A.R.) visit last winter, he indicated the need for 16 motorcycles to provide transportation for pastors to travel between villages. Gordon Olson from Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry states “…we can call that project a success…thanks to all of you for helping to make this happen.”
The EaND Synod’s Extra Mile initiative helped make this a reality!
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