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Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) Saskatchewan Synod. Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Unida (IELU) Argentina. Companion Synods. Presentation Outline. Program history Argentine congregations Ideas for involvement. 1991- Niebergalls establish ELCIC mission in Esquel.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) Saskatchewan Synod Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Unida (IELU) Argentina Companion Synods
Presentation Outline • Program history • Argentine congregations • Ideas for involvement
Companion Synod Purpose By the grace of God, we are establishing this partnership in order to share our common humanity and life of faith. While we recognize and affirm our cultural differences, we seek to manifest our unity in the life and mission we have through our crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ.
Bariloche - Pastor Octavio Burgoa Cushamen Esquel - Pastor Sergio Utz Comodoro Rivadavia - Pastor Gustavo Gomez
Cushamen Goals • Aboriginal ministry • Plant nursery • Repair building • Children’s activities
Ideas for Involvement • Support each other through prayer. • Learn about each other’s history, culture and current affairs. • Communicate. • Visit. • Establish congregational or institutional relationships. • Support projects as mutually agreed. • Share our God-given resources.
Financial Support • Companion Synod Fund • Patagonia Mission Sponsorship • Copa de Leche • Forward to: ELCIC Sask Synod office in Saskatoon