About Us
United in faith and a desire to help the victims/survivors of sexual abuse heal, we have been asked by the Apostolic Lutheran Church of America Central Board to form this ministry.
Why "Balm of Gilead?"
In the Old Testament Jeremiah asks, “Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” (Jeremiah 8:22) He was telling the Jewish people about their coming exile and the destruction of Jerusalem resulting from their blatant sin and rejection of God. So, the question, “Is there no balm in Gilead?”, asks if there is healing for this people. God’s answer through Jeremiah is, “Yes,” and that someday he will bring a new agreement and “I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” (Jeremiah 31:34). This new agreement went into effect with the death and resurrection of Jesus. So the “balm of Gilead” refers to the love and healing power we find in Jesus.
Our Mission
The ALC Balm of Gilead will use the following to accomplish its mission.
1) Education Seminars
2) Guidance and Reporting
3) Support Groups
Our Vision
The ALC Balm of Gilead will use the following to accomplish its mission.
1) Education Seminars
2) Guidance and Reporting
3) Support Groups
Balm of Gilead is a rare perfume used medicinally, and named for the region in Gilead where it was produced.
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold of me. Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? Jeremiah 8:21-22
Jesus is our Balm of Gilead.
Do you see the pottery jar pouring out healing balm?
