(This document was translated into English by Synodical Pastor Martim Reusch, whose native languages are Portuguese and German and shared with the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin to further our companion synod relationship.) The theology of grace enlivens and strengths us in the hope and in the transforming pledge in front of the ideology of unlimited growing and accumulating. It also prevents against a theology that praises the consume as a goal in itself or glorifies the prosperity unconnected to the justice's values.

The following prayers are for small town communities and rural life. They are written by members of our synods Rural Faith and Life Task Force and the Hunger and Justice Committee. Our goal is to keep the concerns and reality of rural and small town life before us.

This document was translated into English by Synodical Pastor Martim Reusch, whose native languages are Portuguese and German and shared with the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin to further our companion synod relationship.