LMM - Lutheran Men In Mission

06/19/2025

Don't forget that LMM hosts an online Bible discussion every Thursday evening at 7pm Central. Tonight we're looking at Luke 8:26-39.

If you need the Zoom link, email [email protected]

06/16/2025

The new LMM webpage is now up!
Look at all the ministry going on around the country and some great photos capturing it in action.
Go check it out at https://www.lutheranmeninmission.org/

06/15/2025

A Prayer for Fathers Day
Fathers Day is a day of joy for some, and a day of grief for others. For many, it lives in the complicated space where those two emotions meet. This prayer invites into the complexity of the day.

This Fathers Day, give thanks for loving wonderful fathers, who have given their children so many invaluable gifts.

Give thanks for new fathers, welcoming new life into the world.

Give thanks for those who choose their children, for adoptive and foster parents, who model the adoptive love of God.

Give thanks for uncles and godfathers and neighbors, who share paternal love with so many children; and for far too often overlooked stepfathers.

Give thanks for those who choose to remain without biological children, sharing love with the world in many ways.

Pray for the many fathers who have had to bear the unimaginable burden of burying a child, and those who have born the silent grief of stillbirth or miscarriage.

Pray for those who struggle with infertility, whose desire for a child is met with frustration.

Pray for the fathers of children with special needs and chronic illness, who know anxiety and exhaustion better than most.

Pray for those who were given abuse and heartbreak by the ones called to love them.

Pray for fathers who have made the difficult and loving decision to entrust a child to adoptive parents.

Pray for those whose fathers have died, who on this day celebrate and grieve their father in his absence.

Amen.
from David L Hansen - digital pastor

05/24/2025

A few Spring 2025 Newsletter highlights:

-- (Father's Day) Stories
-- Spring Bold Gathering highlights
-- OYTL story
-- Inviting Men to Church
https://www.lutheranmeninmission.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LMM-foundations-Spring-25-final.pdf

05/07/2025

Greetings and blessings to you,
What a day the Lord has made for us today!
1 - LMM is asking for your assistance. We want to hear from you.
Please fill out the online survey (only 8 questions).
2 - Today is also our annual Giving Day.
As a non-profit, that is not receiving income from any denomination, we are taking this opportunity to raise funds for more ministry and create more disciples.
3 - Keep LMM in your daily prayers. With only 26% of men attending church (a lower number for those between the ages of 24 - 40) we have our work cut out for us.

Survey Link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOY74aPktzhmQcpJOtJaAU2tASh6EalBrld1q_1kkDliz-iw/viewform?usp=sharing

Donation Link - https://lutheranmeninmission.networkforgood.com/projects/150303-lutheran-men-in-mission-reach-beyond-campaign-donations

"Heavenly Father, bless all of the men who are seeking and searching. Through whatever means, allow the Holy Spirit to introduce them to you and begin to learn about the love you have for all of us. May LMM serve you and connect with as many people as possible. Let us all grow in our faith by building relationships with one another and with you. Allow LMM the energy to be your hands and feet serving men in our lives. Amen."

05/03/2025

Bold Gathering is now listening to our dear friend Larry Moeller. Please go and check out what Come To The Water is doing.

05/03/2025

LMM is honored to have Chief Parr of the P*e Dee Indian tribe here abd sharing part of their story.

05/03/2025

Pastor Amanda Burke is currently sharing about the non-profit (W)HOLE in the Roof that partners with a health clinic and community in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

05/03/2025

Before lunch, we're hearing from PastorBrad-Mandy Bellah regarding ministry and doing it courageously imaginative.

05/03/2025

Bill Newmyer was the second speaker at Bold Gathering. He shared wonderful stories about the relationships around Camp HUGG.

05/03/2025

Bold Gathering for Spring 2025 is now in full swing in Columbia, SC. Dennis Gillan was an excellent speaker addressing mental health and suicise prevention. He gave everyone a camo hat for his group connected to his foundation Half A Sorrow.

04/18/2025

Good Friday Prayer from PXII

What difference does Good Friday make? While I certainly don't have all the answers, there are at least 6 scriptural truths found in the crucifixion of Jesus that have become a steady guide in my life of faith:

1. Forgiveness of Sins: Jesus' death on the cross is the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of humanity.

2. Reconciliation with God: The crucifixion establishes a new relationship between humanity and God, one of reconciliation rather than estrangement. God's love and mercy are revealed through Jesus' sacrifice, making it possible for us to be in a relationship with him.

3. Eternal Life: The resurrection of Jesus, following his crucifixion, is a powerful symbol of victory over death and the promise of eternal life.

4. New Life in Christ: The crucifixion is not just about past sins being forgiven, it also signifies a new way of life, one lived in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Through faith in Jesus, we are transformed into new creatures in Christ, with new desires and motivations.

5. Model for Living: The cross provides a powerful model for living a life of love, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Jesus' willingness to suffer for others demonstrates the depth of God's love and the call to serve others, even when it is difficult.

6. Confronting Our Sinfulness: The crucifixion also confronts us with the reality of our sinfulness and the consequences of our actions. It is a reminder that we are not perfect and that we need God's grace and forgiveness.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, you came down from heaven to earth from your Father’s side, suffered five wounds on the wood of the cross, and shed your precious blood for the forgiveness of our sins. At the day of judgment set us at your right hand, speak to us those sweet words, “Come, you who are blessed, into my Father’s kingdom;” with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and forever.