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Profile of the companion synod relationship - 7E Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod / Germany / Borna & Löbau-Zittau Districts
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| Our Role in Global Mission |
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| As a synod of the ELCA, we are some of the hands, feet, heart, and love of Christ to our brothers and sisters in Saxony, Germany. |
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| Component(s) of our relationship |
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Developing a Covenant Agreement
Our "Saxony" Committee is in the process of developing a covenant agreement with the Lutheran Christians in Saxony.
Youth Exchanges
Within a 3 year cycle, the NEP Synod along with our brothers and sisters in Saxony, Germany have youth exchanges. Whether German youth being hosted in the US or US youth being hosted in Germany, the results are the same--sharing the love of Christ.
Inter-generational Exchanges
Within a 3 year cycle, the NEP Synod along with our brothers and sisters in Christ in Saxony have intergeneratioanl exchanges. Each side of the exchange provides oportunities of sharing in each others life and ministry in the Name of Christ Jesus.
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| For more information |
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www.nepsynod.org
Pastor Kurt E. Garbe, Associate of the Bishop
prkeg@epix.net
570-788-1893 |
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