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Laborers For Christ
Combining Church-Related Construction with Spiritual Renewal
Laborers For Christ are Christian men and women who do physical labor for Christ, working for congregations and other church-related organizations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to build churches, schools, parish halls, retirement homes, camp facilities, etc.
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New Steeple Makes Salem, Mo., Church More Visible
The carillon bells ring three times a day in Salem, Mo., a small town on the edge of the Mark Twain National Forest that’s known as the “gateway to the Ozark riverways.” The bells are housed in the new 45-ft. steeple of Salem Lutheran Church -- one of the tallest structures in town, according to Pastor David Kettner. |
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Arkansas Congregation Gets New Family Life Center—and More
Helping to build a family life center where youngsters will play basketball, stage plays, and enjoy recess on rainy days proved especially meaningful for Laborers For Christ (LFC), working for Salem Lutheran Church and School.
That’s because Laborers “really got to know many of the kids,” said Norm Hoppmann, project manager for the Springdale, Ark., congregation. “I think some of the kids looked at us like extra grandparents.” |
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New Fellowship Hall to Attract New Members in Growing Osburn, Idaho
The silver, lead, and zinc mines in Osburn, Idaho, are starting to reopen after decades of inactivity, and Rev. Todd Garner--a full-time miner and part-time pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church, Osburn--says that the town of about 1,000 people is once again growing. |
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'Dream Project' Nears Completion in Rathdrum, Idaho
A "dream project" is how Laborers For Christ Regional Consultant Curt Connolly describes the expansion of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, in Rathdrum, Idaho, a community of some 4,000 people 25 miles east of Spokane, Wash. |
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Laborers at St. Peter, North Judson, Ind., Witness to Inmates
Since the volunteers working on the new gym for St. Peter Lutheran Church and School included a local deputy sheriff, Project Manager Bob McCoy made a request. He wondered if Laborers For Christ (LCF), working for the North Judson, Ind., congregation, could "borrow" a few inmates from the county jail to help with the construction. |
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Calling All Entries! Awarding Achievement in Religious Art and Architecture
Every three years, the Architectural Advisory Committee of LCEF sponsors an award program to recognize outstanding artistic and architectural achievement in LCMS religious art as well as architecture. This year marks the fourth award program, which is open to all artists, architects, churches, designers, landscape artists, or collaborative design teams.
Review entry requirements and access an application. |
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Lines of Credit for Organizations
Use Lines of Credit to fund non-budgeted expenses and for anticipated cash flow deficiencies in your operating budget on a recurring basis. LCEF's Lines of Credit offer loan dollars and ministry-focused services to help your church as it seeks to fulfill God’s mission. LCEF is your lending partner! |
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See Who We're Helping
View a list of current and future projects. Are you interested in signing up for a project? |
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Do Your Meetings Need Focus?
LCEF’s Stategic Ministry Planning can bring efficiency to you.
Does your church, school or agency spend time considering questions about land, facilities, staffing, programs, or money without a unified foundation for decision-making? See your leaders work more efficiently without stress or burnout and your boards and committees become more focused-with shorter, more productive meetings.
LCEF's Strategic Ministry Planning (SMP) helps your organization make decisions based on God's priorities for you and your ministry. |
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Raising the Most Funds by Raising Your People
With LCEF Capital Funding Service, we are ready to be your partner. Since 1992, we have helped over 700 congregations and agencies raise funds. LCEF can bring you scripture-based fundraising services and our demographic services can help. |
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