Sunday, January 23, 2011

Mission Media Series: Book Chat this Wednesday, January 26

Come join us on Wednesday, January 26 at Carol Seaman's condo to reflect on the book and issues surrounding, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind." This is about a boy in Malawi who invented a windmill and the ripple effects that occurred. As the book cover says, "It will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him."

Please join us even if you didn't get a chance to read the book. If you want, you can watch a short video online about the book and/or visit the website at www.movingwindmills.com. You can meet at church at 6:30 pm if you would like help finding the way to her condo or to car pool. Otherwise, there is enough parking there if you would like to go directly to 3820 E. Cobblecreek, (complex called Stella Ridge) just off Smith Road south of the church close to Moore's Pike. We will begin at about 6:45 and go until about 8:15 pm. We look forward to seeing you there for a time of reflection, discussion and fellowship!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

ELCA and Haiti: Generosity and Need

CHICAGO (ELCA) --The ELCA continues to be engaged in Haiti, concentrating its efforts on a multiyear rebuild-
ing effort one year after a devastating earthquake. Efforts include meeting human needs by providing food, wa-
ter, temporary shelter and medical supplies while focusing on longer-term efforts such as responding to housing
needs, and providing educational and income-generating opportunities.
Members of the ELCA gave more than $12.6 million for relief and recovery in Haiti after the earthquake and
about $4.2 million has been spent for work in Haiti and for Haitians who were sent to the United States for medi-
cal care.
On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the island in the south-central part of the country near
Port-au-Prince. The quake resulted in the deaths of nearly 250,000 people, injured 300,000 people and resulted
in more than 1.5 million displaced people, most of whom are still living in camps.
The ELCA provided relief through the Lutheran Church in Haiti; The Lutheran World Federation-Haiti; the
ACT Alliance, Geneva; Church World Service, New York; and Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore. Funds provided
health kits, mosquito nets, blankets, tents, tarps, quilts, clean water systems and sanitation equipment. Truck con-
voys brought in medical supplies during the fi rst few weeks after the disaster.
The challenges ahead are monumental. “Giving for work in Haiti has been generous, and every penny given
will be used for the response,” said the Rev. Daniel Rift, director of the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. Information
about the ELCA’s response to the disaster is at www.ELCA.org/Our-Faith-In-Action/Responding-to-the-World/

~from IK Synod February newsletter

Please continue to keep the people of Haiti and those working for and beside them in your prayers.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Mission Media Series: January Book Discussion

Carol has invited us to join her in reading and discussing a book she loves called, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kakwamba (aka the boy) and Bryan Mealer. This is a great way to start the new year with the subtitle of "Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope."

Carol suggests we meet at church at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 26 and car pool to her house since there is limited parking near her home. The gathering will go roughly from 6:45 pm until 8:15 pm. Please see the weekly bulletin for more information and her email address or check the church directory to contact her.

The first link below describes the boy from Malawi and his amazing story, then the second link is to the book itself.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8257153.stm

http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Harnessed-Wind-Electricity/dp/0061730327

We hope to see you there!