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ELCA Global Mission: Circles of History

by Kristine Carlson as told to Twila Schock

Pastor Olaf and Ragna Carlson began their missionary journey in 1921-22 when they moved to Paris to learn French. In the summer of 1922, they moved to Madagascar. Olaf Carlson died on April 18, 1941, of malaria in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. He was buried the next day. Ragna Carlson left Madagascar on October 18, 1941, with her six children. They landed in Boston on December 6, 1941, just before the attack on Pearl Harbor that plunged the United States into war. Read more

		January/February 2010 Trust No matter what befalls us, we can trust in God and the promise of new life in Jesus Christ. Read January 2010 articles Lutheran Woman Today, the magazine of Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, offers stories that inform, challenge, comfort, and encourage. Our award-winning Bible study brings together women of all ages and ways of life to explore God's word. Regular columns on prayer, health, the church calendar, and useful resources supplement the Bible study and faith-in-action articles.
		2010 Summer Bible Study: Pray Always The summer study, "Pray Always," is written by the Rev. Gladys Moore, an ordained pastor in the ELCA. Session One: Persistence Luke 18:1-8 Session Two: Waiting with Patience and Hope Isaiah 40:28-31 Session Three: Power Ephesians 3:14-21 Read more about this engaging study.
		How is your Bible study coming? "To God's Beloved: Paul's Letter to the Romans," began in September. How is your study going? Let us know. If you are having trouble with the study, read an encouraging letter written by author Sarah Henrich. To help with the study, we have provided Bible study videos--two-to-three minute explanations of each session. Play the video at left (click in the box on the bottom right to make it full screen) or view the videos here. If you haven't bought your leader guide and promotional materials, you can get them from the Augsburg Fortress Store.
		boldcafe.org Read. Connect. Grow. Cafe is a free, monthly online magazine for young women offered by Women of the ELCA. Visit www.boldcafe.org and subscribe to receive e-mail alerts for new issues. Also available as a podcast.