Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content, I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:11 - 13
Lutheran Mercy Care Ministry is both a chaplaincy and after care ministry designed to embrace and teach offenders and people dealing with drug and alcohol addictions about Christ’s love for them. The Ministry offers some financial assistance which is preceded by bible studies, prayers, lively discussions on faith issues and ways to change their ways. The road to earthly redemption for people in trouble with the law is hard and challenging and without some help leads to high recidivism rates. Heroin and Meth use are rampant in our communities; although the courts recognize more and more that addiction is a disease and needs treatment like any other disease, some of the requirements set by the court are expensive and the offender cannot afford it. Most addicts have lost contact with their families or have been abandoned. The Ministry offers spiritual counseling and some financial assistance in emergency cases. The Ministry stays involved in their lives, makes them part of our church family and stays in touch while they are incarcerated. Phone accounts with the county jail and prison system have been set up. |
The warmth of Christ’s love is lived out in community, an expression of and, indeed, Christ’s very own activity of witness and mercy through His Church, which is “faith working through love (Gal. 5:6)”
If you would like to support the ministry with a donation, make your check payable to:
Our Savior Lutheran Church (referencing LMCM on your check) 56 Meadows Drive Pagosa Springs CO 81147 Contact:
Our Savior Lutheran Church 56 Meadows Drive Pagosa Springs CO 81147 970-731- 4668 www.oslcpagosa.org John Widmer 970-946- 4740 Contact Us Here |