"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'

Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'

The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of
mine, you did for me.' "

The Chaplain's Auxiliary is made up of ladies from all the area Lutheran churches in Wichita and surrounding communities. Monetary support is by free-will offering and is used to promote the work of the Auxiliary which assists the Chaplain in his work in area hospitals, care homes, jails, and boys and girls detention centers. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month in one of the area churches that serves as host. Meetings include speakers who share with us social and specialized ministry. If you have questions, or would like to join us, please contact Phyllis Arehart. We ask for your prayers and support to help us continue this vital ministry of caring for others.

      Do you have a desire to help others who are in need?  Do you enjoy visiting the elderly in care homes or the disabled who need someone to just care about them?  Would you like to use your sewing or knitting abilities to bless persons who might need a small blanket or pair of bed socks?  Do you sense God uses you to encourage others who face challenging circumstances?  If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might find it fulfilling to get involved with the Chaplains Auxiliary.

       This group of dedicated members of a number of Lutheran churches in the greater Wichita area are active in works of compassion for those who are in need.  Some visit care home residents, others help assemble hygiene packets for local homeless shelters, others will deliver supplies for use at area homes for unwed mothers or school packs for children in low income families, while others still use their sewing skills to make the supplies that are used.

      While it is not necessary to attend, the group meets every other month in one of the area churches that serves as host.  Chaplain Rocky Mease keeps the group informed of what is happening in the area hospital ministries and other ministries as well.  Our congregation hosted this month’s meeting with a luncheon potluck 

      If you would like to become involved to any degree, or would like to just find out more about the group, contact Phyllis Arehart or speak with Pastor Einem.  More participants are always needed and welcome.