Jesus came for the sake of the whole world and yet he came at a specific time, in a particular place, among specific people. Each advent season, we work to bless our world both globally and locally, intentionally working with specific ministries for such a time as this.

Check out the organizations Emmaus Lutheran Church partnered with GLOCAL 2024 below!

LOCAL

SPONSOR CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS IN FOSTER CARE
Partnering with Michigan Foster Care Closet.

Supporting foster families around Michigan by providing gifts and stockings for their children.

GOAL: Provide gifts & stockings for 2 children.

GIVE A MONETARY DONATION TO COVER:
$15 - A new stocking (2 needed)
$40 - Stocking stuffers (2 needed)
$175 - Christmas gifts (2 needed)

HOW TO SUPPORT THIS GOAL:
- Purchase gifts off of the kid's wishlists at the link below. Gifts must be brought to Emmaus, unwrapped, by Sunday December 8th!
- Monetary donations through online giving (information at the bottom of the page!) or dropped in the Sunday offering plate and marked as GLOCAL.
- Purcahse gifts for our 2 sponsored children. Children's ages, genders, and interests are below.


GOAL UPDATE: 100% of gifts funded and purchased!

REGIONAL

SUPPORT RESTORATION FROM HURRICANE HELENE
Partnering with Foundation Woodworks, in Asheville NC

Foundation Woodworks is located in Asheville North Carolina, and provides a woodworking space for 16 artists and a gallery where over 80 local artists sell their work. They have remained closed ever since Hurricane Helene left devastating water damage, with the water reaching as high as roof level. The owners, Jacqueline and Mark, are in need of additional funds to continue restoration, and to purchase necessary business equipment (like computers, printers, displays, and tools) in order to open again. Due to the companies' close relationship with other business in the River Arts District of Asheville, being able to reopen would mean a positive impact not only on for Foundation Woodworks and the many artists it supports, but for the entire surrounding community.

GOAL: Raise $700 to replace needed supplies and rebuild the infrastructure.

HOW TO SUPPORT THIS GOAL: 
- Monetary donations through online giving (information at the bottom of the page!) or dropped in the Sunday offering plate and marked as GLOCAL.

GLOBAL

MAKE JESUS’ NAME KNOWN IN GUATEMALA
Partnering with Groundwork Guatemala

Groundwork Guatemala exists to assist the least of these spiritually, emotionally and physically. They aim to provide consistent involvement and are focused purely on spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Guatemala.

The Groundwork team's mission is to "Seek the Lost; Equip the Found" by sharing the message of Jesus Christ with the people of Guatemala and helping believers grow in their faith and service. They Bible studies, activities for children, and visiting families in surrounding neighborhoods. They also have an education sponsorship program, connecting supporters with children in Guatemala. All funds donated go directly toward education and supporting local ministry workers. The team relies on prayer for guidance, protection, and the growth of faith in the communities they serve, which includes leading Bible studies, activities for children, and visiting families in surrounding neighborhoods.

Groundwork Guatemala has a team of local missionaries. One in specific, Oscar, is in need of additional financial donations to continue his economic aid. Oscar is involved specifically with the children at Groundwork Guatemala. Meeting our goal will sponsor Oscar and his work with kids in the surrounding communities.

GOAL: Send $700 to support Oscars missionary work

ONLINE GIVING FOR EMMAUS GLOCAL 

You can give to the Emmaus Glocal causes here! Select the fund "GLOCAL" and follow the prompts, including signing into your Subsplash account (or creating one if you have not given online with us before.)