Current Friends-Appreciation — November 2013
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You Are Empowering Ministries!
We’re celebrating our partnership with you as we celebrate God’s gifts to us.
As a Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) investor, loan or Ministry Support
customer, donor or prayer partner, you are embracing The Lutheran Church— Missouri
Synod and empowering ministries in Kingdom work, sharing the Gospel with thousands
of people. Thank you for your partnership with LCEF!
Share your LCEF story with others! Visit lcef.org and then click one of our social
media icons to connect with others.
LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDICinsured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a
solicitation to buy. LCEF will offer and sell its securities only in states where
authorized. The offer is made solely by LCEF's Offering Circular. Investors should
carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks.
Bounty of Blessings for Ministry
During this time of the year, we reflect on the gracious God we have and all of the
blessings He has bestowed upon us. Please know that you are part of those
blessings!
Your Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) investments empower ministries with
low-cost loans and ministry support services that help leaders respond to growth and
community needs. Your invested funds also enable LCEF to make loans to rostered
church workers at low rates and costs, and with a caring staff that understands their
unique calling.
Thank you for your continued investment in our faith community through LCEF!
LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDICinsured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a
solicitation to buy. LCEF will offer and sell its securities only in states where
authorized. The offer is made solely by LCEF's Offering Circular. Investors should
carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund-Missouri Synod (NMLS# 3444).
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Gratitude Across the Globe
Thank You!
Danke!
Gracias!
Merci!
God continues to bless the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) with passionate,
ministry-focused investors and equally committed borrowers and supporters who believe
in and support the mission of sharing the Gospel.
Thank you for empowering ministries across the world!
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Dear Lord, we gratefully remember the good gifts You shower upon us. Deepen our
awareness of Your goodness and let us praise You for all of Your gifts, especially the
gift of forgiveness. We pray for more opportunities to witness our faith and provide
comfort to those who do not yet know Jesus as our Savior.
Thank you to all of the partners that make it possible to share the Gospel and
empower ministries through Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF)!
LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDICinsured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a
solicitation to buy. LCEF will offer and sell its securities only in states where
authorized. The offer is made solely by LCEF's Offering Circular. Investors should
carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks.
Website Stories
 Prayers of thanksgiving for:
The “pay-it-forward” approach of members of St. John, Geneseo, Ill. They
gave a monetary gift to Risen Savior Lutheran, Manteno, Ill., and to
Laborers For Christ after being served by Laborers and CFS after their
church burned several years ago.
o Two congregations that contribute to LCEF on a monthly basis, and have
for years: Trinity Lutheran, Freistatt, Mo., and First Lutheran, Paola, Kan.
o Grace Lutheran, Knoxville, Tenn., uses Joyful Response; leadership thankful
for ability to make giving so easy.
o Robert Leimbeck-investor/donor, who periodically contributes to LCEF
because of the excellent customer service he receives.
Fall Leadership Conference wrap-up stories.
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Bible Verses
“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the
peoples!” —1 Chronicles 16:8
“Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and
guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples
praise you!” —Psalm 67:4-5
“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these
things, and the God of peace will be with you.” —Philippians 4:9
“I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was
given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech
and all knowledge— even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you…“
— 1 Corinthians 1:4–6
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for
you all making my prayer with joy…” —Philippians 1:3-4
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Focus of the month: We are so thankful for you and your partnership.
We empower ministries as they strive to build the Kingdom.
We are an exceptional provider of financial resources and related ministry support.
Our partnership becomes an investment in your faith community.
We embrace The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.