GOSPEL IMPACT THROUGH YOU 2016 Annual Ministry Report Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, As we embark upon Lutheran Hour Ministries’ celebration of 100 years of mission and ministry, we recognize that the strength of this organization has always been the called, equipped, and SENT laypeople at the grassroots level. From the formation of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League in 1917 to today, individuals like you have taken ownership of the mission of Jesus Christ by coming together to find new ways to move forward with Gospel proclamation. In today’s increasingly post Christian world, the need to boldly proclaim the love of Christ is greater than ever. We rejoice that you made the decision in the past year to partner with Lutheran Hour Ministries. Your support allows us to share the Good News with more than 56 million people each week in more than 50 nations around the world through a variety of culturally-relevant outreach programs and resources. Your gifts, prayers, and volunteer involvement allow hurting people to find answers and relief in the Gospel. Please explore this year’s ministry report to see just some of the examples of how God is working through you. I hope you are humbled to see the ways in which God uses our talents and treasures to make His Gospel known. Again, thank you for your faithful support, and may God bless you richly in the coming year! In His Service,
Kurt Buchholz President & CEO Lutheran Hour Ministries The LutheranLayman LaymanJanuary January- -February February2017 2017 11 11 The Lutheran