Mission Interpretation
Stewardship
Welcome to the Mission Interpretation Network where approximately 70 Mission Interpreter Coordinators and 400 plus Mission Interpreters tell the story of where the offering is going through your giving. Synods and coordinators work in synergy to tell personal stories from your synod. Personal stories are being told of how giving has changed the lives of many and being good stewards help to support God's work, Our hands.This is achieved through temple talks, bible studies and synod tables. So, look around at the below resources and find how God is changing lives through your giving.
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 2009 Stories of Faith in Action (formerly "Making Christ Known") Stories of Faith in Action 2009 is a print resource that explains who we are as the ELCA, what we do in ministry together, and how we fund it. The format is new in 2009 (magazine size rather than tabloid) and it has been completely redesigned with shorter stories about the ELCA ministries that are made possible through mission support given to this church.
Download PDF  of Stories of Faith in Action Pages.
Free printed copies available through Augsburg Fortress 800/328-4648
ISBN 978-6-0002-2222-2
Gifts for Living the Mission
A Time & Talent sheet from Salt for All Seasons.
“A Community of Servants who follow Jesus’ example by living lives of service to others.”
How is God calling you to serve both inside the congregation and outside of the congregation? How is God calling you to use your gifts to serve others? As one body with many members, God has given each of us different gifts and talents in order to complete the ministry we are called to do. Each of us is needed. Download this PDF for a brief description of the ministry opportunities available.
 SHARE THE JOY: GIVE GOOD GIFTS!
ELCA Good Gifts, The Giving Catalog of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, makes it easy and fun to give meaningful, "make a difference" gifts: donations to ELCA ministries.
Learn more about the gift-donation ideas by visiting www.elca.org/goodgifts; you're bound to find a "Good Gift" that's just right for everyone on your gift list.
 2010 Annual Report Cover
Enclose your annual report inside the new ELCA-produced annual report cover. Order enough copies for your congregational annual meeting. Order extra copies for members unable to attend the meeting and new members who join during the year.
Help communicate God’s mission at your congregational meeting.
Available through Augsburg Fortress
800-328-4648 Item 001341
 Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print this file.
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Help tell the ELCA story!
Use/Download
"Stories of Faith in Action" 2009
bulletin inserts in your congregation |
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Download the Stories of Faith in Action for use throughout 2009 in your congregation's bulletin. The stories are taken directly from the annual
ELCA mission support resource,
"Stories of Faith in Action." God's work. Our hands.
For questions about this resource,
contact Christina Erban, christina.erban@elca.org or
call 800/638-3522 ext. 2555.
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Mission Support: 
Where Your Money Goes
Available on DVD September 1, 2006
(26 minutes)
Generosity is an important part of being Christian. The money, time, talent and energy we give back to God through our offerings are used in a variety of important ways.
In this video hosted by The Rev. Dr. Marion Wyvetta Bullock, Executive for Leadership Development in the ELCA's Office of the Presiding Bishop, we ask three questions: Why do we give? What do we give? And, how is our money spent?
We also visit St. Paul Lutheran Church on the Island of Puerto Rico. This small congregation is making a big impact in their community and around the world through cheerful giving. Use this new resource as a great way to support stewardship initiatives in your congregation
Order a copy of the DVD or view it on-line.
Where Your Offering Goes.. 2010
Download PDF
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