• Romans 5:2b

    Romans 5:2b

     "we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God."

  • John 20:31

    John 20:31

    "These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that by believing you may have life in his name."

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Isaiah 41:10

    "Don't be afraid for I am with you."

  • Acts 2:21

    Acts 2:21

    "And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

  • Mark 16:17

    Mark 16:17

    He said to them "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation."

  • John 8:31-32

    John 8:31-32

     "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

  • Acts 20:28a

    Acts 20:28a

    "Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers."

  • Matthew 28:19-20

    Matthew 28:19-20

    “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”

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Introducing Martin Luther Elder Care Ministries

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Martin Luther Elder Care Ministries (MLECM) was formed by Martin Luther Memorial Home to fulfill a singular mission. That mission is to serve the spiritual needs of the aging with emphasis on those who are in care facilities or homebound. We will do this by working with congregations in Michigan for the purpose of sharing the message of the gospel.

Sharing the Words of Life with those nearing the end of life—that is what MLECM is all about. To do this, two ministries are being developed.

  • Pastor Elder Care Ministry—a growing network of both active and retired WELS pastors across Michigan. Each pastor who is part of this program conducts weekly worship services in elder care facilities that are located in the area in which they live.
  • Citizens of Heaven Elder Care Ministry—a new program to train lay men and women to assist their pastors in ministering to the aging who live in care facilities or who are homebound. The key component of this program is new online training course developed and offered by Martin Luther College. This course is also available to pastors, teachers and staff ministers. For more information go to the Citizens of Heaven Elder Care page or click the learn more/register in the box on the right.

Online Course @ MLC is now CLOSED.

Registration for the 2022 Geriatric and Care Facility Ministry course is now closed.

Devotions

We are pleased to offer:

  • Citizens of Heaven Elder Care Devotions; 50 devotions written by Richard E. Laurersdorf

Please call the MLECM administrator at (269) 217.2032 to order.

Growing to Serve!

In June 2013, Martin Luther Elder Care Ministries (MLECM) began the implementation of a new Elder Care Ministry in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area.

The Lord has certainly blessed this program. Today, the Elder Care Ministry includes 40 pastors who together serve 94 different elder care facilities with weekly worship services. These elder care facilities are located across Lower Michigan. Total weekly attendance exceeds 1,000 people, many of whom are not WELS members. 

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