"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
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).
The staff also works with major synod events, including Assembly, Bishop's Convocation, Mission Fair and others.
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 |
Ginny Bailey
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Bailey supports Pastor Sellers and Mrs. Carlson and compiles the Bulletin of Reports and Minutes Book.
Ginny is an avid Flyers fan and enjoys traveling, spending time with her niece and five nephews and playing with her cats, Missy and Madison.She is a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North Wales.
Contact: 267.323.3749 |
Upcoming Related Events
Global Vision Links
- Companion Synod: North Eastern Diocense, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
- Companion Synod: Silesian Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession (Czech Republic)
- SEKUCo Project: Sebastian Kolowa University College (Tanzania)
ELCA Global links (March 2010)
GLOBAL LINKS
Connect to the global church through elca.org
8.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES CHILE
Powerful earthquake strikes overnight. ELCA church partners are helping with the early assessment. See www.elca.org/disaster and www.elca.org/news.
HAITI EARTHQUAKE: And then came the rain…
Wednesday night, Haiti’s capital experienced its heaviest rainfall since the earthquake, a soaking downpour that lasted for several hours. The storm, the second this week, foreshadowed things to come when the rainy season sets in next month. See http://blogs.elca.org/disasterresponse/haiti
LUTHERAN WORLD FEDERATION: Getting ready for Stuttgart
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) North America Pre-Assembly Consultation was held Jan. 29-31 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Delegates from the three member churches in North America, plus advisors and LWF staff, gathered together to intensify their preparation for the LWF Eleventh Assembly in July 2010 in Stuttgart, Germany. Join the preparations, learn more, and pray "Give Us Today Our Daily Bread." See www.elca.org/lwf
A SHOUT OUT FOR EASTER GREETINGS
You and your congregation are invited to make and send Easter greetings to ELCA missionaries, troops and other service personnel. Learn how at
http://blogs.elca.org/handinhand/post/ot-g-easter-25022010/
PILGRIMAGES AND PLANE RIDES
How does a missionary’s home assignment resemble a medieval pilgrimage? See http://blogs.elca.org/handinhand/post/hospitality-18022010/
DUCKS
A duck can help diet, income…and neighbors! See http://www.elca.org/elcagoodgifts click God’s Global Barnyard.
THANKS BE TO GOD FOR THE SHEPHERDS
Learn about this prison ministry in Madagascar. Share this story in your congregation with a reproducible bulletin insert. See www.elca.org/handinhand.
PASTOR NEEDED IN BEIJING
The Congregation of the Good Shepherd (COGS), an interdenominational community of English-speaking expatriate Christians in Beijing, China, is seeking an ordained minister. See www.elca.org/globalserve and click Beijing, Pastor.
WORKING FOR PEACE IN ISRAEL-PALESTINE
Sign up to receive a monthly e-newsletter from the Middle East Network (MENET) that highlights how the ELCA works for peace in Israel-Palestine. See www.elca.org/peacenotwalls
ROOT CAUSES: Hunger
The Millennium Development Goals serve as a helpful framework to address the vicious cycle of hunger, maternal health, and child mortality. See http://blogs.elca.org/hungerrumblings
SPREAD THE WORD: Global Links
Help people stay informed, be inspired, and get involved with these monthly updates from ELCA Global Mission. Distribute Global Links postcards at assemblies, gatherings, and meetings. For 25 to 50 postcards, call 800-638-3522; for larger quantities write ';h1013602023='elca.org';document.write('' + linktext + ''); .
Related News
Bishop joins global Ecumenical Journey
Bishop Claire Burkat will be part of an official Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) delegation of clergy and lay leaders visiting world Christian church leaders and key staff based in London, Istanbul, Rome and Geneva Feb. 3-17. The delegation of 12 official ELCA representatives, headed by ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson, plans to meet in London with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan D. Williams, leader of the Anglican Communion; in Istanbul, Turkey, with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, world Orthodox leader; and in Rome, with Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the world's Roman Catholics.
LWR takes text donations for Haiti; Thrivent matches
You can text LWR to 40579 to donate $10 to the organization's Haiti relief efforts. And if you are a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans member, the company will match your donations with $1 for every $2 donated. ELCA Disaster Response is taking donations at http://www.elca.org/haitiearthquake.
Use this litany for Companion Synod Sunday
A litany for Companion Synod Sunday, Jan. 31, written by Mark Sofio of St. Paul, Exton, is available for download on the Synod website.
Prayers for Haiti disaster
News reports from Haiti tell of severe destruction and loss of life. The capital of Port au Prince is reported to be devastated, and a Hatian official told the UN that at least 100,000 are dead. Remember the people of Haiti in your congregation's prayers this Sunday. Click for a resource prayer and more information.
Celebrate Companion Synod Sunday Jan. 31
Lutherans in SEPA and in our companion North Eastern Diocese of Tanzania will share prayers, songs and the Word together by using common resources to mark Companion Synod Sunday on Jan. 31, 2010 (Epiphany 4). Read on to learn more about the partnership and download resources.
Synod News
Oreland pastor celebrates anniversary
"Relocating to Oreland last year was so perfect for the Rev. Kay Braun that it felt like divine intervention," The Springfield Sun says in an article about Braun's first anniversary at Christ's Lutheran in Oreland. “To me, the church is people taking God’s love into the world and that’s why Christ Lutheran is such a great fit for me,” Pastor Braun told the paper.
Youth lend helping hands April 24
Helping Hands Day is Saturday, April 24th. This is an amazing event where young people and their adult leaders will worship, share, laugh, eat, work, sing, learn and serve God & our neighbors. Hundreds of Lutheran volunteers will join hands that day to do God's work in over 20 organizations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.