Stories of Faith in Action is a free, annual publication that highlights how God is changing lives through Mission Support, the percentage of your congregational offering that is shared with your synod and your churchwide organization. Read and share stories from around this church by ordering free copies of Stories of Faith in Action today! All you have to cover is shipping. Find additional resources at ELCA.org/Resources/Stories-of-Faith-in-Action. Also available as a free download.
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Este libro es para la formación o el enriquecimiento de líderes luteranos en las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Luterana que son interpretadas a la luz de diversos contextos de ministerio latino-luterano de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América (IELA). Tomando el modelo de “Dones en acción,” el autor hace una crítica de las obras de Rick Warren, "The Purpose Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message & Mission" y de Eirc Burtness, "Leading on Purpose: Intentionally and Teaming in Congregational Life." El recurso también incluye un glosario que resume brevemente algunas de las enseñanzas básicas de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América (IELA).
We Live by Faith.
This book was designed for Latino leaders seeking to know more about the teachings of the Lutheran church. It also provides contextual examples of Latino congregations that are living out their Lutheran identity within their context. Taking the Latino leadership model of a Dones en acción, the author offers a critical analysis of the work of Rick Warren, "The Purpose Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message & Mission" y de Eric Burtness, "Leading on Purpose: Intentionally and Teaming in Congregational Life." The resource includes a glossary that highlights the main teaching of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
White non-woven large capacity shopper-style tote bag. Sturdy, sewn-in carrying straps. Imprinted with ELCA brandmark on one side, 25th anniversary "Always Being Made New" theme on the other.
Evangelizando y Discipulando a la Juventud. Una compilación de artículos escritos por líderes congregacionales describiendo los retos enfrentados por la juventud, y el acercamiento al ministerio juvenil en distintos contextos.
New church, youth’s church.
This resource is a collection of articles written by congregational leaders that describes the challenges faced by youth and the opportunities for ministry with them. A variety of contexts are described.
A comic book that's serious about drawing people of faith into deeper engagement with their neighborhoods and broader communities. This whimsical resource follows the lives of two Hope Church lay leaders and their pastor as they listen to the joys and concerns of church members and neighbors and then explore ways to respond with public action. Along the way, they join forces with the fictional interfaith community organizing group MISHPAT (Metropolitan Initiative for Strong, Hopeful People Acting Together). Through these characters' courage, as well as their clumsiness, readers are compelled to consider their own congregation's opportunities for more effective public witness and community ministry.
This nine-session Bible Study pdf from Gather magazine and Women of the ELCA explores the stories of biblical women in both the Old and New Testaments. Purchase is for a digital copy only.
Individually wrapped white ceramic star with multicolor print. The "You Belong" message is expressed in sign language and braille (not raised) images, as well as four ethnic-specific languages, and includes an image of the LGBTQ ribbon to represent the ELCA's call for total inclusion of all of God's people as members of the body of Christ.
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Two flat, round shatter-resistant ornaments with multicolor print. One green satin semigloss finish includes the phrase "You Belong" translated in English, Chinese, Swahili, and Sign Language; One gold satin semigloss finish includes the phrase "You Belong" translated in English, Arabic, Spanish and braille image (not raised). Each ornament also includes an image of a LGBTQ ribbon representing the ELCA's call for total inclusion of all of God's people as members of the body of Christ.
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This vacation Bible school curriculum explores the theme of "Who is My Neighbor?" Participants will learn about some of the people around the world who are our neighbors in the kingdom of God and the work of ELCA World Hunger. Includes skits, schedules, snack and craft ideas, and more.
Este recurso es para congregaciones que desean establecer un énfasis ministerial que se enfoca en los dones de miembros. Esta guía presenta una introducción, trasfondo y sugerencias para desarrollar este énfasis.
Gifts of Grace: Action Guide for Congregations
This action guide is for congregations wanting to learn more about an asset-based approach to stewardship. This easy-to-read 140-page guide includes theological background, case studies and how-tos for congregational leaders, all directed toward an asset-based approach to congregational life.
This poster can be used to promote your congregation's session of ELCA World Hunger's vacation Bible school "Who is My Neighbor?" Includes spaces to write in the details specific to your congregation.
Lutherans believe the Bible is a “living word.” It continues to speak God’s word to us today, and God does not say the same thing to everyone. Bible stories often mean different things to different people. In this short series of four studies, explore some of the ways this happens and some reasons why it happens. This downloadable PDF comes with permission to reprint and use in a group setting.
Martin Luther called Paul’s letter to the Galatians “my Katie von Bora.” Paul’s conviction that we are justified (made right with God) by grace through faith in Christ is central to Luther’s theology, so it makes sense that he would think of this New Testament letter with the same intimacy and affection he felt for his wife. This four-session Bible study explores Galatians in conversation with Luther, who was a biblical scholar as well as a church reformer. This downloadable PDF comes with permission to reprint and use in a group setting.
This three-session study takes a look at the Apostles’ Creed, its history and how it and other creeds help shape our faith. This downloadable PDF comes with permission to reprint and use in a group setting.
In this four-session Bible study, we’ll discover more about the church in Philippi and its founding, the challenges it faced and the context of some of the book of Philippians' most beloved passages. We’ll also explore ways in which Philippians relates to our lives today and invites us to engage in fuller service to the world around us. This downloadable PDF comes with permission to reprint and use in a group setting.
In this three-session study, explore the stories of Jonah, the Prodigal Son and the conversion of Paul, and what it means to believe in a merciful, compassionate, slow-to-anger God. This downloadable PDF comes for permission to reprint and use in a group setting.
The Scripture teaches a rhythm and pace for life. There is an overarching theme in the Bible that time is in God’s hands. A life redeemed by God moves at the speed of redemption: day by day, moment by moment. This three-session study examines what we can learn from Scripture about the pace of our lives. This downloadable PDF comes with permission to reprint and use in a group setting.
Most of us taking part in this Bible study will never be handpicked by God to witness to “Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel,” as was the apostle Paul. But many of us do share something with him and the other biblical and historical people we will meet in these monthly lessons. In these nine sessions, we will meet biblical characters who find themselves transformed. We will read passages from both Old and New Testaments. And we will look especially at stories from the Acts of the Apostles and insights in Paul’s letters to the Christians at Corinth and Rome. This downloadable PDF comes with permission to reprint and use in a group setting.
