Media reports say the United States will not continueto fund the Lutheran World Federation-operated AugustaVictoria Hospital in Jerusalem. Please call the White House hotline (202-456-1111) or writea comment in its commentssubmissions area to urge them to ensure there is no interruption of assistance for children and others in needof treatment for cancer and additional life-threatening diseases. This funding represents dollars already promised as part of the 2017 budget.
Another way to help is to give today. Your gifts will be used over-and-above our church’s ongoing, annual support in order to prevent interruptions to the life-saving, critical care provided to children and other patients. Donate today.
Prayer of Intercession:
Look with mercy, gracious God, upon people everywhere wholive with injustice, terror, disease, and death. We remember before you todaythe Palestinians who come for healing to East Jerusalem hospitals, includingthe Lutheran Hospital on the Mount of Olives. As these hospitals struggle nowwith keeping their doors open, send your Holy Spirit upon us and all governmentauthorities to provide the support needed for your healing work to continue inJerusalem; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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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
