Global Impact
Bread for the World
To get involved, contact Bethlehem member: Jeanne Iverson
Write personal letters and send other personalized communications to representatives in Congress.
Website: breadmn@igc.apc.org
Compatible Technology I nternational
To get involved, contact Bethlehem members: Carol Pfliederer and Nancy Garwick
Alleviate hunger and poverty in the developing world by designing and distributing simple, life-changing food and water technologies.
Website: www.CompatibleTechnology.org
Bright Stars of Bethlehem - Dar al-Kalima school and college in Bethlehem
To get involved, contact Bethlehem members: Matt Johnson, Pastor Beth Warpmaeker
A ministry of Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, these schools teach youth that the sky (NOT the Wall) is the limit to their future and creativity. Participants and program users are Christian and Muslim, male and female, and come from towns, villages, and refugee camps.
Website: www.brightstarsbethlehem.org
ELCA Global Mission Support
To get involved, contact Bethlehem member: Pastor Beth Warpmaeker
David Wunsch and Kate Lawler: ELCA missionaries serving companion Lutheran churches in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Uruguay.
Website: blogs.elca.org/handinhand
Global Health Ministries
To get involved, contact Bethlehem member: Tricia Hall
Support Lutheran medical organizations in developing countries by sending supplies, volunteering financial and administrative support, and partnering with the organizations in the promotion of health and wellness.
Website: www.ghm.org
Habitat for Humanity
To get involved, contact Bethlehem member: Rick Jackson for local projects, Carol Pfleiderer for international projects.
Each summer, Bethlehem participates in a week-long work project. 75 spots need to be filled 15/day
Website: www.tchabitat.org
HMCHA (Holistic Ministry of Children of the Horn of Africa)
To get involved, contact Bethlehem members: Mergersa Kumbi and Roy Lafayette
This ministry partners with the Kotobe Mekane Yesus Church in the Yerer region of Ethiopia to share Christ with children and to equip them for future leadership. HMCHA has established the following programs:Orphan and poor child sponsoring, Literacy (basic education), Water developing program & solar system for light, Health education and clinic.
Website: www.hmcha.org/
Lutheran Healthcare Bangladesh
To get involved, contact Bethlehem member: Dorothea Tenney
Provide health care and development to women and community development programs. Short or long-term missionary opportunities in health care and ESL. Financial support, visit and build wells. Great for medical staff and could be done on short-term/ long-term basis (ex. One person went to help organize their library).
Website: www.lhcb.org
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry
To get involved, contact Bethlehem members: Corinne and Dan Engstrand
LPGM sponsors support children by providing funds for shelter, food, clothing, medical care and school supplies. Children come from families in India who value education but cannot provide the kind of opportunities they would like for their children. Other opportunities to serve: LPGM office work, mission trips, support specific projects.
Website: lutheranpartners.org/
San Juan Bautista Church in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, through Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry
To get involved, contact Bethlehem members: Brian Freed, Jane Bevans, Anne Westby
Support the pastor and mission of this congregation through prayers, communication, building additions/renovations, friendship, mentoring. Pastor Chris and Pastor Beth have also hosted conference for Lutheran pastorsand lay people in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Website: lutheranpartners.org/south-america/comodoro-child-care-facility
World Vision
To get involved, contact Bethlehem member: Mary Tinkham
World Vision works in nearly 100 countries around the globe, combating the root causes of poverty and responding quickly when disaster strikes.
Website: www.worldvision.org/
