The annual convocation and related events of the North American Lutheran Church was held in Dallas, TX the week of August 10. Those attending the Convocation included the following from the three congregations that meet at St. Matthew's: Pastor Bud and Margy Elliott (St. Matthew's), Pastor
Phillip and Rida Istaro (Missouri Micronesian Church), and Pastor Faisa Atomsa (Ebenezer Oromo). About 600 people attended the convocation. The theme was
"Martyr: A Life-Giving Witness". We learned much about continuing
persecution of Christians in the world, and we were lifted up with the
hope of Jesus Christ! There were many stories of those who stand strong in their faith!
We also were thrilled that folks from 12 of the 15 churches in our
Great Plains Mission District - NALC were able to attend, and 26 people attended our Mission District gathering the evening of Aug. 13.
16‘But get up and stand on your feet; for I have
appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you to serve and testify
to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will
appear to you. 17I will rescue you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you 18to
open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from
the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins
and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ — Acts 26: 16-18
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| Music from Steve Bell, Canadian musician/author |
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| Bishop John Bradosky was re-elected |
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| worshiping and learning |
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| Pr. Paull Spring (former Bishop) honored for 50 yrs of ministry |
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| vendors and mission displays |
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| The NALC now has its own seminary |
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| One of the many who spoke of Christian persecution in the world |
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| Pr. Mark Chavez, NALC General Secretary |
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| The Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba, inspiring and dynamic |
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| Pr. Atomsa, Pr. Elliott, Pr. Istaro |
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| Pr Elliott, Margy Elliott, Rida Istaro, Pr Istaro, Pr Atomsa |
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| Rida Istaro, Margy Elliott, and a friend from Pennsylvania |
