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LWML eNews Issue #201 — February 28, 2017
LWML 37th Biennial Convention
In less than four months the LWML 37th Biennial Convention will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 22-25, 2017. Take advantage of early registration rates through March 13. Go to www.lwml.org/2017-convention for registration information for convention and all the special events.
Inspiring speakers include:
• Steve and Nancy Cohen • Gloria Edwards and Linda Reiser • LCMS Missionaries • Vicar Tim Norton • Donna Pyle • Ida Mall • Deaconess Betty Knapp • Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz • and MANY more!
Exciting entertainment inludes:
• Wendysue Fluegge • Mariachi San Pablo • Humorous Interrupter Jan Struck as Katie Luther • The 75th Diamond Dazzle event on Saturday, June 24th (Highlighting LWML’s past and looking forward to the future.)
Other events:
• Wednesday’s Tee Up 4 Mites • Thursday’s Servant Connections • Mission in Motion Pledge Walk • Gifts from the Heart
The official LWML 37th Biennial convention polo shirt is ONLY AVAILABLE by PREORDER. Order yours today at www.lwml.org/2017-convention and you’ll have it in time for convention travel and activities.
SPECIAL RELEASE: Radiant Reflections, a booklet celebrating 75 years of blessings, will be released at the LWML store during convention. Former LWML Presidents, Synod Presidents, National and District Officers, Pastoral Counselors, and many more share stories and reflections in this exclusive release. Make the LWML store a “must see” stop in the Above All Exhibit Hall during convention and pick up this and many other new items!
Check out the Convention Offering Release
SEE YOU in ALBUQUERQUE!
These Missions Need Your Help
March 31st is the deadline for your mission mite offerings to help fund 19 mission grants in the 2015–2017 Biennium. With God’s never ending love on your side, you can help raise the $169,435 still needed to reach the Mission Goal of $2,000,000. Renovation of JEM Seminary Buildings, Hope and Healing to the Navajo People, LCMS Young Adult Corps, and Bringing the Gospel to the Lost Sheep of Israel Mission Grants still need your help and prayer support, please visit www.lwml.org/mission-grants.
Renovation of JEM Seminary Buildings |
Hope and Healing to the Navajo People |
LCMS Young Adult Corps |
Bringing the Gospel to the Lost Sheep of Israel |
2017 Prayer Service
The 2017 LWML Prayer Service is now available at:
www.lwml.org/prayer-service
Rev. Dr. Steve Turner includes a prayer service script, worship
folder artwork, and a free downloadable PowerPoint for the service
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Celebrating 75 Years of
Commending Christ from One Generation to Another.
Prayer Request
Past LWML President Virginia Von Seggern's husband, Burnell Von Seggern, received his Crown of Glory on February 25, 2017. We send our love to Virginia and thank God for the blessing of having Burnell in our lives.Questions or comment about eNews? Email pr@lwml.org