Scripture: For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we may walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

Hymn:  “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go”   LBW 324

Keynote speaker:  Pastor Miho Yasuhawa, Fairfax Lutheran Parish

​Watch for more workshops to be added!

CONVENTION PROJECTS

LOCAL PROJECTS
(GAAP) God’s Abundance for All People is an ecumenical food bank that serves a wide area in and around Newberry.  It works in cooperation with the “Feed Thy Neighbor” kitchen where volunteers serve meals to those in need. GAAP is supported by multiple churches, including The Lutheran Church of The Redeemer.  The GAAP mission is to provide supplemental groceries to families in financial need by allowing them the dignity to shop freely for groceries directly from the shelves.  GAAP has offered the following specific shelf-stable items to be considered by our convention efforts.  

Shelf-stable meat – cans or pouches, Pop-top cans of beanie weenies (or similar product for homeless), Meal-in-a-can or pouch (like SpaghettiOs), Cereal, grits, oatmeal, granola bars, etc., Packs of crackers / snacks, and Rice or potatoes (precooked or instant).  All donations should be packed in sturdy boxes weighing no more than 30 lbs
A convention donation form will be provided to record the number of items enclosed and/or your monetary gift that you  will turn in with your donations. Monetary donations are accepted, especially for the purchase of important perishable items through check or online HERE.

Birthday Boxes  At the 2025 Convention we approved the “Birthday Boxes Resolution” The birthday box will include all the ingredients (see below) for a family to celebrate a birthday and should be delivered directly to a local food bank charity of your choice!   To record the impact of this statewide project, a convention form is provided so that your group can record the number of donated birthday boxes you have donated. Instructions for Birthday Boxes: include the following: candles, cake mix, disposable pan, frosting, can of Sprite.  Possible miscellaneous items like napkins, balloons, birthday banner, blank birthday card, & paper plates.  A card with directions would be enclosed: “Happy Birthday!  To make a cake without eggs oil, & water, mix 1 can of sprite with the cake mix.  Bake according to the “directions on back of box.”  

GLOBAL PROJECT: Kyushu Gakuin (school) JAPAN

Kyushu Gakuin is a Christian school in the town of Kumamoto. This school was established 100 years ago by Lutheran missionaries and was originally a school for girls. They are an important voice for Christ and his church in a country that is still only 1% Christian. In fact, we have a Lutheran pastor, Pastor Miho Yasuhawa, right here in SC that attended the school. They are celebrating their 100th anniversary in October and our synod’s Japan Task Force would like to partner with them in their celebration.

They are currently raising money to refurnish 100 year old benches and a new gate for the newly established primary school. The pastor, Rev. Hitoshi Adachi, was so very excited about SCWELCA partnering with them. We are now collecting funds to help them with these important and necessary items for their school. Our goal is $10,000. We can do this!

You can give checks or pay online. Make checks payable to SCWELCA. Note on check “Japan Project” or pay online HERE.