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    This document provides information about the work of Community Lutheran Partners (CLP), a social ministry agency in the WV-WMD Synod. CLP works with congregations on disaster preparedness and response efforts, as well as social justice ministries to help those in need. It highlights several of CLP's programs, including distributing One+Plus kits during disasters, providing household supplies through the STUFF program, and educational programs on poverty and generational poverty. The document encourages support for CLP through donations, Thrivent Choice Dollars, and planned giving to sustain its ministries of bringing hope to those in Appalachia.

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    This document provides information about the work of Community Lutheran Partners (CLP), a social ministry agency in the WV-WMD Synod. CLP works with congregations on disaster preparedness and response efforts, as well as social justice ministries to help those in need. It highlights several of CLP's programs, including distributing One+Plus kits during disasters, providing household supplies through the STUFF program, and educational programs on poverty and generational poverty. The document encourages support for CLP through donations, Thrivent Choice Dollars, and planned giving to sustain its ministries of bringing hope to those in Appalachia.

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    Driven by Gods Word Empowered through the sacraments We are Sent to serve in the heart of Appalachia

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!


    Pictured: Jenny Gannaway, Chair WV VOAD; Rose Hart, Appalachian Outreach; Joanne Flemming, WV DHHR,; Sherri Schafer, CLP and vice chair WV VOAD

    In November of 2012, Community Lutheran Partners held a synod-wide food collection. As a result, over $9000 was awarded to pantries in the form of financial grants and thousands of pounds of food were given to pantries in the affected communities. The synod experienced 5 major disasters in 2012 and pantry resources in many communities were nearly depleted. Thank you for supporting Community Lutheran Partners efforts to replenish the pantries.
    A thank you: You have injected new life into our food pantry with your generous $500 grant. I grope for the words to adequately express our thanks and appreciation. With it, we will continue to feed so many here who are hungry. May God overwhelm all of you with His blessings. To Him be the glory! Pat Hudson

    Community Lutheran Partners

    PANTRY GRANT RECIPIENTS


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    Racine Food Pantry

    Heart and Hand , Philippi

    Lavalette Food Pantry

    LEAD in Logan

    Blueville UMC Pantry Oceana Food Pantry CC.A.N. in Franklin WV

    Community Lutheran Partners

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    Thank You
    In December of 2012, Community Lutheran Partners was saddened to hear of the death of friend and supporter, Mike Bauzenberger. Mike was the husband of Pastor Gail who served at Christ Lutheran Church in Wheeling WV. We send our heartfelt condolences to Pastor Gail. CLP would like to thank Jill Charley, Paula McDonald and Debbie Donahue, members of Christ Lutheran, for their donation to the STUFF closet located in their church in memory of Mike. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, not things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 38 -39 Community Lutheran Partners is very grateful for the quilt donation made by members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Weirton, WV. Their generous donation allows us to include a twin-sized quilt with every STUFF basket that is handed out in Wheeling.

    CLP Executive Director, Sherri Schafer, was honored to be guest speaker at the Women of the ELCA Spring Cluster Events in the Ohio-Kanawha Valley and Potomac Conferences. The ministry taking place around the synod through the Women of the ELCA groups is inspiring. CLP would like to thank the Ohio-Kanawha Valley cluster for their donation of over 20 One+Plus Kits and the Potomac cluster for their generous financial donation. Your support makes our ministry possible. Together, we are bringing hope to the heart of Appalachia.

    How You Can Help


    When disasters strike, often times our first impulse is to ask, How can I help?. 1. If the disaster is within our synod (WVW MD) we ask that you make a donation to Community Lutheran Partners by going to our website www.clp-online.org, clicking on the PayPal Donate button. If you do not have a PayPal account, you may mail your donation to CLP, PO Box 3054, Wheeling, WV, 26003. 2. When the disaster is outside our synod, CLP encourages all financial donations be sent to ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response. ELCA LDR gives 100% of all donations to the relief effort. Donations may be made at www.elca.org/ldr; by check at LDR, 39330 Treasury Center, Chicago, IL 60694; or by credit card @ 1-800688-3522.

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    Community Lutheran Partners

    Your Response to the Hurricane Sandy Blizzard


    Pastor Matt Holbert and his crew of Mighty Men helping out in Summersville, WV <> v

    Pantry donations from St. James, Wheeling

    BEFORE

    AFTER

    Donation of 50 baby quilts by David Lutheran in Columbus, OH

    Darla Stemple and Cindy Murphy, members of Aurora-Red House Parish hard at work in the Tucker Co. Emergency Operations Center

    Christ Lutherans (Wheeling) donation to restock the food pantry at Emmanuel in Bittinger, MD

    Community Lutheran Partners

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    Looking to the Future


    At the 2013 CLP Board Retreat which will be held in September, we will assessing our ministries and their effectiveness. Community Lutheran Partners vision is to be an agency which helps congregations develop outreach ministries through which you participate in Gods mission in the synod. Board members and conference coordinators will be contacting your congregation soon to schedule a time to ask the following questions: Identity: What are your perceptions of Community Lutheran Partners and our role in carrying out Gods mission in the synod? Disaster Preparedness and Response training: In the event of a disaster, how can Community Lutheran Partners help you strengthen your congregations response to your community? Health and Well-Being Support: What are the issues concerning health and well-being in your congregation and how can Community Lutheran Partners help you respond to those issues? Social Justice Programs (Just Neighbors and Understanding Generational Poverty): How can Community Lutheran Partners help you develop ministries through which you can love and serve your neighbors who face daily social and economic challenges? We value your opinion: Are there other social justice or community issues that you would like to learn more about or do you know of issues that you would like to bring to the attention of CLP? Is there more that CLP could to better meet the needs of the people of the WV-W MD Synod?

    CLP Ministry Highlight


    Community Lutheran Partners would like to highlight the Holiday Box ministry of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Aurora, WV. Four times a year on Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas the congregation accepts donations of food and occasionally toys for the boxes. The congregation assembles around 20 boxes each time and they are distributed to residents who are in need in the Aurora community. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35

    HOPE FLOATSSCHEDULE YOURS NOW


    Beat the rush and schedule your summer Hope Floats fundraiser now! Its so easy buy some vanilla ice cream, soda flavors of choice, cups, straws and spoons; set up a table; put out a container for donations; help bring hope to a family living in the heart of Appalachia. 100% of the proceeds from the Hope Floats fundraisers go to people in need. Contact the CLP office if you would like help with publicity.

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    Community Lutheran Partners

    COMMUNITY LUTHERAN PARTNERS: BRINGING HOPE TO THE HEART OF APPALACHIA


    So...who or what in the world is Community Lutheran Partners? Community Lutheran Partners or CLP is the social ministry agency in the WV-W MD Synod. The purpose of this agency is to work with congregations to develop or strengthen ministries in the areas of Disaster Preparedness and Response and Social Justice

    DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE


    CLPs programming is designed to help individuals, families, and congregations prepare should a natural disaster strike their community. CLPs workshop focuss on Individual/Family preparedness, Congregational preparedness and Community preparedness.

    One+Plus Kits
    When disasters such as flooding strikes a community, relief efforts arrive through many agencies. CLP has found a way to effectively contribute to these efforts. One+Plus kits are designed to fill the gaps in existing disaster relief efforts.

    S.T.U.F.F.Sheets, Towels, Utensils For Families


    Disasters dont always come in the form of flooding or wind storms. Community Lutheran Partners S.T.U.F.F. provides household necessities to families whose lives are disrupted by disaster, displacement or other kinds of distress. Whether it is someone transitioning out of a homeless shelter or domestic violence shelter, a young adult aging out of the foster care system or a person who finds themselves in need of the basics to set up a new home, CLP will provide them with a STUFF kit..

    Community Lutheran Partners

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    COMMUNITY LUTHERAN PARTNERS: BRINGING HOPE TO THE HEART OF APPALACHIA


    SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRIESCARING FOR THE LEAST OF THESE
    Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 Community Lutheran Partners works with congregations to develop or strengthen existing outreach ministries. Food pantries and feeding ministries are seeing unprecedented numbers. CLP has two programs which help us build ministries to better serve the least of these. Just Neighbors is an interactive educational program whose mission is to raise awareness of poverty as the first step in finding a community-based action. Understanding the Framework of Generational Poverty is a workshop which uses the work of Dr. Ruby Payne. This program helps people recognize the framework in place which traps families in cycles of generational poverty. By recognizing the systems, congregations can begin to develop ministries which help to break the cycle.

    HERES HOW YOU CAN FINANCIALLY SUPPORT CLP


    CLP is a true treasure that not all synods have. It is indeed worthy of your support and participation. Pastor Brian Nunnally Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria, Ohio

    Supporting the ministries of CLP is EASY!!! 1. Log on to www.clp-online.org and click on the donate button . We have an account with PayPal to make this transaction safe and easy! 2. We accept cash and checks! Mail donations to: CLP,Inc. PO Box 3054, Wheeling, WV 26003 or use the enclosed envelope 3. Choose Community Lutheran Partners to be the recipient of your Thrivent Choice Dollars! 4. By planning now, you can take steps to leave a legacy that endows the future ministry of CLP. Consider setting up a charitable gift annuity for CLP!
    Community Lutheran Partners, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) agency. Your donations are tax deductable!

    Board of Directors
    Debra Borrelli, President Brian Felici, Treasurer Cindy Richardson, Vice President Kim Propst, Secretary Rev. Regina Beard, Bishops Designee Pat Keller Brenda Franklin Sandy Fricke Rev. Wanda Childs Rev. Carl Ames James Courrier Pastor Joel Richter Stephen Gnegy * *Welcome to our newest board member(s)

    Our Mission Statement


    Driven by Gods word; Empowered through the sacraments; We are Sent to serve in the heart of Appalachia.

    Contact Information
    Sherri Schafer, Executive Director CLP, Inc. PO Box 3054 Wheeling WV 26003 Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-312-4222 Website: www.clp-online.org
    Conference coordinators:
    Kim Holbert Lois Broyles

    Community Lutheran Partners is a 501(c)(3) agen-

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