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Women and Children in Crisis
Within your geographical area, there are normally at least one or two events per year. Here is a sampling:
- Katie Luther
Find out what the life of the "first lady" of the Lutheran church was like.
- Rachel's Day
- Paths to Wholeness
- Advent Worship
- Welcoming the Stranger
Prison Ministry
In 2000, the Women of the ELCA committed themselves to ministering to women who were imprisoned. More >XXX(Internal webpage to be created)XXX
Adults Saving Children
Sexual exploitation of our children is a serious issue. Kids are easily targeted by sexual predators. Recent news stories have broken just how easy it is for prowlers to reach our kids via the internet. Some predators go so far as to exploit the innocence and vulnerabilities of our children by pushing them into prostitution, porography, and stripping. Find uot what you can do to keep kids safe. More>
World Ministry
Madagascar - our sister Synods
In 2002, the Women of the ELCA, Rocky Mountain Synod pledged to support the people of Madagascar. In Madagascar there are two sister synods to the Rocky Mountain Synod: the Mahajanga and Antsiranana Synods of the Malagasy Lutheran Church. The ELCA is active in Madagascar supporting the Betela Lutheran Regional Seminary in Madagascar which educates pastors and women theologians.
Women are not yet allowed to become ordained in the Malagasy Lutheran Church. There is hope that after the current bishop relinquishes his post that this will become likely. In the meantime, we continue to support Christian educational activities for women.
Transportation is difficult in Madagascar, as there are few roads and few vehicles. One way to support the efforts of the ELCA in Madagascar is to support the "Bikes for Betela" program, which provides bicycles to the students training at Betela so they can bring the Gospel to neighboring communities.
Another critical need is for housing at the Betela seminary. The seminary is located in a remote part of the country and there is little commerce around to assist families that are attending Betela to make a living. Therefore, housing is a critical need for those studying at Betela. Gifts to the "Seeds of Hope" program can help support this ministry.
How much do you know about the lives of the people of Madagascar? Knowing the trials that they face in their everyday lives can help you understand what you can do to help spread the Gospel to this region of the world. The Rocky Mountain Synod sponsors mission trips to Madagascar. Find out how you can participate in the next upcoming trip (currently scheduled for July 2005).
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Efforts in the Middle East. More >
The ELCA is involved in ministry, aid, and relief efforts throughout the world through the Division of Global Ministry. More >
Cultural Diversity
Become more sensitive to ethnic diversity, immerse yourself in another culture, find out how to make your church more welcoming. More >
Recognizing Women of Witness
What does it take to be a woman of witness and how can you nominate one?
To acknowledge women that have Acted Boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ and willingly shared their God given talents and gifts. A program called Women of Witness (formerly the Lydia, Woman of Faith Award) was created to award outstanding women for their fine service to the Women of the ELCA.
If you know a woman who fits this category and would like to recognize her, contact Diana Bleigner: bleignier6729@comcast.net .
Make it part of your women's retreats to recognize a Women of Witness and of Faith!
When nominating a Woman of Witness, please feel free to share some of the services she has performed and/or gifts, talents and skills, she has shared or responsibilities she has completed throughout her church, cluster, conference, synod, church-wide, and the world community in general.
Thankofferings
Stewardship is an act of faith and of thanksgiving. More> (Link this back to the page that has been built under "Resources/financial".) |
