Outreach

Stories of Faith in Action

 
The churchwide expression will assist members, congregations, synods and institutions and agencies of this church to grow in evangelical outreach.

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Discovering a Spirit of Generosity [ ] Discovering a Spirit of Generosity
Young guests of Camp Indian Sands, an outdoor ministry program in Neshkoro, Wisconsin, may encounter a lot of firsts when they come here: sleeping in tents under starlight, swimming in a fresh lake, paddling a canoe and wandering through tranquil woods. >>>
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Volunteering in China as the Hands and Feet of Jesus   Volunteering in China as the Hands and Feet of Jesus
Nicole (Xiao) Zhang's baptism on May 10, 2009, culminated a seven-year journey that began when she met a friendly American named Jeanne Mueller. >>>
Living the Difference in Palestine   Living the Difference in Palestine
A normal day for Chelsea Mathis — helping to promote travel through the Peace Not Walls campaign of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America followed by a bit of bassoon playing in the afternoon — sounds fairly typical. >>>
A History of Excellence in Health Care in Liberia   A History of Excellence in Health Care in Liberia
The tile flooring at Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing in Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia, is faded and worn, revealing pathways where healers and people in need of healing have walked for decades. >>>
Empowerment Takes Root in Chile   Empowerment Takes Root in Chile
Maria lived in isolation, spending most of her time indoors cleaning houses just to make ends meet in the shantytown near Santiago, Chile, where she lived. >>>
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