A Word from Bishop Rindy
Over the centuries, the Church has undergone many challenges and changes. If we were all able to back out a few notches, we would have a God’s eye perspective on the transitions our world, our nation, and our church are experiencing. That perspective presents both challenge and opportunity for us. As I reflected on our synod mission plan/budget, a question came to mind: What does our mission plan say about our perspective of ministry? Continue reading…
The earthquake which struck Haiti Tuesday has devastated this island nation claiming thousands of lives and affecting millions of people. Help is needed immediately, especially prayers and financial gifts for the relief effort. Continue reading…
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic is Eastern North Dakota Synod’s companion synod. Hand in hand, Maboko na Maboko, is the loose African translation of “companion synod”. What can we, as people and congregations of eastern North Dakota, do to continue to walk hand in hand with our brothers and sisters in Christ?
The Central African Republic (C.A.R.), located in the heart of Africa, is one of the poorest, least developed countries in the world. It is surrounded by unstable, and sometimes violent countries. Many of its people live daily lives of struggle and bare subsistence; Continue reading…
EaND Synod’s Nov/Dec highlights for church bulletins
In this issue:
- Update from the Bishop
- Letter from Central African Republic Missionaries
» Download and share: November News Snippet Bulletin Insert (download .pdf file)
Continue reading…
You are invited by ELCA Global Mission Support to make Thanksgiving cards to support ELCA missionaries. Participants (individuals, families, committees, groups, classes) are invited to make at least three cards:
- One card to be brought to the congregation for distribution to service personnel connected to the congregation and community, for example, members of the military and our sponsored ELCA missionaries.
- Another card should be brought to the congregation to “sell” as a fundraiser ELCA Missionary Sponsorship.
- The third card is for personal use. Send someone special an “I’m thankful for you” card.
- If the spirit moves you, make a fourth card to be sent to an ELCA missionary. Thanksgiving time can be a low point for mission service. Global Mission Support will gather these cards and distribute them equally among the missionaries, beginning with our 88 new missionaries.
Continue reading…