ELCA NEWS SERVICE May 27, 2011 Joplin ELCA congregation grateful for support amid tornado destruction 11-075-JB CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Members of Peace Lutheran Church, Joplin, Mo., are still in shock but "looking forward to what can be done and where God will lead us," said the Rev. William R. Pape, the congregation's interim pastor. A powerful tornado May 22 destroyed the congregation's building and a significant part of Joplin. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5117 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elcanews Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews