Westphal to host gathering to support missionaries

The Rev. Lanny Westphal of the ELCA Global Mission will host a gathering for ELCA missionary sponsors from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Fircrest. Participants will see how ELCA missionaries are making a difference around the world, and learn of new developments in missionary sponsorship. The church is at 1001 Princeton Avenue. RSVP to Synod Office Manager Allison Ramsey at 253-535-8300 or swwsynod@plu.edu.

The gathering will precede the synod's annual global-mission event Nov. 10 at St. Mark’s by The Narrows Lutheran Church in Tacoma. Titled “Global Stories: From Trip to Pilgrimage,” the all-day event offers inspiration and education. Lunch is included. Registration, with a $10 suggested donation, starts at 8:30 a.m. An offering will go equally toward the ELCA initiative to fight malaria, and to the synod's companions in Namibia. St. Mark's is at 6730 North 17th St. Contact Beth Ann Johnson for more at bethannj@mtviewcc.org.