ELCA NEWS SERVICE June 23, 2011 Bishop grateful for ELCA as congregations prepare for North Dakota floods 11-088-JB CHICAGO (ELCA) -- As Minot, N.D. prepared for imminent widespread flooding, the bishop of the Western North Dakota Synod said he is grateful for the "gift" of being connected to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Many members have called or sent messages asking how they can help. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=5130 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