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"And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every

good work." 

- 2 Corinthians 9:8

Blessed To Be A Blessing is First Lutheran Church's new mission emphasis beginning in June of 2011.  Through this appeal, resources will be provided to the following organizations:

Habitat For Humanity is an ecumenical Christian Ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live.  The cost of sponsoring a Habitat For Humanity House is around $90,000.  Depending on congregational gifts, FLC could sponsor a house on its own or work with partners to build one.

Stoughton Area Resource Team (START) partners with local agencies to meet critical human needs of people in the Stoughton area.  It offers resource development, counseling and direct assistance to clients.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) supports a variety of ministries, one of which is ending poverty in African nations. Money from FLC would be designated through the ELCA for Dr. Mark and Linda Jacboson, medical missionaries at Selian Lutheran Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania. They are from the upper midwest and have served in Africa for over three decades. Click here to watch a video about their work.

Every day in 35 countries, Lutheran World Relief (LWR) works to combat the causes of poverty and the dignity it robs from people’s lives.  Remember the earthquake in Haiti?  Lutheran World Relief was one of the first groups on site to help those affected by the disaster.  LWR Disaster Response is one of the highest ranked charities in the world.

Lutherdale Ministries, located just north of Elkhorn, WI, provides a ministry of hospitality twelve months of the year. The summer is busy with wonderful camping programs for children, youth and families of all denominations.  Youth can get to know Jesus in the great outdoors!  Lutherdale receives no support from any denomination and depends on gifts from churches and individuals, as well as tuition.