by Lauren A. Lamb*, ELCA News Service
The summer 2007 World Hunger Resource Packet of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is now available. The packet
contains resources to help individuals, congregations and synods
learn more about and participate in ending world hunger.
"Our 'go and do likewise' theme journeys its way through ELCA
World Hunger resources. The theme is drawn from the parable of
the Good Samaritan, the gospel text for Sunday, July 15. This
would be a natural Sunday [for congregations] to distribute ELCA
World Hunger resources," said Sue Edison-Swift, communication director, ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal. Edison-Swift is
hopeful that the hunger packet and stories such as the one which
focuses on "Go and do likewise" and ELCA World Hunger in the June
issue of "Seeds for Parish" will help the ELCA reach its 2007
goal to raise $18.75 million for the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.
A new feature of the packet includes an excerpt from "Sustaining
Simplicity: A Journal," by Anne Basye, associate director for global
resources, ELCA Global Mission. Basye's book
illustrates how the intersection of faith and daily life impact
her attempt to "walk justly on the earth."
The packet also includes popular items such as the world hunger
guide for congregations and a booklet explaining why the church
should participate in the "Stand With Africa" and more.
Financial gifts to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal designated for
Stand With Africa help communities and churches in Africa work
to banish hunger, overcome HIV/AIDS and build peace. The summer
"Top 40 ELCA World Hunger Resources Catalog" can also be found in
the packet. The 2007 Hunger Resource Packet was mailed to ELCA
congregations in mid-May.
* Lauren A. Lamb is a senior public relations and speech
communication major at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
This summer she is an intern with the ELCA News Service.
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
