Open a World of Possibilties

Produced in partnership
with Lutheran World Relief
  About this curriculum
  Sample session plan
  How to use this curriculum
  Introduction:
We light the world
  Session 1: We are called to the Journey
  Session 2:
We journey in community
  Session 3:
We walk humbly
  Session 4:
We work for justice
  Session 5:
We serve with joy
  Session 6: We journey in faith and hope
 
 
 
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  In this section
  What is Open a World of Possibilities: Nicaragua?
  What's included in the sessions?
  Does OWP include any other resources?
Who produced OWP: Nicaragua?
  How do I order copies of OWP: Nicaragua?

Who produced OWP: Nicaragua?


As you might guess, a good number of people from various places in the Lutheran family produced this resource. First place to start: You and your offerings to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. Parts of those funds are set aside for hunger education. You made this resource possible! Thanks!

The official partners in this work are:

  • ELCA Division for Church in Society (DCS)
  • ELCA World Hunger Appeal (WHA)
  • Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
  • ELCA Division for Congregational Ministries (DCM)
  • ELCA Division for Global Mission (DGM)
  • The Lutheran Church in Nicaragua (ILFE)
  • ELCA Office for Communication (CO)

“Official partners” are made up of people, though, and a lot of people have been involved in OWP: Nicaragua. Here’s a start of the list of “people in the village” who have worked on this project:

The Planning Team

  • Sue Edison-Swift (WHA)
  • Michael Hauck (DCS)
  • Kevin Jacobson (DGM)
  • Len Mason (CO)
  • Sylvia Perez (DCS)
  • Erik Piisila (LWR)
  • Jeff Rasmussen (LWR)
  • Kathryn Sime (WHA)
  • Bob Sitze (DCS)

The Artisans and Other Workers

  • Sylvina Amani (musician)
  • Amalia Chamorro (LWR Nicaragua partner and liaison)
  • Sue Edison-Swift (publicist)
  • Aleida Guzman (video production assistant)
  • Michael Hauck (web designer)
  • Emily Demuth Ishida (curriculum and web writer)
  • Kevin Jacobson (procurer of artifacts and music)
  • Kim Krasevac-Szekaly (content advisor, Nicaragua)
  • Lisa Ludvicek-Bowe (publisher’s project coordinator)
  • Jennifer McLean (project artist, design wizard and publicist)
  • Natasha Mason (“Web Megan” artist)
  • Len Mason (web designer)
  • Sue Olstad (curriculum writer)
  • Megan Orth (on-camera host for videos)
  • Jim Parks (music producer)
  • Sylvia Perez (logistics and finances person)
  • Erik Piisila (video editor)
  • Jeff Rasmussen (video producer)
  • Mario Roa (video arrangements facilitator, LWR Nicaragua)
  • Kathryn Sime (content reviewer)
  • Bob Sitze (project manager, curriculum writer and editor)
  • Mira Skocka (publisher’s graphic designer and illustrator)
  • Walter Urroz (musician)

 

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Stories about Nicaraguan Lutherans as they encounter the challenges and opportunities of their lives. [Read stories]

 
  For use in personal and group settings.
[Read devotions]

 
  Large scale and ongoing activities to do in a group setting.
[Explore activities]

© 2004, ELCA World Hunger Appeal, 8765 W. Higgins Road, Division for Church in Society
Chicago, IL 60631 Co-produced by Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore, MD