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DESCRIPTION:Stephen serves as the ELCA's Global Mission regional representa
 tive in Central America\, where he works closely with the leadership of ou
 r companion churches to identify ways for ELCA synods\, congregations and 
 members to accompany their holistic ministry among the poor\, the vulnerab
 le and the excluded. Since 2014\, he has been deeply involved with ELCA
 ’s AMMPARO strategy  helping ELCA members understand the root causes be
 hind the massive emigration of children\, youth and families from Central 
 America. He has also been building a network of relationships with ecumeni
 cal partners who are “welcoming the sojourner” and defending the right
 s and dignity of migrants and refugees. \nAMMPARO is the ELCA's strategy 
 for Accompanying Migrants with Protection\, Advocacy\, Representation and 
 Opportunities. It comes from Psalm 46:1 ‘God is our refuge and strength.
 ’ In Spanish\, ‘Dios es nuestro amparo y fortaleza.’ (see http://w
 ww.elca.org/ammparo)\,
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LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church
SUMMARY:Welcome Stephen Deal and Marta Girón
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