This December, a delegation from our Northeastern Ohio Synod will travel to South Africa as guests of our companion synod, the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA), for their 50th Anniversary Celebration! Our delegation and will spend time strengthening relationships, learning from local leaders, and witnessing the work God is doing through our global siblings in Christ.
We invite everyone to keep them in your prayers during their travel December 8-22.
Northeastern Ohio Synod Delegation
(left to right)
Pastor Angela Freeman, Ron Jantz Jr., Lankika (Kika) Mendis, Bishop Laura Barbins
This trip is made possible through funds from ELCA Global Mission, our ELCSA Global Companions, and our synod’s long-standing Global Mission Travel Fund.