Upcoming Spring Events

Mission Media Series: Any interest in another installment of the mission media series? We could show "End of the Spear" about a true life story of missionaries killed by an Amazon tribe. I saw the photo journalism display in NYC recently of the real life characters. We could discuss old vs. new models of missionaries. Alternatively, I just ordered a copy of "In God's Name" that has many of the world's religious leaders in it, including the ELCA bishop. This aired on national TV a year or two ago. If you have any interest in either of these or have other ideas, make your view known!

Guatemalan Panel Discussion: We are considering putting together a panel discussion on Guatemala for sometime in the second half of April. Panelists might include speakers on education in Guatemala, non profits in Guatemala and the rise of evangelical churches there. If you have suggestions or are interested in this, please let us know.

We Welcome New Members!

Please consider inviting others to join us on the mission committee! Two of the ELCA phrases are "God's Work, Our Hands" and "What's God up to and how can we help?" These are both good phrases for our committee! We are a small but passionate inter-generational committee and we would love to welcome you or someone you know to join us. If you have questions, feel free to contact Shari Rogge-Fidler or the church office.

Taste of South America

St. Thomas gathered in January for a time of food and fellowship to support our ELCA missionaries, Kate Lawler and David Wunsch. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event special!

St. Thomas Mission Fair

Here are a few photos from the recent St. Thomas Mission Fair. We had 14 different organizations or issues represented, so this is just a sampling in the photos. Thanks!

ELCA Indonesian Trip August 2008

Here is the blog link for the recent trip in August, 2008 of folks from the Indiana-Kentucky synod to our brothers and sisters in our sister synod in Indonesia.

http://inkysalt2008.blogspot.com/

Upcoming Fall Mission Calendar

August:
August 20 - Mission Media Series with movie "The Devil Came on Horseback"
August 23/24 - Each One Feed One food drive at MCUM
August 27 - Mission Media Series with movie "God Grew Tired of Us" on the Lost Boys of Sudan, 7 pm

September:
Early September - Mission Committee meeting TBD
September 6 - Interfaith Habitat Build painting and providing food
September 7 - Temple Talk and sign up in Narthex for upcoming Mission Fair (need volunteers to help with Temple Talk and sign up)
September 13 - Interfaith Habitat Build last St. Thomas work day and financial support
September 14 - Mission Fair between services

October:
October 5 and 12 - Temple Talk and CROP Walk sign up
October 19 - CROP Walk, 2 pm beginning at MCUM

Video from Global Mission Event

The ELCA Global Mission Event held in July had 100 "global university sessions", speakers from around the world, and global music! Enjoy this short video (1-2 minutes max) and the photo below and look for more follow up to come!