Monday, April 6, 2009

Missionaries Kate and David

St. Thomas sent an Easter card with our greetings to Kate, David, Emily and Matthew in Argentina.

Check out their current newsletter from March on the link to the right (scroll down once that opens and click on current newsletter).

St. Thomas is hosting a youth from Chile as part of our relationship with our sister synod there and our missionaries Kate and David. She will be spending time with our youth group and in our community before going to New Orleans for the youth gathering. Stay tuned for more details for how to get to know her and be involved while she is with us this summer!

Microfinance Interest Group

Interested in microfinance but don't know how to get started? Come to two exciting opportunities:

1) Jessica Jackley, co-founder of Kiva.org will be at IU Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm at the Neil Marshall Black Grand Hall. Sponsored by the Microfinance Initiative at the Kelley School of Business and open to the public.

2) Join us for a discussion about how to connect with people around the world through lending to entrepreneurs in almost every country imaginable! Sunday, May 17 at 9:45 am at St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Chris Ogan will be leading the discussion.

Guatemalan Panel Discussion

Why are evangelical churches on the increase in Guatemala? What is it like in Guatemala? What's the healthcare like for most people? What are non profits in Guatemala doing? How can we connect with people there? Do you have questions about Guatemala or Sister Parish?

Come to a panel discussion on April 29 from 7 - 8:30 pm at St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Guatemalan refreshments will be served.

We look forward to welcoming you!