Our benevolences

Benevolences which have been budgeted for in 2006 are:

Saint Paul Area Synod  $24,446 
Lyngblomsten $2,558
St. Paul Council of Churches $1,421
Luther Seminary $1,990
Global Health Ministries $3,127
Southeast Asian Ministries $1,421
San Martin/Holy Trinity $1,421
Lutheran Social Service $1,990
ELCA Missionary Sponsorship $$3,980
Chinese Hospitality Center $1,421
Lutheran Health Ministries: Bangladesh $3,147
China Service Ventures $1,990
Project Home $1,990
Habitat for Humanity $1,990
Daily Work $1,990
Martin School Slovakia $1,990
Total Benevolence Expenses $56,851

These Benevolences are paid out on a quarterly basis.


The Thanksgiving Offering taken in November is divided between
  • World Hunger
  • Our Refugee Core Committee
  • Food Shelf