1. Mission Interpreters Metropolitan Chicago Synod Sharing the Good News of ELCA Ministries

2. Gods work. Our hands Telling the stories of our hands doing Gods work in our neighborhoods and around the world.

3. We Love to Tell the Story

4. ELCA Disaster Response US Storms/FloodsJapan Earthquake Ivory Coast Refugees Columbia Floods Haiti Earthquake We are still there

5. Global Mission Young Adults in Global Mission Global Teach Global Mission 2 Year Long-term Mission Service

6. We Love to Tell the Story

8. What Do Mission Interpreters Do? Mission interpreters, volunteers from congregations in each synod of the ELCA, tell the story of how our offerings and gifts are transformed into effective ministries. They remind us of how we make a difference in Christs mission and the work of the church, and they thank our people for their faithful giving.

9. Mission Interpreters present temple talks visit church councils visit boards & committees submit news for church publications attend training workshops commit to serve at least 2 years

10. Mission Interpreters receive: Weekly e-mail Mission Memos Resource Materials Coaching Inspiration Networking Gatherings to share ideas & information

11. Congregations benefit from Mission Interpreters W hen members understand their identity as partners in a wider church, they become strong advocates supporting the mission and ministry we share beyond the congregations, through the synod and then on through the churchwide organization.

12. By looking beyond the congregation, members see how they are personally connected to mission and ministry around the world! Mission-minded congregations are growing in membership and spirit!

13. Every Congregation deserves a Mission Interpreter! See our Mission Moments!

14. Bethel New Life Christmas Store

15. Schools in Ghana

16. Burmese Refugees and Refugee One

17. New Orleans Recovery

18. YGAM & Global Mission

19. Mission Day Health Kits, Quilts & Books

20. Dresses in Haiti

21. Garden Boxes & Food Pantry

22. Join our Mission Interpreter team!