Working Together to Support Mission
For over 30 years, early childhood centers and K-12 schools in the Southeastern District have partnered in supporting a special project we call “Hearts for Jesus.”
Simply stated, the 65+ Lutheran school ministries in the SED designate the chapel offerings for February (or whatever time you choose) to support a ministry somewhere beyond our borders.
The 2024-2025 Hearts for Jesus project will support Hope and Care Outreach. Money raised will serve Liberia’s most vulnerable, especially with their education. Watch the video to find out more about Hope and Care Outreach!
Hope and Care Outreach
“America and Liberia share a unique history in the birth and development of the Republic of Liberia. And now, through Hearts for Jesus, we can be involved in the development of future Christian Liberian leaders. As we raise funds for tuition assistance this year, hundreds of impoverished kids will have the opportunity to attend one of the 21 Lutheran schools in their community.
A typical child growing up in rural Liberia will:
- Follow the African Traditional Religion
- Not have access to education, even public school
But God is making a way through Liberian Lutheran schools to break the chains of illiteracy while mentoring students to become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.
But God is doing something wonderful for His glory! Learn more about them by heading to their website!
Prior-Year Hearts for Jesus Projects
2023-24 Helping Hands – Eastern European Ministries
2022-23 Hurricane Ian Relief
2021-22 Change Your World – World Mission ($5,475.01)
2020-21 LWR Baby Care Kits
2019-20 Bethania Kids, India ($954.46)
2018-19 Seth, Kezia, Amos Comfort Dogs ($1,899.21)
2017-18 Castillo Fuerte, Lima Peru ($9,507.64)
2016-17 Orphan Grain Train, Sewing Machines for Cameroon ($5,701.58)
2015-16 An Ark, Heifer Projects ($10,588.19)
2014-15 Lutheran School in Uganda, Kakiika ($18,545.18)
2013-14 4 the 1: Human Trafficking ($3,920.13)
2012-13 Giving Gardens, WheatRidge Foundation (Schools sent directly to WheatRidge)
2011-12 The Lutheran Malaria Initiative, LWR ($4,202.00)
2010-11 School for Flantown, Liberia ($5,715.00)
2009-10 Mercy Ships ($10,571.28)
2008-09 Faith Comes Hearing ($7,875.00)
Note: Many schools sent their gifts directly to the organization. Figures here show the funds that were sent through the SED.
