Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Social Ministry


Social Ministry Links

National Lutheran Home Auxiliary.  The Auxiliary unites members of supporting synods and conferences in a program to promote the physical comfort, spiritual well-being and happiness of the members of the National Lutheran Home family. It provides material comfort and programs of direct service to the 300 Home Residents.


Lutheran Disaster Response (domestic)  Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is a cooperative ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LCMS). Following a major disaster, LDR seeks to minister to the urgent needs of people who are affected. LDR responds solely to domestic disasters.


Lutheran Disaster Response (international).  Following a major disaster in some area of the world, the ELCA, through its international companions, seeks to minister to the urgent needs of those who have suffered. Funds are used for restoration of life and structures damaged or destroyed by major disasters such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, famine, and political and/or military conflict.


ELCA World Hunger.  The World Hunger Program is how the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) addresses chronic hunger and poverty around the world and in the United States.

 


Lutheran World Relief Lutheran World Relief.  Lutheran World Relief seeks lasting solutions to poverty and injustice and in doing so, compels U.S. Lutherans to put their faith into action.


Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The ReStore is a retail outlet specializing in quality new or used building materials, home appliances and furniture, all sold to the general public at deeply discounted prices.

Location: 9100 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg

Hours: Tues-Fri, 9:00am-5: 30pm Sat 8:00am - 4:30pm

Questions? Call Russ Groh at 301-947-3304

 

Last Updated:  12/16/06 10:31 AM