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ELCA World Hunger resources are designed to help individuals, congregations, and synods learn more about and participate in ending world hunger.

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Top 40 Resources Catalog
Order the 2008 catalog Locate and order current ELCA World Hunger resources by browsing the sections of this catalog in one of two ways:  1) Download PDF files below (page numbers correspond to layout of print version), or 2) Browse these catalog Web pages and order most of the items online.
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Page 1 - Primary resources
Page 2, 5 - Offerings and Gifts
Page 3a - Simple Living		 Page 3b - Disaster Response
Page 4 - Stand With Africa
Page 6 - More good stuff
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Browse the Top 40 resources individually (below) or by category:
>Resources 1- 6; 15 - 21  (below) Resources 22 - 25; 33 - 40

Basic Hunger Resources

 Simple Living Disaster Response Stand With Africa and more
  • poster
  • dramas
  • magnets
  • contact form
  • MDGs
  • children's curriculum
  • and more
 Browse "More Good Stuff"

Resources 7- 14; 26 - 32
Offerings and Gifts
Note cards, gift cards Repro Stories, God's Global Barnyard
Order your packet today!<NEW> 1) Summer 2008 World Hunger Resource Packet

Receive samples of most of the resources marked NEW! in
this Top 40 catalog, and discover how each can be used in your congregation.

Hunger packet online

New resources include Congregation Connections, World Hunger Information Folder, Memorial Gift Card, Water and Justice Reproducible Stories, World Hunger note cards, and more.
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order  978-6-0002-2108-9  Free
Order Congregation Connections<NEW> 2) Congregation Connections (Pentecost 2008)

Find ideas, activities, reflections, and bulletin-ready reproducible pieces to help leaders link ELCA World Hunger to worship and congregational life.

Specific Sundays and holidays are highlighted for your congregation's next World Hunger emphasis.

Congregation Connections online
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-2112-6 Free
Order the CD-ROM3) "Go and Do Likewise" CD-ROM

This CD-ROM contains six PowerPoint™ presentations, two to 12 minutes long, that introduce the basics of ELCA World Hunger, ELCA Disaster Response, and Stand With Africa. Share them with your congregation during temple talks, adult forums, or Sunday school classes. Find the presentations online.

Download the presentations
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-1990-1  Free
<NEW> 4) 2008-2009 World Hunger Basics bulletin

Each bulletin includes an offering envelope that encourages giving to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal, Stand With Africa, and ELCA Disaster Response. “The Basics” offers a concise introduction to our “Go and do likewise” ministries. Distribute at your next event, tuck it into a Sunday bulletin, and keep copies on display for a handy reference. [ Learn more about ELCA World Hunger ]
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-2105-8  Free, pks. of 50
Order the folder<NEW> 5) 2008 World Hunger Information Folder

Use the folder to distribute resources at an ELCA World Hunger event. Use it as a file folder to keep the current version of the Top 40 catalog and Congregation Connections handy. Don’t miss the useful reference information on the back of the folder.
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-2109-6  Free, pks. of 25
Order memorial cards<NEW> 6) World Hunger Memorial Gift Card

The new card offers a lovely way to share that you’ve given a gift donation in memory of someone special.
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-2144-7 Free;
1 pk = 10 cards/envs.
SIMPLE LIVING

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Order the print edition15) The Race: A Simplicity Musical

This musical explores the decisions of Dave, a fast-paced middle manager, as he wrestles with the effects of his lifestyle on his friends, co-workers, family, and values.  The musical from composer Jay Beech is easily staged and performed; it's suitable for congregational events, programs, and learning experiences.

Congregational Guide (online only)
>Print edition
 
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-2011-2 $62 plus shipping
>Digital edition
 
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-2012-9 $45 plus shipping
>Promotional brochure and poster
 
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-2019-8 Free
Order the journal16) Sustaining Simplicity: A Journal

Author Anne Basye invites you to accompany her during one year of simple, welcoming, and purposeful living.  Check out the online leader's guide and learning activities.

Companion guide for leaders and congregations
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-1892-8 $12 plus shipping
Promotional brochure

Spread the word about Sustaining Simplicity with a free promotional brochure.
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-1937-6 Free, pks. of 25
17) Living Simply with God: A 40-Day Hunger Calendar

Living simply is about mindfulness, joy, and abundant life. Consider using the calendar during Lent or Advent.

Online user's guide      [This is a print-only piece, and the actual calendar is not available for download.]
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-0188-3 Free, pks. of 25
DISASTER RESPONSE

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18) Youth Disaster Response Binder

The binder includes two curricula: God’s Can Do Kids (for ages 5–13) and Renew U (for ages 14–18). Learn more at www.ldr.org/care/children.html
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-1738-9 $60 plus shipping
Order New Every Day19) New Every Day

This inspirational booklet for disaster survivors offers Scripture, prayers, and 40 devotions. Excerpt from the introduction:

 "At this moment, in this disaster, what you are living is not fathomable to those who haven't experience[d] it...".
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-0695-6 Free
20) ELCA Disaster Response Offering Envelope

Use to collect a general offering for ELCA Domestic or International Disaster Response or to designate gifts for a specific disaster.
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0002-0399-3 Free, pks. of 50
21) Prepared to Care
For pastors to use in the aftermath of a natural disaster
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0001-7447-7 Free
For pastors to use in the aftermath of a human-caused disaster
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Augsburg Fortress 800.328.4648 Click here to order 978-6-0001-7446-0 Free

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Donations can be sent to:  ELCA World Hunger Appeal, P.O. Box 71764, Chicago, IL 60694-1764
Phone: 1.800.638.3522, ext. 2764 or 1.773.380-2764 | Fax: 1.773.380.2973 | E-mail: hunger@elca.org

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