Celebrating Our Partnership in Mission with LWML
by CHAD FIX
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he Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) welcomed nearly 3,000 people to its convention in Lexington, Kentucky, June 24-27. As a partner in mission, LHM sent staff to lead two lunchtime presentations, host a reception, and share ministry information through its exhibit booth. Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour, brought greetings from the mainstage and hosted a special interest luncheon where he discussed LHM’s holistic outreach programming in Cameroon that was funded by a grant awarded by the LWML at their 2019 convention. Sharing the Gospel through vocational training programs like the Divine Sewing School allows LHM–Cameroon to educate young women in a practical skill that helps them earn money to provide for their families. In addition to the training, women are enrolled in LHM’s Bible Correspondence Courses to learn more about Jesus. Ashley Bayless, LHM’s curriculum development manager, led an information-gathering luncheon about the second part of our three-fold outreach philosophy, Households of Faith, that was developed in partnership with Barna Group. “Sharing with a room full of moms, grandmas, aunts, and sisters on how to nurture faith within their households was a huge honor,” says Bayless. “I gave tangible ideas about instituting prayer, devotions, hospitality, and spiritual conversations to help them grow spiritually
Supporting LHM’s Mission with Convenience by CHAD FIX
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enerosity has positive effects in human relationships. When one person gives freely, the recipient often forwards the kindness to others. In the Christian life, the impetus is much greater. In Acts 20:35, Jesus taught us that “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” Like most nonprofit organizations, LHM relies on generous donors like you who partner with us financially to fulfill our mission. When you support LHM, you are helping share the gift of Christ’s love and hope with hurting people around the world. This urgent mission is why LHM is always looking to make your gift-giving options as convenient as possible. Here are just a few ways you can show your support wherever and whenever is most convenient to you.
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“I gave tangible ideas about instituting prayer, devotions, hospitality, and spiritual conversations to help them grow spiritually vibrant homes.”
vibrant homes. Lots of women came to the booth afterwards to grab our 30 Days of Household Devotions booklet and joined our 30-day challenge!” The exhibit booth allowed attendees to learn more about the two lunch-time topics as well as other LHM ministry efforts around the world. The booth featured stories and photos of women impacted by the mission grant, displayed clothing items created by students from the Divine Sewing School, and offered a photo opportunity inside the “I’m Building a Household of Faith” display. Giveaway items included glowing globe pens, prayer wallets, Project Connect booklets for kids and adults, and informational materials. “Visitors to our booth loved seeing what our Households of Faith resources have to offer and picking up our kids’ booklets to encourage faith-sharing with their grandkids,” says Nicole Heerlein, associate director of strategic engagement for LHM. “Those who had their photo taken in the ‘household’ will also be able to relive the experience of building a spiritually vibrant home by being reminded to apply spiritual disciplines, extend hospitality, and engage in spiritual conversations.”
Mission Monthly
Thrivent Choice
Mission Monthly is a core group of ministry partners who commit to sharing Christ’s love with those who need to hear it by making a gift of their choice each month, either by check, online, or through automatic payments from their bank account or credit card. Many Mission Monthly members choose automatic payments because they are convenient, work for any type of budget, and can go to work immediately making an impact on people in places you may never go! To become a Mission Monthly donor, visit lhm.org/missionmonthly.
Eligible Thrivent members receive designated Choice Dollars at various times throughout the year, based on their qualifying insurance premiums or contract values. These funds can then be directed to thousands of nonprofit organizations nationwide. Choice Dollars designated during the calendar year can be directed until March 31 of the following year. Supporting LHM through Thrivent Choice is very simple. Go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice, click “Search for an Organization,” and then enter “Lutheran Hour Ministries” or “LHM”. Or call Thrivent at 1-800-847-4836. Please remember that you must now go through the gift direction process every time you receive notification that Choice Dollars are available.
