For 2012 we faced a difficult challenge because we received $133,000 in grant requests but had only $62,000 to give, for us this underscored the need for more support to fund these important ministries.
In 2012, ELM supporters will fund seven ministries across the country, click the name for more information:
East Bay Lutheran Youth Program, Pastor Craig Minich
EcoFaith Recovery; Portland, OR; Innovative environmental ministry; Pastor Robyn Hartwig
Grace Lutheran Church; Houston, TX; Pastor Lura Groen
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Edwin Weber (Intern)
St. Luke’s Lutheran of Logan Square; Pastor Erik Christensen
Pastor Cindy Crane, Anti-bullying ministry in South Central Synod of Wisconsin