Descriptions are in order of funding
Shepherd’s Heart Ministry’s Extending our Reach $5,000
As disasters in the Carolinas continue to increase in frequency and intensity, the need for trained, properly equipped Christian volunteers grows. This grant would significantly strengthen our ability to deploy teams quickly, safely, and effectively. Funds will be used to purchase essential equipment and gear, including deployment supplies, all of which directly support our mission to share the love of Jesus Christ in the aftermath of storms.
All Saints Classical Academy-Indian Island, SC $5,000
All Saints Lutheran Church has been doing a successful pilot program for two years in preparation for this school year’s launch and is expanding its ministry by starting a small hybrid classical school, which can leverage the best of the home and school environment. The grant request will assist in funding curriculum and classroom expenses. We believe now is the time to develop new schools to strengthen the next generation of Christian leaders, parents, and citizens who are well-rounded in their education and are steeped in virtue, wisdom, in their whole person, mind, body, and soul.
CTSFW Food CO-OP- Fort Wayne University, Fort Wayne, IN $5,000
Christ, in His Holy Word, commands us to go and teach all nations about Him and what He has done for us (Matthew 28:19). The Food and Clothing Co-op of CTSFW supplies 80% to 90% of the grocery needs for the seminary students and their families at no additional cost. The seminar seeks to provide newer and better-equipped freezers to store and display frozen items for the benefit of seminary students and their families.
Forged by Fire Ministries - Mandeville, LA $5,000
Sharing Our Savior, One Meal at a Time seeks to bring hope and comfort to communities recovering from natural disasters. Through the simple gift of a hot meal, Forged by Fire Services provides nourishment for the body while opening doors to share the message of Christ’s love. This project combines practical relief with spiritual encouragement, reminding survivors that they are not forgotten. With support, we will prepare and serve meals in disaster‑affected areas, creating opportunities for prayer, conversation, and witness. Each meal becomes a ministry moment, offering strength, compassion and the hope found only in Jesus.
Christ-Centered Counseling- Concordia Counseling Center $5,000
An outreach ministry of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod: Our mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by providing Biblically sound, clinically effective, and financially affordable counseling services. Our vision is to make Christ-centered counseling services available to everyone.
Gospel Access for Aging Adults $5,000
Our call is to “Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15 (ESV), and that includes aging adults who are desperately seeking the Gospel due to loneliness, isolation, and physical ailments. Worship Anew is uniquely equipped to create and provide resources for aging adults to help them live a full and abundant life in Jesus Christ.
Primary Lutheran School- Amudat, Uganda $3,950
In the Amudat region of Uganda, a Lutheran Church exists and is supported by Ugandan Lutheran Pastors. Because education is a great need, the church wants to build a primary school for their local children. The Amudat region has limited resources; Ugandan materials and labor must be imported. The members of the church have agreed to care for the workmen and provide some of the building materials. The estimated cost is $80,000, of which $25,000 has been raised.
In addition to Grants that are chosen for each biennium at the LWML Carolinas District Convention, these are the standing grants that are funded through mites:
Professional Church Worker Assistance-LCMS Southeastern District 10,000
Camp Linn Haven Scholarship 3,600
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Scholarship Camp Linn Haven 7,000
