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The Bridge Newsletter
The Bridge, Spring
2008 edition, is now available.
Many interesting articles appear in
this issue. Messages from the pastors in Berlin, Paris, and Vienna bring
key messages from their respective churches. Other highlights
include an update on Faith into Action activities in Paris, articles on
the finalization of the move to the Luther Church at Dennewitzplatz in
Berlin, and reflections on church traditions in Vienna.
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Faith Into Action -
Paris
The success of the Faith Into
Action Campaign has allowed many needs of the American Church in
Paris to be addressed. Included in these initiatives are:
-Restoration of the Sanctuary
-Renovation of the Gymnasium
-Refurbishing of the Associate
pastors apartment
-Renovation and cleaning of the
Beckerath Organ
For more information and
details, read William Johnson's article on page 8 of the Spring 2008
issue of the Bridge. Also, see the pictures on pages 12-13.
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Luther Church -
Dennewitzplatz
The move of the American Church in Berlin to the Luther Church in
Dennewitzplatz is complete with the signing of the purchase contract in
November, 2007. Having moved to the church in central Berlin 5
years earlier, the contract signing marks a key step in returning to
central Berlin, near the ACB's location prior to World War II.
Learn about this move and the ministry service projects launched on
pages 7-9 of the Spring 2008 issue of the Bridge.
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AFCU
Annual Meeting The
2008 Annual Board and Development meetings will be held in Austin
Texas on April 12-14, 2008. The meetings will take place at
the Shepherd of the Hills Luther Church, which is a member of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Synod (ELCA).
Annual meetings are held each year
in the Spring, alternating between the US and Europe.
Development meetings are held semiannually, one in conjunction with
the AFCU annual meeting and the other one in the Fall.
If you would like more information,
email
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Visit Churches
If you are visiting
Berlin, Paris, or Vienna, and your schedule permits, plan on
worshiping at the American Church in Berlin, the American Church in
Paris, or the Vienna Community Church. The websites of the
churches may be found by clicking on their pictures to the left. We
think that you will find the diversity represented by Christians
from throughout the world will bring to you an added dimension in
your worship and an increased appreciation of worldwide Christianity.
If you are
traveling in other areas of the world, there are many English
speaking international churches where you can experience the
diversity and richness of global Christianity. Plan on
worshiping at one of them. Click
here to find a
directory of these churches.
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Contributions
If you wish to contribute to the ministries
of the American Church in Paris, the American Church in Berlin, and/or the
Vienna Community Church, you may mail your contributions to:
Treasurer
American & Foreign Christian Union,
P.O. Box 1254
Summerfield, Florida 34492-1254
Additional information is available
by clicking on the Support link above.
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