National/International Missions Supported
- Global Eye Mission: Bringing hope and healing to under-served regions of the world by bringing sight to the blind and develops long-term clinical and surgical eye services. http://globaleyemission.org/
- Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI): (Rev Matthew & Kali Wood and children) Rev. Wood is working Medan, Indonesia through LCMS International overseeing publication of the Indonesian Hymnal. https://www.theseaside.asia/
- Kenya Children’s Fund: Transforming lives of Kenya’s impoverished children by providing necessities including nutrition, medical care and education in a Christ centered environment, preschool to university. http://kenyachildrensfund.org/
- Lutheran Bible Translators: Ruthie Wagner and her husband, Josh, share a love for seeing God worshiped among the nations. Ruthie is now Exegete for Tanzania and Archive Curator, overseeing treasured archives used to make God’s Word known in the languages of the earth. https://lbt.org/project/josh-ruthie-wagner/
- Lutheran Church Charities: Bringing mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need nationally and internationally. LCC also has several K-9 ministries, including bringing comfort dogs to communities that have experienced tragedy. www.lutheranchurchcharities.org
- Lutheran World Relief: Breaking the cycle of poverty so families and communities can thrive by helping people build self-sufficiency through agricultural support and teaching techniques to increase yield and market their products. They provide for the physical needs of people with food, water and emergency responses. https://lwr.org
- OSLCS Mission Trips: Committed to providing funds for future mission trips with members and friends of Our Savior.
- Samaritan’s Purse: Meeting the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. Ministry projects include International Crisis Response, U.S. Disaster Relief, Operation Christmas Child, Operation Heal our Patriots and more. www.samaritanspurse.org
- Time to Revive/Revive Minnesota: (Jerry Rosamond, member of Our Savior) Partnering with the local Church in each community, bringing believers together and inspiring them to go in the power of the Holy Spirit and make disciples, spending a week or more in each community. https://www.timetorevive.com/team-members/92
- Voice of the Martyrs: An interdenominational missions organization that serves persecuted Christians around the world. www.persecution.com
Local Missions Supported
- Blind Fellowship Outreach (Lutheran Braille Workers): Faith Lutheran Church in Minneapolis hosts fellowship meals, Bible study, skill-training classes to prepare for employment, support groups for people with various vision problems, and training to become effective Christian leaders. https://lbwinc.org/
- ICA Food Shelf: Offers hope as they provide to neighbors in need, serving Hopkins, Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven, Greenwood, and Woodland by providing food and resources for struggling families. https://www.icafoodshelf.org/
- LINC Twin Cities:Dedicated to the work of empowering local (often overlooked) ministry leaders so that their influence will grow, their communities will thrive and more people will be introduced to the good news about Jesus. https://linc.org/twincities/
- Mayer Lutheran High School: Preparing the Next Generation of Christian Leaders. A highly rated, private, Christian school open to every student regardless of religious affiliation, economic status, ethnic heritage or residence. www.MayerLutheran.org
- Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge: Assisting men, women, and teens in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. www.mntc.org
- POBLO Twin Cities: Meeting the physical, social, and spiritual needs of Muslims and other immigrants and refugees in the United States by sharing the love of Jesus in practical and culturally relevant ways. www.POBLO.org
- Robbinsdale Women’s Center: Offers no cost pregnancy testing and discuss pregnancy options, including parenting, abortion (costs, risks and side effects) and adoption. They provide support and offering guidance. www.mychoicetwincities.com
- TreeHouse: On a mission to end hopelessness among local teens and help them realize their true value through mentorships, retreats, and other off-site activities to build deeper relationships with peers and caring adults. https://treehousehope.org/
