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Act Boldly for Mission
In this issue, we explore how women act boldly to take part in God's mission to love and bless and save the world.

Serving God through Outdoor Ministries
Carol Kehmeier
When she was in ninth grade, Penny Christensen says, "God captured her heart" while she was away at camp. Now she takes part in God's mission through outdoor ministries.

God's Good Intention
E. Louise Williams
Jesus tried to give glimpses of the kingdom of God through the way he behaved—accepting everyone, paying attention to those least valued, healing people from every sort of disease.

Spring of Living Water
Sue Edison–Swift
In the Book of Amos, we read of "justice rolling down like waters." High on a mountain in Peru, the writer experiences this image in a new way.

Women of the ELCA Anniversary: The First 20 years
Nancy J. Stelling
Emotions and expectations were high in June 1987 when representatives of three Lutheran women's groups convened in Milwaukee. This month we celebrate 20 years of community, faith, and service.

Off the Path
Kathleen Kastilahn
We all have stories to tell (or to keep secret) about how hard it sometimes is to "know we are Christians by our love." Often, when we share the Good News, it doesn't sound that great.

Departments
Voices
What God is Up To
Kate Sprutta Elliott

Give Us This Day
Called and Sent Out
Marj Leegard

Calendar Notes
June
Audrey Novak Riley

Let Us Pray
Intercessory Prayer
Debra K. Farrington

Health Wise
Summer Skin Smarts
Molly M. Ginty

Bible Study
Act Boldly for Mission
Kelly Fryer
Session 1: With the Message of Jesus
Jesus came proclaiming, "The kingdom of God has come near!" Then he spent his entire ministry telling us and showing us what that kingdom is like.

Help for Leaders

We Recommend
Resources for action, advocacy, programs, or further study.

Grace Notes
Dreaming Big about the Future
Linda Post Bushkofsky

Amen!
Surprise Me, God
Catherine Malotky

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