LCMS World Relief and Human Care

LCMS World Relief and Human Care has delivered Christ’s mercy to people impacted by devastating disasters in California and the Philippines.

In Germany and in Illinois, Lutherans are sharing the Gospel and Christ’s mercy with those still held captive by sin.

This issue shares the stories behind two specific mercy projects: recovery after Hurricane Helene and care for LCMS military members in Japan.

The church carries out its corporate task of showing mercy in various ways, including in the Dominican Republic and the United States.

An outpouring of gifts to LCMS World Relief and Human Care have helped provide for people in crisis, both in the United States and in Venezuela.

Helping others causes an overflowing of praise and thanksgiving — in Cambodia, in Fort Wayne and around the world.

Recognized Service Organizations are fostering the mission and ministry of the church through their work in Latin America and Florida.

Helping others causes an overflowing of praise and thanksgiving — in Cambodia, in Fort Wayne and around the world.

Lutherans carry out St. Paul’s direction to “do good to everyone,” both in the United States and across the globe.

Lutherans are caring for Ukrainian refugees who have fled their country in search of safety amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Lutherans serve both Christians and non-Christians, whether they are victims of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., or English-language learners in Belize.

Lutherans share Christ’s mercy with those in need, whether in rural Nebraska or Lima, Peru.

“Our LCMS founders said much about pastors and congregations making special efforts to care for people in need. That specific mercy ministry may look different today, but the Scriptures still call us to that concern,” LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison writes in this issue.

Since Christ showed mercy to us, we show mercy to others — from Illinois to Cambodia to Germany. Read more in the January 2023 issue.

From Kenya to Florida, Lutherans are active in serving their neighbors. Read more in the November 2022 issue.