GLOBAL HUNGER

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GLOBAL HUNGER DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
A ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Canada
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In Mission for Others
The ELCIC is a church In Mission for Others.

• We seek to be a public voice in Canada, speaking
  to the compelling questions and
• issues facing our global community.

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GHDA is an APPEAL
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OUTREACH GOALS
1.Alleviate hunger 2. Uncover and understand the
causes of hunger and poverty 3. Walk with the
poor to find solutions to these injustices
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GLOBAL HUNGER DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
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PARTNERS FOR HEALING
Disaster Fund
Special Appeals
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GLOBAL HUNGER DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
Second Mile Giving
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GLOBAL HUNGER DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
Special Appeals and the Disaster Relief Fund
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GLOBAL HUNGER DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
How can I donate?
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ELCIC SYNOD PROJECTS

• Community Garden supported by GHDA.

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SOCIAL ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Presbyterian. Lutheran, United, Roman Catholic,
Anglican churches
Aboriginal Rights Coalition
ICA
ICCAF
ICCR
ICCHRLA
PLURA
ARC
PROGRAM AREAS 1. International Human Rights
2.Global Economic Justice 3.Environment
/ecological Justice 4. Canadian Social
Development 5. Aboriginal Peoples
6. Animation/Education/Communication
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INTERPRETATION COMMUNICATION
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Promotion Education
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AN E-NEWSLETTER

• Healing and Hope can be delivered monthly to your
  e-mailbox.
• Subscribe on-line or read it on the GHDA
  website.
• Learn more about compelling issues.
• Focus your prayers.
• Tell others.
• Take action.
• Get involved.

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EDUCATION ADVOCACY
Lutheran Office for Public Policy
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PARTERS FOR HEALING
An International Partnership
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ELCIC CHURCH PARTNER PROJECTS
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GHDA NATIONAL STAFF
Rev. Paul Johnson is Coordinator for GHDA.
Trina Gallop, also at National Office, works in
communication.
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DISCUSSION

• What has stood out for you today?
• How does GHDA fit into your ministry?
• What opportunities to are there for you to serve
  or support GHDA?
• What is your understanding now of the connection
  between local mission and global mission?

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Luke 718-23 (NRSV)
The disciples of John reported all these things
to him. So John summoned two of his disciples and
sent them to the Lord to ask, Are you the one
who is to come, or are we to wait for another?
When the men had come to him, they said, John
the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, Are you
the one who is to come, or are we to wait for
another? Jesus had just then cured many people
of diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and had
given sight to many who were blind And he
answered them, Go and tell John what you have
seen and heard the blind receive their sight,
the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf
hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good
news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who
takes no offense at me.
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REFLECTIONS

• Does Jesus meet your expectations?
• What expectations do you have of your
  congregation? Are they satisfied or
  disappointed?
• What are your expectations of ministry in your
  synod?
• What are your expectations of GHDA?
• Can you commend the work of GHDA to your
  congregation in a way that reflects Christs
  support of John? Do you know the stories?