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ELCA NEWS SERVICE

September 15, 1999

ELCA'S VIDEO "THESE THINGS MATTER" RECEIVES AWARD
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     CHICAGO (ELCA) -- "These Things Matter," a video resource of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), received an "Award of
Distinction" from The Videographer, a trade journal for video production
professionals.
     "These Things Matter" is a video exploration of sacramental
practices in congregations of the ELCA.  The 60-minute video is intended
to support and deepen understanding of the printed resource, "The Use of
the Means of Grace: A Statement on Sacramental Practices," approved by
the 1997 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
     The ELCA recognizes Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) and Baptism
as sacraments -- sacred acts instituted by Jesus Christ.  "Use of the
Means of Grace" contains four major parts:  The Proclamation of the
Word, Holy Baptism, Holy Communion, and the Means of Grace and Christian
Mission.
     "The video is designed to help congregations see practices
described in the sacramental practices statement that may be different
from their own, and to hear what these practices mean to pastors and
members of several ELCA congregations," said the Rev. Paul R. Nelson,
ELCA director for worship.
     "The ELCA Division for Congregational Ministries is delighted that
this video has been recognized by video producers for its quality of
presentation," said Nelson.  "This powerful communication medium offers
the church a world of possibility."
     "These Things Matter" is divided into four sections: Introduction,
Word, Baptism and Communion.  A detailed study guide for users is
included with the video.
     "These Things Matter" was funded in part by the Lutheran
Brotherhood Foundation, Minneapolis.
     The Videographer Awards is a national awards program created by
communication professionals to honor individuals and companies in the
video production field.  The "Award of Distinction" is presented for
projects that are outstanding and raises standards of the video
production industry.

Editor's Note:  "These Things Matter" and "Use of the Means of
Grace: A Statement on the Practice of Word and Sacrament" are available
by contacting Augsburg Fortress at 1-800-328-4648.

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