The Companion Synods Handbook Manual para Sínodos Compañeros Acrobat Reader required to download these. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click here
	English Table of contents and Foreword Part I: Companion Synod Basics Part II: For Synods Part III: For Congregations Part IV: Planning Trips Part V: Hosting International Guests Appendices Orientation Handouts Front and Back Covers     Español Tabla de contenido y Prólogo Parte I: Conceptos básicos del acompañamiento Parte II: Para los Sínodos Parte III: Para las congregaciones Parte IV: Planificación de viajes Parte V: Hospedaje de invitados internacionales Apéndices Folletos de Orientación Portada (You can also order one by contacting ELCA Global Mission)

Welcome Forward is a 144-page field guide and accompanying CD aimed at global travelers who want to make a difference by their lives and by their travel. A handy companion before, during and after an overseas trip, Welcome Forward provides practical, spiritual and respectful ways to travel in the world. It's especially suited for those who undertake global hunger trips, companion synod journeys, "mission trips" and short-term missionary service opportunities.

Welcome Forward combines the wisdom of seasoned global travelers, global mission and hunger staff members of the ELCA. It combines the easy utility of a field guide and the insightful wisdom of a book of proverbs. The readings that comprise the book are interwoven with specially composed music that draws users into deeper contemplation of the voice of God -- heard in their travel experiences -- and the calling of God's Spirit -- to change their lives forever!

Order through Augsburg Fortress. $8, plus shipping; includes music CD

See also the Welcome Forward website that includes additional materials and useful information for travel.

Planning to visit the United States? Expecting guests to come visit you in the U.S.? Reaching Out To You is an orientation guide that can help you make plans for a visit to the United States. It includes various factors about life in the U.S. from the particular vantage point of sharing our faith.

Send $3.00 per copy to Mia Cortez, ELCA Global Mission, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago IL 60631.

Come Home Changed provides some basic information on how you can get started on planning for travel, especially how you can be transformed this experience. Acrobat Reader required. NOTE: legal size (8.5 X 14 inches) paper required to print this.