August contents AUGUST 2014 VOLUME 27 NUMBER 8 26 Call her blessed 34 Season of creation


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Advice for evangelism Lutheran News 8 New president for LTSP


9 Presbyterians act on marriage & more


10 Another $1 million for Philippines


12 Charitable giving to religious groups drops


Cover story


16 Evangelism basics Starting with tip from a cat


22 Study guide Features


24 A mission ‘trip’ that stays home


30 Camp reinvented Bible camp finds second role in raising environmental stewards


32 ‘It was like God had sent them here’ Episcopalians from shuttered church bring new life to Charlotte, N.C., Lutherans


36 Mission, speakers highlight synod gatherings


28 Moms & kids to camp Departments


3 Challenging conversations 4 Editor notes


14 Deeper understandings 23 Reflection 42 Two months out 43 Faces 44 Best this month 45 Deaths 46 Classifieds 47 Light side 47 Crossword 48 Letters 49 Picture this 49 My view 50 Presiding bishop


COVER: SHUTTERSTOCK


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