Hello Fellow Members of Saint Matt’s,
My name is Ella Peterson, and I was just confirmed this past fall. When I thought about what I wanted to do with my Confirmation gift money, I realized that I wanted to go and help people. So, this summer I will be traveling with the NJ Synod Team to Bosnia and Herzegovina, to visit their schools and run day camps.
As many of you know, Bosnia and Herzegovina suffered a genocide in the 1990’s, and though there has been healing, the scars are still there. I will be going with my mother, Sara Lilja, and the rest of the team in June. However to get there, I need your help! On April 26th and May 3rd, I will be having a “Bread for the Journey” fundraiser in the foyer after each service. I will have an assortment of breads available for a donation, including bread made from a recipe from the war to sample as well. Thank you very much for your support and prayers.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me.