"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." -- Acts 1:8
Global Vision and Synod Events oversees our companion synods relationship with the North-East Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania -- as well as our significant involvement with our Tanzanian partners' new educational institution, the Sebastian Kolowa University College (SEKUCo).
Global Vision Staff
Joanne Carlson
Assistant to the Bishop for Global Vision and Events
Mrs. Carlson coordinates major synod meetings and events and works with our international partnership with our companion synod, the North Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. She also works with groups related to World Hunger, Lutheran World Relief, Advocacy (international issues), Resources and Volunteer Opportunities (international) and all other international related issues/involvements.
Contact: 267.323.3759 |
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Silesian Bishop to be Installed
Pastor Jan Waclawek will be installed as Bishop of the Silesian Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession (SCEAV) on Sunday, January 29 in Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic. Joanne Carlson, assistant to the bishop for global vision and events, will attend the installation representing Bishop Burkat. Your prayers are requested on that day for Bishop Waclawek and the people of SCEAV. See prayer petition after the jump.
Furaha ya Krismasi!
"We would like to send our warmest wishes for a Joyous Christmas and Happy New Year to all of the congregations of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod and to the Bishop and staff," missionaries Tom and Susan MacPherson write in their Christmas message from Tanzania. "Our Christmas tree (pictured) is made of pine cones, tissue paper and construction paper."
Follow Our Missionaries Via Blog
You can now follow the adventures of Susan and Tom MacPherson, who are embarking on two years of service as missionaries in Tanzania, via their new blog called Partners in Mission. Recent posts cover their adjustment to their new home and their challenges studying Kiswahili, their new primary language.
SEKUCo Nears 1,600 Students
Sebastian Kolowa University College (SEKUCo) in our companion synod in Tanzania began its fifth year of operation in October with 1,584 students enrolled. What began with 138 first-year students has grown more than 1000 percent. The first group of students who graduated last December have for the most part found productive jobs as teachers, administrators, and other professionals working to improve the lives of students with special needs. Download the latest SEKUCo newsletter after the jump.
TZ Fund Request is a Scam
ELCA Global Mission staff report that a letter received in several synods from a pastor in Dar Es Salaam is a scam. The appeal from Pastor William Maheka Pamui, Senior Pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dar es Salaam, asks for financial contributions to be made to a bank account in New York to help provide 10 wells for clean drinking water. ELCA staff report that a regional representative in Tanzania confirms that the request is not genuine.
Synod News
Offices Closed Temporarily Due to Fire
Currently the synod office is closed to the public for repair of water damage after a fire in the building. Staff members are working in various locations and will check messages periodically. Thank you for your patience.
Lutheran Night at the Phillies June 1
Corrected information. The information distributed in the Jan. 19 SEPANews is incorrect. Please use this information instead. Mark your calendar for Lutheran Night at the Phillies on Friday, June 1 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Miami. This is the 37th consecutive year for Lutheran Night. A portion of each ticket cost will support Synod youth ministry programs. Ordering information will be available soon. Plan on ordering promptly, as Phillies tickets go fast. A block of tickets has beenreserved for Lutheran groups on June 1. If those tickets sell out there will be an additional block available on an alternate date.