Archive for 'School Kits'
Philippines Situation Report
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by Trevor Knoblich.
From December 16-18 2011, Tropical Storm Washi (locally known as Sendong) swept across the island of Mindanao, Philippines. Strong winds and heavy rains caused flooding, landslides and flash floods that resulted in massive destruction to both lives and livelihoods. More than 1,400 people were killed. As of February 17, more than 14,000 persons remain inside [...]
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Bringing Promise: A little church with a big heart
Posted on 13. Mar, 2012 by Jessica Katzenstein.
When Christine Djalleta got the idea to make Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, she couldn’t have guessed how big her idea would become. Christine originally got enough supplies to make eight Kits, then asked her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sandra Ellis-Killian at St. John’s Lutheran in Ambler, [...]
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Helping Flood Victims in the Philippines
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Corazon Lagamayo.
A severe tropical storm struck the southern Philippines on December 16, causing landslides and massive flooding on the island of Mindanao, where Lutheran World Relief is implementing a number of sustainable development projects. Two major cities in northern Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City, were badly hit, as were many surrounding areas. Learn more [...]
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LWR’s Values: Stewardship
Posted on 14. Dec, 2011 by Melanie Gibbons.
Both our respect and appreciation for each other and the critical and urgent nature of our mission call us to employ the highest standards in our lives and work. We are not owners; rather we strive to be wise trustees: “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it” (Psalm 24:1). Aware of [...]
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LWR at the Lutherbowl
Posted on 26. Oct, 2011 by Chandler Carriker.
I have many fond memories from my time at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary: from challenging studies in the classroom to incredible worship led by inspiring leaders. But if I’m being honest, these pale in comparison to my time spent on the football field at the annual Lutherbowl held at Gettysburg Seminary. While we did not [...]
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St. Louis Ingathering Puts Faith Into Action
Posted on 20. Oct, 2011 by Jessica Katzenstein.
Last weekend’s annual St. Louis-area Ingathering truly showed the generosity of LWR’s Quilt and Kit makers. Donations went up over 50 percent from last year! On a gorgeous day at Concordia Seminary outside of St. Louis, LWR staff and seminary volunteers were expecting donations to be about the same as last year. Usually, churches from [...]
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An LWR School Kit for Every Child
Posted on 14. Jun, 2011 by Lutheran World Relief.
Sao Tome and Principe is a small island-nation off the west coast of Africa. It is one of Africa’s poorest countries but, because of its small size (estimated population is 160,000), it is often overlooked by relief and development agencies. The education system in Sao Tome has been declining since 1996. The drop-out rate is [...]
