Faith Talk

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March 15, 2010 Issue 76

Faithful LWML Sisters

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On February 9, Dorothy Rosin went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her son, Bob Rosin, shared, “My mom had a heart and deep love for missions, wherever that might be. After all, God’s love enfolds us all with arms big enough for still more.” Dorothy had a mission connection throughout her life, being involved on the local, district, and national level of LWML as an officer, devotion writer and Associate Editor of the Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly. As the first woman elected to an LCMS board, she served on the Board of Mission Services from 1973 to 1985. Well done, good and faithful servant.

… LWML districts as they prepare for the upcoming conventions beginning in April.

Faith Talk Now Available to Order ©

This facilitator-led DVD workshop for use by women of the LCMS and in sponsored events through LWML districts and zones is a must-have resource. The goal of the Faith Talk© outreach training program is that each woman will be compelled to share the Gospel, pray for and recognize opportunities to do so, and then confidently live and speak her faith. The Faith Talk© packet of materials, designed to specifically help women become more comfortable in sharing their faith, includes a DVD, a Participant’s Guide of

Did You Know? ... military chaplains can order materials and products from LWML free of charge for use in supporting our troops? Please consider supporting this effort by going to www.lwml.org, click on “donate online” then select “military fund” from the designation options. ... the 2011 LWML convention poster is available to download at www.lwml.org? Just click on “Conventions.” You will also find the dates and themes for all of the 2010 LWML district conventions listed on the same Web page.

reproducible materials, and instructions for leading a successful workshop. The DVD features tips for women on how to witness to their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, vignettes of possible witness situations, and “heart stories” with real women sharing their own experiences in talking about their faith. The DVD is divided into three sessions, approximately one to two hours in length, or, ideally, for use in a one-day workshop. The Faith Talk© interactive materials offer an opportunity for Lutheran Women in Mission to learn outreach techniques in everyday situations. This wonderful resource can be ordered from the LWML Office by calling 1-800-252LWML or online at http://shop.lwml.org.

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The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is the official women’s auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For over 65 years, 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 e-News are available at http://www.lwml.org/news/enews_archives/index.htm To change your subscription settings, visit http://lwml.org/mailman/listinfo/enews_lwml.org Questions or comments about e-News? E-mail [email protected]

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