Posts byMegan Mertz

Soldiers of the Cross Grants

This program delivers emergency support to rostered church workers in crisis.

Resources on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues

The LCMS Office of National Mission has created resources and held events to equip congregations, church workers and parents.

Pregnancy Resource Centers and Maternity Homes

Million Dollar Life Match grants have supported pro-life ministries in Texas and Missouri.

Pro-life Ministry in Nebraska

A Million Dollar Life Match grant supported Forward in Lincoln, Neb.

Pro-life Outreach in Illinois

A Million Dollar Life Match grant supported the Breakfast with Baby program in Carol Stream, Ill.

A New Maternity Home in Illinois

A Million Dollar Life Match grant supported a joint venture between Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries and congregations in northern Illinois.

The Million Dollar Life Match

This unique grant program supports LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their communities.

Rebuilding After the Iowa Derecho

Lutherans organized a collaborative response to care for those impacted by a massive wind storm in Iowa in 2020.

Serving After the Selma Tornado

LCMS Disaster Response and its partners shared Christ’s love through prayer and service in tornado-torn Selma, Ala., in 2023.

Providing Chainsaw Training

LCMS Disaster Response equips LERT volunteers with chainsaw skills so they can better serve after a disaster.

Recovery after Hurricane Ian

After Hurricane Ian hit in 2022, LCMS Disaster Response organized a full-scale recovery effort in conjunction with the affected districts and the LERT volunteer network.

Church Renovation in Panama

Redeemer Lutheran Church in Balboa, Panama, which was once devastated by a series of catastrophic events, welcomed worshipers back to its beautifully restored sanctuary in 2024.

‘Hope and Perseverance’ in Panama

Redeemer Lutheran Church in Balboa, Panama, which was once devastated by a series of catastrophic events, recently welcomed worshipers back to its beautifully restored sanctuary.

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