As LCR’s Mission Interpreter, it’s my job to share the mission and ministry of the synod and worldwide church with our congregation. Our stewardship supports the many vital ministries of our church, as well as providing for the operating expenses of the church building, our Pastors and staff, and supporting worship and education. But every year we also provide “Benevolences” to the Southern Ohio Synod (SOS). In our synod, our support covers 199 congregations, Trinity Luther

The church has always been a part of my life. My parents were good role models in volunteering their time and resources to the church. I walked to a small Lutheran grade school where there was one teacher for every two grades. Growing up in the country, church and relatives made up our social life. Even when going to a large public high school, most of my social life revolved around the teenagers in Walther League. In college I also had a circle of friends from the church

“If your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:20-21 Most times I can anticipate the reactions that I will get to one of my sermons. Occasionally, I get surprised. On September 3, the epistle reading was the last part of Romans chapter twelve, which ends with the two verses above. We hear this text