Category: International Missions

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED AFTER CATASTROPHIC FLOODING IN ETHIOPIA

9/4/2021

Tragic loss of many lives – children of staff and students

LCC received an update and urgent financial assistance request from Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo, Professor in Ethiopia, Lutheran Bible Translators and Rev. Abraham Mengesha, Past President of Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY):

On August 17, tragic flooding hit the Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary in Ethiopia. Inundated by flood waters from monsoon rains that destroyed nearly all the campus also resulted in the tragic loss of many lives including those of children of the staff and students:

One of the pastors, spouse, grandchild, and two family members died by the flash flood.
A one-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl who were with their caregivers were killed by the flood. These were children of faculty who lived on campus.
Approximately twenty-one families, including five missionary families, lost their house.
Ninety-six dormitory rooms were destroyed along with computer labs, the library, about five cars and property on campus. The library was the largest library collection in any African seminary.
Two missionaries and their children barely survived the flash flooding and are staying at the Lutheran Bible Translators offices

The Lord rescued seminary president, Dr. Bruk, who tried to rescue the one year child and babysitter as they were being washed away by the flood. Lord have mercy! Please remember these families, students, and the seminary in your prayers.

If so moved, please financially support Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary through your generous giving to assist faculty and staff who lost family members and possessions. Your donations will also support the rebuilding of this deeply wounded and grieving community and to rebuild the Seminary so that it can continue advancing the work of Jesus Christ in Ethiopia.

DONATE - ETHIOPIA FUND

International Missions

1/18/2021

Haiti

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Lutheran Church Charities sends your donations to Haiti through our Haiti Mission Partners, who use them towards critical items needed to help save and improve the lives of the people of Haiti.

Here are the most critical needs:

Haiti Shelter
Haiti – School Tuition
Food For Haitian School Children
Haiti – Goats
Haiti – Beds For The Elderly
Haiti – Hygiene Supplies
Haiti – Water Filters
Haiti – Shoes
Haiti Motorcycle Fund

Please prayerfully consider making a monetary donation to enable Lutheran Church Charities to continue to send funds to Haiti.

DONATE — INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS SUPPORT — HAITI

Israel

Four Homes of Mercy is a Christian run home for the emotionally and physically disabled children (many of whom are orphans) and adults in the poor area of Bethany, Israel - the very location where Jesus always stayed when he came to Jerusalem (home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, and Simon the Leper).

Most of the employees receive no income but volunteer their services and time. They are always in desperate need of resources to care for those who cannot care for themselves.

Here are the most critical needs:

Cold medications
Desitin
Digital thermometers
Glucose check machines and strips
Aspirin

If you are moved to help those who cannot help themselves, please consider donating. Dollar per dollar will go to getting these supplies and other needs to the residents of Four Homes of Mercy.

DONATE — INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS SUPPORT — ISRAEL

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED AFTER CATASTROPHIC FLOODING IN ETHIOPIA

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