LWML Districts Celebrate God’s Blessings | |
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LWML Minnesota North District — “Rejoice in Hope!”
LMWL Oregon District — “You Are God’s Masterpiece”
LWML Wyoming District — “Be Strong and Courageous”
LWML North Dakota District — “Cross-eyed … Focus on Jesus”
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LWML Minnesota North District | |
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“Drawn to the Cross,” based on Joshua 1:9b, Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go, was the theme of the LWML Minnesota North District Convention held June 20–22, in Moorhead, Minnesota. LWML Minnesota North District President Kathy Brandt lead her first convention, attended by 255 women and men.
The generosity of the participants was displayed through the collections of eyeglasses for MOST Ministries, baby items for the Perry Center, and school supplies, socks, hygiene items, and paper products for the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. Servant event participants made 450 bracelets for MOST Ministries and 100 cards for cancer patients. Attendees had four breakout sessions to choose from, including LWML Gift Planning Counselor Carol von Soosten speaking about “LWML Gifts of Love is for YOU!” and Carol Borchert’s session was “Women: You are Gifted!” Also speaking about their ministries were Sheri Adkins from Orphan Grain Train and Joy Markus from Poblo International.
Bible study was led by Rev. Sam Pitsch about which LWML Strategic Plan Facilitator Michelle Jenks said “I would sit through the Bible study again and again and again since there was so much meat in the concept of Fear and Faith. Wow!”
The keynote speaker was Debbie Griffith who writes and delivers “Everyday Matters,” a daily devotion that is heard on over 300 radio stations. LWML Strategic Plan Facilitator Michelle Jenks delivered greetings from the LWML. Delegates voted for a mission grant goal of $145,000 and selected 11 mission grants for the 2022–24 biennium.
Convention attendees and four Young Women Representatives (YWRs) participated in “A Closer Walk with God” mite walk and raised $3,514.24 towards the mission goal.
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The LWML Oregon District Convention was held at St. John Lutheran Church, McMinnville, Oregon on June 24–26. The 108 attendees focused on the theme, “You are God’s Masterpiece” based on Ephesians 2:10a (EHV), For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.
Convention participants woke up early to “Move for Mites” with short walks around the neighborhood. LWML Oregon District President Carol Reis led her first convention with the election of officers, selection of 14 mission grants for the 2022–2024 biennium, and a mission goal of $100,000.
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Deaconess Grace Rao led the convention body in Bible study. Keynote speaker past LWML Oregon District President Carmen Nagel, encouraged the women to be more involved in LWML. Karen Haren, Ph.D., from Wilderness Journey Ministries shared the work of their mission reflecting God’s love so that it shines into the dark and difficult times of terminal illness. Vice President of Organizational Resources Marie Chow brought information and greetings from the LWML.
| During the worship service, attendees were given a carnation as a sign of sin and placed it on a wooden cross in front of the sanctuary since Jesus took our sins away. What a beautiful sight! | |
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Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever go (Joshua 1:9) was the basis for the theme “Be Strong and Courageous” for the 2022 LWML Wyoming District held at the Gering Civic Center, in Gering, Nebraska June 23–25.
LWML Wyoming District President Barbara Schaer completed her service and congratulated newly elected Terri Denniston from Torrington on her election. Convention delegates elected new officers and selected 12 mission grants for a mission goal of $80,000. Three YWRs represented the zones of the district while enjoying fellowship and learning about LWML. President Debbie Larson shared news and greetings from the LWML.
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Wyoming may have had the youngest President’s Page, Allison Aaberg, who was 10 years old. Allison took her responsibilities seriously — a Lutheran woman encouraged and mentored!
President Barb Schaer, Allison Aaberg, and President Debbie Larson together at the Wyoming District Convention.
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Keynote speakers were Gary Thies from Mission Central, Ruth Neeley retired clerk and judge magistrate from Pinedale, Wyoming, and Kate Meadows, author of “The Journey of Becoming a Pastor’s Wife” from Rapid City, South Dakota. Carol von Soosten, LWML Gift Planning counselor, shared information about Gifts of Love. Guests in attendance had the opportunity to pack hygiene kits for Orphan Grain Train and attend Bible studies led by district counselors, Pastors Neugebauer and Wacker.
Speakers and their mission organizations were Rev. Pflueghoeft talking about his Prison Ministry, Shurie Scheel updating the group on mission grant “Water and Word for Kenya,” Rev. Daugherty from Lutheran Heritage Foundation, and Laurie Dannewitz from Dakota Boys Ranch.
Along with bringing information and greetings, LWML President Debbie Larson also gave an inspirational message to the convention attendees.
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The LWML North Dakota District Convention was held at the Delta Hotel in Fargo, North Dakota, June 24–26. The convention opened on Friday under the theme “Cross-Eyed … Focused on Jesus.”
The 130 convention attendees were led in Bible study by Pastoral Counselor Rev. Dave Suelzle. Jan Struck entertained everyone with her Christian humor as the keynote speaker. The Apple of His Eye Ministries was the focus of mission speaker, Rev. Dr. Robert Roegner who serves this ministry as board chairman, bringing the Gospel to Jews in Israel.
Song leader Wendysue Fluegge led participants in making a joyful noise to the Lord both throughout the convention and also as entertainment on Saturday evening. LWML Strategic Plan Facilitator Michelle Jenks greeted everyone and shared news from LWML.
LWML North Dakota District President LaurieAnn Totenhagen welcomed six YWRs and led convention delegates as they selected new officers, eight mission grants, and a mission goal of $145,100. The attendees brought ingathering items to support Next Step Purses with a Purpose, an organization helping victims of human trafficking, school supplies for Grace Lutheran School, and gift cards for Women’s Care Clinic, a pregnancy center. They also worked in service to the Lord and others through servant events packing Mercy Meals and tying blankets for the homeless.
A highlight of the convention was the presentation by Kirk Rosin and Sue Corwin of Orphan Grain Train. While sharing news about Orphan Grain Train’s ministry to Europe, they surprised the delegates with a live Facebook Messenger visit from Alla Vasilieva in Ukraine. Alla housed 600 orphans in her home in Ukraine and also spent time with the orphans while in Poland during the worst of the bombing. The orphans and Alla are back home in Ukraine (at Alla’s home and other sites) and the first night they were back in Ukraine, over 16 bombs hit the city. She is so thankful for the wonderful packages that were provided by Orphan Grain Train. Please pray for Alla, her orphans, and all the people in Ukraine.
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Women in Mission Leaders — NOMINATIONS WANTED! | |
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Did you know that you can nominate yourself or others to be considered for these national offices? They are Vice President of Organizational Resources, Vice President of Special Focus Ministries, Treasurer, President, or Nominating Committee.
Here are the Nomination Guidelines and Nomination Form. The deadline is August 15, 2022.
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