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NT-NL News: January 2020, Fourth Monday

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We know the truth | Sabemos la verdad

In the January issue of Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on white privilege (reprint of her June 2108 column): “We aren’t free until all of us are free.” Read her column in English: We know the truth o lee su columna en español: Sabemos la verdad.

Featured MEF Grant Recipient in 2019

The Mission Endowment Fund of NT-NL granted $80,000 in 2019 to underfunded or start up ministries in our Synod. New grants in the amount of $82,000 will be awarded in February 2020. Contact Linda Ness, mef@ntnl.org with questions.

This is the story of one of the ministries funded in 2019:

2019 MEF Grant Recipient – Santa Maria in Exile

“Go! Don’t wait for them to come!” That is the outreach theme of Santa Maria (in Exile) in Irving, Texas. The NT-NL Mission Endowment Fund grant has continued to help support this three-year old worshipping community financially. The congregation is rebuilding its membership in a new and exciting manner. Pr. Gus Vinajeras and his congregation put this program into place so that the members will go to their neighbors – not wait for the neighbors to come to the church! Continue reading.

PT Secretary/Administrative Assistant Opening

Faith, Fort Worth, is seeking a Secretary / Administrative Assistant, Monday – Friday, 9am-12n. Click here for a full job description. Email your resume to faithlcfw@yahoo.com.

Featured Resources for January

We’re excited to share that ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving will continue in 2020. Together, we’ll experience how the grace of Christ moves us to engage in transformative works of love around the world through ELCA World Hunger as God calls us into the ministry of hope, liberation, and restoration. This year, ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving will focus on hope. Even in challenging times, we believe in God, and we hope in the work God is doing in the world.

We invite you to study, pray, and give with us during ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving — for the good of our families, our neighbors, and communities around the world.

Lent is a time of reflection and repentance, of sacrifice and self-examination. But Lent is also a season of hope — hope in the work God is doing in the world, even in the most challenging times.

Safety and stability for refugees and migrants. The renewal of the earth. Sufficient livelihood for all. These are just a few of the things of which we dream, fueled by the Holy Spirit. This Lent, you’re invited to join together with fellow supporters to study, pray, and give during ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving. Accompany us as we journey with our neighbors in hope for a just world where all are fed.

Save the Date

NT-NL Peer Ministry Leadership Training

(Open to all youth 9th grade or older)

February 28 – March 1

Where in the world is?

Bishop Gronberg:

  • Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Synod Council, Deans, Assistant Deans, and MEF Board Meetings with Stewardship Consultation by Nick Kiger (ELCA Churchwide Staff), Briarwood

Pastor Totzke:

  • Jan. 30: Youth Leaders lunch, Grapevine
  • Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Synod Council, Deans, Assistant Deans, and MEF Board Meetings, Briarwood

Pastora Bañales:

  • Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Synod Council, Deans, Assistant Deans, and MEF Board Meetings, Briarwood

Upcoming Events

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Do you have news or announcements to share? Please submit to Jason (jason@ntnl.org) for consideration for upcoming NT-NL News.