Global Mission Giving Opportunities for ELCA Outdoor MinistriesHere are a few projects listed with a brief description of what the programs support. For specific information information about a specific project, please contact David Lerseth (David.Lerseth@elca.org), Director for Global Mission Support, ELCA, 800.638.3522, X2641.
1) Village Education Project in the
Central African Republic --- In this very poor country, the
government has closed public schools. The Evangelical Lutheran Church
of the Central African Republic has started a school system in areas
where the Lutheran Church works. A gift of $20.18 will provide a year's
education for one child, $3,243.45 will provide education for one school
for the year, or $853.54 will provide education for the year for one
class.
2) Haik Orphanage and Home Based Care
Center in Ethiopia --- In this country ravaged frequently by
drought and the affects of HIV AIDS, there are many orphans. The
Ethiopian Evangelical Church Makane Yesus (EECMY) seeks to minister to
these orphans through the Haik Orphanage Center. For a gift of $45 per
month, you may provide for the care (food, shelter, clothing and school)
for one child.
3) Bible Camps in Madagascar ---
Since 1995 two Malagasy youth have come to the USA to work at ELCA
Outdoor Ministry sites. As a result of this experience, they have gone
back to Madagascar committed to sharing this rich spiritual experience
with the youth of their home country. Since 2004 they have been
operating numerous Bible Camp weeks across Madagascar at a cost of $500
per week. A gift of $500 will provide one week of camp ministry to the
youth of Madagascar.
4) Prison Ministry in Madagascar
--- The Malagasy Lutheran Church has a strong ministry to the prisons
in their country. The prisons hold men, women and youth (beginning at
14 years old). In Madagascar prisons, the families of those held are
expected to provide them their food. Some families can't afford to do
so, or neglect the prisoners. The churches ministry reaches out to
assist with food and spiritual guidance. The cost to
provide rice (their main stable) for one prison for one week is:
$180.00, one month $715.00 or one year $9,285; or the cost of one Bible
is $6.00.
5) Scholarship in Palestine ---
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land has a large
school system. Due to the conflict in Palestine, many families are
financially handicapped and have difficulty in sending their children to
school. The scholarship program, over half of the students
receive one, allows the children to attend school and work towards
making a future for them in this area of the world so absorbed in
conflict. A gift of $70 per month will provide for one student to
remain in school.
6) The Emmanuel Housing Project in
Nicaragua --- The Lutheran Church in Nicaragua ministers to the
poor in the city of Managua and the surrounding rural areas. The church
has seen a need for adequate housing after the affects of Hurricane
Mitch five years ago. They are seeking to build a housing development
that includes space for worship, medical care, community development and
education. A housing unit costs $3,000 each and will provide private,
adequate housing for one family.
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