Dear Friend of Missions,

Meet Lauren, an adult confirmand and member at Intown Lutheran Church in Atlanta, Ga. In this special video, hear how her life was changed by the gospel she heard through a WELS home mission congregation. We praise God for working powerfully in Lauren’s heart, your heart, and mine!

There are millions of more “Laurens” out there! They are hurting. They are lost. They need to hear the good news that we have a Savior who died and rose again, giving us forgiveness and eternal life.

That’s why WELS is launching an ambitious new initiative to plant 100 missions in 10 years from 2023–2033. This effort is not about numbers and statistics; it’s about everyday, real people. It’s about reaching Lauren and others just like her as we carry out the Great Commission that Christ has given us.

Carrying out this mission and taking up this aggressive initiative is exciting! Just imagine the number of souls that can be reached as we plant many more missions. Yet, we all know these efforts come with a cost. This is where you can help. While it’s unrealistic to think that one single person would fund this entire multi-million dollar initiative, it isn’t unrealistic to think that thousands of God’s children working together can.

Might you be one of those individuals? Might you be willing to consider giving a generous donation that helps share the gospel across North America? Thank you for praying about these efforts and how you can participate.

Serving together with you,

Pastor Mark Gabb
Chairman, WELS Board for Home Missions

Dear Friend of Missions,

“How can I help?” is a question God leads us to ask when we see somebody in need. We also ponder this question when we see lost souls in need of spiritual help. The answer: We can all help reach souls with the hope of Jesus as part of our synod’s 100 Missions in 10 Years initiative to plant 100 new home missions and enhance 75 existing ministries from 2023-2033.

Pray! Lord Jesus, you assure us that you are able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Grant wisdom, perseverance, and joy to all involved in this effort. Move us to see and do our part in spreading the gospel so that more may know your saving peace—all to your glory. Amen.

Get involved! If you see a potential mission opportunity, talk with your pastor and church leaders. Seek the advice of your district’s mission board. Maybe your congregation will help plant the next home mission! Encourage young men and women to consider full-time ministry and pray for more called workers. Talk with fellow members about the privilege we have in reaching those who don’t know Jesus with the gospel and provide them with regular updates about the synod’s work.

Give generously! God’s generosity has resulted in the riches of forgiveness, peace, joy, and hope being given to you. As you ponder these immeasurable riches, consider responding with a gift that shares these blessings with others.

Working together as brothers and sisters across the synod, we can help! Let’s see how God uses our efforts to reach more of the lost.

Serving him,
Pastor Mark Gabb
Chairman, WELS Board for Home Missions