September Mission Moment

Imagine having to walk seven to ten miles every day – just to attend school. It’s a long, hot journey and you are worried about your family who need help back at home. But you know that an education is the best way to secure a better future.

Having to choose between supporting their family or an education is a real challenge faced by thousands of girls in the rural areas of Malawi- one of the poorest countries in Africa.

But thanks in part to your support many girls are no longer faced with this obstacle.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi is not only one of the fastest growing Lutheran churches in the world, but it’s also a trusted leader in providing some of the most basic human needs. In addition to spreading the message of God’s unconditional love, the church is often the place where the community turns for health care, food and even education.

With help from you through the ELCA, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi started a primary education program. This program turned church buildings in remote areas into classrooms. While the community uses the building for worship on Sundays, students occupy the building during the week. Children no longer need to make the tough decision of dropping out of school or walking miles to receive an education. They can study right in the community.

We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world- together. Through your weekly offering to your congregation and your gifts to ELCA Vision for Mission, your help strengthens our church’s commitment to love and serve God’s people, around the corner and around the world.

Together, we are helping open doors to new ministries, revitalizing existing congregations, sharing the gospel with others and growing the church for the sake of the world. We accomplish more together than we could ever do otherwise.

Thank you for your partnership – both prayerfully and financially – in transforming lives.

We cannot keep silent about what we have seen and heard! Acts 4:20

Christine Donahue
TLGCS Mission Interpreter Coordinator
cedonahue@gmail.com