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GLOBAL HUNGER & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL. A ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. In Mission for Others. We seek to be a public voice in Canada, speaking to the compelling questions and issues facing our global community. The ELCIC is a church In Mission for Others.
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GLOBAL HUNGER & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL A ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
In Mission for Others We seek to be a public voice in Canada, speaking to the compelling questions and issues facing our global community. The ELCIC is a church In Mission for Others.
OUTREACH GOALS 1.Alleviate hunger 2. Uncover and understand the causes of hunger and poverty 3. Walk with the poor to find solutions to these injustices
PARTNERS FOR HEALING ELCIC mission projects CIDA Church Partners ELCA/ACC KAIROS LOPP PLURA ELCIC GHDA ELCIC synods CLWR LWF Disaster Fund Special Appeals
GLOBAL HUNGER & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL $ $ $ $ $ $ Second Mile Giving
GLOBAL HUNGER & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL Special Appeals and the Disaster Relief Fund
GLOBAL HUNGER & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL How can I donate?
ELCIC SYNOD PROJECTS Community Garden supported by GHDA.
SOCIAL & ECONOMIC JUSTICE Presbyterian. Lutheran, United, Roman Catholic, Anglican churches Aboriginal Rights Coalition ARC ICA ICCAF ICCR ICCHRLA PLURA PROGRAM AREAS: 1. International Human Rights 2.Global Economic Justice 3.Environment/ecological Justice 4. Canadian Social Development 5. Aboriginal Peoples 6. Animation/Education/Communication
AN E-NEWSLETTER • Healing and Hope can be delivered monthly to your e-mailbox. • Subscribe on-line or read it on the GHDA website. • Learn more about compelling issues. • Focus your prayers. • Tell others. • Take action. • Get involved.
EDUCATION & ADVOCACY Lutheran Office for Public Policy
PARTERS FOR HEALING An International Partnership
GHDA NATIONAL STAFF Rev. Paul Johnson is Coordinator for GHDA. Trina Gallop, also at National Office, works in communication.
DISCUSSION • What has stood out for you today? • How does GHDA fit into your ministry? • What opportunities to are there for you to serve or support GHDA? • What is your understanding now of the connection between local mission and global mission?
Luke 7:18-23 (NRSV) The disciples of John reported all these things to him. So John summoned two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’ When the men had come to him, they said, ‘John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?”’ Jesus had just then cured many people of diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and had given sight to many who were blind And he answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.’
REFLECTIONS • Does Jesus meet your expectations? • What expectations do you have of your congregation? Are they satisfied or disappointed? • What are your expectations of ministry in your synod? • What are your expectations of GHDA? • Can you commend the work of GHDA to your congregation in a way that reflects Christ’s support of John? Do you know the stories?