The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod This is the web site of Emmaus’ national church body, or Synod (Synod = “walk together”). Here you’ll find answers to your questions about the Lutheran Church as we walk together. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a denomination that confesses the historic, orthodox Christian faith, a faith built on “the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone” (Eph. 2:20).
The Ohio District of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod The Ohio District assists its congregations to fulfill the Great Commission in ways that are faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions through:
>Healthy congregations functioning as mission outposts, that are led by
>Healthy professional church workers, who are developing
>Healthy partnerships among congregations, District, and Synod. The Ohio District comprises of the state of Ohio, the state of West Virginia, and the eastern part of the state of Kentucky east of the OH-IN state boundary. Rev. Dr. Kevin Wilson is the Ohio District President 2018-2021. See an interactive map of the Ohio District here.
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Emmaus has a very active women’s missionary league (Emmaus LWML), and you will find information about how they positively impact Christian mission and ministry locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally on this web site.
Ohio District Youth Ministry gathers Jr. High (6-8 grade) and Sr. High (High School) aged youth from all over the district and has corporate District-wide events. Every three years the Ohio District gathers the youth together to collectively attend the National Youth Gathering.
Bethesda Lutheran Communities Emmaus’ LWML is providing a variety of cards to Bethesda with birthday greetings, get well cards, and notes for thinking of you. Bethesda provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with home, career, education and faith to live full and empowering lives.
Concordia University Ann Arbor MI Emmaus and the Ohio District are connected to Concordia University. CUAA is a learning community at the junction of knowledge and Christian faith, where students develop their God-given potential and prepare to lead uncommon lives of higher professional purpose for the betterment of self and community.
Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne exists to form servants in Jesus Christ who teach the faithful, reach the lost and care for all. It is an institution of theological higher education of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod whose central purpose is to prepare men for the pastoral ministry, as well as men and women for other service in the church, through programs offering an understanding of the Christian faith that is Christ centered, biblically based, confessionally Lutheran, and evangelically active.
Concordia Publishing House CPH is the official publishing arm of the LCMS. It is a leader in Christian and Lutheran publishing and also has church and family resources in every media.
Men’s NetWork What happens when you mix guys, good humor, a determination to follow Christ, and the internet together? The answer is the Men’s NetWork from Lutheran Hour Ministries.
K-LOVE radio exists to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. Listen online here or at 96.9FM – Wauseon, OH.
Air1 Radio is a sister station to K-LOVE that is also to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. Listen online here or at 106.3 FM – Detroit, MI.
Helping Appalachian Rural People (HARP) HARP’s mission is to serve people who seek self-sufficiency, coming alongside them with spiritual, emotional and material support as they move toward independence. Special focus is in the areas of the Ohio District (Ohio, West Virginia, and eastern Kentucky) that have the highest poverty rates.
Orphan Grain Train Orphan Grain Train is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Christian volunteer network that shares personal and material resources with needy people in America and around the world. Grain Train volunteers gather donations of clothing, medical supplies, food, Christian literature, and other aid to meet real needs. The Orphan Grain Train movement is a loving response to Jesus Christ’s example as a servant and His love for us.
Lutheran Hour Ministries Lutheran Hour Ministries is a Christian outreach ministry supporting churches worldwide. LHM produces Christian radio and TV programming for broadcast, as well as Internet and print communications, dramas, music, and outreach materials, to reach unchurched people in the United States and more than 30 other countries. LHM’s flagship program, The Lutheran Hour, airs weekly on 1300 stations, as well as XM Satellite Radio and the American Forces Network.
Wauseon Chamber of Commerce Emmaus is a member of the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce. Since 1956 the Wauseon Chamber has been a source of information and business referrals for Wauseon and the greater Fulton County area. The mission of the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic growth and business development in the Wauseon area by providing meaningful services for its membership and helping to sustain a high quality of life within the community.
Camp Lutherhaven Camp Lutherhaven is a year-round outdoor ministry center dedicated to creating adventurous, fun, faith-building experiences for people of all ages. It’s located just 26 miles northwest of Fort Wayne (81 miles west of Emmaus) amidst the rolling hills of Northeast Indiana. Contact Keith “Cheesy” Peters, Director of Summer and Youth Ministry at keith@lutherhaven.org. Camp is a place for you!
Cognitive decline, deteriorating health, and limited mobility are just a few of the issues that come with aging, and that can make it harder for seniors to live independently. However, with proper preparation, appropriate home care services, and a strong network of support, seniors can thrive at home. To help aging adults and their families navigate this option, HomeCare.org developed a resource that covers the programs, services, payment options, and providers for senior residents that are available in Ohio. HomCare.org: