Little Mite Boxes Bring Powerful Action
The Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) Mite Box is a small, garnet-colored box used to collect regular donations for mission grants, inspired by the widow’s mite in Mark 12. Since 1942, this "mite" offering has funded over $130 million in mission work worldwide. Funds are collected by individuals and groups, with 25% supporting national missions and 75% funding district missions. Below is a list of ten recent mission grants.
1. Regional Disaster Response LERT Shower Trailers — LCMS Office of National Mission, Disaster Response Ministry, U.S. — $81,500 — FULLY FUNDED
2. Help for Ukraine’s Orphans and Displaced Persons — Orphan Grain Train, Europe — $100,000 — FULLY FUNDED
3. Portable Laundry Trailer — Forged by Fire Services, U.S. — $100,700 — Partial payment of $50,000 distributed
4. The Perpetual Call for Pastors and Teachers — LCMS Office of Pastoral Education, U.S. — $100,000 — FULLY FUNDED
5. Growing Together to Share Braille and Large Print — Lutheran Braille Workers, U.S. — $100,000
6. Christ-Centered Hope for Cancer Patients — Phil’s Friends, U.S. — $100,000 — Partial payment of $50,000 distributed
7. Light of Jesus Christ to Unwed Homeless Mothers — A Place of Refuge Ministries of South WI, Inc., Wisconsin — $75,000
8. Building a Place of Care — Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, North Dakota — $60,000 — FULLY FUNDED — FEATURED MARCH 2026
9. Introducing Muslims to the Savior — Lutheran Heritage Foundation, Global — $100,000 — Partial payment of $45,000 distributed — FEATURED APRIL 2026
10. Healing Your Heart — Faith-based Child Counseling — Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin, U.S. — $100,000 — Partial payment of $75,000 distributed
