Answering the Call: Disaster Relief Mission Trip to North Carolina

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The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene last September may be all but forgotten to us. But the folks who were impacted by this storm are still living with the affects every hour of every day.

LCR is planning another mission trip to help with Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts in the Western North Carolina area. The area we will be serving (just north of Asheville) was significantly impacted by the storm and will be in recovery for the next 8-10 years. This is our small way of helping in those efforts.

The dates for this trip will be Wednesday, May 28th through Saturday, May 31st. Lodging will be at Lutherock located near Newland, NC. Individuals will pay a lodging fee of $25 per night plus a share of the food costs.

Our efforts will be coordinated through Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas (LDR) working with other local agencies to connect volunteers with the work that needs to be done in the community.

Some of the work will require skilled labor and some just needing willing and hard-working individuals. The trip will also include some time working at Lutherock to help get the camp ready for summer campers.

This trip is for everyone; skilled or unskilled – men, women and youth*.

All that is necessary is a desire to help people whose life was upended by this devastating storm.

To sign up for the trip, or for more info, contact Mark Brosch or John Osberg.

*Youth are encouraged to attend but must be 14 years or older and be accompanied by an adult who will be their mentor during the trip. No more than four youth per adult.

Success: 2025 Hunger Walk!

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Thanks to you, Hunger Walk 2025 was a great success!

Much needed support will be shared with local food banks and LCR based projects to feed people in need.

As of today our donations have grown to $11,400, which is 50% above our goal of $7,500. It is also a new record amount of donations for LCR, as it is slightly above the $11,150 raised in 2024. We are still collecting funds through Sunday, March 30th. Donate here.

Thanks so much for your generosity!

Serving Through Fellowship

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by George O’Donnell

During the month of March, the LCR Serving Ministries (Outreach) Team is assisting by serving the refreshments during our weekly Fellowship Hour between services on Sunday mornings.

On March 9, the LCR team for Must Ministries will be serving and having an underwear collection for MUST clients, on March 16 the LCR team for YELLS will be serving and on March 23, the LCR Team for Guatemala will be serving.

Serving others is at the heart of our congregation and these teams look forward to serving the members of LCR as they do the broader community outside of our church throughout the year.

LCR Kingdom Builders Group Provides Meals for Those in Need

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by Michael Mynhier

On Sunday November 17, the LCR Kingdom Builders Group (Brosch’s, Demosthenes’s, Mynhier’s, and Osterland’s) prepared and served 90 hot lunches to people experiencing homelessness.

It was a sunny and mild day, and everyone enjoyed the meals of green salad, baked chicken, cheesy potatoes, fruit, desert, and beverages. We were assisted by our outreach ministry partners, Our Hands Community Outreach, which is comprised of members of the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

We have been helping them with their weekly Sunday meals service to the homeless, about four times a year, since 2015.

Experience the Heart of Ministry: Join Us for a Mission Trip to Guatemala!

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Are you ready for an unforgettable journey of faith, service, and connection? We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a mission trip to Guatemala this February! This is a unique opportunity to deepen your faith while supporting the incredible work of the Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (ILAG) and connecting with our sisters and brothers in Christ.

When?

Tentative dates: February 14–28, 2024
(Trips typically last 6–10 days. We’ll finalize details based on participants’ availability.)

What to Expect

Here’s a glimpse of what this mission trip might include:

  • ILAG’s Campus in Guatemala City:
    Spend meaningful time at the Milagro Girls’ School on ILAG’s campus. Engage with the inspiring young women we support and participate in impactful projects together.
  • Exploring New Ministries:
    Visit ILAG’s new preschool in Cobán, a six-hour drive from Guatemala City, and learn more about their efforts to expand education in rural areas.
  • Village Connections:
    Journey to ILAG’s rural villages, where the congregations are eager to meet you. Experience the hospitality, faith, and culture of these communities.
  • Restful Retreats in Antigua:
    Take time to relax in Antigua, a picturesque colonial city surrounded by volcanoes. Stroll through its charming streets, shop for local crafts, and soak in its beauty.
  • Optional Excursions:
    Visit Lake Atitlán, coffee plantations, honey and weaving co-ops, and even chocolate factories!

Cost

  • Flight: $800–$1,000 round trip
  • Total Trip Cost: $1,300–$2,000 (depending on travel and lodging preferences)
    • Staying at ILAG’s Lutheran Center helps keep costs lower.

How to Register

Registration Deadline: One month before the trip. However, flights fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

Interested? Email Suzanne at suzanne@demost.net to learn more and secure your spot.

This mission trip offers the perfect blend of service, cultural exploration, and spiritual growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your faith, build relationships, and witness the transformative work happening in Guatemala through ILAG’s ministry.

Invite your friends and family to join us, and let’s make a difference together!

We look forward to traveling with you and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Building, Serving, and Connecting: Highlights from God’s Work, Our Hands Weekend

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Bob Wills was so inspired by the impact of the God’s Work, Our Hands team at YELLS, of which he was a major part, that he went to the Wednesday Morning Men’s Group and suggested that they sponsor additional updates to the YELLS facility. This was quickly agreed. So, just a couple of weeks after the initial effort on September 7, Bob led a team to replace 12 light fixtures in addition to the original 6 done on God’s Work, Our Hands weekend. Thanks to Bob, Kirk Gadebush, Ron Kostamo, and Don Auenson for installing the additional light fixtures and the entire Wednesday Men’s Group for funding the purchase.

We want to thank all of the congregation for supporting this year’s God’s Work, Our Hands activities. We had 37 people give their time and talent on Saturday morning at YELLS, MUST, and the Promise Garden. At YELLS they installed new lighting and chair rails, repaired drywall, painted walls, and organized supplies. At MUST they put together nearly 200 food packages and in the Promise Garden they built two large raised beds, erected deer protection posts/line/scare tape & pinwheels, and spread mulch. There was also work assembling and planting a vertical herb garden and blueberry bushes that continued into Sunday.

On Sunday morning between services, we had many dozens more of the congregation in the Gathering Room. They visited six ministry tables representing LCR Blanketeers, Special Needs Cobb, Guatemala, Shepherd Staff, MUST Ministries and Knitters for Peace and joined in the work of these ministries. Comforting blankets were prepared, ornaments were made, prayers, bible verses and messages of comfort were written, hygiene kits for the homeless were assembled, information was shared and new volunteers recruited. In addition, two staff tables provided general information and crafts for children. 

Special thanks to the Fellowship Team for providing refreshments to the work crews on Saturday and a special breakfast for all on Sunday.

Everyone had a great, productive and rewarding weekend celebrating the work done by these and the other LCR ministries throughout the year.

We surely felt God’s work being done by our hands.

 

Stitching Hope & Comfort

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Creating handmade items to bring warmth, support, and care to those in need, both locally and beyond.

Knitting is an ancient craft dating back to Biblical times. Proverbs 31:19 explains the spinning staff and spindle were used to make thread that was twisted into yarn.

Knitters for Peace originated in January, 2000. Over the years, the group has made various knitted and crocheted items for a variety of organizations. Our current outreach focuses are hats and scarves for MUST; baby hats and blankets for Northside Hospital’s NICU; baby hats and octopi for Kennestone Hospital’s NICU; as well as potholders, dish cloths and scrubbies for Special Needs Cobb homes and octopi for the residents of those homes.

The Prayer Shawl ministry also started in 2000 for our congregational family who are hospitalized, homebound with an illness, or other situations and need some comfort. In the summer of 2019, Pocket Prayer Crosses, a mini version of a prayer shawl, started to have a portable source of comfort someone could keep in their pocket. These have been added to Blessing Bags for MUST, sent to Guatamala for our ministry there, as well as given out by Shepherd’s Staff when they make visits. We often have people ask for one to give or send to a family member or friend in need.

The Knitters for Peace ministry group meets twice a month in the evening (1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm in the LCR library). All knitters and crocheters are welcome. If you don’t know how to knit or crochet, we can help you learn.

We are a casual small group where we come together to enjoy fellowship and crafting. If you are not able to make the meetings but want to knit or crochet at home, no problem. We can provide you yarn and instructions.

For more information or to get involved contact:

Lyn Ruswinkle at laruswinkle@comcast.net or Sandy O’Donnell at sodonnell317@aol.com

 

Prayers for a New School Year

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As backpacks are packed with brand-new school supplies and pencils sharpened (wait, is that even a thing anymore?!) we wanted to share some prayers you can join us in praying in this back to school season. Use them with your household, pray them for Brumby and other local schools, pass them along to your friends and relatives.

May these words be a source of strength, guidance, and joy as we enter into this new season.

A Prayer for Students Going to School
Dear God, thank you for being with me always. As I start a new school year, bless my learning and growing. Help me be kind to others. Help me listen well. Help me have fun. Thank you for your love that embraces me completely. Amen.

A Prayer for High School and College Students
Gracious God, You are with me as I embark on my academic journey. Grant me well-being and the strength to overcome challenges. In all my actions and words, may I strive for kindness, compassion, and purpose. Guide me to fulfill my potential and embrace the path you have laid before me. Amen.

A Prayer for Parents
Almighty God, You are our guide through uncertainty and our protector in this journey of life. Grant us wisdom to navigate this new phase of life, courage to face our fears, and strength to overcome challenges. Fill us with peace as we entrust our children to your care. Amen.

A Prayer for Teachers, Staff and Administrators
God of grace, you offer wisdom to those who seek it. We pray for our school teachers, staff, and administrators. Grant them clarity, perseverance, and dedication. Bestow upon them wisdom and truth to guide them for the sake of all students and households in their care. Amen.

Prayers adapted from Rev. Dr. W. David O. Taylor

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