Over the past century, tens of thousands of people have been involved with Lutheran Laymen's League (LLL) districts across North America to provide prayers, volunteer service, and financial support for the global outreach of Lutheran Hour Ministries which, under the blessings of God, have accomplished remarkable things for the Kingdom. At this ministry's heart, we are a collection of individuals working together for a shared purpose; our purpose is God's purpose, and our ways are meant to follow His ways.
LLL districts serve an important regional volunteer leadership role by hosting events, meeting with congregations to encourage outreach, conducting local outreach activities, and representing LHM at district conferences and conventions of The Lutheran Church Missouri-Synod and events hosted by other organizations.
Today, through the work of more than 30 districts throughout the United States and Canada, the LLL continues to support LHM's mission of Bringing Christ to the Nations-and the Nations to the Church. As times change, some LLL districts have looked at new ways of involvement to maximize the impact of members. One recent change involved the Mid-South and Tennessee LLL districts voting to merge, leading to the Tennessee LLL adding the state of Arkansas and other parts of the state of Tennessee into their district.
"We give a prayer of thanksgiving for both Walter Carle, Mid-South LLL district president, and Karl Zeh, Mid-South LLL treasurer, for their decades of leadership and service," says Polly Gregali, LHM's community facilitator who works directly with LLL districts. "What a blessing they, as well as everyone involved in our district structure, have been to the church at-large and to the Lutheran Laymen's League."
Districts are always looking for more involvement at the local level. If you would like to learn more about an LLL district near you, or if your area does not have an active LLL district and you would like to find out how to become involved, please contact Polly Gregali at polly.gregali@lhm.org. For information about districts in Canada, call (800) 555-6236 or email info@lll.ca.