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Gospel Outreach

5/23/2021

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by Bev Vietor, VP Gospel Outreach

Aloha, as they say in Hawaii. Zone 11-Hawaii had virtual gatherings at the end of March. They requested a video visit from Penny. The response was so positive to Penny’s video she is making it available for everyone to see where Penny lives. 

Click on this link: https://youtu.be/1_n4CiRJoXM 

Spend 5 minutes as Penny attempts to make mighty mites in her hometown, a small village with a four way stop sign in the foothills of California. You’ll visit her home church and meet her 92 year old Bible study teacher. Plus, the video provides important information on how to keep current with our grant projects. Get your pencil and paper ready with a cup of coffee as you enjoy 5 minutes with Penny.

Speaking of keeping current with mites, here’s a quick update. Time wise we are half way through our biennium, sadly we are only at 36% funding for our grant goal. One sad fact, as we have some really great grants that need funding so the gospel of our Lord can be shared in some unique ways. Keep collecting your mites and just as important, pray for our grants and the people who are working with them. Pray for your LWML CNH leaders, your church family, LWML nation, LCMS, and our nation. Prayers are powerful.​
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Christian Life

5/23/2021

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by LaVada Terrell, VP Christian Life

I’m here to tell you more about the resources you can find on our LWML website (lwml.org). This time, I’ll share with you what is under the tab labeled The Word, e.g., program resources, group and personal meditations.

BIBLE STUDIES
  • A synopsis of the latest and most popular Bible study. At this time, a highlight of a two-session study by Linda Koch called Steps of Faith, searching the Scriptures and spending time reflecting on individual and collective experiences and the journey ahead.
  • LWML continues to support missions and missionaries in Europe with a series of Bible studies translated into Russian and Ukrainian. The Bible studies, written by well-known author Donna Snow, were originally published by the LWML in English. With grants from several districts, and in cooperation with the WORDrus Mission Society, eight multi-session Bible studies are now available to missionaries and individuals as free downloads.
  • There is a link to the LWML/CPH store where Bible study books can be purchased.
  • Lutheran Women’s Quarterly Bible studies can be downloaded, some with leader guides, some in Spanish, and archived from the present back to 1998.
  • The following can all be downloaded:
    • Long/Multi-session Bible studies
    • Short/Single session Bible studies on numerous topics and themes, church year, and seasons.
    • Sketches/dramatizations, creative crafts, litanies, responsive readings, and short programs.
MUSTARD SEED DEVOTIONS
  • Individual Mustard Seed devotions may be read and downloaded.
  • Compilation booklets and packets of Mustard Seed devotions may be purchased.
  • History of Mustard Seed devotions
  • Uses of Mustard Seed devotions
PROGRAM RESOURCES
  • Program examples to include icebreakers, devotions, Bible studies, service projects
  • Links to Bible studies, dramatizations, sketches, craft projects, litanies, short programs
  • Retreat packages on different topics
  • Tab for seasonal themes
COLORING SCRIPTURES
  • Themed bookmarks, notecards, and pages, to download and color
  • Some in Spanish​ 
ALL SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCES
  • All of the above in shortened form
  • Also specific devotions for Gospel Outreach, Mission Grants, Podcast, Mite Box
  • LWML league pledge and songs
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President's Message

5/23/2021

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by Martha Dubke, LWML CNH District President

Dear sisters and brothers of the LWML CNH District,

On your mark, get set, GO! The time is flying by and soon we will be “Running the Race … Looking to Jesus” as we join many sisters and brothers in Lexington, Kentucky, be it in person or virtually!

June 24 through June 27 will be a time to gather for the election of officers, find out who will be the Mission Grant recipients, listen to Bible Study leader, Heidi Goehmann, be encouraged by our Keynote Speaker, Linda Reiser, be inspired by the messages of Mites in Action Speakers, giggle with the humorous interrupters, Jan Struck and Abby Goehring, and worship and celebrate. Opportunities to serve, to grow, to be encouraged abound.

Since I last wrote, the LWML CNH Executive Committee and the Board of Directors met via Zoom in February to go through reports and receive information in preparation for the Convention. I was absent from this meeting because I was in the hospital, but am thankful that all is well now. Thank you for your prayers and notes of encouragement. (P.S – One thing I learned is that excessive consumption of licorice tea can cause high blood pressure! No kidding)

In March, I participated in a Zoom meeting with LWML President Debbie Larson and the District Presidents and welcomed the news that our Convention would be held in person. A lot of work has been done to make this Convention possible and we are very thankful to have the opportunity to go. At this point there is a limit as to how many people can register. We are praying that Kentucky will open up and that all who desire to attend in person will be allowed to come.

The ladies of Zone 11, from Hawaii, invited me to an online event, Women in Mission, on two Saturdays in March. Presenter Beth Zier had a very meaningful presentation and we had a chance to get to know each other a bit more by being in chat rooms. The event was very well attended and included ladies from Hawaii, California, Nevada and even Hong Kong.

It is good news that other Zones are planning events in April and May, some online and others in person. There are events such as a Virtual Pajama Party and The Main Event presented online by Mt. Diablo Zone 7, and an in-person Prayer Service event put on by North Sacramento Zone 12, to name a few.

I’m thankful that a pandemic cannot stop the LWML from functioning and realize how adept you have all become with technology. Congratulations on honing your skills on the computer and on being willing to learn and use the technology that is available. I know it might be scary sometimes, but with God nothing is impossible.

On a personal note, I’m thrilled to announce that my husband and I will be meeting our first grandchild in September. I’m looking forward to learning all about being grandma. Any advice is welcome.

May you be encouraged with the words of our new Mission Statement, “As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others.”
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