MITE SUNDAY....What is it?? 

At Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, the first Sunday of every month is designated as Mite Sunday at both services and a small “treasure” box is set at the back of the church for coins to be tossed into as you leave church. 

Why?? 

In the early 1800s, the Woman’s Mission to Woman urged members in its first circular letter in 1871 to use their new Mite Box to raise funds. The entire family was encouraged to contribute. Under the original 1928 Lutheran Women’s Missionary Endeavor organizational plan, every woman in every congregation would receive a Mite Box. Receipts in 1930 from the 92 Ladies Aid societies totaled $6651.31! At the 1953 convention, delegates reaffirmed the policy of raising funds and the Mite Boxes were soon referred to as “blessing boxes” or “mission boxes” or “thankoffering boxes”. 

What happens to the money collected?? 

All the money we collect on Mite Sunday is sent to the SD District LWML, and they in turn send 25% of all monies collected to the National LWML. (75% of the coins are used here in SD. In 2012-14 AND 2015- 2017, our preschool received a total of $10,000 in grants from the SD District LWML!) 

Today, the National LWML has set a 3-year goal to fund 22 missions to the total of $2,075,000...quite a change from the $6651.31 collected in 1930. And, that’s how our freely given coins collected on Mite Sundays are used...for the purpose of reaching out to others with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

If you would like a Mite Box for your home to collect coins from emptying pockets, found in the laundry, or to say “thank you” with an appropriate amount whenever a calamity or misfortune has been averted, please see Connie Rathert, LWML Treasurer!

SD Mission Grants 2018-20

National Mission Grants 2017-19

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**Childcare will also be offered by the Divine Shepherd LutheranChurch Youth Group. Suggested donation of $10/child each time.

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P L E A S E  J O I N  U S  S T A R T IN G  F E B R U A R Y  1 3 T H  F O R  A  F I VE - W E E K  C O U R S E :

LOVE &LOGIC PARENTING

Loving, yet powerful tools for parenting children of all ages.

CALL DIVINE SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL AT (605) 787-6438 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO GET SIGNED UP.

When: Every Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm for five weeks, starting February 13, 2020

Where: Divine ShepherdLutheran Church Cost: $10/person or couple.

**Childcare will also be offered by the Divine Shepherd LutheranChurch Youth Group. Suggested donation of $10/child each time.

Bible Study 6:30 - 7:30
Studying Ruth

Studying "Will the Real Jesus Please Standup"

Studying Matthew

Studying "Will the Real Jesus Please Standup"

Studying Matthew