The Lutheran | July 2008 Issue

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	Cover story 10 ways to stay connected
	Cover story Connections up and down the church Are we connected at all levels of the ELCA? If not, why not and what can we do? by Charles M. Austin
	Cover story Large membership congregations by Charles M. Austin
	Cover story Less connected by Charles M. Austin
	Cover story Perspective: iPodding of America by Keith E. Gatling
	Cover story Side by side by Jodi Deike
Features
	Features 'The good go up' God's promise is more than a crutch by Larry Patten
	Features A message from Ishmael Noko of the LWF on the Pauline Year
	Features Be it ever so humble Lutheran help follows refugee families back home to Sudan by Stephen H. Padre
	Features CEO or shepherd? Some say a congregation's leader needs to be both by Barbara Sharkey
	Features It really is the perfect prayer With Jesus'words, 'Our Father ... your will be done,' I say all that's needed by Barbara S. Gazzolo
	Features Losing weight, gaining faith 3D program nudges members to good health by Jennifer Pencek
	Features Quad Squad Ministry to Ohio family is labor of love by Rick Haase
	Features Scholars challenge 'Lutheran' Paul by Karl P. Donfried
	Features Wanted: More military chaplains Leaders hope for growth in numbers of ELCA pastors on active military duty by Anne Ford
	Features Why Paul matters now Ecumenical dimensions are focus of celebration by Karl P. Donfried
Faces
	Faces 'Prisoner' no more Rwandan refugee works for healing by Bill Quinlan
	Faces On course Mini-golf scores as green learning center by Allison K. Schmitt
Youngchurch
	Youngchurch Thanks for caring Nebraska youth 'grow' their money to serve others

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American Lutheran Church's general convention votes on "War, Peace and Freedom"

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Our faith: The parables by Stephen G. Marsh Worship whys: Clapping by Robert A. Rimbo Arts & books: Blind Boys sing out for New Orleans by Linda-Marie Delloff		Presiding bishop: Growing together by Mark S. Hanson Editor: Connecting the dots by Daniel J. Lehmann My view: Lutherans, Methodists by William McDonald

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'A silent tsunami' 'The Final Season' on DVD A view of partnership AME Zion-Lutheran link Asian Lutherans meet Call for immigration reform Church donates homes Clergy with disabilities train to be mentors Davey creator dies ELCA & AMEZ discuss HIV/AIDS ELCA & Episcopal Church issue joint statement on Sudan ELCA pastor is 'Woman of Faith' Family of graduates Grace times three Gun appeal refused MIF assists Moravians More spending? Phone card ministry Precious cargo Pursuing greater cooperation Quote Removing barriers Stimulating a tithe Visting illegal immigrants Worship canceled Youth ministry salaries		Best practices: Creative Christian education It all happens in the Upper Room Best this month: Being Well When We're Ill and The Visitor Higher education: Luther students volunteer in Postville, Iowa; Hamm elected as Wartburg College interim president; and more Letters: Care of creation We may disagree on details. We agree on the need. Light Side: The color purple Reflection: Through Emma's eyes We glimpse a glorious world Synod assemblies: Bishop elections Synod assemblies: Synods discuss Book of Faith & immigration Worldscan: Myanmar cyclone, Bible ownership, Papua New Guinea bishop dies and more ... E-newsletter: 'Growing seed' from The Little Lutheran E-newsletter: A 'grayce-ful' church The Lutheran gift of 'and' E-newsletter: A Spirit-led discovery E-newsletter: Bringing God to soldiers E-newsletter: Marking time in Iowa

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