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Good Samaritan Fund Grant Recipients, 2007
In May 2007 LIRS and Wheat Ridge
Ministries awarded a total of $75,000 in grants to 23 Lutheran
congregations in 16 states through the Good Samaritan Fund. The
grantees are listed below in alphabetical order by state.
ELCA=Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
LCMS=Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod |
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California
Lutheran Community Church (ELCA/LCMS Partnership), Watsonville
Contact: The Reverend Susan Birkelo & Reverend Stan Abraham, 831/724-3460
Award: $5,000
Project: Neighborhood Immigration Information Center
Our Savior Lutheran Church of Fremont California (LCMS), Fremont
Contact: The Reverend Lenny Szeto, 510/657-3191
Award: $3,000
Project: English and Citizenship classes
Illinois
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), Glen Ellyn
Contact: Pastor James Honig, 630/469-2361
Award: $5,000
Project: Sewing classes for immigrant women of diverse cultures and religious backgrounds
Iowa
Bethesda Lutheran Church (ELCA), Ames
Contact: Pastor Randy Gehring, 515/232-6256
Award: $900
Project: Creation of educational videos for social ministries programs for immigrants
Maryland
Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCMS), Rockville
Contact: The Rev. Lester P. Stano, 301/762-7565
Award: $3,000
Project: American culture activity center for new Chinese immigrants
Michigan
Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA), Grand Rapids
Contact: The Reverend Robert Mueller, 616/532-2774
Award: $3,000
Project: English classes for immigrants
Minnesota
Trinity First Lutheran Church (LCMS), Minneapolis
Contact: The Reverend Jacob Gillard, 612/870-9487
Award: $3,000
Project: English and computer classes
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), Pelican Rapids
Contact: The Reverend Laurie Skow-Anderson, 218/863-2424
Award: $5,000
Project: Holistic outreach center for immigrants
Missouri
Iglesia Lutherana Jesus El Buen Pastor (LCMS), Kansas City
Contact: Pastor David Loza, 816/588-7285
Award: $3,000
Project: English as a second language classes
Nebraska
Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS), Lincoln
Contact: The Reverend Dr. Luke Schnake, 402/483-7774
Award: $3,000
Project: English as a second language classes
New York
Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), Huntington Station
Contact: The Reverend Paul M. Britton, 631/271-2466
Award: $3,000
Project: Assistance to homeless immigrants living outdoors
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), Amagansett
Contact: The Reverend Yvette Schock
Award: $5,000
Project: English classes and leadership development
Ohio
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS), Cleveland
Contact: The Reverend Jeff Johnson, 216/281-1700
Award: $5,000
Project: Arabic outreach, English classes, and holistic programs
Oregon
Oromo Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS), Portland
Contact: The Reverend Haro Galgalo
Award: $2,500
Project: Provide multilevel services for immigrants.
Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS), Portland
Contact: The Reverend Mark E. Hoelter, 503/288-6403
Award: $2,500
Project: Academic summer school for children.
Pennsylvania
One in Christ Worship Community (ELCA), Telford
Contact: The Reverend Diedone Panzo Diela, 215/723-7404
Award: $5,000
Project: Computer and English language learning center.
United in Faith Mission (ELCA), Kennett Square
Contact: The Reverend J. Patrick Seyler, 610/444-5225
Award: $4,500
Project: Learning center ESL program with transportation for Mexican mothers and children.
Immanuel Lutheran Church/Faith Worship Center at Immanuel (ELCA), East Lansdowne
Contact: The Reverend Moses Dennis, 610/259-4113
Award: $3,000
Project: Adult training and literacy program for African refugees
Tennessee
All Nations Lutheran Church (LCMS), Memphis
Contact: The Reverend Stephen Omoregie, 901/598-0614
Award: $3,000
Project: English and computer classes
Lutheran Church All Nations (LCMS), Nashville
Contact: The Reverend Jasson Kalugendo, 615/478-5948
Award: $2,000
Project: English classes immigrant children
Texas
Dallas Oromo Mission (ELCA), Richardson
Contact: Pastor Developer Tsena Dinssa, 972/234-8804
Award: $2,000
Project: English, immigration and citizenship classes
Washington
Memorial Lutheran Church (LCMS), Bremerton
Contact: The Reverend Brian Banke, 360/377-0161
Award: $2,000
Project: English tutoring and practical skills classes.
Wisconsin
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), Milwaukee
Contact: The Reverend Donna Brown, 414/933-7825
Award: $2,000
Project: Twice monthly fellowship gatherings for Lao immigrants.
Page added August 17, 2007.
Last modified July 7, 2008.
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