Ministries in Need
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YOU CAN HELP A MINISTRY THAT SERVES SINGLE MOTHERS IN NEED
Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries (RLOM) operates maternity and transitional homes for single, unwed pregnant mothers in Sanford, Florida, and in East Dundee, Illinois. “We are so excited to be partnering with the Northern Illinois District (NID) in this life-saving, life-affirming ministry to mommies and babies,” said Sheryl DeWitt, Executive Director of the ministry. “The people in the NID have been so supportive as we have been working through the purchase and remodeling of our newest home.” This new and unique ministry in the Chicagoland area will provide a safe, stable, Christ-centered home where our residents will have an opportunity to finish their education and learn the necessary life and parenting skills that they need in order to be the kind of mothers God would have them be. The women live as a family, eating together, shopping together, and worshiping together. A vital aspect of the ministry is our ability to provide reliable transportation for our residents. The House Mother takes the women shopping, to church, and to other activities and outings. Would you consider helping us finance the acquisition of a van that will be used for that purpose? Redeeming Life is hoping to raise $30,000 to help offset the cost of acquiring a 12-passenger van. Thank you in advance for your generous support. Rev. Edward DeWitt, President and Co-Founder Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries Please prayerfully consider donating to help Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries purchase a van that will allow them to better serve single moms in need. Select "RLOM Vehicle Fund " to give to this fund. 01/30/2024 HELP "BREAKFAST WITH BABY" SERVE FAMILIES IN NEED
Breakfast with Baby Ministry (BwB) at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream, Illinois, just celebrated its 4th anniversary of the program in October of 2023. Over these few years, BwB has served over 752 families by providing diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, clothing, equipment, and toys. Over 233,000 diapers have been distributed to families in the community! Breakfast with Baby has seen a 20% increase in families they serve this year. To serve the increasing number of families coming for assistance, BwB has expanded the ministry to include a featured Resource of the Month from the community, allowing guests to meet face-to-face with these resources. The organization is well known in the community as social workers, health agencies, friends, and relatives often refer guests to the program. Also, guests donate back items that their children have outgrown, and guests volunteer at the event to help serve their community. Families that come into the building to shop are also welcome to the buffet breakfast as a family. With the increase of families and the costs of food, diapers, and wipes, BwB continues to provide up to $1,500 per month in financial resources for these supplies. The organization's most significant needs are diapers, baby wipes, baby food, and formula, provided to families in need during their monthly event. Select "Breakfast with Baby - Our Savior - Carol Stream IL" to give to this fund. 11/29/2023 $50,000 NEEDED FOR PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOOD OUTREACH MINISTRY EXPANSION PROJECT
LCC received a request from Put Your Hands Together (PYHT) Food Outreach Ministry of Immanuel, Hillside, to help raise $50,000 for their expansion project to establish a permanent home for their pantry. CLICK HERE to read a letter from Jayne Siou, PYHT Program Director. Select "Put Your Hands Together Food Ministry, Immanuel Hillside" to give to this fund. 05/02/2023 Voice of Hope Prison Ministry
LCC received the following request from Rev. Matthew Troester of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Matteson, Illinois: Greetings, Lori Wilbert, the Deaconess for Voice of Hope Prison Ministry, continues to serve at Stateville Prison in Joliet, Illinois. She raises 100% of her support for this work and is out often telling about her work and encouraging the support of that work in the prisons. Attached is an article titled “Why Go To Prison,” written by Deaconess Lori. St. Paul's has supported Lori for many years now, and she is such a blessing to us as she shares her ministry with us, and encourages us to get involved, as we should. Please consider donating to help Deaconess Lori continue this important ministry. Peace, Rev. Matthew Troester St. Paul Lutheran Church Matteson, Illinois CLICK HERE to read the article titled “Why Go To Prison" Select "Voice of Hope Prison Ministry Fund" to give to this fund. Help St. MattheW's Soup Kitchen Serve
HOt meals to homeless, unemployed, seniors and Poor families For more than 27 years, St. Matthew Lutheran Church (LCMS) located at 2108 West 21st Street, Chicago, Illinois, has developed a unique ministry in the Pilsen Community to reach the growing number of homeless and unemployed people. St. Matthew is the only Lutheran church in the community with a Gospel-oriented mission to all the homeless and unemployed. The Comedor San Mateo Soup Kitchen provides hot meals to feed the hungry and shares devotions to feed their souls. At the same time, it provides services in English and Spanish in a poverty stricken community of mostly Latino families. During frigid winter temperatures, the soup kitchen's volunteers continue to cook and serve hot meals to the homeless, unemployed, seniors and poor families. The soup kitchen serves 200+ meals twice a week even though donations are down. Please consider supporting the important work of St. Matthew as they continue to reach out and serve those in need in their community. In the Name of Jesus, Pastor Sifuentes and Pastor Matthew Troester Designate Your Thrivent Choice Dollars Today!
Please consider designating your Choice Dollars to Lutheran Church Charities today! Your Choice Dollars will help us continue to bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence, and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need. Please follow these steps: 1. Visit www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice. 2. Scroll down and select the "Get Started now" button 3. Log in and enter your user ID and password. Click on "register" if you haven't yet registered. 4. Find the number of Choice Dollars available to direct on the right side of the screen. 5. Find Lutheran Church Charities in the catalog of organizations. 6. Click on "Direct Now" to direct designated Choice Dollars. Thank you for considering directing your Thrivent Choice Dollars to LCC! |