Issue 95 of Administration Matters Created to Be “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” —Psalm 139:14 Last month the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans brought together 14,235 youth participants, 292 young adult participants, 595 MYLE
Today’s Reading: Read II Chronicles 36:22-23; Ezra 1-3 Often people say that something they are waiting for is “worth the wait.” What is the longest you have ever waited for something? I love going to amusement parks. I do not love waiting in the long lines for rides! I love
Welcome to Sundays at All Hallows. You may have had the experience of a child coming home from school in tears because a classmate was spreading rumors about them and their other classmates were giving them the cold shoulder because of these rumors. Or perhaps you heard or read about
Today’s Reading: Read Daniel 1-3 Let’s build something today! First, grab a sheet of paper and a pencil. Draw out exactly what you might want to build. Second, make a list of the steps you would need to take to build what you have drawn. What supplies do you need?
Today’s Reading: Read Ezekiel 34:1-20, 25-31 Do you know what a shepherd’s job is? What responsibilities does a shepherd have? A shepherd keeps his sheep safe. He leads and guides his sheep to pastures where there is food and water for them. A shepherd keeps his flock together. When one
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week’s reading about God’s presence leaving the temple and Jerusalem was sad, wasn’t it? Thankfully, because of what Jesus did for us on the cross by taking the punishment of our sin, we don’t have to worry about God’s presence ever leaving us. We also know
Jacqui Buschor, Little Rock, AR Warm-up Questions Do you like games where people compete against each other like Monopoly, or games where everyone works together toward a common goal, like escape rooms? Why do you think that is your preference? Whose Side Are You On, Anyway? Even if you’re not
Issue 89 of Administration Matters Register Sept. 15 for the 2024 Youth Gathering and related events! Registration opens at noon on Sept. 15 for the ELCA Youth Gathering and Young Adult Gathering, taking place in New Orleans, La., July 16-20, 2024, and for the two pre-events: the Multicultural Youth Leadership