Dear Friend of LCMS World Relief and Human Care,

Matthew 5:16 encourages us to give evidence of our citizenship in God’s kingdom by our good citizenship here on earth.

That’s one reason I’m contacting you as a follow-up to President Obama’s nationally televised address to Congress about health care reform. Because his speech last week may have left many Christians with lingering questions about the proposed legislation, I want to urge you to read updated information and analysis about health care reform and sanctity of life issues on our Web site http://www.lcms.org/healthcare.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care strives to be a valuable resource to concerned Christian citizens. We take seriously our role to provide information from a Lutheran perspective so you can actively and knowledgeably participate in the debate on issues that often include morality, ethics, and sanctity of life concerns.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank you for your past support. In a needy world that is sometimes confusing and always challenging, we want to be your companion in your walk of faith and in your service of mercy to others. We hope you consider LCMS World Relief and Human Care as your trusted resource for a Lutheran perspective on Christian citizenship concerns, and as a catalyst for Christ-driven mercy in the world.

If you value our work, please let us know by your prayers and your financial support. Both are needed now, more than ever. If you have questions, please contact me.

In His service,



Maggie Karner
Director, Life and Health Ministries
LCMS World Relief and Human Care
maggie.karner@lcms.org
800-248-1930, ext. 1380