Commission on Special Ministries
414-256-3240; csm@sab.wels.net
WELS Military Services, a division of Special Ministries, has developed a spiritual deployment kit for U.S. military personnel separated from their family and home congregation for long periods of time. The kit includes a pocket-sized New Testament Bible, two devotional books, and an inspirational letter from the WELS national civilian chaplain. Individuals may purchase these kits for military members, or military personnel can receive one free if they register with WELS Military Services at archive.wels.net/jump/refer.

Ad Hoc Commission
937-434-9876; revjrvoss@aol.com
The final report of the Ad Hoc Commission is now available online at archive.wels.net/jump/adhoc. The commission was authorized by the 2007 synod convention to analyze the way the synod works and to propose comprehensive, long-term strategies to help the synod carry out its mission. This report will be a major item of business at the synod convention in July.

Ministry of Christian Giving
414-256-3208; mcg@sab.wels.net
Total gifts received for the synod’s Year of Jubilee offering have passed the $3 million mark (as of March 31). The goal of the offering, authorized by the 2007 synod convention, is to reduce the synod’s $22.4 million debt and free up dollars for other ministry. While the Year of Jubilee celebration was designed to be observed in congregations primarily in November and December 2008, congregations still can participate until the synod convention at the end of July. Find out more about Year of Jubilee at archive.wels.net/jump/jubilee.

Board for World Missions 
414-256-3233; dan.koelpin@sab.wels.net