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level and may have even fallen behind from what it was 25 years ago? Ronald Entzminger Arlington Heights, Ill.
Editor’s note: The February 2016 cover story will address multiculturalism in the ELCA.
A land of laws I read with dismay ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton’s comment in “Immigration move” (September, page 50). “We have always been a peo- ple who provide refuge for those seek- ing asylum.” I believe she leaves out one important fact—the U.S. provides for people who seek asylum legally. Nowhere does she state this and, as a matter of fact, has always left out this argument. We are a land of laws and they are meant to be followed. Janet Bercik Rio Rico, Ariz.
Crosswords The Crossword “Scriptural ‘labor’ ” (September, page 47) was the best one in a long time, and I hope you print more of them by Richard Ban- semer. I can never get very far with some of the very hard ones, but this one was easier and more enjoyable. Carol Schedin New Lenox, Ill.
Frontline work I enjoy the magazine so much, and I would not like to see it go to an online format only. I enjoy reading the printed word so much. I get the feel- ing that your ministry is a difficult one. I was retired for six years and now am serving a congregation again
‘God’s work. Our hands.’ Sunday On Sept. 13 thousands of ELCA members across the country lent their hands in service as part of “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. The dedicated day of service provides congregations with an opportunity to build on the work they do in their communities every day. Annamarie Clevenger (above) was one of 11 volunteers from Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Crown Point, Ind., who helped with yard work and outdoor chores at the home of a member’s mother. David Mowrey (top right), and Richard and Abram Zink, members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chapel Hill, N.C., helped clean a park. The congregation put their hands to work on several service projects, including preparing meals for the homeless and assembling personal hygiene kits for women and families in crisis. Lu Eshelman (lower right) and Samuel and Nathanael Cummings and other members of Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran in Raytown, Mo., spent the day gardening and cleaning to make their church property safer, cleaner and a more inviting place for the community.
because they needed help and called me. This is frontline work, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Please know that your ministry is excellent and appreciated. Don’t let comments like “lame” get you down, as I know you understand. Keep up your great work, and God bless our ELCA. The Rev. Dennis N. Nelson Shawano, Wis.
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