LCOS Missions

Mission Partners

India & Liberia

We are excited to support John Lunn who is a healthcare resource specialist in India & Liberia. We had a wonderful visit with John in August and learned much about his work. We learned how there can be healing of a person even without a bodily cure and what a difference can be made by bridge-builders. John spends part of his time with palliative care (symptom management, pain management, social support, and spiritual care for the seriously and terminally ill) at Christian Medical College in Vellore, South India, and part of his time traveling to other Lutheran partner hospitals to provide presentations and classes for nurses, pastors, ICU doctors, and community groups. Individuals support John through their prayers and their financial support. . “Mission hospitals have a challenge,” John observes, “Jesus predicted it in John 12:8: ‘You will always have the poor with you’… The new challenge is to discern God’s call for these healing ministries in the 21st century and discover how to provide finances, personnel, and equipment.

Rev. Lunn is a featured missionary for the ELCA Global Mission Lenten Series. Individuals can participate in financial support by signing up in the Entryway for $23 per week. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. John has a specific list of prayer requests. You can also view photos from India.

Mary’s Table

Mary’s Table is a program of Mary's Mercy Center, a public non-profit organization that provides food, housing and other assistance to people in need. Volunteers from different congregations provide home-cooked meals to between 300-400 people per day, to those less fortunate. Showers and clothing are available for those who are in such need of assistance. Our congregation provides the meal two Tuesdays of the month. For dates & details, see our calendar.

Central City Lutheran Mission

Central City Lutheran Mission is a dynamic ministry in the heart of San Bernardino that reaches deeply into the poor and downtrodden peoples in our community. Ministry is provided by a paid staff and particularly volunteers from many faith communities, including our own, within the eastern part of the Inland Empire. Food Cupboard, education tutorial, on-the-job training, internships with various College degree programs, counseling, support groups, AIDS awareness, AA counseling for all ages and peoples, are just a few of the ministries provided by the Mission.

CCLM’s ongoing ministries include the After School Program and the Homeless Shelter. Donations of Water colors, paper, glue, scissors, board games help the after-school program. Donations of cash help cover the cost of heat, water and electricity. Donations of canned fruits and vegetables, meats, pastas and soups are most welcome. Men's shoes, socks and underwear make great Christmas gifts. Hygiene projects are always in demand. Blankets and sleeping bags are also being collected. Any donations you can make will be greatly appreciated!

H Street Clinic: CCLM’s H Street Clinic is now fully operational and serves patients from the neighborhood on a daily basis. Its bi-lingual staff of doctors and nurses are making a difference in the lives of so many. This winter every homeless man who comes to the Mission will receive a complete physical and will have access to the H Street Clinic year round, ending numerous trips to emergency rooms for primary care. Thank you for your continued support!

Lutheran Maritime Ministries

Ever feel lonely when you are away from home? Or feel the need to connect when traveling? Imagine what life as a seafarer is like. This ministry serves those who bring us all our goods by ship into the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. We are privileged to share in that ministry through various forms of support, including Christmas in July. The ministry provides cell phones, transportation, home meals, spiritual care, gifts, and other forms of care. For more information, check out their blogspot: http://www.lmmnewsletter.blogspot.com.

Christmas Boxes: If you want to contribute towards Christmas boxes, bring any of the following items and WELCA will deliver your gifts. Wrap the boxes & lids separately since they have to be inspected on the ships. Items include:

Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Shaving Cream
Razors
Aftershave
Deodorant
Lip Balm
Nail Clipper
Hand Lotion
Hard Candy
Packets of Gum
Packets of Peanuts
Packets of Popcorn
Wrapped candy bars
Cup-of-noodles
Small first aid kit
Gloves
Warm white socks
Playing Cards
Travel-size games
Flashlights/batteries
Wrapped hard candy
Double A batteries
Writing paper/envelopes
Sewing kit
Knitted caps