Our Mission Partners

Learn more about outreach opportunities -

locally, nationally and internationally.

Local

ASK (Adults Saving Kids)
1901 Portland Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-0684 http://www.adultssavingkids.org Contact: Amy Hartman
Programs to prevent exploitation of youth by the sex industry. Office help, website assistance, educational material development, teaching youth, outreach.

Community Emergency Services
1900 11th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-1125 http://www.sf.org/c/ces
Contact: Jeff Noyed
Bringing the whole Gospel to the whole person to meet physical, spiritual & emotional needs. Interview clients for foodshelf eligibility; office assistance; maintenance duties; driving clients; financial help.

Ebenezer
Sally Newburry, 612-872-8515 or snewbur1@fairview.org
Basic maintenance, fixing & cleaning wheelchairs at care center. Mending/sewing clothing for residents at care center. Provide hands-on assistance in feeding residents in the dementia area. Deliver meals on wheels Fridays (12-1pm) in a senior apt. bldg.
Frequency: One time or ongoing
Group size: Individual, couple, or small group

English Learning Center
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
2315 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Claudia Holt, 612-874-9963 or claudia@englishlc.org
Six levels of instruction in English, math, and computer skills. Conduct ESL classes; tutor once weekly.

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
5400 Glenwood Ave Golden Valley, MN 55422
(763) 591-0100 http://www.crisisnursery.org/
Contact: Kathleen Manning
Help prevent child neglect and abuse. Provide emergency daycare, strengthen families. Work with children; office work; cook meals for kids; group projects; advocacy.

Habitat for Humanity
3001 4th St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 331-4090 http://www.tchabitat.org/
Contact: Rick Jackson Eliminate poverty housing by providing decent, affordable housing for all. 1-5 day opportunities each summer; Tuesdays crew with other South Minneapolis churches.

Hospitality Center for Chinese
1407 Cleveland Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55108
(952) 890-5273
Contact: Ellen Erdahl
Through hospitality, introduce Chinese students and families to Christianity. Provide ESL, reading classes and mentorships. Assist with food donations and serving; hosting students in home; host family outings; conduct Bible studies and ESL classes.

Journey Homes - LSS Metro Housing
2414 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
http://www.lssmn.org/
Contact: Nancy Urbanski, Nancy.Urbanski@lssmn.org Prevent & end homelessness. Family support assistant, mentorship, community research, activity leaders, repair persons, movers.

Kinship of Greater Minneapolis
3210 Oliver Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-4655 or (612) 722-1621 http://www.kinship.org/
Contact: Darcy Burke Christian-based mentoring program for children ages 5 to 15, matching individuals, couples, or families as mentors. Volunteers needed to befriend a child one hour per week for minimum commitment of one year.

Loaves & Fishes
1917 Logan Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 377-9810
Contact: Dean Weigel
Provides groceries and support to people in crisis. Financial donations, volunteers to cook and serve meals.

Luther Seminary
2481 Como Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 641-3456 http://www.luthersem.edu/
Contact: Kathy Hanson
Prepares leaders for Christian communities, both professional ministers/pastors and lay individuals. Host families for international students; mentors to students.

MICAH
122 W. Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 871-8980 http://www.micah.org/
Contact: Renee Lundgren
Mobilize congregations and people of faith to ensure safe, decent, affordable housing for all. Develop networks within congregations to advocate for affordable housing at local, regional and state level.

Our Saviour's Housing
2219 Chicago Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-4193 ext. 25. Contact: Mary Ellen Skan. Serving the needs of the homeless. Shelter aids - two nights a month, must be an adult; youth groups, assistance with one-time projects. Breakfast servers and lunch makers needed.

Plymouth Christian Youth Center
2301 Oliver Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 522-6501 http://www.pcyc-mpls.org/ Contact: Carl Griffin
Serves North Minneapolis youth and families through education, youth and family development and community development programs.

Redeemer Lutheran Church
1800 Glenwood Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 374-4139 x.16 http://www.redeemermpls.org Contact: Babette Chapman. Offers after-school program in safe, Christian environment. Volunteers for creative arts, sewing, reading, tutoring students grades l-8; computer assistance.

Simpson Housing Services
2100 Pillsbury Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 874-8683
Contact: Christina Giese
Emergency shelter; transitional housing for families working toward permanent housing. Overnight shelter volunteers; renovation projects; financial support.

TRUST
9 West Rustic Lodge Minneapolis, MN 55409 http://www.trustinc.org/
Contact: Nancy Biele (612) 827-6159
Meals on Wheels--deliver noon meals to seniors and persons with disabilities. Chore Program--helping seniors stay in their homes by providing help with household chores and maintenance.

Wellness Connection of Minnesota
710 East 24th St. #206
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 879-8730
Contact: Lynnea Forness, lmforness@qwestoffice.net Working with the Somali immigrant community to increase the quality of health and wellness for individuals and their families.

ZOOM House
3244 Blaisdell Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 825-2825 Contact: Kathy Nelson
Provides transitional housing for homeless & low-income people; encourages education, neighborhood involvement.

National

Bethphage
Linn Center, Suite B 4980 S. 118th St. Omaha, NE 68137 (800) 279-1234 http://www.bethphage.org Contacts: Neal and Jerry Pearson, Delores Anderson Affiliate of the ELCA, serves and advocates for people with disabilities so they may achieve their full potential. Prayer & financial assistance.

MICAH
122 W. Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 871-8980 http://www.micah.org
Contact: enee Lundgren
Mobilize congregations and people of faith to ensure safe, decent, affordable housing for all. Develop networks within congregations to advocate for affordable housing at local, regional and state level.

International

Bread for the World
122 Franklin Ave. W #610 Minneapolis, MN 55404 (763) 424-0733 breadmn@igc.apc.org
Contact: Ed Payne
National Christian citizens' movement seeks justice for the world's hungry by lobbying our nation's decision makers.

Global Health Ministries
7831 Hickory St. NE Fridley, MN 55432
(763) 586-9590 http://www.ghm.org
Contact: Tim Iverson
Support Lutheran health care world-wide. Volunteer in health field in another country; roll bandages, sort supplies, pack containers; contribute supplies or financially.

Lutheran HealthCare Bangladesh
7831 N. Hickory St. Fridley, MN 55432
(763) 571-3968 or (763) 542-9003 http://www.lhcb.org
Contact: Georgia Johnson
Provide health care and development to women and community development programs. Short or long-term missionary opportunities in health care and ESL; financial support.

Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry
122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 518B Minneapolis, MN 55409 (612) 823-5058 http://www.lutheranpartners.org office@lutheranpartners.org Contact: Betty and Gordon Olson; Connect with people around the world in a partnership of caring for one another. Contribute for projects; support a child in boarding schools in India; LPGM office work; mission trip volunteers.

LWF Coffee Project—Equal Exchange
http://www.lwr.org
Help farmers overseas earn a fairer share of income from their crop and gain a business partner they can trust. Coffee available for sale at Mission Fair and elsewhere.

World Mission Prayer League
232 Clifton Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 871-6843 http://www.wmpl.org
Contact: Deb Ringblom Lutheran prayer fellowship and missionary sending agency. Volunteers needed to finish the interior of the mission home at 232 Clifton Ave. Skilled and unskilled labor welcome.

Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry

Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) is a mission advocacy organization that works to encourage and connect through faith.

Once located on the third floor of Bethlehem's west wing, above the church office, LPGM has grown and is now located on Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis.

It grew out of tragedy when Timothy Olson, son of Bethlehem members Betty and Gordon Olson, was killed in 1991 while working as a volunteer building a church in the Central African Republic. LPGM has grown to be a significant influence for mission in countries such as: India, Tanzania, Central African Republic, Argentina, Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Estonia.

LPGM Projects:

Support for 1,900 children in Lutheran boarding homes in India (Bethlehem members support over 200 of these children)
a hospital, women’s center, and interfaith dialogue center in India
the building of an AIDS orphanage and clinic and high school in Tanzania
churches in Madagascar and India
a women’s center and health clinic in the Central African Republic
a Christian school in Estonia
6 partner congregations in Argentina
many building projects all over the world

You are invited to become a supporter of Lutheran Partners. Pray for our ministry—that the church of Jesus Christ will be built up all over the world and energized through partnerships to bring healing and hope to many.

Volunteer for us—here in our office or abroad. Travel with us to Argentina, India or Africa for a couple of weeks. If you are interested in being considered for a trip, please contact us.

Support a child in India through our sponsorship program—Project Education India. You can give hope to an outcaste child in a clean and safe environment for only $20 per month.

Give a one-time or a regular monthly gift to support the ministry of LPGM. Undesignated gifts are very welcome and are used to keep the organization operating.

Check out their website: www.lutheranpartners.org
donations online

email: office@lutheranpartners.org

122 West Franklin Avenue, Suite 518B
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.823.5058

Books for India 2006

In August 2005, LPGM provided funds to create reading rooms in Tamil Nadu, India. The rooms offer students a quiet place to study and further develop their reading skills.

This spring, Bethlehem member Clare Dickey decided to share her passion for reading with the children in Tamil Nadu. During a Sunday School series on parables, Clare invited Bethlehem kids to give a special offering to her project. She also organized book drives at Bethlehem and Burroughs Elementary School raising $1,138. The books that were not sold were given to St. Joseph's Home for Children, Sabbathani Community Center and Children's Chance (an organization that sends books to Jamaica).

In addition to the book drives, Clare worked with the Sunday School kids to create colorful bookmarks to be given to the students in India.

The bookmarks were made by melting shaved crayons to create a stained glass effect. The star and heart cutouts represent both potential and compassion, and of course, friendship. Bethlehem kids made 600 bookmarks for India. A local Brownie troop also made book marks.