Photo Contest
Entries for LCEF’s Photo Contest have officially closed. Winner announcements will take place on April 4.
Celebrate the Gift of Baptism
Baptism is a beautiful reminder of God’s grace, marking the beginning of a life in Christ. We invite you to capture and share the beauty and significance of baptism—whether it’s a baptismal font, a recent baptism or a symbolic image of renewal in Christ.

Prizes:
- 1st Place: $100 Visa gift card
- 2nd Place: $50 Visa gift card
- 3rd Place: $25 Visa gift card
LCEF will notify competition winners via email by Friday, April 4, 2025.
Contest Timeline
Entries will be accepted online at LCEF’s Photo Contest webpage starting Thursday, March 13, 2025 and ending at 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, March 24, 2025.
All online entries must be received by Monday, March 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (CT). Three winners will be selected based on likes and reactions on Facebook March 25-April 3, 2025.
Winners will be announced by Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Previous Photo Contest Submissions

Meaghan Weedon
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Hamel, Ill.

Kim Babbitt
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
St. Charles, Mo.

Adam Griebel
St. John Lutheran Church
Flatrock Monroeville, Ind.
Winner Selection and Notification
Lutheran Church Extension Fund shall solely determine the specifics of the prize. There is no substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of the award to others, or request for the cash equivalent by the winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Lutheran Church Extension Fund to use the winner’s name, likeness, and entry for advertising and trade purposes without further compensation unless prohibited by law.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund shall have no liability for the winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk email or other security settings or for the winner’s provision of incorrect contact information.
Agreement to Rules
By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these rules. In addition, you agree to accept Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s decisions as final and binding as it relates to the content of this contest.
Terms & Conditions
The contest hosted by Lutheran Church Extension Fund is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s sole discretion. You must provide the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple identities in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund.
LCEF reserves the right to feature or remove any contest submissions.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the contest should illness, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the contest. In such a case, Lutheran Church Extension Fund may select the winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after the (if appropriate) action was taken by Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Furthermore, Lutheran Church Extension Fund reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the contest or website or violates these Terms & Conditions.