Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Compassion in Action: LSSN's New Initiatives and Inspiring Stories

This week we served refugees from Venezuela, a few families camped out by Lake Mead, single moms, veterans, individuals at risk of being homeless, people with disabilities, senior citizens, and low-income folks.

One lady named Darlene came in to get grocery assistance from our pantry at our Boulder Highway collaborative. When people come through the doors, we often ask them about their lives to find out how we can best serve them. If they are unemployed, for example, we will get them signed up to meet with an Employment Navigator right away. When we asked Darlene about herself, she told us about her struggle with aggressive colon cancer. She had many rounds of chemo and a couple surgeries to try and remove the cancer. Unfortunately, her cancer came back. She decided to give up on any treatment and live her remaining time on earth as best she could. She asked us how to put LSSN in her final will because she has been so blessed by the ministry. “I don’t have much left but what I do have I want you guys to have.” Please pray for Darlene and other folks that we serve that are going through very difficult times!

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Satellite Pantry

You are invited to the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of our new satellite pantry at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 2:00-2:45. There will be light refreshments and Grocery Assistance Go Bags for clients! Let us know if you plan to come by clicking here: RSVP for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

An Evening of Gratitude

An Evening of Gratitude will be hosted by Pastor Marta and Stefan Schmitt, pictured on this page, on November 28. To sponsor click Sponsorship Opportunities or email martin@lssnv.org. Tickets will become available on October 28.

From Nov. 22-Nov.28, leading up to Giving Tuesday and An Evening of Gratitude we will have Seven Days of Gratitude in which we will publish written and video expressions of gratitude from clients, volunteers, church leaders, board members, advocates, and donors. We need your help! Could you please take three or four minutes to tell a quick story or expression of gratitude as it relates to LSSN? You can submit those by clicking here: Seven Days of Gratitude Testimonial