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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.
Plumb Line Newsletter
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Two Congregations Celebrate Construction Projects with Graffiti
When Laborers For Christ crews go to work for congregations, the churches’ memberships benefit from Laborers joining in activities such as worship services, Bible studies, even Vacation Bible School. A project highlight for many congregations, that always seems to draw an excited crowd, is the signing of the building studs, sometimes called “Holy Graffiti” parties. Conducted after Sunday services typically, Laborers invite members to sign their names and a favorite Bible verse on the new structure’s interior framework.
This summer, members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Haven, Kan., and Hanover Lutheran Church, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., signed their new buildings. |
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New Wings for Minnesota Church Beckon New Members
Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids, Minn., is adding more than 7,700 square feet of space. But Ron Eickhoff stresses that the two new wings are meant to beckon people beyond the current membership as the fast-growing congregation is adding about 75 members a year. The Trinity congregation has enlisted the help of Laborers For Christ to construct the new structures. Eickhoff said they are “outstanding examples of Christian workers. We love having them here.” |
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Laborers Looking for Getaway Hosts
Laborers For Christ members often get together during the winter months at events called Getaways. These social gatherings offer an opportunity for Laborers, friends, and potential Laborers to share in fellowship in a casual setting. The 2009 Getaway events will be in January and February.
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Providing Architectural Advice to LCMS Organizations
Don Amt likes figuring out the "puzzles" LCMS organizations face when repairing or constructing a building. He sees potential where others do not. Amt is a member of the Architectural Advisory Committee, a unique ministry of Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) that brings together volunteer Lutheran architects and liturgical advisors.
The most common puzzle to be solved: finding a balance between functionality and costs. That's where the members of the Advisory Committee can make the most impact. |
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Kingsland, Ga., Fellowship Hall Brings Laborer Full Circle
Seventeen years after taking part in his first construction project working for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Laborers For Christ’s Bob McCoy is right back where he started: at the Kingsland, Ga., church.
The first time, McCoy was working in construction at the nearby Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base and decided to help Laborers who were erecting Holy Trinity’s original church building. Today, he is the project manager, working for the congregation, on the 6,290-square-foot addition. |
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Called Workers, Laborers For Christ Work Together on Kansas Retreat Center
When Laborers for Christ works on building a church, they count on the volunteers from that church to help in the building process. When Laborers for Christ (LFC) began work on the Kansas District Retreat Center in Herington, Kan., they had no congregational base from which to draw volunteers. But Garry Niehoff, planned giving counselor for the Kansas district and retreat committee chairperson, came up with a solution: ask the people for whom it is primarily intended to volunteer.
Area churches have also provided support to the project. |
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Think this is the wrong time to build? Think again.
Take advantage of lower construction costs. Now could be the perfect time to build! Not only are contractors eager for work, but LCEF's Laborers For Christ can help lower construction costs even more. Learn more about LCEF's Laborers For Christ.
Seize the opportunity to build with a low-cost LCEF loan. Whether you are needing commercial loan assistance to build, remodel or purchase equipment for your church, LCEF provides low-cost loans to build space and place to help fulfill God's mission. |
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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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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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See Who We're Helping
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