Monthly Benevolence - 

 

November 2023 – LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces:

            In conjunction with Veterans Day every November, we have selected LCMS Ministry to the armed forces for the November Benevolence. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Ministry to the Armed Forces (MAF) is authorized as the mission arm of the Synod to support and serve all military chaplains — active and reserve — their families and the veteran population. MAF recruits, interviews and endorses all military chaplains; sponsors annual training for all chaplains; and maintains close, pastoral relationships with chaplains after endorsement, offering counsel, training and advice throughout their entire careers. The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces assists and trains congregations through project Operation Barnabas. The goal is to equip and encourage local LCMS members in compassionate care and witness by training outreach to all military connected people (active, reserve, retired, veterans and their loved ones). Our LCMS Barnabas congregations and chapters reach out to these families through witness and mercy at the local level, whether it is the families of loved ones deployed or assisting those who have served to reintegrate back home with their family, their church and their community.

 

MISSIONS & OUTREACH

 

A new brochure was developed and prepared for a  for mailing, promoting our church. We sent out 627 pieces for our first mailing. We’ll have extra for our internal use.

We ordered 100 yard signs, per the example at the meeting. They will be “FREE” and available to members and neighbors in the area.

The MAUI fund as of 9/17/23 has $3,921.00 individual donations. The meeting attendees noted to provide matching fund. The total donation will be $7842.00.

We have had a nice response for AMOS drivers, and a contact person. We are developing driver and rider responsibilities.

Join in the OCTOBER FEAST activities October 15^th at 5pm.