The LLL/LHM Reporter Official publication of the Kansas District Lutheran Laymen’s League/Lutheran Hour Ministries Volume 76 August 2015 Number 2 Inside this issue: year, please consider contributing this year. So many wonderful Page 2—Info Links, Fair Booth/Worship things are happening and we must keep it going. Page 3—News from the Regions, Ks Ministry funding On August 8th we had an Ambassador Training at Salina. Page 4—District Project, Financial Aid Thanks to all that attended. Polly Gregali from St. Louis, led the Page 5—At Home with Jesus very informative workshop. We are working to have an Ambassa- Page 6—Golf, Ambassador Training, Fishing Tourney dor (or two) in each congregation. If your congregation does not Page 7—District Project & Convention Registration Page 8—Cover, “The Lutheran Hour” Ks Schedule have an Ambassador, please consider filling this important posi- tion. Calendar th th Sept 11-20—Fair Booth Ks Fair Hutchinson Our District Convention is on November 7 and 8 at St. John’s Sept 13 10 a.m.—State Fair Worship Rev Snow preach- in Topeka. Pastor Mark Frith will be our International LLL Repre- er, choir from Holy Cross Wichita sentative and Banquet Speaker. Please mark this on your calendars Oct 3—MU 101 St. Paul, Clay Center see pg 3 and plan on joining us. Nov 7-8—Ks Dist LLL Convention St. John Topeka We need individuals that are willing to become leaders in the Jan 30—Board of Governors meet Salina Kansas LLL/LHM. Those of us that attend the board of governor’s Feb 28—LHM Sunday meetings are advancing in years and the Lord has called some of President’s Message Tim Voelker our regulars home to be with Him in heaven. (I am the youngest Dear Friends in Christ, and my hair is all gray.) You can do this! Ephesians 3:20-21 says: Praise the Lord! He has truly blessed the Kan- “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask sas LLL and Lutheran Hour Ministries. There are or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him great things happening in Kansas and throughout be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all genera- the world. Thank you for being a partner in this tions, for ever and ever! Amen.” God has so much He wants to do wonderful endeavor. Thanks to all of you that through you. You can do more than you ever imagined. Please say have helped the Kansas LLL/Lutheran Hour Min- yes if you are asked to be on the ballot for a position. Please con- istries reach our project goal last year and we hope tact me if you are interested and no one contacts you. you are excited about achieving this feat again this ([email protected]) People, we need to keep this going. God year. By the grace of God we were able to assist is doing so many great things through Kansas LLL and Lutheran in hosting a recognition banquet for seminary stu- Hour Ministries. Be a sponsor. Be a leader. God is right beside dents that were about to receive their first call. you, step out in faith and see what he can do through you. We let them know about all the resources LHM God’s Blessings, provides and encouraged them to partner with Tim Voelker, President, Kansas LLL/Lutheran Hour Ministries LHM in spreading the Gospel as they begin their ministry as Pastors. We were also able to provide financial assistance for the LHM float in the Rose Grants for Ministry Funding Parade. Financial assistance was also given to the Lutheran Hour Ministries is excited to partner with your Affiliated Argentina Ministry Center. They are our Dis- Group in your local, regional, or international outreach efforts. As an Af- filiated Group you are eligible to apply for a grant to help you in your trict’s designated mission country. We also gave efforts. Grants will be given only for projects that involve outreach to the money for Overseas Correspondence Courses. local community, the region, and/or the world. Preference will be given to These allow people receive the Word of God in grant requests that make use of Lutheran Hour Ministries' resources. places where it may not be easily accessible. We Affiliated Groups may apply for a grant any time during the year (see were able to provide $28,500 of financial aid to quarterly deadlines). Grants are available for up to $3,000 ($50 minimum) students that are preparing for full time Church and are awarded quarterly in March, June, September, and December. The Work. We pray that the Lord will touch many total amount of the grant will not exceed the total budget for the project. individuals through these students for many years Affiliated Groups are allowed to earn one grant per calendar year. to come. Yes, the Lord has truly blessed the Kan- Once you apply (click for grant applications), a committee will review sas LLL/LHM. Through your many fund raisers the applications and determine the distribution of the grants. Groups re- ceiving grants will be required to complete a follow-up evaluation form and individual gifts, we are making a difference in reporting on how the funds were used and to what extent the project goals the world. Again, thank you to all the groups and were met. Learn more including grant applications at: www.lhm.org/ individuals who helped support the District Pro- affiliate/grants.asp. (See page 3 for Kansas Grants & Ministry Funding) ject. If you or your group did not contribute last ROC 2011 ROC 2013 Detroit 2014 Pastor Resources Kansas LLL Longevity Award Kansas LLL has had a exhibitor's booth for each of the past 30 years at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. In addition to acknowl- edgement at the Exhibitor Award Breakfast we receive a discount and thank you from the fair board. Each of you please thank a fair booth committee member, past or present, for the untold hours they have put Click on Google play, scroll down on the page in to make the LLL fair booth a success. Well done good and faithful to download apps titled: The Lutheran Hour, servant! Daily Devotions, LHM Men’s Network, LHM Booklets, LHM Events, and more. Click on App Store for downloading ITunes 11 2015 KANSAS STATE FAIR The 2015 Kansas State Fair will be held on September 11 – 20 at to use the Apple style apps even on your android th device; download The Lutheran Hour and other Hutchinson. The LLL/LHM booth will celebrate its 30 year of sharing the Gospel available apps. at the Fair. A worship service led by the Rev. Scott Snow (Holy Cross, Wichita) will be held at 10 a.m. on the first Sunday, September 13, in the Bretz and Young Law Arena. The fair committee extends a huge thank you to all the volunteers and congrega- tions that provide time and religious material. Portals of Prayer (2015 Financial Aid Applications dates), Sunday school/vacation Bible school material and other religious themed items are handed out by the volunteers. You are LHM Video 2:50 You are LHM pdf Contact Mike Tonn at 620-465-3435 or [email protected] if you or other members of your congregation can provide materials or serve as a volunteer in the booth, which is located in the southwest corner of the Meadowlark Building. Ks District LLL/LHM website Stop by the booth and plan to attend the worship service while visiting the Fair. LHM Ambassador Remember!! Virtually everything in The Lutheran Hour Ministries Ambassador is a volunteer that’s a liaison be- this newsletter that is underlined or causes tween his or her congregation and LHM. They will keep their congregation in- your cursor to turn into a pointing hand is formed on what programs LHM has to offer to help with their outreach and mis- sions. LHM provides information about current and upcoming programs by e- a link to additional information normally mail. on the internet or if an e-mail address will Two individuals in a congregation may register with LHM to receive direct infor- initiate an e-mail to that individual. This mation, for more details and to register, go to: www.lhm.org/ambassador. is true when you have the pdf version Pastors, names of people on your Evangelism/Outreach committee may be sub- where pointing your cursor causes the ar- mitted to me, with their contact information, glad to visit further with them. row to turn into a pointing hand, in some Ken McCosh – Kansas LHM Ambassador Coordinator [email protected] (785) other Microsoft formats holding down the 539-8064 Your Gift Ctrl key and pointing your cursor causes Your gift of $50.00 allows eight people to learn about Christ on the internet. the arrow to become the pointing hand. Mail to: Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, MO. This of course is correct only when you 63141-9584, check memo put your church name for proper crediting. By internet have the document in electronic format on at: donate or https://www.lhmgift.org/forms/formgeneral.asp. your computer screen. Kansas District LLL Reporter August 2015 Page 2 Ks Grants and Ministry Funding by Pres. Ken McCosh. Zone pastoral advisor Rev. Terry De- The Kansas District LLL/LHM will assist with Ministry Giovanni led the Invocation. Pledges were given to the Ameri- Outreach in Kansas.