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2009 ELCA Youth Gathering Getting Ready Resources | |
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The Getting Ready materials and Bible studies are an important part of preparing your group and leaders for their experience in New Orleans and what it means to serve in the mind and manner of Christ. The Getting Ready resources are sent out monthly beginning in 2009 and are archived. | February's Getting Ready resources
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| What does Jesus Justice Jazz mean? | |
| Why were these words -- Jesus Justice Jazz -- chosen as our theme for the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans? We believe in a God who continues to create a future for us. Without God’s future, our present is simply a dead-end with no offer of hope. Throughout scripture you will find stories of God creating a future for God’s people.
In February, we invite you to dig deeper into the Gathering theme: Jesus Justice Jazz. | |
| And what about that logo? | |
And in the midst of the chaos, confusion, and mess is the cross, drawing our vision to the light and hope of Jesus. It is Jesus who draws us into a life of compassionate justice wherever we are and whomever we're with. It is Jesus who sets us free into the world jazzed for justice, for kindness, and for humble walking with God. Jesus Justice Jazz stands bold and connected to what seems confusing and disconnected. Our faith and our baptismal call to be bold, compassionate witnesses in the world are always connected and relevant to whatever is swirling around us. Explore the richness of the Gathering logo in February's Getting Ready resources: | |
| Share your comments and ideas | |
| Do you have ideas, suggestions, stories, or comments about the Getting Ready resources? Please email them to rod.boriack@elca.org. | |
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You are receiving this e-mail resource because you are currently registered with your congregational group as an adult leader for the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering. For general questions contact the ELCA Youth Gathering office at gathering@elca.org or 1-800-638-3522, ext. 2100.
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New Orleans has a rich past, we explored that somewhat together last month, but some wonder if it has a future, leaving many trapped in what seems to be a dead-end present. However, God’s Spirit seems to be moving among the people of New Orleans (regardless of their faith traditions) and empowering them with hope for the future. They are not dwelling on the past nor are they trapped in the present. They hear God’s promise of a
future and they are walking towards it with hands held and voices raised. We are being invited into this future -- now.