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“Little Free Pantry” opens Ascension Lutheran Church, Shelby, has opened a “Little Free Pantry” on its property facing Marietta Street. The Little Free Pantry, is for neighbors helping neighbors.
Read More about “Little Free Pantry” opensEight was a magic number Mission Team 2018 from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hickory, just returned from eight days in Costa Rica building on their more than ten-year relationship with ILCO staff (Iglasia Luturana Costarricense) and reconnecting with members in three of its faith communities. <!–more–> First, our group of eight walked and talked with […]
Read More about Eight was a magic numberSt. Luke’s, Tyro, writes notes of gratitude St. Luke’s, Tyro, worked on several “God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday” projects, including writing notes of encouragement.
Read More about St. Luke’s, Tyro, writes notes of gratitude“God’s Work. Our Hands.” across the synod Congregations all across the NC Synod recently participated in the ELCA effort “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. This designated day gives us an opportunity to celebrate who we are as a church—one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Read these stories to see the […]
Read More about “God’s Work. Our Hands.” across the synodBeth Eden, Newton, out in the community Beth Eden, Newton, worked on several community projects for “God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday.”
Read More about Beth Eden, Newton, out in the communityFirst, Greensboro, hosts Packing Palooza More than 100 people gathered at First, Greensboro, on the first Sunday of September to pack hope for agencies in Guilford County, focusing on hunger, homelessness and children. The motto of “God’s work. Our hands.” was in evidence with stations around the Community Center surrounded by enthusiastic children, youth and adults […]
Read More about First, Greensboro, hosts Packing PaloozaPhiladelphia, Dallas, “does something” At Philadelphia, Dallas, we celebrated “God’s Work. Our Hands.” weekend with a brief and casual worship service where everyone was commissioned to go and “do something.” We followed worship with boxed lunches from Subway; then 56 folks from our congregation spent the afternoon serving our neighbors.
Read More about Philadelphia, Dallas, “does something”Mt. Olive, Hickory, has weekend of service Mt. Olive, Hickory, had a “God’s Work. Our Hands.” weekend of service.
Read More about Mt. Olive, Hickory, has weekend of serviceMorning Star, Matthews, is counting! Morning Star, Matthews, celebrated “God’s Work. Our Hands” Sunday with a unified worship service followed by participation in servant experiences either on site or in our community.
Read More about Morning Star, Matthews, is counting!Living Saviour, Charlotte, helps kids, teachers Living Saviour, Charlotte, participated in several God’s Work. Our Hands. efforts this August including one project for “Beds for Kids” and another in support of a local elementary school.
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