Lutheran women, coast to coast...In the Lord a mighty host...

Let us all united be in the Holy Trinity...One in faith, in hope, and love...Working for the Lord above...Till our earthly labors done...

We in heaven shall all be one.

ZONE and NON-ZONE NEWS & VIEWS

Given the nongeographic nature of our district, the purpose of this page is to provide a way for us as sisters in Christ to stay in touch. It is meant to offer a vehicle by which we can encourage one another and share ideas. A space has been reserved for your zone to summarize events such as Rallies, Workshops, Retreats, Prayer Services, Joy Days, LWML Sunday, Mission Sundays, etc. Photos may be submitted. Individual societies may also contribute by sharing Bible Study resources, member development and fund-raising ideas, mite initiatives, craft projects, recipes for large gatherings, etc. Click here to download instructions on how to submit information.

 

Arizona Zone

Thank you to the Arizona Zone Host Committee (pictured left) for a job well done! Shirley Holle (pictured center at left podium) presided over the daily business meetings as LWML English District President.  Katie Pece (pictured right), YWR from the Greater Chicago Zone, was a glow after attending the Sunday Sunrise Service in the Sonoran Desert. All attendees left renewed and ready to REJOICE...BLOOM...AND SHOUT FOR JOY!

Greater Chicago Zone 

 

SPRING RALLY

 

The Spring Rally was held on March 24, 2012. It was hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL. About fifty individuals were in attendance. Its theme was Rejoice...Bloom...Shout for Joy . The day began with a Communion Worship Service. The program featured Cynthia Khan from POBLO who spoke of her experiences with Muslims and gave insights into the Islam religion. For their ingathering, attendees brought layette items to be transported to the upcoming district convention. Bernardine Postlewaite unveiled the zone banner she created for the convention. The day ended with a delicious luncheon.

  

A SWEET AND AMAZ-Z-ZING MISSION

 

Have you heard the BUZZ? BEE-decked in their BEE-nies, LWML members of Concordia Lutheran Church, Berwyn, IL sponsored their annual Honey Sunday to benefit Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch (DBGR). BEE-lievers made a BEE-line to participate between services. Groups sponsoring a Honey Sunday simply fill out an address label per bottle ordered. They can sell the honey for $5 to $7 a bottle and retain 30% of the total funds received. Upon receiving the returned labels, the Ranch mails the 11oz squeeze bottles of honey which is processed on the Ranch.Knowing of the extensive flood damage the Ranch sustained earlier in the year, Concordia's Lutheran Women in Mission sent 100% of the proceeds back to the Ranch. They also gave individuals the opportunity to give a DBGR Flood Relief free will offering. Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch exists to help at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. Children who experience emotional, behavioral and/or learning challenges are cared for in residential facilities across the state of North Dakota. DBGR is a social ministry organization granted Recognized Service Organization status by the Board of LCMS World Relief & Human Care. To learn more about the work of DBGR visit www.dakotaranch.org. Or, to arrange a Honey Sunday for your congregation, call 1-800-344-0957.

 

 

 

Greater Detroit Zone

The Greater Detroit Zone Spring Rally will be held at Christ the King Lutheran in Grosse Pt. Woods on May 5, 2012. Rev. Boelter will lead opening worship. Bev Zimmerman will present a program on Korean Wedding Customs. There will be pictures and the traditional clothing she wore when her son married a Korean woman. Please arrive at 9:00 A.M. to join in the servant event of assembling snack bags for the after-school program at Lutheran City Ministries. Registration is $10.00 and includes a light lunch.

Milwaukee Zone

Northeast Ohio Zone

Philadelphia Zone

Pittsburgh Zone

Western Michigan Zone

Non-zone Societies