Thursday, October 31, 2013

Thursday, October 31 – In search of Hospitality



Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.    –Romans 15:7 (NRSV)
Parroquia Luterana San Jose, a joint ministry of the ELCA and the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Beloit, Wis., is a place of worship that is “for and with Latino people.” says its pastor Neddy Astudillo.
Beloit, Neddy says, is home to about 4,500 Latino people, and the congregation’s ministries revolve around building community and preserving the traditions of the people who live in the area.  The congregation hosts Spanish guitar lessons and Mexican folk dancing classes.  It has a Spanish language class and a radio program.  It also provides free Spanish-language counseling—the only such service in the county.
How could Joyful Servant minister to and with the Latino community in the Newberg area?  Pray about our recognition of and "welcome" to our Latino brothers and sisters.

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