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 SEPANews Update / April 23, 2015 |
Transforming a Container into a Clinic 
A large, red shipping container sits in the parking lot of God's Love Lutheran Church in Newtown while it is being transformation into a medical clinic. When the medical clinic is finished there will be four rooms - two for examinations and treatment, an office, and a pharmacy. Members of the church and the community have donated their time on construction as well as supplies and furniture for the clinic. The container will be shipped to serve a community in Kenya, Africa. The God's Love website has information about the progress of the project, photographs, links to partnering organizations, and ways to volunteer or donate: http://www.godslovenewtown.org/can/
Full story at: http://ministrylink.org/article/transforming-a-container-into-a-clinic/
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Share MinistryLink with your church 
Download and share our most recent MinistryLink print newsletter with your congregation. The issue features the "Container at Newtown" story (above) plus these highlights:
- God at work at Living Gospel Ministries
- Synod Communications profile
- Stewardship tip
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Mass Incarceration Documentary Screening June 6
 "THE HOUSE I LIVE IN" documentary offers a poignant look inside US drug policy and it's far reaching impact. Watch and discuss this powerful film on Saturday, June 6, 9 am - 12:30 pm, at Brossman Center at LTSP. The film educates and challenges viewers, creating opportunities for discussion. Since the 1970's the war on drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests and has cost more than $1 trillion. The film highlights the history of the drug war and the systemic failure of current drug policies, and weaves together the stories of individuals caught up in this war. Visit: www.thehouseilivein.org for more information about the film.
RSVP for your ticket to the screening at
https://community.ministrylink.org/thehouseilivein:
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Buyer Beware - Protect Against Predatory Lending
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"God's work. Our hands." Planning Resources
 It's not too early to begin exploring opportunities for how your congregation will participate in "God's work. Our hands." Sunday. This year's dedicated day of service is set for Sept. 13. Click the image at right to view a video message from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. To guide your planning, visit http://www.elca.org/dayofservice, where you will find a study guide, project toolkit and more. This Day of Service celebrates the work you and your congregation do every day, serving communities in ways that share the love of God with all people.
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Recognition Dinner for Secretary Raymond Miller
Pastor Raymond Miller will end his fourth term as Synod Secretary during this year's Synod Assembly. A dinner in his honor is set for Friday, May 15, at 6:00 p.m. Cost: $50. Visit: https://community.ministrylink.org/millerrecognitiondinner to reserve your space at the dinner. Please RSVP no later than May 5. If you any question please contact The Rev. Sue Lang via email at slang@sepa.org
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Portico Members: Help Us Save
 With less than 10 days to go, we need 28 more people to take the Portico/Mayo Clinic health assessment to earn a 2% discount for congregations, wellness dollars for participating members, and as much as $18,000 for Synod health and wellness programs. Rostered leaders and church employees on the Portico health plan and their spouses are eligible. Won't you take 15 minutes to help us all save? Take it now at https://PorticoBenefits.org/HealthyLiving
Watch Bishop Claire Burkat's video message by clicking the image above.
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Together for the Common Good
Seamen's Church Institute volunteers and chaplains encounter and provide hospitality to thousands of arriving seafarers each year who represent both Christian and Muslim faith traditions. Join us for a day of learning and discussion around the intersections of Islam and Christianity, and how we can form supportive work environments. This workshop is being held on Wednesday, May 6, 9:30-3:30, at The Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. Register at www.sciphiladelphia.org
Art and Faith
Congregations (individually or in partnership with ecumenical or interfaith neighbors) are invited to schedule tour/discussions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art around topics such as, "Art from the World's Religions," "The Sacred in Secular Art," "The Christian Story in Art," "The Christmas Story in Art" or a 3 hour mini--retreat entitled "Prayerful Looking: Art and Spirituality." There also are 3 events already scheduled for May and June. See the attached brochure for more information or to register.
Lutheran Day at the Capital
Bring your faith to the table, and join Lutherans from around the state for
worship, learning and advocacy on Lutheran Day at the Capitol, April 27, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Camp Hill. The day will feature workshops onhunger, education funding, advocacy basics, minimum wage, immigration, trauma-informed schools and an update on the Empowering Opportunitiesstatewide poverty study. For details and registration, click here or visit http://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org.
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Thank you!
for taking the time to read this edition of MinistryLink. We hope you find this electronic newsletter a valuable resource in our shared ministry. If you know of anyone who could benefit from the information in this newsletter, please forward it to them using the "Join Our Mailing List" link below and encourage them to sign up to receive MinistryLink directly.
 Bob Fisher
Assistant to the Bishop, Mission Interpretation and Communication
267.323.3743
sepanews@sepa.org
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