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The International Lutheran Laymen's League (Int'l LLL) is a volunteer Christian organization of approximately 150,000 members. In accordance with its mission, "Bringing Christ to the Nations-and the Nations to the Church," Int'l LLL is responsible for funding Lutheran Hour Ministries, a media outreach ministry airing TV, radio and Internet programming in 44 countries.
The International Lutheran Laymen's League (Int'l LLL) is a volunteer Christian organization of approximately 150,000 members. In accordance with its mission, "Bringing Christ to the Nations-and the Nations to the Church," Int'l LLL is responsible for funding Lutheran Hour Ministries, a media outreach ministry airing TV, radio and Internet programming in 44 countries.
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The year 1917 marked the 400th anniversary of the Reformation.
This should have been a cause for celebration among Lutherans. When the Lutheran Church of Missouri, Ohio, and other states met in convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in June of that year, however, there were few festivities. America's recent entry into World War I and a synodical debt of $100,000 created a gloomy atmosphere.
During one break in the convention sessions, Albert Brauer, a St. Louis layman, was telling some friends about his earlier unsuccessful attempt to wipe out the synodical debt.
When New Yorker Theodore Lamprecht suggested that another such effort be made, an informal gathering was scheduled at the Milwaukee home of Fred Pritzlaff. Twelve men attended this meeting on June 22, 1917. In order to secure funds, the 12 formed an organization called the Lutheran Laymen's League. Lamprecht was chosen as president. By December, the LLL topped its $100,000 goal by more than $5,000.
1929: League headquarters moved from Milwaukee to St Louis, Missouri; the League's official newspaper published its first issue.
1930: T.G. Eggers was appointed first full-time executive secretary. On October 2, "The Lutheran Hour" went on the air.
1948: The League experimented with television.
1952: "This is the Life" premiered over two TV stations .
1959: LLL moved to 2185 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, Missouri.
1973. Lutheran Laymen's League of Canada opened an office in Kitchener, Ontario.
1979: The official name of the organization was changed to International Lutheran Laymen's League.
2000: A new headquarters site was opened in suburban St. Louis.
Under the blessings and direction of God, tens of thousands of people have provided prayers, volunteer work, and financial support which have accomplished great things for the Kingdom.
The year 1917 marked the 400th anniversary of the Reformation.
This should have been a cause for celebration among Lutherans. When the Lutheran Church of Missouri, Ohio, and other states met in convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in June of that year, however, there were few festivities. America's recent entry into World War I and a synodical debt of $100,000 created a gloomy atmosphere.
During one break in the convention sessions, Albert Brauer, a St. Louis layman, was telling some friends about his earlier unsuccessful attempt to wipe out the synodical debt.
When New Yorker Theodore Lamprecht suggested that another such effort be made, an informal gathering was scheduled at the Milwaukee home of Fred Pritzlaff. Twelve men attended this meeting on June 22, 1917. In order to secure funds, the 12 formed an organization called the Lutheran Laymen's League. Lamprecht was chosen as president. By December, the LLL topped its $100,000 goal by more than $5,000.
1929: League headquarters moved from Milwaukee to St Louis, Missouri; the League's official newspaper published its first issue.
1930: T.G. Eggers was appointed first full-time executive secretary. On October 2, "The Lutheran Hour" went on the air.
1948: The League experimented with television.
1952: "This is the Life" premiered over two TV stations .
1959: LLL moved to 2185 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, Missouri.
1973. Lutheran Laymen's League of Canada opened an office in Kitchener, Ontario.
1979: The official name of the organization was changed to International Lutheran Laymen's League.
2000: A new headquarters site was opened in suburban St. Louis.
Under the blessings and direction of God, tens of thousands of people have provided prayers, volunteer work, and financial support which have accomplished great things for the Kingdom.
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