Convention 2012
Issue 102 Convention 2012 Edition 3
Three LWML District Conventions Held June 1-3, 2012 Central Illinois District LWML Central Illinois District President Shelley Moeller presided over her second convention where the 239 attendees celebrated under the theme of “Come to the Water.” Meeting in Rock Island, Illinois, the delegates elected Pam Spilker to serve as their next district president. Outgoing President Shelly Moeller said to the new officers, "Just remember that you never lead alone.”
Oregon District Over 230 assembled around the theme, “Christ Our Lord ... Our Rock and Strength,” at the LWML Oregon District Convention in Newport, Oregon. President Cynthia Behrens presided over convention activities, one of which was the election of the district’s new president, Carolyn Stucky. In one of the Bible studies, Rev. Daniel Faragalli said, "When God's people face dark and difficult times they need to know that it is the Lord who is there with them in the darkness."
South Dakota District Rallying around the convention theme “Listen, Laugh, Love,” the LWML South Dakota District met in Watertown, South Dakota. Officiating over her second convention, President Elaine M. Hankel welcomed the 257 who attended. Arlene Naasz was elected to serve as South Dakota District President for the next four years. Willa Brinkmeyer, a district Heart to Heart leader, shared that her training in the Heart to Heart program opened her eyes to that mission. “It was like we went into that room as individual pieces of fruit and the Lord made us into a beautiful fruit salad.”
Pittsburgh – WOW! Make your plans NOW to attend the 35th Biennial LWML Convention to be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 27-30, 2013. Plans are already underway for this convention with the theme “Quenched! by the Water." Convention attendees will welcome Dr. Dien Taylor as the Proclaimer at the Opening Worship Service; Keynote Speaker, Dr. LuJuana Butts; Bible Study Leader, Donna Pyle; Song Leader, Dr. Dina Vendetti; Humorous Interrupter, Elaine Bickel; and Dr. Victor Belton as Closing Worship Proclaimer. Invite your friends, mark the dates on your calendar and watch for more details in the months to come. Visit www.lwml.org/conventions for the latest in Pittsburgh convention news! Did you know that Pittsburgh was where the popular long-running public television children's show,“Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,” ran from 1967-2001? Join Your LWML Neighbors in Pittsburgh in 2013!
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is the official women’s auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Since 1942, the LWML has focused on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions. Prior issues of LWML eNews are available at www.lwml.org/events/news/enews-archives.php. To change your subscription settings, visit http://lwml.org/mailman/listinfo/e-news_news.lwml.org. Questions or comments about eNews? Email [email protected].
Three LWML District Conventions Held June 1-3, 2012 Central Illinois District LWML Central Illinois District President Shelley Moeller presided over her second convention where the 239 attendees celebrated under the theme of “Come to the Water.” Meeting in Rock Island, Illinois, the delegates elected Pam Spilker to serve as their next district president. Outgoing President Shelly Moeller said to the new officers, "Just remember that you never lead alone.”
Oregon District Over 230 assembled around the theme, “Christ Our Lord ... Our Rock and Strength,” at the LWML Oregon District Convention in Newport, Oregon. President Cynthia Behrens presided over convention activities, one of which was the election of the district’s new president, Carolyn Stucky. In one of the Bible studies, Rev. Daniel Faragalli said, "When God's people face dark and difficult times they need to know that it is the Lord who is there with them in the darkness."
South Dakota District Rallying around the convention theme “Listen, Laugh, Love,” the LWML South Dakota District met in Watertown, South Dakota. Officiating over her second convention, President Elaine M. Hankel welcomed the 257 who attended. Arlene Naasz was elected to serve as South Dakota District President for the next four years. Willa Brinkmeyer, a district Heart to Heart leader, shared that her training in the Heart to Heart program opened her eyes to that mission. “It was like we went into that room as individual pieces of fruit and the Lord made us into a beautiful fruit salad.”
Pittsburgh – WOW! Make your plans NOW to attend the 35th Biennial LWML Convention to be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 27-30, 2013. Plans are already underway for this convention with the theme “Quenched! by the Water." Convention attendees will welcome Dr. Dien Taylor as the Proclaimer at the Opening Worship Service; Keynote Speaker, Dr. LuJuana Butts; Bible Study Leader, Donna Pyle; Song Leader, Dr. Dina Vendetti; Humorous Interrupter, Elaine Bickel; and Dr. Victor Belton as Closing Worship Proclaimer. Invite your friends, mark the dates on your calendar and watch for more details in the months to come. Visit www.lwml.org/conventions for the latest in Pittsburgh convention news! Did you know that Pittsburgh was where the popular long-running public television children's show,“Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,” ran from 1967-2001? Join Your LWML Neighbors in Pittsburgh in 2013!
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is the official women’s auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Since 1942, the LWML has focused on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions. Prior issues of LWML eNews are available at www.lwml.org/events/news/enews-archives.php. To change your subscription settings, visit http://lwml.org/mailman/listinfo/e-news_news.lwml.org. Questions or comments about eNews? Email [email protected].
