Happy New Year! Here are a few spirit filled things churches around the Southern Ohio Synod are doing to fight hunger in their local and global communities.
Good Shepherd Lutheran, Cincinnati
Thirty-two people attended a euchre tournament held at Good Shepherd on October 15, 2011 to raise funds for 50,000 Kids Against Hunger meals. There were prizes, food, and fun for everyone, with several of the prizes donated by local businesses. Then, on November 19, 65 people representing Good Shepherd joined 195 other Lutherans in packing over 50,000 meals at Kids Against Hunger, Cincinnati. Some of the Good Shepherd sixty-five had attended the euchre tournament, seen the video about Kids Against Hunger, and were moved to be part of the packing. With a $500.00 match from Thrivent, $3,130.00 was raised. Contact Pastor Larry Donner at ldonner@goodshepherd.com for details.
Redeemer Lutheran, Columbus
Twenty people attended a Potluck to End World Hunger on October 23, 2011 where they were divided into two teams and challenged in a contest to determine which team got to be first in line to eat. The teams were given ten questions which had appeared in the church bulletin the previous five weeks. Following the meal of Moroccan and Greek fare was a game of Jeopardy where the diners learned about Redeemer’s mission and the ELCA. $306.00 was collected for World Hunger. Contact Kathleen Zwanziger at zwanziger_1@fisher.osu.edu for details.
Southern Ohio Synod Youth
On October 22, 2011, youth from the Southern Ohio Synod gathered at Abiding Christ, Fairborn for the Citizen's Tour. The tour was sponsored by the National Youth Gathering, highlighted music artists Dave Scherer and Rachel Kurtz, and was filled with food, fellowship and music. Good Shepherd, Cincinnati, Peace, Beavercreek, and Abiding Christ, Fairborn pitched in with dollars, food, and beverages to ensure that all proceeds collected by attendees would go to ELCA World Hunger. $535.00 was collected for ELCA World Hunger. Contact Gary Pecuch, Southern Ohio Synod Youth Director, for details.
New ELCA Hunger Resources
Order compelling stories of how God is changing lives around the world through the mission and ministry of the ELCA. Also included is a report of financial contributions from synods and congregations, budget numbers and more. To order a free copy of Stories of Faith in Action, call 800-638-3522 or order online at www.elca.org/resources. Ask for ELCAMA1008. The resource is free – you only pay for shipping.
Consider planning a Lenten Good Gifts Fair this spring!
It’s a great way to increase hunger awareness and funds to feed God’s hungriest children. Order your ELCA Good Gifts Fair Planning Guide today, at www.elca.org/hunger/resources or call 800-638-3522, ext. 2580.