Lutheran military veterans & family ministries

Our Mission

LMVFM is a Christian non-profit (501c3) faith based ministry. We are dedicated to serving military veterans, military contractors and their families in need of care and assistance, regardless of their faith or religious affiliation. We offer resources, assistance and training to congregations and other care providers to assist veterans, military contractors and their family members. In order to keep Christ at the center of this mission, LMVFM does not solicit or accept government funding.

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Honoring Those Who Served

Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial day originated in the years following the Civil War. That gruesome war claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemetery. As the years progressed, local communities across the country initiated their own memorial gatherings. As these gatherings became more and more organized, the nation as a whole began to  truly recognize the significance of remembering our fallen men and women. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. More than the unofficial start of each Summer season, Memorial Day was, is and must remain a solemn time we set apart once every year to recall and appreciate the ultimate sacrifice that has been paid by so many brave men and women in the service of our country.

(Thank you to History.com as a reference)


  • Grant Schoon
    Wonderful people, Great organization - they have very worthwhile programs, check them out!
    Grant Schoon
  • Patty Hunter
    Chaplain Haines helps the families of the Lutherans Military Vets.
    Patty Hunter
  • Jan Kelly Bell
    Dedicated souls committed to helping veterans and their families in any way possible. God bless you and the work you are doing for me and others.
    Jan Kelly Bell
  • Edmund Blackadder
    A true boots on the ground ministry!!!!!
    Edmund Blackadder
  • "GALS" of Mt. Zion Lutheran
    Thank you for all you do. It is very much noticed and appreciated.
    "GALS" of Mt. Zion Lutheran
  • Esther Circle Advent Lutheran
    Thank you for all you do for the Lutheran Vets and families.
    Esther Circle Advent Lutheran
  • Bonnie D
    "You have been a Godsend to us"
    Bonnie D
  • Susan H
    Your [Bible Study] teaching is organized, calming and kind.
    Susan H
  • May God bless all of you for your work. Keeping you in thought and prayer. - Joyce L.