This page updated August 08, 2008

 

 

 

August 1, 2008

LWML Store to feature "Web Special"

ST. LOUIS, MO -- In order to acquaint LWML members with the availability of LWML products and resources through the LWML Web site, the LWML Store will be featuring a "Web Special" at the beginning of each month.  Just look for the purple glitter words "Web Special" on the home page, www.lwml.org.

To receive these special prices, call 1-800-252-LWML (5965) and mention Web Special.  You may also order online at http://shop.lwml.org/.  On the checkout page in the "Enter comments" box, type in "Web Special".  The price will be adjusted in the office before running your credit card.  Postage remains at the regular price rate.

These specials are not automatic.  Special pricing is available starting the first of each month while supplies last or the item is no longer listed on the Web site.  

Norine Stumpf, LWML Office Business Administrator, encourages all LWML members to mark their calendars and check out the "Web Special" on the LWML Web site at the 1st of each month!

Click here for a printable pdf of this Press Release
 

 

August 2008

Women from Around U.S. Gather for Leadership Training

ST. LOUIS, MO — Around 200 Lutheran Women in Mission from all over the United States will discover that “To Everything There is a Season … A Time To Lead” at a leadership training conference October 24-26, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. At the Assembly of Leaders event, participants will hear inspirational and informative speakers address the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League’s current primary targets and goals: Christ-Centered Living, Telling the Good News, Partnering for Diversity and Building Up Our Sisters in Christ.

Each of the LWML’s 40 districts will send new leaders to be trained at the event, which will include fellowship, singing and activities that will help participants experience the diversity within the organization. Speakers include Christian author Jane Fryar, former LWML Presidents Ida Mall and Virginia Von Seggern, LCMS World Mission representative Kristy Grannis, and LWML Committee Chairmen Melissa Salomon and Katy Gifford.

In addition to the four main sessions, each of the five departments of the LWML, made up of committees and task forces, will give presentations with leadership tips and handouts related to their areas of expertise: Human Care, Gospel Outreach, Communication, Christian Life and Servant Resources. Assembly of Leaders participants will be asked to implement a plan to share what they learn with the women of their own districts, in an effort to further develop more leaders to “Serve the Lord with Gladness” all over the nation.

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.

 

Announcing A Revived Missions Product: The “New” PowerPak

Because of its past popularity and success, the LWML Mission Advocacy and Grants Committee (MAGs) was asked to reintroduce a product that will be familiar to some - the PowerPak.

The PowerPak is a collection of eighteen distinct 8-1/2” x 11” mission grant descriptions, each with a picture and prayer. These mission grants were adopted at our 2007 Sioux Falls Convention.  

The PowerPak is offered to encourage mission grant support and participation. Each page in the PowerPak may be printed, shared, and distributed.  Place on fellowship hall bulletin boards, use for society meetings, create themes for school bulletin boards and in Sunday School displays; use during personal prayer time and devotions.  

This colorful collection is now available as a free download!  Click here!  Be sure to check out page 8 of the Power Pak, Circuit Rider for Rural Northwest South Dakota!

July 13, 2008                      

LWML Sunday materials mailed; orders coming in

ST. LOUIS, MO -- The Rev. Dr. Robert Roegner, Executive Director of the LCMS World Mission, has authored the "LWML Sunday" materials that have been mailed recently.  He used the text from Luke 24:31-32 to develop the worship service, sermon and outline, and children's sermon for "Opened Eyes…Hearts Ablaze!", the theme for this special Sunday.  LWML societies and pastors of our LCMS congregations were recipients of this mailing.

The LWML has designated the first Sunday in October as the Celebration Sunday for LWML; however, these materials can be used on any Sunday to fit your church calendar.

Other items included in the packet were a banner pattern for the LWML Sunday logo, a 2009 Portland LWML Convention flyer, information on new products that are available from LWML, and the LWML Sunday 2008 Order Form for items such as blank bulletins, pre-printed bulletins, the Worship Service CD, and other things that can enhance the LWML Sunday celebration.

Something new this year will be a short video clip that will be included on the Worship Service CD.  It will feature President Janice Wendorf and can be used to inform the congregation about LWML and its ministry.

A FREE GIFT is available for LWML Sunday orders that are postmarked by August 1, 2008 -- you may choose either a purple cloth tote bag with a stenciled LWML logo on it or the purple stationery tote, while supplies last.

In addition, a FREE packet of the new mustard seeds "With This Ring" is available for the pastor with the purchase of LWML bulletins or the CD.  This packet of mustard seeds replaces the older version "I Thee Wed", which is still being requested by pastors today!  Check the appropriate box on the LWML Sunday 2008 Order Form.

Norine Stumpf, LWML Office Business Administrator, reports that orders are already coming in.  Please place all orders by September 1, 2008, to ensure availability and on-time delivery.

Click here for a printable Press Release.

 

 

 

The LWML has created a new version of LWML e-News in a one-page printable newsletter format with pictures, links and more. View a PDF of the latest e-News (July 11, 2008) on the LWML Web site at LWML e-News , or click on this direct link to the pdf file: Issue 62  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 

 

 

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NEW! Would you like to shop and support LWML at the same time?  GoodSearch has a new shopping feature that donates a percentage of your online purchases to LWML.  Just got to www.goodsearch.com and click on the "Shopping" tab.  Put LWML as your charity of choice, and then click on any retailer to start shopping.