Thu
Jan 20
2011
Rev. Martin Russell
Assistant to the Bishop
Nebraska Synod, ELCA
Together, we live love… building homes.
From its earliest days, the Christian church has moved outward. Disciples and apostles moved away from their home cultures, sharing their faith over unfamiliar meals with strangers whose ways were new to them. As Christ was made known in these relationships, the act of sharing changed guest and host. Teacher became learner, learner became teacher. Within the Nebraska Synod, our global mission efforts have found a wonderful expression in our two companion synod relationships: the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Argentina and the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
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Thu
Jan 20
2011
Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. (Psalm 46:1-3)
One year ago, a catastrophic earthquake struck the nation of Haiti, killing nearly 250,000 people and leaving more than one million homeless.
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Thu
Jan 20
2011
Lisa Kramme
Director of Faith Formation
Nebraska Synod, ELCA
I was harnessed up, and the helmet strap was secure under my chin. “Landing crew—are you ready?” I yelled.
“Ready!” they shouted back.
“Zipping!” I exclaimed, somewhat nervously.
To which the crew responded, “Zip on!”
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