TO: Place the Word of God in the hands of every prisoner in every jail in the state of South Dakota, and to grow support and sponsors for Lutheran Laymen’s League and Lutheran Hour Ministries,

IN A WAY THAT: demonstrates support to the mission and ministry of our Synod, our Circuits and our congregations, provides for Christ-centered opportunities for laity, individuals and groups, of our district to be active in support of this ministry, creates a long-term commitment and infrastructure to generate funds, purchase, mark and distribute Bibles around our State, and provides opportunities for Lutheran Laymen’s League District and Circuit leaders to tell of the wonderful and unique ministry that God has given to us LCMS Lutherans in the form of Lutheran Hour Ministries,

SO THAT: the Lutheran Laymen’s League and Lutheran Hour  Ministries is perceived by Pastors and congregations throughout the District as partners in mission and ministry, members of congregations throughout the District might be moved to become ministry sponsors, and the next generation of LCMS laymen might be moved to step up to leadership in this God-pleasing media ministry, the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ will continue to be heard around the world as a result of the efforts of Lutheran Hour Ministries and the faithful laymen who support and lead her.

  PROJECT CONNECT

TO: Place the Lutheran Hour Ministries Project Connect tract rack in every LCMS congregation in the South Dakota District, and to fund, place and then maintain a Lutheran Hour Ministries Project Connect tract rack in each major Corrections Facility in the State of South Dakota,

IN A WAY THAT: demonstrates support to the mission and ministry of our Synod, our Circuits and our congregations, provides for opportunities for laity, individuals and groups, of our district to be active in support of mission and ministry, creates a long-term commitment and infrastructure to generate funds, purchase, place and maintain Project Connect tracts in all the LCMS congregations and selected correctional facilities within our State, and provides opportunities for Lutheran Laymen’s League District and Circuit leaders to tell of the wonderful and unique ministry that God has given to us LCMS Lutherans in the form of the Lutheran Hour Ministries,

SO THAT: visitors to and members of our congregations and families of inmates in our State’s major correctional facilities might have readily available Christ- centered literature that helps people connect God’s Word to real-life issues while it helps congregations connect with those who seek help, the Lutheran Laymen’s League and Lutheran Hour Ministries is perceived by Pastors and congregations throughout the District as partners in mission and ministry, members of congregations throughout the District might be moved to become ministry sponsors, the next generation of LCMS laymen might be moved to step up to leadership in this God-pleasing media ministry, and so that the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ will continue to be heard around the world as a result of the efforts of Lutheran Hour Ministries and the faithful laymen who support and lead her.

  GERMAN SAUSAGE BENEFIT SUPPERS

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO: We are a team of Lutheran laymen committed to putting faith into action.  Our goal is to assist congregation in generating funds to support their mission related activities.  Upon invitation, we will partner with your congregation by providing a German sausage dinner along with Christian family entertainment and fellowship.  Your congregation provides the place and the people; we provide the food and the fun.  Through active servant hood, we also work to promote the ministries and develop sponsorship for Lutheran Hour Ministries in support of its mission of "Bringing Christ to the Nations and the Nations to the Church".

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Bob and Judy Portice

338-3187

bjportice@sio.midco.net

Ken and Jo Boettcher

529-5618

sdlayman@netzero.net

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