Members of Bremwood Lutheran Services staff give the thumbs up as they load donated towels and toiletries into a truck. It took at least two trips to deliver the donated supplies to the social service agency's campus. Students and staff from the agency spoke at two presentations following campus tours and a dessert reception Friday evening.

Deaconess Judith Bukambu from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania presents an assembly participant with a Kitanga, a Tanzanian ceremonial wrap.

The Rev. Dr. Gordon Lathrop, keynote speaker, addresses the assembly.

The Rev. Frederick Rajan, ELCA representative, addresses the assembly.

Simon Estes, world-renowned opera singer, sings before evening worship at Neumann Auditorium, Wartburg.

Bishop Philip Hougen installs Kay Sabin, Associate in Ministry, as Assistant to the Bishop for the synod during opening worship.