Donations

Here is the new "flier" that will be in the worship bulletin and on the tables in Room 100 and 200. I hope and pray that you will be willing to sponsor this trip. This trip will be a great experience for the students going on the trip.

The Walk to New Orleans

Sponsor our Director of Youth & Family Minister as he walks to New Orleans and back. The journey is 2012 miles. All donations will go to cover the transportation cost to New Orleans (July 21-27, 2009)

__________ .01 a mile = $ 20.12
__________ .02 a mile = $ 40.24
__________ .03 a mile = $ 60.36
__________ .04 a mile = $ 80.48
__________ .05 a mile = $ 100.60
__________ .06 a mile = $ 120.72
__________ .07 a mile = $ 140.84
__________ .08 a mile = $ 160.96
__________ .09 a mile = $ 181.08
__________ .10 a mile = $ 201.20

Name: __________________________________

The donations will be “due” upon his completion of the journey (March ??)

http://walktoneworleans.blogspot.com/

On The Back: More Info

2009 ELCA National Gathering: “Big Easy”
Jesus Justice Jazz, the theme for the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering, draws from the rich faith history, diverse cultures, and arts of New Orleans. It will stretch our understanding of what it means to live in relationship and service with each other in the manner of Christ... for life... wherever we are!

The Gathering program will be different than Gatherings before. Planning teams are working with local congregations and organizations, young people, and the city to pay attention to what makes the city of New Orleans unique, as well as better understanding the changes it is going through as the entire Gulf Coast region continues to recover after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The focus will be on service and justice as we live our shared reality as Christians: Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered, and sent for the sake of the world.
What remains the same about the Gathering is that youth and adults are immersed in worship, music, Bible study, service, learning, play, prayer, the witness of faithful leaders from around the world, reflection, caring for others, and new friendships. The Gathering is a time of change and growth because we gather in the presence of God's Spirit with others who journey with Jesus
How do You Desire to Make a Difference?

In the 2009 Gathering, all participants will be invited into a Jesus Justice Jazz journey, with three specially crafted days or times of:

• discovering our deep gifts and callings (Jesus),
• deep serving which leans toward justice (Justice), and
• deep and delightful improvising/playing/imagining (Jazz)
of life with Jesus, for Justice!

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THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT !!!!