“Do not forget to do good and to help one another,
because
these are the sacrifices that please God.”
Social Ministry Emphasis for August. Each month the Social Ministry highlights a
special giving opportunity. August’s
specific emphasis is to provide monetary support for ELCA’s Global Missions,
the Mark and Linda Jacobson Family in Tanzania. The Jacobsons have visited our congregation in
the past during visits to the U.S. The
Shaefer Rowberg, Wangerin, and Adams families (Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) members) have visited the
Jacobsons in Tanzania at various times.
CLC volunteers have sent medical supplies to Dr. Jacobson. ELCA mission support gifts go to programs
that minister directly to those in need or for educational programs for
pastors, teachers, and lay people who work daily to bring the love of Christ to
people in need of support for the mind, body, and spirit. See the Social Ministry Bulletin Board concerning
ELCA Global Missions and to see details about the Jacobsons medical work and
ministry in Africa. CLC’s goal of
raising $3000 (a combination of extra envelope giving, Birthday Thank Offerings,
& a budgeted amount) will help the Jacobsons with their ministry in Selian Hospital at Arusha, Tanzania (now in a new larger hospital). CLC is designated as a missionary partner
congregation. Use your weekly worship
service envelope and indicate “Jacobsons” on the line marked Social Ministry
with the amount you wish to give in addition to your regular giving. Thank you for your support of monthly social
ministry emphasis needs.
Selian Lutheran
Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania
author :Timothy Sutherland
