Caring Hand
This was started by Wendy DeVore, a CODA. It is sponsored by Bread of Life. We try to match up an interpreter (who wants
to practice sign language with a deaf person) with a person stuck at home or nursing home and a deaf person introduce them.
They will entertain the shut-ins for one to two hours and one to two times a month.
DCHW (Deaf Community Health Worker)
Anita Buel, who is the first Deaf person to have this title,
has her office at Bread of Life. She visits with Deaf patients in nursing homes, at home under Hospice and hospitals. She
has a big responsibility to see that Deaf patients are respected for their culture and their medical needs. She is teaching
the hearing Health Community Workers how to handle the Deaf patients.
ELDA (Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Association)
In 2008 it will be held in Minnesota. A committee is set up to make plans. Once we find a site we will give you more
information.
2008 ELDA Plans
Minnesota is the place where we will have our 2008 ELDA convention. Plans are on the way and will give you more information
in next website information .
GDC (Global Deaf Connection)
They have 2 1/2 offices at Bread of Life since 1999. They focus on Deaf communities in developing countries to promote
Deaf education and leadership skills through advocacy, multicultural exchange, college scholarships and mentor support. They
are currently working in Jamaica, Dominion Republic and Africa (Kenya).
Potlucks to Support Deaf Organizations
We have had potlucks on the first Sunday of every month since September.
The proceeds have gone to:
September - to Our Bread of Life Church 50th Anniversary
October - to Our Bread of Life Church 50th Anniversary
November - to Community of Hope
December - to Jamica and Mexico Deaf Schools
January - to Deaf Hospice Education Project
February - to Community Emergency Shelf
March - to Caring Hands
April - to Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Association
May - to Christ Thru Hands Ministry
Funerals
We had a funeral for Janice Berg (1938-2007) on February 14, 2007.
Our Minister
Dorothy Sparks has finally finished her ministry studies at the St.Thomas University located in Florida. She has a degree
from the university. She went through 4 years of studies. Congratulations!!!!
Church Times
Adult Bible Hour from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Social Hour 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Worship service at 10:30 a.m.
International Cafe
The Deaf immigrants have been using our church for their gatherings. They meet once a month for
a socialize and eating times
