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Helping Others

Our congregation’s worship extends beyond the walls of our church through our mission work. From youth to seniors, we are proud to make a difference in the world through the power of God’s love. As we are drawn more deeply into the abundance of God’s love, we long to share generously with others. Our partnerships in mission are local, regional and international and not only help those in need, but unite us in common bonds of humanity.

Mission of the Month: Each month, 5% of our collections is given to a qualifying organization.

In addition, we donate another 5% of our collections are given to the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Our outreach missions in 2018 will be…

The Year of the Spirit

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit! (Romans 15:13)

We have selected our 2018 missions to concentrate on the Spirit. We’ve also been listening to our members who have stated that they would like to help more within our local community. Our church has a Benevolence Fund where 5% of our contributions go toward supporting our ELCA Synod, as we should, and the other 5% will go toward self-directed missions. We will continue to support above and beyond that 5% as you feel your passion stirs you with monetary funding, goods, and service donations.

Thank you for supporting your Vernon’s missions!

*Keep scrolling to view ongoing and latest mission blogs*

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The Year of the Spirit

January Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue

February Mukwonago Food Pantry

March Lutheran Social Services

April Alice’s Garden for Rainwater Harvesting

May ProHealth Care Walks for Cancer

June Optimist Club

July Collection School Supplies

August Outreach for Hope

September Patanumbe

October Faith Sante Fe

November ELCA World Hunger

December Education Team

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit!” (Romans 15:13)

OTHER ongoing missions at Vernon

Faith Santa Fe – Rice and Beans

Mt Meru Coffee Sales

Monthly meal for the Hebron House

Non-perishable items for the Mukwonago Food Pantry

**We fund these missions with 5% of our monthly giving to qualifying Organizations. (estimated giving at $1,000 each month)

2018 Missions of the Month for Vernon

Ongoing Missions

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Mt. Meru Coffee Project: Social & Economic Justice

Vernon is dedicated to supporting the Mt. Meru coffee project. The project's mission is to

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Help Local Families at the Mukwonago Food Pantry

Ongoing Mission: Mukwonago Food Pantry Vernon is committed to supporting our local community. With that goal

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Supporting Homeless Families in Waukesha County

Vernon has an ongoing mission commitment to the Hebron House of Hospitality in Waukesha for over 20 years. Simple monthly meals consisting of casserole, salad, bread, vegetable tray, and cookies are home prepared and transported by rotating volunteer members of our church. Wouldn’t you like to help out this ministry that means so much to so many? “My command is this; Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12 For over 30 years, Hebron House has been the largest nonprofit provider of services to the homeless men, women and children in Waukesha County. We thank our community of friends and supporters for enabling us to make a difference. Now is the time to join us in our mission to prevent homelessness by providing home, help and hope to those in need. Sign-up sheets are available at the resource wall next to the hallway doors or simply call your Vernon Office and ask to be signed up.