Rev. Dr. Mark Hill is Director of Human Care for the Ohio District LCMS

Lutheran Christians have been touched by God's grace with the precious gift of faith that trusts in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and imparts a peace the surpasses all human understanding .  In response to God's underserved love they seek to serve God and their neighbors. They have heard the Lord's strong mandate to proclaim the Gospel, faithfully communicating the Word of God in their words and deeds. Lutherans throughout the Ohio District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod have disovered countless ways to serve as instruments of His love wherever there is pain, alienation and despair.

Human Care ministries in the Ohio District is working to support and coordinate congregational efforts to help their members serve as instruments of God's love wherever it is needed. The variety of ministries reflects a diverse and abundant supply of gifts and abilities that have allowed them to serve hundreds of individuals and families at times of need. Help and hope has been restored through Lutheran Disaster Response and Parish Nurse programs. Lutheran Older Adults have found meaningful service opportunities and opportunities to enjoy Christian fellowship. Our Deaconess community serves faithfully to work in faith, labor in love and remain steadfast in the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are truly blessed by the gifts God has delivered to the Ohio District to lead us all into meaningful and relevent service to Him and for the benefit of His people.