Below are current news releases from the national LWML or go directly to www.lwml.org to access updates on all aspects of the organization.
2011 LWML CONVENTION LOGO ANNOUNCED The convention logo for the 34th Biennial Lutheran Women's Missionary League Convention to be held June 23-26, 2011 in Peoria, Illinois has been unveiled. It was designed by artist Judy Newell of Chesterfield, Missouri and is pictured above. The theme for the convention is Being with Jesus--Living on the Edge based on Acts 4:13b&20: And they realized they had been with Jesus. "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. Click here to read how the logo reflects this theme along with the convention goal and objectives. Visit http://www.lwml.org/conventions/index.htm often to check out additional plans for this upcoming opportunity for personal spiritual growth.
LWML GRANT GIVEN TO LIGHT OF CHRIST CHINESE LUTHERAN MISSION Another grant adopted at the Portland Convention in June 2009 has been paid...praise the Lord! A check for $75,000 to help support the work of the Light Of Christ Chinese Lutheran Mission as they reach out to the Asian community in Olivette, Missouri and adjoining communities was presented to Rev. Dr. Paul Shaw. Read more about the presentation here.
Danelle Putnam, Missionary in the Dominican Republic, has been ministering to the Haitian people along with her team at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Jimani, a town on the Haitian border. The hospital is brimming with Haitians suffering from fractures and trauma, as a result of the earthquake. It is overflowing--last evening food was served to roughly 700 people, including 500 patients, the rest being family members and doctors. The hospital normally houses 60. Danelle has requested prayers for:
- the people of Haiti who are injured physically or in spirit, who are hungry or thirsty, who are homeless.
- the relief workers who need strength and health so that the Lord can use them to help many.
- safe travel for those traveling to, within, and from Haiti.
- the provision of food, medical, personal hygiene, cleaning, buiding, and bedding supplies now and in the future along with the logistics for their distribution.
- the use of His people's time, talents, and treasure to help the Haitian people.
- opportunities to share God's Word as a source of comfort and hope.
- encouragement for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ in the Lutheran Church in Haiti.
It’s been over a week since the devastating earthquake struck Haiti and Lutheran World Relief has been working with partners on the ground to ensure that the people of Haiti get access to food, water and shelter.Many of you have asked what you can do to help. We all know LWML women like to be involved “hands on” and LWR is providing us with such an opportunity. There is a desperate need for health kits and quilts. Just this week, along with partners at Church World Service, LWR sent a shipment of health kits and layettes to Haiti. That shipment depleted their stock of health kits and many more will be needed to fulfill needs in the coming weeks and months.
Will you help with the need for health kits and quilts? LWR wants to bring relief and comfort to the people of Haiti, but they also need to continue to fulfill requests from around the world. Click here to read how your zone and society can help.
2010 LWML PRAYER SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE "Beautiful Feet" is the theme of the 2010 LWML Prayer Service created to reinforce the objectives from the LWML 2009 Portland Convention. It is available as a free download from the LWML website. Read more about it here.
LWML GRANT GIVEN TO "THE CARPENTER'S HANDS" One of the grants adopted at the Portland Convention in June 2009 has been paid...praise the Lord! A check for $26,000 to provide a van outfitted with tools for the work of "The Carpenter's Hand" was presented to Youth Director Carl Schleede of Grace Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. He leads a group of teens that makes necessary household repairs for elderly people who no longer can do the work themselves or for those who are financially unable to do it. Read more about the presentation here.
ABLAZE PARTNERS' AWARD What a joy to be able to send you news of a special award presented to the LWML in recognition for the mission work that has been and continues to be done by the organization for the sake of the Gospel. Click here to read more about it.
NEW MITE BOX SIZE NOW AVAILABLE Mite Boxes are now available in a new medium size. Read all the details about this new box including how it came to be and how to order it by clicking here.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be the site for the June 27-30, 2013, Lutheran Women's Missionary League 35th Biennial Convention. Six LWML Districts will host the convention: Atlantic, Eastern, English, New England, New Jersey, and SELC. LWML President Janice Wendorf recently announced the appointment of Maureen Consiglio to serve as the Host Committee Chairman for the 2013 convention. Click here to read more about this appointment.
The 2010 LWML Pocket Diary is now available. Click here to read more about this valuable tool with its many convenient features and how to order it.
Information on the mission grants adopted at the 2009 LWML Convention in Portland is now ready for sharing through the latest edition of the PowerPak, a free downloadable resource from the LWML website at http://www.lwml.org/missions/09-11_powerpak/pdf_bck/09-11_PowerPak_bck.pdf . Read more about the PowerPak and suggestions for using it by clicking here.
LWML BOARD ADOPTS PRIMARY TARGETS Click here to read the three primary targets for the 2009-2011 biennium approved at the Juue LWML Board of Directors meeting. The primary targets assist in identifying the areas where the organization will focus its work. All levels of LWML are able to benefit from the use of these objectives.
