“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday 2014

On September 7th, all over the country ELCA congregations put on yellow shirts and picked up shovels, serving spoons, sewing needles, and hair nets to serve their neighbors locally and globally. Around the Southeastern Iowa Synod congregations joined together and fought hunger, helped children and the elderly, made meals and donated supplies.

We’re highlighting stories from around the synod from “God’s work. Our hands.” Day of Service.

 

    Quad Cities Area Drive Stocks 7 Food Pantries

 

 

 

 

 

 Bethlehem Lutheran and Vinton Packages 26,000 meals

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Stephen Lutheran, Urbandale feeds 240 kids

 

 

 

 

 

St. Paul Lutheran in Ottumwa Supplies Hope House

 

 

 

 

 

 Wyoming and Olin provide clothing, tool-kits

 

 

 

 

 

 Burlington churches supply food pantry, blankets, and clean up

 

 

 

Lisbon serves several sites

 

 

 

You can also check out the gallery of photos on Facebook here