Hales
Corners Lutheran Church
“You will
be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and the ends
of the earth" (Acts 1:8). This is the mission of Hales Corners, located
about ten miles outside of downtown Milwaukee, focusing their missions
locally, in Milwaukee, in America and the world. Locally, Hales Corners
runs Sonshine Ministry, a clothing and food pantry that distributes food
to Ebenezer Lutheran, serving about 230 families monthly. Hales Corners
has partnered with both Ebenezer in Milwaukee and St. John’s in Racine
to spread the work of the Holy Spirit in supporting other urban
ministries.
Ebenezer
Lutheran Church in Milwaukee
Ebenezer
has existed for more than 30 years, serving the south side of
Milwaukee’s families, providing emergency food, health assistance from
their parish nurse, and information on other subsidies in the area. With
the declining economy, the poverty level in this area of Milwaukee has
grown significantly. The ministry of Ebenezer is constantly pushing for
growth as they currently seek to expand their food pantry. The goal of
this urban church is to “Reach people through the dignified provision of
basic staples during times of crisis, demonstrating God’s love and
providing an example of His hope.”
Peace Lutheran Church in Racine, WI
Peace
Lutheran
has also partnered with Hales Corners to support the needs of the people
in the area of Racine to build unity in our faith in Christ and spread
the Word of God.
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