“In Malawi, malaria is one of the deadly diseases, because it affects almost everybody. And it is transmitted by mosquitoes, but it is prevalent throughout the country. In a year we have about 6 million cases of malaria [in Malawi]. And this is mainly in the under-5 children and the pregnant women. Malaria is one [...]
People in Colorado, particularly those affected by the 2012 wildfires that devastated many communities in the state, are again traumatized by major wildfires. The Black Forest Fire and the Royal Gorge Fire have already destroyed more than 480 structures, forcing thousands to evacuate and sadly, causing fatalities. For members of Christ the King Lutheran Church, [...]
Rev. Alick Msuku, right, teaches a community malaria program in Malawi. “Personally, malaria has affected me. Just a month ago, I suffered from malaria. I’m the Assistant Program Coordinator for malaria in the church, but last month I was affected by malaria.” “So, the support that the ELCA has granted us in Malawi indeed reaches [...]
The 2013 SMC Theme I presentation on “Origin Narrative,” by Carmelo Santos, will live-streamed on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm (time zone chart) Please add your comments by clicking the Comments link below.
The 2013 SMC Theme II presentation on “Destination Narrative,” by Barbara Rossing, will live-streamed on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 8:30 am – 10:15 am (time zone chart) Please add your comments by clicking the Comments link below.
The 2013 SMC Theme III presentation on “Accompaniment Narrative” will live-streamed on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at 1:15 pm Central. Please add your comments by clicking the Comments link below.
Recently we welcomed Rich Duncan as the Director of Mission Funding for the ELCA. We invited him to introduce himself on a guest blog post. Welcome Rich! “Welcome to Chicago!” was the emphatic greeting I was welcomed with just a few weeks ago when I arrived from western North Carolina. As the new Director of Mission Funding [...]
Three teenaged guys from Waverly, IA have big summer plans: running across the state. Their 21-day journey will take them 350 miles–on foot and bicycle–through Iowa cities like Hull, Sheldon, Sanborn, Primghar, Hartley, Spencer, Spirit Lake and Milford… and that’s just in the first week. Beginning TODAY, Brad Wylam, Scott Van Daalen and Ethan Wise are [...]
The Rev. Dana Nelson and Tom Ososki are nearing the end of their service as ELCA missionaries in Peru. To support any of the ELCA’s over 200 missionaries in the global church, go to www.ELCA.org/missionarysponsorship. June 1, 2013 Greetings from Talitha Kum (Little Girl Get Up!) Lutheran Church in Cusco, Peru. We have exciting news [...]
The ELCA Malaria Campaign and ELCA World Hunger are pleased to welcome three interns who will be serving with us throughout the summer. Clara will be working primarily on the Malaria Campaign, while Jesse and Brittani will spend their time with ELCA World Hunger. We’re excited to see what the summer will bring! Hi, my name [...]
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