Sharing the Gospel with Children Through Project Connect Booklets
Bring hope to your community through Project Connect, a topical booklet ministry resource. These booklets are written from a Christian perspective and address a variety of topics, from forgiveness and the afterlife to depression and anger management.
Booklets are available as PDFs or MP3 audio, or they can be ordered online from LHM’s storefront. Below are a few examples of how individuals in their communities encourage others using this popular outreach tool.
“I’ve known about Lutheran Hour Ministries since I was a child, through my church in Collinsville, Illinois, and through KFUO,” says Karen Anders. “As a child, I remember my aunt regularly enjoyed and listened to The Lutheran Hour every Sunday afternoon, and I remember listening to it too, each time we were there visiting her. My mom also always supported Lutheran Hour Ministries, and now I am happy to support LHM to help share Jesus with others here and around the world.”
Anders has been doing puppet ministry for many years. She performs a variety of puppets from behind the stage, including ventriloquism. The puppets are very personable; they tell Bible stories, and they sing songs. “I always share the message of salvation, and I give them stickers and a Project Connect children’s booklet at the end,” says Anders. “I read through a booklet with them, and then I tell them that they will get their own little booklet as a gift from my puppet friends and me.”
Anders has traveled all over the country to perform puppet shows. She performs at churches, daycare centers, and an Indian reservation. “I go wherever the Lord opens the door for me,” says Anders.
“I am so happy that there are so many different topics and booklets for children and that these little children’s booklets help kids learn about Jesus. What a blessing these little booklets are to get children to get to know Jesus, His love for them, how He died for each of them, and how they can tell others about Jesus.”
“I think they should be available in every church to reach our people with topics that may be concerning them in their lives and could help them when they are at church.”
Suzie Sallee, community facilitator for congregations at LHM and author of many Project Connect children’s booklets, uses them to bring hope to children in her community. Sallee is always looking for ways to give back to her community, especially around Christmas and Easter. Every year for Easter, she fills baskets with candy and toys and includes Project Connect children’s booklets. This year, she filled 93 Easter baskets and gave them to children in her neighborhood.
“I have been offering this to low-income neighborhood children since 2020, and between Easter and Christmas, with the support of my community, I’ve been able to organize donations and offer baskets and gifts to over 1,000 children,” says Sallee. “My goal is to give them a hand up and not a handout. I couldn’t be more grateful to my community for their hearts to serve.”