Giving
Posted on March 12, 2026
by Wanda Pritzel, LISW
Discover how Lutheran Family Service strengthens marriages, protects life, supports church workers, and walks with people through life’s hardest moments. Learn how your gift, made in honor of someone who reflects God’s good design, can create a lasting legacy of hope, healing, and abundant life for generations to come.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on February 10, 2026
by Andy Wyss
Lutheran Family Service has been honored with the 2025 Fred E. Lietz Mission Project Award from Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Recognizing outstanding ministry impact, the award celebrates LFS’s expanding work in mental health counseling, adoption services, and church worker care across the Midwest.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on January 14, 2026
by Andy Wyss
Lutheran Family Service joyfully celebrates the approval of a $92,500 National LWML Mission Grant for Not Alone: Gospel Help For Families In Crisis. This generous support empowers us to walk with families facing gender identity struggles, mental health concerns, and crisis moments — rooted in compassion and the hope of Christ.
Giving
Posted on November 4, 2025
by Rev. Max Phillips
If you’re an LWML member — know that we see you, and we’re thankful to God for all you do that is so often un-seen and un-recognized, including your partnership. If you’re not an LWML member, keep reading and join us in realizing how God is using these amazing women to further His Kingdom work!
Giving
Posted on August 2, 2025
by Wanda Pritzel, LISW
We’ve just wrapped up the first initiative which set out to find new partners in ministry and strengthen support for pastors across our region. We’re thrilled that 27 congregations met the challenge of raising up at least 10 new LFS partners from within their church families, and each earned a gift card for a night out for their pastor.
Giving
Posted on June 2, 2025
by Wanda Pritzel, LISW
In death as in life, my mother made everything easy for us. She had her funeral planned, dishes and books labeled, and family photos sorted into boxes. But most importantly, she had written a statement of her faith which leaves a testimony to us of what was most important to her in life. Do you?
Giving
Posted on May 5, 2025
by Rev. Max Phillips
With Easter joy, our work as the Lord’s church marches on from here toward heaven. Salvation is won, Christ’s victory is ours. Though, in a strange contradiction, tears in this world shall remain until the end. There will be seasons that will make it appear that there is no end to struggles in this life. There is help where there is hope.
Giving
Posted on February 10, 2025
by Andy Wyss
Christians have a right to feel cynical about the commercialism surrounding Valentine’s Day. Like many parts of culture, Christians can choose to ignore it or redeem it. Perhaps we should embrace Valentine’s Day and contemplate how we can use it as an occasion to serve others.
Giving
Posted on January 5, 2025
by Andy Wyss
For all of us, a new year is accompanied by reflection. We set goals for family, work, hobbies, health, and relationships. But how frequently do we take a moment to think about our spiritual development, especially when it comes to embracing generosity?
Giving
Posted on August 22, 2024
by Andy Wyss
Lately, there has been a push in more schools to spend more time on life skills, such as time management, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Saving money for retirement and learning to pay your taxes are undoubtedly beneficial skills to learn. But what about generosity, giving, and tithing?
