Fill… Spill… Thrill…

During this year’s Synod Assembly, Bishop deFreese asked mission  centers/congregations to share what they do in ministry with and among the poor. Below is just one of the many responses the Bishop has received so far.

From Grace Lutheran Church in Ceresco (submitted by Glenda Ferguson, PMA):

“The Sunday school children (seven children) of Grace collected almost $300 for God’s Global Barnyard for 2009. The congregation at Grace gives generously to the local food pantry on a regular basis and donates to World Hunger.

“The president of Grace’s council has been to El Salvador to help build houses with Habitat for Humanity. A group of adults/young adults from Grace will be joining the effort in El Salvador again in 2010.

“In 2010, the congregation will use land around the church to provide a space for a community garden. People who are not members of Grace will be offered a garden plot along with those who are members. Each gardener will be asked to donate a portion of their harvest to assist one of the groups in Lincoln who feed the poor.”

June 2011

June 5

• The Rev. Becky Beckmann and Shell Creek and Zion Lutheran Churches, Newman Grove
• The Rev. David Beckmann in specialized ministry
• The Rev. Charles Bentjen and Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beatrice
• The Rev. Gregory Berger and Messiah Lutheran Church, Ralston
• And for those in their ministry who are florists

June 12

• The Rev. Bruce Berggren, retired in Nebraska City
• The Rev. Jack Berry, retired in Fremont
• The Rev. Charles Bichel, retired in Carson, Iowa
• The Rev. Steven Billington on permanent disability
• And for those in their ministry who are wedding coordinators

June 19

• The Rev. Ruth Boettcher and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Schuyler
• The Rev. Charles Borgstadt and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Valley
• The Rev. Travis Borkosky and Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah
• The Rev. Eric Bostrom and Faith Lutheran Church, Seward
• And for those in their ministry who are beekeepers

June 26

• The Rev. Rhonda Bostrom and Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln
• The Rev. Gregory Bouvier and Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln
• The Rev. Erik Boye and Trinity Lutheran Church, Papillion
• The Rev. Dr. Bradley Brauer and Calvary Lutheran Church, Scottsbluff
• And for those in their ministry who are farm implement dealers

May 2011

May 1

• The Rev. Darrell Anderson and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Omaha
• The Rev. Dr. Dennis Anderson, retired in Omaha
• The Rev. Marsha Anderson, retired in Lincoln
• The Rev. Dr. Russell Anderson, retired in Omaha
• And for those in their ministry who are graduates

May 8

• The Rev. Dr. Neal Anthony and Salem Lutheran Church, Ponca
• The Rev. Larry Arganbright, and Bethany Lutheran Church, Omaha
• The Rev. Charles Axness and First Lutheran Church, Fremont
• The Rev. Elizabeth Backus and Trinity Lutheran Church, Omaha
• And for those in their ministry who are mothers

May 15

• The Rev. John Backus II and Trinity Lutheran Church, Omaha
• The Rev. Matthew Bahnfleth and Christ Lutheran Church, Pierce
• The Rev. Paul Banitt, retired in Maple Grove, Minnesota
• The Rev. Dean Bard, retired in Omaha
• And for those in their ministry who are grounds keepers

May 22

• The Rev. Vern Barlow, retired in San Diego, California
• The Rev. Dale Barnett, retired in Beatrice
• The Rev. Wayne Barthel, retired in Papillion
• The Rev. Jewayne Baumgartner, retired in Fremont
• And for those in their ministry who are surgeons

May 29

• The Rev. John Beck, retired in Blair
• The Rev. Reinhard Beckman, retired in Syracuse
• And for those in their ministry who are fence builders