For updates on the national LWML mission grants go to http://www.lwml.org/missions/lutheran-women-in-mission-mission-grants.htm
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LWML 2012 PRAYER SERVICE AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE
The LWML Prayer Service for 2012 is now available online at http://www.lwml.org/docs/2012_prayer-service.pdf Authored by Reverend Barrie E. Henke, the Prayer Service theme verse is: Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV). Its goal is that we be confident that God answers our prayers so that we entrust all of our concerns to Him and share the joy of a confident faith with those whose lives intersect ours. This Prayer Service is divided into six parts. It is imperative that all six parts are adequately covered in order to convey the full impact of prayer dynamics upon the participants. The parts of the service are: Praise God for His goodness and blessings. Remember that I am a sinner and that I have a Savior. Ask of any and all things that are on my mind. Yield these concerns to God’s wisdom and gracious working. Excitement is the result of surrendering concerns to God. Rejoicing is the expression of our trust that God is in control.
The LWML Mite Marathon flyer is ready for you to download here and to share with your LWML sisters and brothers. With each donation to your Mite Box, please include a prayer that it will be a blessing to the work of the Lord.
LWML COMMITTEES MEET TO DEFINE WORK PLANS FOR 2011-2013 BIENNIUM Over 70 LWML leaders from across the United States met October 16-18, 2011 in St. Louis to establish goals and develop work plans for the 2011-2013 biennium of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML). Click here to read about the work they accomplished.
LWML CELEBRATES $100 MILLION IN MITES The Lutheran Women¡¦s Missionary League (LWML) has gathered $100 million in mites since the founding of the organization in 1942! By the grace of God, faithful supporters from across the nation have given their mites to achieve the LWML's ongoing mission goal. This amazing total combines funds from the forty districts and the national level of the LWML. Click here to read LWML President Kay Kreklau's thoughts on this milestone, to learn about many downloadable resources to foster mission support and to discover how you can help.
LWML SELECTS THEME FOR 2013 CONVENTION The Executive Committee of the LWML announces the theme and Scripture verses for the 35th Biennial LWML Convention that will be held June 27-30, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Click here to read what inspired the theme and the latest in convention plans.
Scripture verse: Jesus said: "....but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life" (John 4:14).
Convention Goal Statement: Quenched by Christ's redeeming grace, I am empowered by the Holy Spirit to be a wellspring of the Father's love.
Convention Objectives: Convention attendees will: Glorify the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Drink deeply from His Word
Share His overflowing love
NEW DVD BIBLE STUDY The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), along with Artesian Ministries, announces a new eight-lesson Bible studies series, Your Strong Suit. Written by Artesian Ministries author, Donna Pyle, the DVD series, based on Ephesians 6:10-18, was made with state-of-the-art filming and stunning graphic design. Click here to read a detailed description about its development and content. The study is scheduled to be released in October 2011. You may download a pre-order form here.
IT'S TIME TO ORDER MATERIALS FOR 2011 LWML SUNDAY Packets for the 2011 LWML Sunday were recently mailed to LCMS congregations and LWML societies across the United States. The first Sunday in October is the traditional date for the celebration of LWML Sunday; however, the observance may be on any Sunday. Click here to read details about the content of the materials. Some of these LWML Sunday materials are available as a free download on the LWML website at www.lwml.org/resources/lwml_sunday. To ensure availability and delivery, all LWML Sunday orders should be postmarked no later than September 1, 2011. Contact the LWML Office at 1-800.-52-LWML (5965) for more information, or to place an order
MISSION GRANTS FOR THE 2011-2013 BIENNIUM SELECTED!
START STRONG...FINISH STRONG! The LWML adopted a mission goal of $1,825,000 for the 2011-2013 biennium at its recent convention. For updates on the national LWML mission grants go to http://www.lwml.org/missions/lutheran-women-in-mission-mission-grants.htm. Click here for the latest mite flyer with suggestions on how to meet the goal of starting strong to finish strong. Here are the grants selected:
1. Support for Lutheran Orphanages - Haiti $70,0002. Lutheran Braille Workers Plate Embossing Device $100,000
3. Lutheran Bible Translators Spread God's Word Through Print & Audio $97,344
4. Outreach to At-Risk Children - Detroit, MI $55,000
5. Cancer Care Package Ministry $100,000
6. Crow Indian Ministry - Montana $69,999.64
7. Exodus 2:6 Project: Spiritual Care in Disasters - Texas, Lousiana, Oklahoma $50,000
8. Children's Nutrition & Care - Vietnam $72,255
9. Grace Place for LCMS International Missionaries $75,000
10. Pregnancy Center: Newborn Protection -- Malaysia, Southeast Asia $54,500
11. The Lutheran Malaria Initiative - Kenya, East Africa $100,000
12. Two Graduate Scholarships for International/Minority Students - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO $50,000
13. Project JOEL - Outreach to Youth - Central/South America $75,000
14. Children's Developmental Disabilities Group Home & Rehab Center - Dominican Republic $100,000
15. Missionary Family Care & Education $100,000
16. Gospel Outreach Through Open Arms Child Care $65,000
17. Haskell Indian Nations University Lutheran Campus Ministry Conference - Lawrence, Kansas $100,000
18. Financial Support for LCMS Prison & Jail Ministry Conference $27,500
19. Physical & Spiritual Nourishment for the Impoverished - United States/Mexico Border Partially funded at $28,470.36
LWML HOSTS RECEPTION FOR CENTER OF HISPANIC STUDIES STUDENTS The LWML hosted a first-ever reception for the graduates of the Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS) at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. The breakfast reception was held on May 5, 2011, following the graduates' call service the previous evening. The LWML not only desired to celebrate the graduates' achievements with them, but also wished to share with them the heart and identify of LWML. Read more about the event and honored guests in attendance here.
NEW ROLE FOR LWML'S GIFTS OF LOVE PLANNED GIVING Six women, representing five LWML districts, have assumed the new role of Volunteer Gift Planning Advocate to enhance the outreach of LWML's Gifts of Love planned giving initiative in their districts. Click here to find out who they are.
LWML NOW ON FACEBOOK If you haven’t heard, LWML has an official Facebook page on the internet. Over 1,300 women are signed on and growing. It’s a great way to share what’s going on in your society, LWML district, Bible studies, and life. The administrators of the page also provide updates, resources, and mite offerings. It’s a great way to share, be inspired and get connected with our LWML sisters across the nation. Some of you are signed on, but some are not yet. If you are interested in being a part of Facebook (it’s free), CLICK ON THE FACEBOOK LOGO ABOVE to set up an account. Then do a search for LWML and sign in. To read more about LWML's use of Facebook to share the Gospel click here. Or, to publicize this new offering to your membership, download a flyer here.
