Greetings and Blessings to you – Minneapolis Area Synod Vice Presidents and Leaders!
This has been an amazing (program) year in ministry together. In November 2007 and February of this year we gathered leaders such as you to talk about ministry in your congregation, in the Minneapolis Area Synod, and across the whole ELCA. We learned how when we work together as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we are doing God’s work in ways that no individual or none of the 10,549 congregations can do alone. By sharing our time, talents, and possessions generously, God’s Spirit inspires others to give generously! We hope that by now some of you have had the opportunity to share a story of what your Mission Support offering is doing across the synod and the whole ELCA?
Are you still looking for ideas on ‘how to’? Click here for ideas and resources.
On May 13, 2008 we will have our final gathering of the program year. (Our next gathering is planned tentatively for November 2008.)
You are invited to join us as we celebrate our first year in ministry together.
At this gathering we will focus on finding more ways to help you look for and share stories of what God is doing in your own congregation, in the Minneapolis Area Synod and across the whole ELCA. We know from experience that sharing inspiring stories of people of faith doing work in Jesus’ name helps members feel more connected to the mission of God in our midst, and allows them to give of their time talent and treasure more generously!
Who: All Minneapolis Area Synod Vice Presidents and Leaders
What: A gathering and celebration of Minneapolis Area Synod Vice Presidents and leaders
Where: The Minnesota Church Center
122 West Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Assembly Room 1 (click here for the link to google maps)
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
4:00 – 5:30 PM (new time!)
Our last two gatherings were such a success; we really hope you can join us either again – or for the first time!
Please RSVP your acceptance or regrets to Rachel Swan at 612-230-3311 or email her at r.swan@mpls-synod.org by Friday, May 9, 2008. For questions or more information feel free to call Rachel or visit http://makingchristknown.wordpress.com, the Minneapolis Area Synod’s website for Stewardship and Mission Support Storytellers and Resources.
