is to plead the cause of another together with them and on their behalf.  When, for example, the prophets addressed kings and priests on behalf of those suffering injustice, they were advocating.  The ELCA calls persons to advocate justice with and for those without power and voice in places where important political and economic decisions are being made that affect the lives of those who are marginalized.  This activity is what is meant by “advocacy.”  It is one way the ELCA carries out its strategic direction to “step forward as a public church that witnesses boldly to God’s love for all that God has created.”

Help Restock Area Lutheran Food Banks

The current ecomomic crisis has put a strain on the food banks run by neighboring Lutheran Parishes at Grace and at Tabernacle Churches.  There is a basket in the Narthex where you can leave your donations of unopened, non-perishable food items.  Often at the supermarkets there will be sales when you purchase more than one item: please consider the needs of the less fortunate when you are shopping and buy an extra can or two to bring to church for the food baks.