German Partnership Picnic: August 1, 2010

The Ansbach-Wurzburg Partnership Committee is planning a picnic on August 1 at 3:00 p.m. at St. James Church Pavilion in Rauchtown.  Pastor Lois D. Martin, chairperson, says Pastor Klaus Kuhn will be visiting our synod as the representative of Bishop Schmidt in Germany.  We are inviting pastors and their families and interested lay persons to join us in welcoming him on August 1.  This year we celebrate our Global Missions partnership with the Lutheran Church in Bavaria.  We have many things in common with them, and there are some differences as well.  Our continuing conversations lead us to new discoveries with each other, while celebrating our unity in Christ.  As we continue our partnership, we hope to grow new links between churches and pastors.  We look forward to celebrating the renewal of our partnership covenant next year in Rotenburg, Germany.   You are invited to bring a covered dish for this event. It will be held rain or shine (the pavilion is covered).  Beverages and hot dogs will be provided.