Mission InterpretersMetropolitan Chicago Synod

Sharing the Good News of ELCA

Ministries

God’s work. Our hands

Telling the stories of our hands doing God’s work in our

neighborhoods and around the world.

We Love to Tell the Story

ELCA Disaster Response

US Storms/Floods Japan Earthquake

Ivory Coast Refugees

Columbia Floods

Haiti EarthquakeWe are still there

Global Mission

Young Adults in Global Mission

Global Teach

Global Mission 2 YearLong-term Mission Service

We Love to Tell the Story

We Love to Tell the Story

What Do Mission Interpreters Do?

Mission interpreters, volunteers from congregations in each synod of the

ELCA, tell the story of how our offerings and gifts are transformed into effective ministries. They remind us of how we make a difference in Christ’s mission and the work of the church, and they

thank our people for their faithful giving.

 

Mission Interpreters present temple talks visit church councils visit boards & committees submit news for church

publications attend training workshops commit to serve at least 2

years

Mission Interpreters receive:

• Weekly e-mail Mission Memos

• Resource Materials

• Coaching

• Inspiration

• Networking

• Gatherings to share ideas & information

Congregations benefit from Mission Interpreters

When members understand their identity as partners in a wider church,

they become strong advocates supporting the mission and ministry we

share beyond the congregations, through the synod and then on through

the churchwide organization.

By looking beyond the congregation, members see how they are personally connected to mission and ministry around the

world!

“Mission-minded” congregations are growing in membership and

spirit!

Every Congregation deserves a Mission

Interpreter!

See our Mission Moments!

Bethel New LifeChristmas Store

Schools in Ghana

Burmese Refugees and “Refugee One”

New Orleans Recovery

YGAM & Global Mission

Mission Day Health Kits, Quilts & Books

Dresses in Haiti

Garden Boxes & Food Pantry

Join our Mission Interpreter team!