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African Descent Ministries

    Southwest California Synod > Standard Blog > African Descent Ministries
February 27, 2021 by Samantha Henderson

Bishop Murray Finck: Black History Month and Disciples of All Nations | Obispo Murray Finck: El Mes de la Historia Negra & discípulos de todas las naciones

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February 11, 2021 by Samantha Henderson

Black History Month Podcasts

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February 11, 2021 by Samantha Henderson

Update: Bishop Nelson Trout Chapel Dedication

The Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout became the first African American U.S. Lutheran bishop and was a mentor, teacher and preacher to many in the African American community. He is a very important figure in ELCA history as he was the first African American bishop of the church. He was

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January 25, 2021 by Samantha Henderson

THANK YOU to the African Descent Lutheran Association (ADLA) – Los Angeles Chapter | GRACIAS A la Asociación Luterana de Ascendencia Africana (ADLA) – Capítulo de Los Angeles

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January 11, 2021 by Samantha Henderson

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration & Commemoration – Sunday, January 17

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October 5, 2020 by Samantha Henderson

2020 Bulletin of Reports: Pastor James F. Phillips, African Descent Coordinator

  Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Fall/Winter It’s has been a busy time these last five weeks catching since before that I was on vacation. I am continuing to

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July 30, 2020 by Samantha Henderson

Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation | John Lewis, American Saint

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July 2, 2020 by Samantha Henderson

Bishop Nelson W. Trout

The Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout Chapel Dedication and Reception previously planned for February, 2020 has been rescheduled for February 2022, when we will be honored to have the Trout Family in attendance. An endowment in honor of Dr. Trout has been established, with a goal of $25,000 by December

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April 7, 2020 by Samantha Henderson

From the desk of the African Descent Coordinator – May 2020

Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.

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February 6, 2020 by Samantha Henderson

From the desk of the African Descent Coordinator – February 2020

This is what the Lord says: “A voice is heard in Ramah,     mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children     and refusing to be comforted,     because they are no more.” This is what the Lord says: “Restrain your voice from weeping     and your eyes from tears, for your work

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