California-Nevada-Hawaii Distric

Second only to China in number, India is home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population. Covering 3.3 million square miles, India is roughly one-third the size of the United States. Religion in India is very diverse and practiced freely in public. Hinduism is the predominant religion in India, practiced by 80 percent of the populace. Muslims comprise about 10 percent, Christians about 3 percent, with Sikhs and others the remainder. At least 90 percent of the Christian population emerges from the lower castes, very few are from the hard to reach upper castes. India has now surpassed China as the nation with the fastest growing Christian population. Since 1951, Lutheran Hour Ministries has taken on the challenge of spreading the Good News to thousands of Indian people who have never had the opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ, and CNH District Lutheran Hour Ministries has adopted the office in India for special support. The Lutheran Hour Ministries - India office has an online blog where you can get the latest information about their activities.

The Lutheran Laymen's League of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District operates the Herb Rourke Scholarship Endowment Fund. The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance grants to ministerial or teacher candidates from our geographical area preparing to enter the full time ministerial or teaching professions in approved Lutheran programs. To be eligible for a grant, the candidate must be admitted to and diligently pursue an approved course of study at a seminary or college of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

To request a grant from the California-Nevada-Hawaii District Student Aid fund please click here for the application forms. Be sure to have all sections completed, including that by the college or seminary, and then send all completed forms in time to be received before July 1st to: C/N/H District LLL, 3259 Langhorn Drive, Fremont CA 94555-1422.

A Journey of a Lifetime to "The Promised Land"

Join Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Gregory Seltz, Lutheran Hour Speaker Emeritus Rev. Ken Klaus, and Lutheran Hour Ministries Executive Director Bruce Wurdeman on a 12 day Journey of a Lifetime to The Promised Land. The tour will be November 3 - 14 of 2012. For more information, click here.

Lutheran Hour Ministries is continuing to develop an exciting new group ministry designed to educate and activate men for Christ!

The absence of active, involved and committed Christian men in our churches is impeding our witness to the world and is a key factor in the decline in church membership. Recent research by George Barna reveals:

       When a child leads the way in commitment to a church, 3 1/2 % of families follow.
       When a woman leads the way in commitment to a church, 17% of families follow.
       But, when a man leads the way in commitment to a church, 93% of families follow!

Also, 42% of American men attended church regularly in 1992. But by 1997, only 28% of American men were attending church regularly. Clearly, without male spiritual involvement families, churches, and our witness all suffer.

LHM's Men's Network is designed to engage men in Bible classes, discussion groups, fellowship, community service, and retreats, all specifically designed for their needs and interests, so that participants can become confident in their role in God's kingdom. It will improve their Bible knowledge and understanding of Lutheran teachings and provide them with opportunities, connections, and training to serve others in Christ's name.

Participants will become part of a nationwide force of highly mobilized Christian men known for hands-on ministry, who use their vocations and skills to express their faith and calling as Jesus' disciples. They will become equipped to mentor other men, sharing the Savior and encouraging them to serve in their churches and community.

Central to the LHM Men's NetWork is its Bible studies. New studies on a variety of topics, both for men and mixed groups, are constantly being developed and feature video segments and printable study guides. To see what is currently available and download or purchase these studies, click here.

Christ, His people and the Christian faith are under attack. Most of the time those attacks are just baloney. On these videos Pastor Klaus, speaker of The Lutheran Hour goes on the attack pointing out, in a simple way, the foolishness and fallacies of the criticisms the Savior's soldiers have to face. Please, feel free to use them and share them. And...when the world sends you some baloney, let us know. It may show up in Klaus' Baloney Shop.

Ever wondered if there was just a bit more to some of those lessons you learned in Sunday school? Well, we thought so too. Join Bruce Wurdeman as he takes you behind the scenes and uncovers "Stuff They Didn't Teach Me In Sunday School."

Our blogspot invites readers to comment on topics ranging from the importance of male leadership to differences between being a nice guy and a good guy. Along the way, we'll even tackle the perpetual riddle of what do women really want. Check it out; post a comment; tell us what you think - it's all about having a conversation.

That is why Lutheran Hour Ministries is moving boldly forward with this new outreach to men. Visit the LHM Men's Network now for more information and to see the variety of free or low cost materials available to enhance your congregations or your own personal ministry.