Title: Lutheran Men Planning Events ELCA NEWS SERVICE - NEWSBRIEF February 11, 1997 LUTHERAN MEN PLANNING EVENTS Lutheran Men in Mission, the men's organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is making plans for five regional gatherings this summer. The gatherings will focus on "men building relationships with family and other men," said Doug Haugen, LMM director. Meeting under the theme "Building Men: Building Relationships," the gatherings are planned for Seattle; Woodland Hills, Calif.; Allentown, Pa.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Toccoa, Ga. "In 1997 and beyond we will see more men encounter Jesus Christ," said Haugen. Through LMM's "Master Builders: Building Men for Christ" program "we will build men's faith, relationships and ministry through men's gatherings, Bible studies and leadership development," said Haugen. Gifts and contributions for LMM in 1996 exceeded its goal of $86,400, reported Haugen. The Master Builders Funding Committee has developed a five-year plan to generate $200,000 a year in contributions for LMM by the year 2001. "The plan involves the ongoing training of the synod staff and volunteers and for the employment of a contracted staff person," said Haugen. For information contact: Ann Hafften, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/co/news/current.html