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Easter in Arusha
"The Easter Sunday service was filled with great joy. We sang some favorite Easter hymns and we were asked to assist with the distribution of Communion...The church was packed. With a few dozen people still in the aisle, the bread almost ran out...The pre-poured wine and juice also ran out, and they were served common cup. It was a joyous occasion." Since early November, Tom and Susan MacPherson have lived in Tanzania, representing our synod as they work at the Irente Children’s Home, a mission of the North Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. In addition to their work caring for the children, Susan teaches English, bookkeeping, and computer skills to many of the workers at the orphanage and Tom works as a handyman. More importantly, they both share God’s love with all the people they meet and find God’s love in those same people. Join in their journey by reading their "Partners in Mission" blog at http://macphersonmission.blogspot.com. Read more to learn how to send encouragement to the MacPhersons and how to support their work.
“Burst” Grant to Resettle Refugees in the Northeast
Congratulations to Rev. Ben Krey and Prince of Peace, Philadelphia, who received one of Wheat Ridge Ministries’ first “Burst Project” grants. Ben will be working with the congregation to help resettle new refugee families arriving in their community. In partnership with Lutheran Children and Family Service, they will use a former parsonage to temporarily host families to acclimate them to their new community.
Rev. Davenport Named to LSA Board
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has appointed the Rev. Patricia Ann Davenport, SEPA Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission, to the national Board of Lutheran Services in America, the Baltimore-based network of two Lutheran denominations and their over 300 health and human service organizations.
Easter Greetings from Bishop Burkat
May you encounter the risen Christ in his glory and power this Easter, and my you experience Him as Lord and center of your life! Blessings and peace to you during this holiest of weeks, and prayers for a joyful Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.
MinistryLink Mobile Site Launches
Now you can easily keep up with news and resources from MinistryLink.org on any web-enabled mobile phone. When you browse to MinistryLink.org on your phone you are now redirected to our mobile site (m.ministrylink.org). This phone-friendly site gives you one-tap access to calling the Synod office, finding the churches closest to your GPS location, and all the latest news. This mobile portal draws in updates from the SEPAYouth.org site, GodIsDoingSomethingNew.com, and ELCA News.
LSH Women of Courage Honor Bishop Burkat
Lutheran Settlement House will celebrate its 110th Anniversary with its Women of Courage Awards Ceremony and breakfast on Thursday, May 31. The Awards Ceremony will honor Bishop Claire Burkat and four inspiration clients from LSH’s homeless services, domestic violence program, literacy program and senior center. You can join in supporting LSH and honoring Bishop Burkat by attending the breakfast, which will be held May 31 from 8-9:15 am at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia, 215 S. 16th Street. Tickets are $50 per person and include a donation to LSH.
Philadelphia Dialogue Forum Friendship Dinner
The Philadelphia Dialogue Forum will hold its annual Friendship Dinner on April 19 at the Philadelphia Hilton. Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Katherine Marshall of Georgetown University will speak.
Celebrate Temple's Lutheran-Episcopal Ministry
Please join us on April 21, 4-7 pm, at the Church of the Advocate at 18th & Diamond for an afternoon celebrating the Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry (LECM) at Temple University which now has a permanent home at the Church of the Advocate (in addition to its Temple office). Temple students, Advocate parishoners, the LECM Advisory Council and The Rev. Renee McKenzie-Hayward look forward to building a vibrant LECM ministry which serves the needs of Temple students with opportunities for worship, leadership development, service, pastoral care, and faith development. Food and fun are also part of campus ministry and parish life. Please join us to celebrate LECM!
Ministry Resources March 16
This issue of Ministry Resources includes ecumenical conversations on "the Living Word" with the Philadelphia Liturgical Institute and opportunities for small church leaders from Princeton Seminary.
Helping Hands Day 2012
Helping Hands Day, our annual synod-wide day of service, fellowship, and worship, will be held on April 28th, 2012. This is an amazing event where young people in grades 6-12 and their adult leaders will worship, share, laugh, eat, work, sing, learn and serve God & our neighbors. This year’s theme is Hand in Hand. We are looking forward to providing an opportunity to youth from all over the synod to serve and get to know each other in the name of God.
