Summer 99 MOSAIC
I. Forgiving the Unforgivable: Restorative Justice
II. After Mitch: The Long Road Back
III. Simba Circle: The Young Lions

I. Forgiving the Unforgivable: Restorative Justice
 The Nelson'sSynopsis: Have you been the victim of a crime? Chances are the answer is yes. Restorative justice is a new way the ELCA and other denominations are shedding light on the rights of victims, their families he offender and the community they live in. We'll meet the parents of a South Dakota man who as gunned down by his roommate. In prison, the offender reached out to his victim's parents and asked for forgiveness. With the help of the church, they were able to grant forgiveness. You'll also see a creative home construction project inside the walls of the Illinois prison system.

II. After Mitch: The Long Road Back
Leigh Wilson records childrenSynopsis: You've seen Kris and Leigh Wilson's work on CBS's 60 Minutes and Dateline NBC. Recently this Lutheran freelance news team decided to spend their vacation documenting Hurricane Mitch clean up in Honduras and Nicaragua. Featuring dramatic storm footage and the heroic testimonies of survivors, the Wilson's also record stories of Lutherans committed to rebuilding these devastated Central American nations.

III. Simba Circle: The Young Lions
Young Simba with maskSynopsis: Simba is the Swahili word for lion. The Simba Circle is a creative new approach to inner city youth ministry for "at risk" boys. MOSAIC takes you to a ELCA outdoor ministry experience in Strawberry Point, Iowa you'll never forget.