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Kris Tukker, Council Rep.
Social
Ministry
What:
includes the ongoing programs detailed below, as well as other
opportunities that may arise
throughout the year. Examples
include: canned food drives for the
Emmanuel Lutheran Food Pantry, Christmas present collection for children in
need, and clothing drives for Lutheran World Relief, Socks for the Homeless,
sale of MELD Mother’s Day Cards. These
events will be publicized to the congregation as they occur, and participation
and prayers for the endeavors are always welcome!
Who: Anyone.
What: Pray for
those in need.
When: Every
day, any time.
Where: At
home.
Why: God’s
creative, redeeming, and healing power can come through prayer.
Global
Ministries –
What: The purpose is to
support the global mission of the ELCA, both
nationally and statewide.An
effort is made to participate in the projects of Lutheran World Relief where
there is need.Those projects include gathering materials for School Kits, Health
Kits, Layettes and Sewing Kits.Kits are assembled by members of the
congregation, including children, and sent either overseas or to places of
disaster crisis. Our mission also includes the promotion of support for our
missionary, Randy Stubbs and family in
Tanzania
and World Hunger.
Fall Food Drive
What:
Members collect food for the area pantries and families who are in
need.
Who:
Members are needed to deliver
food to the pantries.
When:
Starting at the beginning of November and runs through December.
Christmas Giving Tree
What: Collect
Christmas gifts for needy children/families.
Who: Members
are needed to set up the tree and collect the presents as they are dropped off.
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