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Reflections on 2007 Global Mission Event

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A Bethesda youth shares his insights in the synod's newsletter.

Joel Ullestad-Heneke, a Bethesda 7th grader, attended the ELCA's annual Global Mission Event in Columbus, Ohio, from July 19-22, 2007.  Along with his parents, Dale and Mary, Joel attended various activities and events centered on the theme "New Heaven and New Earth."  Here is a description of the event: "At the Global Mission Event, congregations, families, youth, and seniors - along with international guests and missionaries discover a global community of God’s grace."

Joel wrote an article reflecting on his experience that was published in the September 2007 issue of "Crossroads," the monthly newsletter of the Southeastern Iowa Synod.  You may read his article by clicking here.

 The 2008 Summer Global Mission Event will be in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, from July 17-20.  You can learn more by clicking here.