LWML SWD Grants
Through the faithful collection of mites, the LWML South Wisconsin District supports grants that further the proclamation of the Gospel in our district, our Synod, and beyond. These grants reflect prayerful stewardship and a shared commitment to serving Christ through Word and deed. Together, we rejoice in how God uses these gifts for His mission.
The 2024-2026 biennium theme is “Together in Christ we are motivated to love, serve, gather and encourage.” Our biennium Bible verse is Hebrews 10:24-25: And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. The mission goal voted on at the 2024 LWML-SWD convention in June was $220,000. Twenty five percent of this amount will be sent to national LWML for the national mission grants voted on at the Milwaukee 2023 convention.
Our district will have $165,000 to pay the district mission grants over the next two years. We also had an overage of $16,000 due to previous mission grant monies being returned to us. This made it possible to pay the first mission grant to Orphan Grain Train within 16 days of the convention. Please continue to fill those Mite boxes!
Mission Grants
2024-2026
FUNDED!
Grant #1 – Orphan Grain Train, Wisconsin Branch
This mission grant supports the Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin Branch by helping cover shipping costs for humanitarian supplies sent to communities in need across the United States and around the world. These gifts of mercy share Christ’s love with those facing hardships and disasters.
FUNDED!
Grant #2 – Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin
This mission grant strengthens LCFS’s child therapy outreach, allowing licensed Christian counselors to expand trauma-informed care for youth. It supports Gospel-centered mental health services that meet families in their times of need.
FUNDED!
Grant #3 – South Wisconsin District Church Worker Student Support
This grant provides financial assistance to South Wisconsin students preparing for church work at Concordia universities and seminaries. It helps future pastors, teachers, and deaconesses receive the education they need for faithful service in the LCMS.
FUNDED!
Grant #5 – Teaching God’s Children with Special Needs (Journeys Lutheran School)
This grant supports Journeys Lutheran School in serving students with special needs by funding two passenger vans used for life-skills training, school-to-work experiences, and Gospel-centered community engagement.
FUNDED!
Grant #6 – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Milwaukee Restoration
In 2018, historic Trinity Lutheran Church in Milwaukee was extensively damaged by a fire. Insurance covered 67% needed for reconstruction. Further funds are needed to re-furnish the sanctuary so that the presence of Trinity stays strong in the downtown area.
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