WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATION OF

LUTHERAN FRIENDS? A.L.F. is an organization of Lutheran friends from across Lutheran church denominations and congregations that endeavors to work

together in the ways we can to educate and build up our churches and communities. Any Lutheran can be a member for $10 - but you

don't have to be a member to join in any of its activities!

Check out our website at: www.associationoflutheranfriends.org

WHAT IS LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF?

Empowered by God's unconditional love in Jesus Christ, Lutheran World Relief envisions

a world in which each person and every generation lives in justice, dignity, and peace.

Lutheran World Relief works with partners in

50 countries to help people grow food, improve health, strengthen communities, end

conflict, build livelihoods and recover from disasters. With people in the U.S., we work for

justice for those we serve.

(Taken from LWR web page: www.lwr.org)

ASSOCIATION OF LUTHERAN FRIENDS

2010 Mission Venture LWR/Baltimore, MD Please cut off and return w/ check to: Peace Lutheran Church 60 E. Parker St. Scranton, PA 18509 NAME(S): ADDRESS: TELEPHONE #: I AM: __ single (M / W) without a room mate preference. __ single (M / W) with a room mate preference: __ married and/or with children: ANY OTHER INFO WE NEED TO KNOW:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 1st

Registration form

A.L.F. Sponsored

Lutheran World Relief

Mission Venture

Thurs/Fri JULY 8-9, 2010 NEW WINDSOR, and BALTIMORE MD

Prayer: In our world or real despair and horrible disasters, use us, Lord Jesus, to be true agents of the ultimate hope found in you. Amen

The Association of Lutheran Friends invites YOU to see first hand how Lutheran World Relief works and ministers to the needs of people all over the world! The experience also includes actual hands-on work to sort and pack relief materials to be shipped overseas. Included also is a tour of the LWR headquarters in historic Baltimore Inner Harbor. We will do this together with Lutherans from many Lutheran churches in NEPA. When we embark on this mission we will bring a collection of Health Kits, which we will have gathered from our congregations! Make a donation of Health Kits even if you can’t come! Please send in your registration TODAY so we can plan better for you! Youth and Families are especially invited! After a subsidy by A.L.F. - YOUR COSTS FOR THIS MISSION VENTURE: ADULT: $80 YOUTH (under 18): $45 Price includes: Lodging (double occupancy), Transportation, Lunch Thursday, Breakfast Friday. Price DOESN’T include anything else (except lots of smiles and laughter.)

What is it? TRIP ITINERARY:

Thursday: 7:30 a.m. Depart from Scranton 11:30 a.m. Arrive in New Windsor,

MD and check in to the New Windsor Conference Center.

12 p.m. Enjoy our lunch at the Conference Center

1 p.m. Join in the work at the LWR receiving and distribution center in various tasks (depending on preference) as assigned by LWR staff.

5 p.m. Dinner and Free Time 8 p.m. Devotions (as you desire) Friday: 8 a.m. Breakfast and check out. 9 a.m. Tour of the LWR warehouse

and shipping facilities. 10:30 a.m. Depart for Baltimore

Inner Harbor 11:30 a.m. Tour of LWR head

offices as well as other Lutheran agencies.

12:30 Free Time to explore Inner Harbor.

Group tickets to the aquarium will be bought if anyone is interested.

6 p.m. Depart Baltimore for Scranton

10 p.m. Safe arrival - God willing! Please call Pastor Bjornstad for more information at 343-9828.

INDIVIDUALS,

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS, CHURCHES,

WOMEN’S GROUPS CAN JOIN US IN

THE MISSION! Include (exactly) the following items in each LWR Health Kit: Include the following items in each health kit: • One hand towel, dark color • One washcloth, dark color • One bath-size bar (4 to 5 oz.) of

soap, any brand, in its original wrapping

• One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging

• One sturdy comb, no packaging • One metal nail file or nail clippers

with file attached, remove packaging (do not substitute cardboard emery boards for the file)

• Six Band-Aids® (or similar brand), preferably 1/2" to 3/4"; secure together with a rubber band

Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Wrap smaller items in the washcloth; wrap washcloth and remaining items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.

Health kits to bring