Final LWML District Convention for 2016 Mission Goal Update
LWML DISTRICT CONVENTIONS
SPECIAL EDITION
Convention Central Issue #14 eNews #193 – October 7, 2016
Final LWML District Convention for 2016 LWML Florida-Georgia District LWML Florida-Georgia District President Bunnie Koelsch presided over her final convention in West Palm Beach, Florida, September 30–October 2, 2016. The theme, "Standing Firm in Our Faith," focused 282 attendees, including 12 Young Woman Representatives, during worship, prayer, Bible study, and activities. Delegates elected Patricia “Trish” Aamoth as the new District President and selected 12 new mission grants. In her keynote address Past LWML President Jan Wendorf (2007–2011) highlighted LWML’s history of walking into unchartered territory. LWML’s beginning in 1942, supporters standing firm in their faith, becoming a mission-minded organization, and being engaged in the Word are factors which will allow LWML to celebrate its 75th anniversary next year.
Mission Goal Update Mission Goal for 2015-2017 Biennium: $2,000,000 Amount Received (all sources): $1,359,059.11 Amount Needed: $640,940.89 To see more details on the current status of offerings received, click here. Share this printable monthly update as an encouragement in decreasing the shortfall in mite donations. Mites and donations may be made through individual Mite Box offerings to societies, zones, districts, PayPal accounts, the LWML website’s online donation process, setting up recurring electronic donations through Joyful Response®, by calling the LWML office - 1.800.252.5965, or mailing your contribution to: LWML, 3558 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63118 Our mission grant recipients need your continued prayers, love, and support to meet their ministry goals. Help LWML support these grant recipients.
LWML eNews Issue 193 – October 7, 2016
LWML 2017 Convention Watch for the special LWML 2017 Convention insert in the winter issue of Lutheran Woman's Quarterly for registration forms, details on speakers, activities, and events. Early discounted registration opens February 1, 2017. Make your plans now for a Diamond Dazzling celebration in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 22–25, 2017! Check out the website for more details.
LHM Celebrating 100 Years! Register today! Lutheran Hour Ministries’ 100th Anniversary Celebration takes place Oct. 21-23, 2016. You’re invited to join the International Lutheran Laymen’s League / Lutheran Hour Ministries in St. Louis, Missouri, for an exciting weekend that kicks off a year-long celebration of their 100th anniversary! LWML is hosting a complimentary breakfast for all women attending the event. Sign up today by visiting www.lhm.org/100years or call 1-800-876-9880.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LW ML) is the official women's auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Since 1942, the LW ML 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 LW ML eNews are available on the LWML website. Questions or comment about eNews? Email [email protected] LW ML Office 3558 S. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63118-3910 800-252-5965 www.lwml.org
LWML eNews Issue 193 – October 7, 2016
SPECIAL EDITION
Convention Central Issue #14 eNews #193 – October 7, 2016
Final LWML District Convention for 2016 LWML Florida-Georgia District LWML Florida-Georgia District President Bunnie Koelsch presided over her final convention in West Palm Beach, Florida, September 30–October 2, 2016. The theme, "Standing Firm in Our Faith," focused 282 attendees, including 12 Young Woman Representatives, during worship, prayer, Bible study, and activities. Delegates elected Patricia “Trish” Aamoth as the new District President and selected 12 new mission grants. In her keynote address Past LWML President Jan Wendorf (2007–2011) highlighted LWML’s history of walking into unchartered territory. LWML’s beginning in 1942, supporters standing firm in their faith, becoming a mission-minded organization, and being engaged in the Word are factors which will allow LWML to celebrate its 75th anniversary next year.
Mission Goal Update Mission Goal for 2015-2017 Biennium: $2,000,000 Amount Received (all sources): $1,359,059.11 Amount Needed: $640,940.89 To see more details on the current status of offerings received, click here. Share this printable monthly update as an encouragement in decreasing the shortfall in mite donations. Mites and donations may be made through individual Mite Box offerings to societies, zones, districts, PayPal accounts, the LWML website’s online donation process, setting up recurring electronic donations through Joyful Response®, by calling the LWML office - 1.800.252.5965, or mailing your contribution to: LWML, 3558 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63118 Our mission grant recipients need your continued prayers, love, and support to meet their ministry goals. Help LWML support these grant recipients.
LWML eNews Issue 193 – October 7, 2016
LWML 2017 Convention Watch for the special LWML 2017 Convention insert in the winter issue of Lutheran Woman's Quarterly for registration forms, details on speakers, activities, and events. Early discounted registration opens February 1, 2017. Make your plans now for a Diamond Dazzling celebration in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 22–25, 2017! Check out the website for more details.
LHM Celebrating 100 Years! Register today! Lutheran Hour Ministries’ 100th Anniversary Celebration takes place Oct. 21-23, 2016. You’re invited to join the International Lutheran Laymen’s League / Lutheran Hour Ministries in St. Louis, Missouri, for an exciting weekend that kicks off a year-long celebration of their 100th anniversary! LWML is hosting a complimentary breakfast for all women attending the event. Sign up today by visiting www.lhm.org/100years or call 1-800-876-9880.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LW ML) is the official women's auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Since 1942, the LW ML 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 LW ML eNews are available on the LWML website. Questions or comment about eNews? Email [email protected] LW ML Office 3558 S. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63118-3910 800-252-5965 www.lwml.org
LWML eNews Issue 193 – October 7, 2016
