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Steering Committee

Director of Crossing Bridges
The Rev. Gary Anderson

Bishop
The Rev. Peter Rogness

Asst to the Bishop
for Administration
Beth Helgen

Co-Chairs
Janet Thompson
The Rev. Paul Harrington

Committee Members
The Rev. Christine Berthelsen
Stan Harpstead
The Rev. Paul Harrington
The Rev. Gary Langness
Gail Olson, Synod VP
The Rev. Susan Tjornehoj
Paul Schmitt
Lu Zibell
Caryn Josephson
The Rev. Lamont Koerner
The Rev. Mark Aune

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How to Make Your Gift to Crossing Bridges

The process is simple, and there are several alternatives. First, complete a Crossing Bridges pledge card. In addition to downloading it, the form is also part of the Crossing Bridges brochure available from the synod office or through your congregation’s office. Gifts may be designated on the commitment form.

Gifts may be given in one sum or over a period of years. Unless your congregation has established a process for receiving Crossing Bridges pledges, please submit the pledge card to the synod office at 105 University Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55103.

Gifts may be made directly by check to the Saint. Paul Area Synod, ELCA. Please indicate that the gift is for Crossing Bridges and include any designation in the memo line. All gifts to the synod are tax deductible. Gifts may also be made through your congregation and are then to be remitted to the synod by the treasurer. The Saint Paul Area Synod is also part of the Simply Giving program. If you wish to use this convenient, automatic withdrawal program, please obtain a Simply Giving form. They are often available through your local church office or can be obtained through the synod office.

Financial Details of the Appeal

The Crossing Bridges--connecting in mission appeal is part of the Saint Paul Area Synod's (ELCA) efforts and runs from May 2006 to May 2009.

Appeal Pledges to Date: $300,000

Initiatives around the Threefold Vision
Scholarships for Seminarians	$500,000
Launch of three new congregations and Hispanic/Latino ministry	$500,000
Outreach Fund for ministry among persons living in poverty	$500,000
TOTAL	$1,500,000

Initiatives around Iringa
Ilula Lutheran Health Center	$150,000
Institute of Agriculture	$75,000
Scholarship support for students and teachers at Tumaini University at Iringa	$75,000
TOTAL	$ 300,000

Expenses
Fundraising events, materials, and support	up to $200,000
TOTAL	$2,000,000

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