Putting Faith Into Action
Social Ministry Activities in 2004
Ongoing Activities
Martha's Table: Serving meals to the homeless
every first Saturday of the month. Coordinator Amy Yergey, 301.294.9185.
N Street Village Night Shelter: Dinner. April, July, October. Coordinator
needed.
Social Justice Advocacy: Look for letter writing campaigns on hunger,
refugees, and other issues.
Adult Forum Speakers' Events: TBA
Social Justice Study Group: Book club-type study of living wage, immigration
and refugees, and other issues.
Fair Trade Coffee Sales: Purchase fairly traded coffee from Lutheran
World Relief and Equal Exchange, every 2nd Sunday of the month. Coordinators
Eddie Van Aken, 301-467-5352 or Sara Markle-Elder, 202-291-5565.
Donations for shelters: Used cell phones for domestic violence victims.
See the container in the narthex. Free hotel toiletry samples for homeless
and domestic violence victims’ shelters.
Seasonal Activities
Lutheran Volunteer Corps Activity: Volunteers of the LVC. Coordinator
Sara Markle-Elder 202-291-5565.
ELCA Human Sexuality Study: Adult Forum discussion, April or May. Coordinators Pastor Cox and Eddie
Van Aken, 301-467-5352.
Vespers at National Lutheran Home: Bringing the ministry of worship
to the residents of the National Lutheran Home. Coordinator Louise
Anderson.
Gay Pride Day: Augustana presence with a booth. June 13-14. Coordinator
Eddie Van Aken, 301-467-5352.
Black Family Reunion: Augustana presence with a booth. August or
September. Coordinator needed.
Aids Walk 2004: Walking to benefit a ministry for the homeless. October
2. Coordinator Kelly Bowers
Help the Homeless Walk-a-thon:
Walking to benefit a ministry for the homeless. November. Brian Rivas
Gifts of Hope: Alternative gift giving benefiting various local, national,
and international Lutheran ministries. December. Coordinator Grace
Morgan
Thanksgiving & Christmas Food Baskets: Food donations for our
members. Nov. and Dec. Coordinators Celia Davenport and Brian Danaher.
The National Lutheran Home Invites You
Ministering to those in need has always been a priority in our Lutheran
tradition. Augustanans over the years have given of their time, talent,
and treasure to social ministry concerns.
The Auxiliary of the Home recently observed it's 63rd anniversary.
It continues to play an important role in bettering the quality of
life of our friends there. A small annual gift of $5 (or more) per
year helps provide a few special services and extras for the residents'
day to day comfort and enjoyment. (See Ingrid for a membership card.)
In addition, if you have a bit of free time for voluntary work at
the Home, there are numerous opportunities for service. Help is always
welcomed at the Spring and Fall Bazaars, teas and other special events.
Adopting a senior resident in the "Pal Program" may be of
interest. Incidentally, if you happen to visit the Home on a Thursday,
you just might find Alice Anderson lending her skill and talent as
she assists the residents in the arts and crafts area. Over the years
a number of Augustanans have volunteered their services at the Home.
Finally, the Spring Festival will be held Saturday, May 15th. Keep
that in mind and plan to come out and meet and greet the friendly folk
at NLH. Hope to see you there!
Ingrid Margrave
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