LCWG Missions Ministry Team
We have a mission given by Jesus to “make disciples of all nations.” We want people all across the world to experience His love and grace and the adventure of being His disciple.
Jesus told His disciples to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. We invite you to join us as we focus on each of these four areas:
Jerusalem – reaching people from a similar cultural background who live in our neighborhoods;
Judea – reaching those further away from us who also have a similar cultural background;
Samaria – reaching those near us who have a different cultural background;
“Ends of the earth” – reaching those of a different cultural background who live far from us.
Jerusalem
Do you know someone who doesn’t know the love of Jesus?
A friend?
A co-worker?
Your high school classmate?
Your golfing buddy?
Your running partner?
Invest in the relationship. Consider asking that person these questions:
“What do you think about Jesus? Who is He?”
Invite them to experience God at work here at Webster Gardens.
Tell them what Jesus has done in your life.
Judea and Samaria
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and The Missouri District
"Ablaze!" is the word that describes the new global outreach effort of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod with the purpose of igniting the world with Christ's love We are working to:
- create a worldwide Lutheran mission movement dedcated to sharing the Good News of Jesus with 100 million unreached or uncommitted people between now and 2017 A.D.
- commit to the task of adding 1,00 new LCMS congregations and preaching stations and work with our worldwide partners to add 3,000 in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
- add 4,000 trained Lutheran pastors and missionaries and equip 30,000 laypeople for evangelicalistic outreach and and church planting.
- Involve all of through the seven mission responses: Go, Pray, Learn, Give, Tell, Send, and Celebrate.
Gifts to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and the Missouri District support church-planting activities across the United States and in Missouri. National and international human care programs through LCMS World Relief and Human Care respond to the material needs of those coping with natural disaster, war and poverty. Foreign and North American mission efforts are also coordinated through LCMS World Mission on behalf of the Synod. Support is also provided to the seminaries and universities of the Synod to assist in the provision and training of personnel for the ministry of the church.
For more information, go to: www.lcms.org; http://worldrelief.lcms.org/; www.lcmsworldmission.org; http://www.lcms.org/district.
English as a Second Language
During the school year we lead classes on Monday evening for people in our community who desire to learn English. Call 314-961-5275 to learn more.
International Student Ministry (ISM)
Thousands of international students come to the St. Louis area each year to enroll in our local universities and colleges. Many of these wonderful people would love to learn more about our culture yet they never even get a chance to meet an American family. You can serve in International Student Ministry by:
- Providing temporary housing for a new student
- donate household items
- Invite students into your home for social activities, holidays, etc.
- Serve as English conversation partners
- Provide financial support for the International Student Ministry
- pray for this ministry and its director, Karen Davis (314-849-0531).
- To find out more information visit their website at: http://www.ismstl.org
Lutheran Blind Mission
We partner with Lutheran Blind Mission to provide and distribute Christian materials, resources and publications as well as to support the largest Christian library serving blind people in North America. You can volunteer with us and make an impact in people’s lives. For more information see www.blindmission.org.
Light of Christ Chinese Mission
Light of Christ Chinese Mission is our partner church in North St. Louis County (Olivette) serving our Chinese friends. We are excited to see how God is bringing people to faith as well as helping people navigate cultural barriers. For more information, contact Pastor Shaw at bshaw@immanuel-lcms.org.
Humanitri
Humanitri provides services and ministries through Inmate and Prisoner Family Services, Community Outreach Programs and Partnerships and Housing and Human Services. For each of these ministries, we support full-time chaplains to lead worship services in our prisons, nursing homes and hospitals; train volunteers to lead GED and other classes; provide support for prisoner families and other families in crisis. We have a house that is used to provide transitional housing for people on the journey to owning their own home. To learn more about this, go to www.humanitri.org
Chai V' Shalom (Life and Peace) Mission, St. Louis, Missouri
Congregation Chai V’ Shalom is a Messiah mission to the Jewish community in St. Louis. We share the message that Jesus (Y’shua) is the promised Messiah and Savior of all, including the lost sheep of Israel. We worship at 6327 Clayton Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63139. Our phone number is 314-645-4456. For more information, go to www.chaivshalom.com.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Louis, Missouri (Salisbury and North Florissant)
Bethlehem is our partner congregation dedicated to sharing the message of Jesus in the Hyde Park community of North St. Louis. Volunteers from Webster Gardens help with construction work at the church, the summer ministry of “Taking Jesus to the Streets,” and the summer Theater Music camp for children. To find out more about the ministry of Bethlehem, go to www.bethlehemstlouis.org.
Ends of the Earth
Zach, Erika & Eli
Members of Webster Gardens, Zach, Erika and Eli (3 years old), left for the Middle East in the fall of 2008 to assist in the development of a long-term presence and to research the health care system. By traveling the rural and urban areas and learning the culture, they hope to identify individual needs of the people and create fulfilling relationships. God is using them to connect with people who are searching for the truth. We are committed as a congregation to provide a minimum of $40,000 of support for their ongoing work in the Middle East.
Ted and Jacqueline Engelbrecht
Ted and Jackie live in Vietnam and provide support for communities in Southeast Asia. Recent work has included building and upgrading kindergarten, nursery and elementary schools in Vietnam as well as working with unwed and young mothers in a mentoring program.
Dr. Stephen and Julia Lutz
Dr. Stephen and Julia Lutz have served God in Papua New Guinea since 1986. Steve is a medical missionary at Immanuel Lutheran Hospital in Enga Province, serving as a general surgeon and treating a wide range of illnesses and injuries. He also conducts medical patrols to the Hewa, Nete and Penale people who live in remote areas of Papua New Guinea.