SEPANews Update / October 6, 2015
Give Now to ELCA Flood Relief
Neal F. Fischer, South Carolina Synod
In the past few days record rainfall and flooding have hit sections of the eastern US and have been especially damaging in South Carolina. You can give now to Lutheran Disaster Response and 100% of your gift will go to the relief effort. Give now at http://bit.ly/ELCACarolinaFloods
Inviting New Generations into the Christian Story
Dr. Lose
"Why Don't My Children and Grandchildren Go to Church (And What Can I Do About It?)"  LTSP President Dr. David Lose will explore the changes influencing the world our kids live in during a free presentation on Reformation Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1:15 pm at Upper Dublin Lutheran Church (411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler, PA 19002). Read more at http://ministrylink.org/event/why-dont-my-children-and-grandchildren-go-to-church/
Spread the Word on Social Media Sunday
Sunday, Oct. 25 is Reformation Sunday. And it's also Social Media Sunday - a perfect opportunity to share your Lutheran witness and tell your church's story. The concept is simple: encourage your social media connected people to share about your church's activities and the Gospel message with each other and their social circles. Learn how to join in at http://ministrylink.org/spread-the-word-on-social-media-sunday/
 
Tanzania Companions Gather Oct. 11
If you're involved in mission work with our companions in Tanzania - or if you'd like to learn about a partnership relationship with a parish there - you're invited to the Tanzania Companionship Tea on Sunday, Oct. 11, 4-5:30 pm at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 203 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon PA 19333. More: http://ministrylink.org/tz-companionship-tea-oct-11/
Forum on Homelessness in Philadelphia
Welcome Church is co-sponsoring a public forum "Homeless in Philadelphia: Challenges and Solutions" on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 pm at Trinity Memorial Church, 22nd and Spruce. Find out what issues are specific to Philadelphia, particularly for women, and learn how you can help to find solutions to this complex issue. Download a flyer at http://ministrylink.org/forum-on-homelessness-in-philadelphia/.
Urban Seeds Hosts MoneyWise Series
Urban Seeds will be hosting a six week programming series, MoneyWise, running Saturdays 10/17-11/21 at Christ Community Lutheran Church in Upper Darby. The series teaches budgeting, saving, and credit/debt responsibility as the foundation for independence, stability and wealth. Get details at http://ministrylink.org/urban-seeds-hosts-moneywise-series/


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Bob Fisher

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