We can be faithful to our calling to be peacemakers, seeing Y2K as an impetus for people working together to preserve order. Most of all, we can prepare spiritually, prayerfully trusting in God's constant presence and guidance. Ideas for developing your congregation's Y2K response Raise awareness, through church announcements, meetings, discussions, bulletin inserts, newsletter articles, etc. See Resources . Include Y2K concerns in your congregation's Bible study and prayer life.
Spiritual preparation is the most important kind.
Form a Y2K task force to lead and organize your congregation's response. Begin or expand contact with another congregation, especially one that may not have the resources to assist its community by itself, through the ELCA's Mission Partner Program . Pooling resources can strengthen mission partnerships as well as increase preparedness. Contact your synod Mission Partner Coordinator, to establish a partnership with another ELCA congregation. On-going Bible studies to put all in context of our faith Preparation of church's computers and facilities for Y2K compliance.