Benevolence Corner

Where does our benevolence go?

Benevolence is allocated each quarter to local (50%), national (25%) and international (25%) causes.

2023 Benevolent Giving

ELCA - $2,000

BTGS (Hot Lunch) - $250

SGCHS (Hot Lunch) - $250

Lutheran Disaster Response - $1,000

ELCA - $2,500 (this money was designated to the following)

  • $1,000 to MSU Campus Ministry
  • $1,000 to U of M Campus Ministry
  • $500 to ELCA undesignated Mission Support

Sweet Grass Community Foundation - $2,000 (Match Fund Category)

Lutheran Disaster Response (fire) - $1,000

World Central Kitchen, Inc. - $600

Gallatin Valley Packathon - $200

Aspen - $750

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch - $750.07

Special K Ranch - $750

Montana Rescue Mission - $750

ELCA Good Gifts (goats, pigs & tree) - $340

ELCA - $4,140.06 (this money was designated to the following)

  • $2,000 to Our Savior's Rocky Boy
  • $1,140.06 to Freedom in Christ Prison Congregation
  • $1,000 to Other ELCA mission support


The point is this:

The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:6-7