Our foremothers were mission-minded women. Quilting, rolling bandages, raising money to build churches, orphanages, and schools, and spreading the gospel were all part of that mission. Through these projects women were able to carry out their vision of ministry and make a difference.

Today, in a world still filled with need because of injustice, poverty, and disasters, we must continue to heed Micah's call for us to live God's justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God. Lutheran World Relief calls you to show loving-kindness by sharing in its LWR Parish Projects program.

Lutheran World Relief, a stewardship partner of women's groups for more than 60 years, makes it possible for your gifts of quilts, health kits, school kits, sewing kits, layettes, and soap to reach the people who need them. The LWR Coffee Project and the LWR Handcraft Project enable you to help coffee farmers and artisans earn a fair wage for their work.

Has your group been involved with LWR Parish Projects? Are there some you haven't tried? See the list at left and select one or more projects to do this year.

Order the free "Be Involved" brochure (or download it from this site) for directions on how to participate in each of these projects and where to send completed projects. To order call 800-LWR-LWR-2 (800-597-5972).

If you have questions about Parish Projects, call or write:
Brenda Meier, Parish Projects & Partnerships
Lutheran World Relief
700 Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21230-3850
Phone: 410-230-2801

Your involvement in LWR Parish Projects will mean a lot to folks around the world and at home.