An invitation to hear missionary Barbara Robertson

By Diane Armbrust, Global Mission Committee

Ever wonder what in the world the ELCA is doing? You will have an opportunity to find out Sunday, Aug. 28, when Barb Robertson, who hails from the Southwestern Washington Synod and is one of approximately 130 ELCA missionaries serving worldwide, will share stories of her mission work. Barb has been living and working as a missionary in Tanzania since 1999.

Initially serving as a language teacher, Barb got involved in the HIV/AIDS education program at Haydom Hospital, where she had been called to help pre-nursing students develop their English skills. Today, she is the HIV/AIDS programs officer in Morogoro Diocese of the Tanzanian Evangelical Lutheran Church., and provides an excellent example of the kind of work that can be expanded through the ELCA Strategy on HIV and AIDS.

The Synod Global Mission Committee invites all to join us at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Olympia. Barb’s presentation will begin at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary, and will be followed by refreshments and a social hour where you can get to know Barb. Please mark your calendars

Good Shepherd is located at 1601 North St, Olympia, WA 98501. Call me at (360) 456-8519, or e-mail dparmbrust@hotmail.com if you have questions.

Pictured: Robertson at work in Tanzania