NEW! Stories of Faith in Action 2008 (formerly "Making Christ Known") Stories of Faith in Action 2008 is a print resource that explains who we are as the ELCA, what we do in ministry together, and how we fund it. The format is new in 2008 (magazine size rather than tabloid) and it has been completely redesigned with shorter stories about the ELCA ministries that are made possible through mission support given to this church.

Download PDF - Stories of Faith in Action (47mb)

Free copies available through Augsburg Fortress 800/328-4648
ISBN 978-6-0002-2077-8

NEW! Crossword Puzzle with clues from Stories of Faith in Action 2008

Download and share this puzzle with Sunday school, confirmation or other groups that are learning more about the ELCA.
Crossword Puzzle

Gifts for Living the Mission
A Time & Talent sheet from Salt for All Seasons.

“A Community of Servants who follow Jesus’ example by living lives of service to others.”

How is God calling you to serve both inside the congregation and outside of the congregation? How is God calling you to use your gifts to serve others? As one body with many members, God has given each of us different gifts and talents in order to complete the ministry we are called to do. Each of us is needed. Download this PDF for a brief description of the ministry opportunities available.

SHARE THE JOY: GIVE GOOD GIFTS!

ELCA Good Gifts, The Giving Catalog of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, makes it easy and fun to give meaningful, "make a difference" gifts: donations to ELCA ministries.

Learn more about the gift-donation ideas by visiting www.elca.org/goodgifts; you're bound to find a "Good Gift" that's just right for everyone on your gift list.

Where your offering goes?

Annual Report Cover

Enclose your annual report inside the new ELCA-produced annual report cover. Order enough copies for your congregational annual meeting. Order extra copies for members unable to attend the meeting and new members who join during the year. 

This colorful wraparound sheet provides:

• message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson 
  
• devotional materials to begin your annual meeting, including a hymn and responsive prayer 
  
• brief explanations of ELCA churchwide ministries funded by your congregation's mission support 
  
• scored and offset spine for ease in inserting and stapling annual report materials 
  
• space for your congregation's name on the front cover and your mailing information on back cover

Available through Augsburg Fortress.
800/328-4648
 
ISBN 978-6-0002-2007-5

Also available in PDF format.
 
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NEW! Help tell the ELCA story! Use "Stories of Faith in Action" 2008 bulletin inserts in your congregation

Please note these files are in High Resolution PDF format Download these Stories of Faith in Action for use throughout 2008 in your congregation's bulletin. The stories are taken directly from the annual ELCA mission support resource, "Stories of Faith in Action." God's work. Our hands. Following is a chart with inserts suggested for each month of 2008, followed by three general inserts about how ELCA mission support funds are shared. Help tell the ELCA story! Match a story from the chart with the "How Our Dollars Are Spent" insert on the reverse side. For questions about this resource, contact Andrea Arey, andrea.arey@elca.org or call 800/638-3522 ext. 2756.

February Meeting People Where They Are Reaching Young Adults: Krista Oppie March Service to the Whole Community Growing In Mission April Friends Feeding Friends Discovering God's Grace May Reaching Young Adults: Paul Wollner Sent Out to Serve Others June Building a Hopeful Future after Civil War A New Home July Getting Fluent in Faith's First Language Hospitality Amid Election Frenzy August Prepared to Care Breakthroughs September Waters of New Life Chaplains Serve Faithfully October Equipping Caregivers to Respond to HIV/AIDS First Lutheran in the Community November Orphaned But Not Alone Building Bridges December The Joy of Generosity Reaching Young Adults: Mariette Martinez

ELCA Mission Support Funds Where Your Offering Goes How Are My Mission Dollars Used? ELCA Budget Numbers

Mission Support:
Where Your Money Goes
Available on DVD September 1, 2006
(26 minutes)

Generosity is an important part of being Christian. The money, time, talent and energy we give back to God through our offerings are used in a variety of important ways.

In this video hosted by The Rev. Dr. Marion Wyvetta Bullock, Executive for Leadership Development in the ELCA's Office of the Presiding Bishop, we ask three questions: Why do we give? What do we give? And, how is our money spent?

We also visit St. Paul Lutheran Church on the Island of Puerto Rico. This small congregation is making a big impact in their community and around the world through cheerful giving. Use this new resource as a great way to support stewardship initiatives in your congregation

Order a copy of the DVD or view it on-line.