Blog Archives - Lutheran Women's Missionary League California Nevada Hawaii

Zone 11 News

9/22/2021

by Dinnie Kysar, Zone 11 Secretary

Our LWML ministry at Christ, Hilo is Quilt Making. We meet once a month to piece together and tie quilts. Others sew at home and bring their work to the Quilting session. We have a Quilt Blessing before they are sent out to Hospice, the Veterans Home, and Dialysis patients as well as given to needy people. We also sell our quilts with the money donated to National to assist with the cost of mailing quilts overseas and also supporting such ministries as LAMP pilots and Bethesda Auxiliary (scholarships).

Special Focus Ministries

9/22/2021

by Rebecca Weisshahn, VP Special Focus Ministries

We were excited to have Amy Vang as a Young Women’s Representative, and Linda Patel, as a Heart to Heart Sister, attend the National Convention in Kentucky this year. We look forward to hearing all they learned and experienced there; we know they will both be valuable members of Special Focus Ministries for the LWML.

Lori Fisher, chair of the Human Care Committee, had the wonderful idea of having purple and gold masks available at the retreat for our ladies. She had over 100 masks ordered and made ready for each of the women who attended. Thank you, Lori, for all you have done and continue to do for the committee.

The Human Care Committee has confirmed that the Lutheran Braille Workers will be coming to the District Convention in Sparks, Nevada. We are also revisiting the idea of marking Bibles for prisoners as a servant event.

Zone 6 News

9/22/2021

by Marian Durbin, LWML President, Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield

A major source of pride in our organization is that in January of 2011 we "adopted" the Jonathan Federwitz family in Papua, New Guinea. All proceeds from our monthly bake sales go directly to this family in support of their mission, and our congregants have generous hearts! During Covid we had "No Bake/ Bake Sales" and were still able to meet our commitment to them.

Jonathan, Carrie, and their family have visited us twice and told us about their work, New Guinea life, and even preached on the two Sundays they were here. So, we do feel we know them. We look forward to their newsletters and have learned much about Lutheran Bible Translators.

President's Message

9/22/2021

by Martha Dubke, LWML CNH District President

Dear friends,

The special moments at this summer’s LWML Convention in Lexington, Kentucky are now wonderful memories.
If you were not able to attend, you are invited to view sessions of the convention on the lwml.org website, under Convention Central; scroll down and find Convention videos. Contact Communications Director Lynnette Campbell for a list of Time Stamps of the activities. The inspiring message from Linda Reiser and the humorous interrupters, Jan Struck and Abbie Goehring are well worth your time. You might be able to use these sessions in your gatherings and you could even “participate” in the Bible studies led by Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, Running on Solid Ground. Check out the Bible study in the Convention Manual found online.

The elected officers are fulfilling their duties and Mite offerings are being gathered to fund the new Mission Grants to reach the 2021-2023 mission goal of $2,150,000. The lwml.org website features all of the opportunities we have to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Continue to prayerfully fill those Mite boxes day after day. God is using our Mite offerings to fulfill His purpose.

With that being said, remember that our deadline for reaching our 2020-2022 District Mission Goal of $248,000 is March 31, 2022. Search your hearts, pray for mission outreach, and continue to faithfully gather your mite offerings.

We now look towards the LWML California-Nevada-Hawaii District Convention June 10-June 12, 2022, at the Nugget Casino and Resort in Sparks, Nevada. We will work under the theme based on Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us, Trust in God’s timing! The members of Zone 10 along with Vice-President for Convention Planning, Roxan Schwab are joyfully working to make this convention a reality. We hope to see you in Sparks!! Get the news out!

LWML is asking for names for the selection of Pastoral Counselor nominees for the convention ballot at the 2023 LWML Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To be eligible, nominees must have served as a district pastoral counselor and are currently serving in the parish ministry. If you know of a possible candidate, contact me as soon as possible so we can meet the eligibility requirements before the October 31, 2021 deadline.

I pray that, as you gather as zones this fall, you take to heart the mission of the LWML which is to be Lutheran Women in Mission, who joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others.

Zone 13 News

9/22/2021

by Marilyn Munz, Zone 13 President

Zone 13 was able to come together for a Quilt Tying Party in July. Our hope is to send all finish quilts to Lutheran World Relief in October.

LWML at Grace in Crescent City is making their famous Grace Cooper Frozen Pies. As of this writing our pie count stands 225. The pie sale is slated for November 6th at Grace Lutheran Church.

Our Fall Gathering is scheduled to be held at St. Marks, Ferndale on October 2. President Martha Dubke will be our guest speaker. Pastor Ty Bramwell will lead us in Bible study, “Living in the Days of Noah—Today.” (A new study published this year by LWML.)

Zone 14 News

9/22/2021

by Laura Lynn Ledson, Zone 14 President

Finally, the Zone 14 Rally will be held this month. The last plans are being implemented, changes put in place, RSVPs announced. On Saturday, September 25th, Good Shepherd Hall at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Santa Rosa will open its doors at 9:30am for the early registration with coffee, tea and breakfast treats. An ingathering to benefit Redwood Gospel Mission of men's and women's socks will be taken at the door. "And I heard the voice of the LORD saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here am I! Send me,'" from Isaiah will open the day. The inspiration for this theme came from the powerful hymn "Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling". Our new pastor, Rev. Gary Gerloff, is the keynote speaker. We will sing some more to the notes of the keyboard played by Gregg Campbell. Elaine McFarlane, one of our district vice presidents, will give a shortened version of "Change", some guidance, and tools to see our lives in different forms. Then the proverbial potluck will be served by the ladies in a careful way. Also, space between seating and masks will be required. The afternoon continues with a few surprises up our sleeves. We must include a short business portion for a vote to be taken on president and vice president. Elaine and I will continue in our positions due to no other nominations. The gals will have a chance to shop at the LWML STORE AND MORE, where many lovely hand-made items by members and such will be on display. Safe travel home will end the wonderful day of fellowship.

The next zone gathering is planned for Saturday, October 30th this year. This will be our annual servant event to make thanksgiving cards for military families. The ladies will also work in another area of Good Shepherd Hall of St. Mark on quilts. A third group will bag dried beans of ten varieties, enough for delicious pots of soup. The churches present will have an opportunity to take these to their congregations to sell and benefit missions. We love working together!

Nominating Committee

9/22/2021

by Marcia Houseworth

The LWML Convention in Lexington, Kentucky was a wonderful experience - Bible studies, mission speakers, a new Mission Grant Goal and Mission Grant selection, displays, and so much more that encompasses a convention. One highlight is the election of new officers. What a blessing to choose from pastors who agree to run as counselors and women willing to serve in leadership capacities.

Now it is time to do the same in the LWML CNH District. Preparations are underway for similar experiences in June 2022. The Nominating Committee has begun the work of seeking names for the following positions:

President
Vice President of Organizational Resources
Vice President of Convention Planning
Recording Secretary
Financial Secretary

Are you the person who has a willing heart to fill one of these positions?

Please send your suggestions or your own personal interest to Marcia Houseworth. As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others.

Zone 19 News

9/22/2021

Messiah, Citrus Heights

Barely two weeks following Zone 19 President Sherry Clifton’s return from the Kentucky convention, Messiah’s Society in Citrus Heights invited her to give a report on the convention. On June 14 at their monthly meeting five members and Pastor Morris Stephens welcomed former Messiah member Sherry for a fascinating couple of hours travelling back into the biblical past.

The highlight of Sherry’s presentation was our viewing of a portion of the video, “Genesis: Paradise Lost” which was introduced at convention, giving scientific evidence which can be used to “to expose flaws in evolution theory and support the biblical 6-day creation account.” So often we know what we believe but it is hard to put into words. These books can give believers many answers to share with their friends and family. We looked through and discussed two more books Sherry had purchased at the convention: “Creation Museum Signs” which answers questions about Creation, and “Ark signs: That Teach a Flood of Answers.” Our discussions left us with more questions than answers.

Finally, from her tour of The Ark Encounter, near Lexington, Sherry was able to bring to life for us what it may have been like to step back into time and be a passenger on the 510 feet long, 51 feet high, and 85 feet wide replica of Noah’s Ark. The companion book to her visit, “Journey Through the Ark Encounter” can help answer them for us.

Sherry also shared with us the myriad of convention information and activities including the new 2021-2023 Biennium Mission Grants, speakers, exhibits, servant projects, and other outside excursions around Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World!

Immanuel, Jackson

Immanuel LWML resumed meetings this past winter 2020/2021, taking precautions of masks and distancing. We elected new officers and decided to set goals for projects that would help our community and reach out to members of our church who were not able to attend in-house worship or LWML.

At Christmas time we packed up Care Kits for Men and Women at our local Kit Carson Nursing Home. We crafted Candy Cane lapel pins for the residents to wear, along with the Legend of the Candy Cane Gospel attached to each gift bag.

Our “craft sewing” group tied a stack of no-sew fleece blankets which were delivered to the local Women’s Shelter. We began a card ministry—sending cards with personal notes at Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day to friends and ladies of the church who cannot participate in the LWML meetings. We are also using the Blessing Cards from the LWML website.

At our April meeting, we enjoyed a "Spring Cleaning” Bible Study, so our service project was to donate used clothing from our closets to the local women’s shelter along with donations from our congregation. SERVE the LORD with GLADNESS!

Zone 5 News

9/22/2021

by Linda Lynch, President, Zion, Terra Bella

Since our society is not very active in the summer months, we reminded everyone to bring their mite boxes to church in our worship service bulletins. This brought awareness to our church members, and it was very successful too!

Our officers have also met to make plans for the year and are very excited about some events coming up. Besides honoring LWML on LWML Sunday, we have some church events this fall that involve the LWML, our annual Christmas Bazaar and luncheon in December. These all involve serving foods and making craft items/baked goods to sell. These homemade goods help raise money for some worthy projects in our church and in LWML. One project we have is to give money to seminary students each month to help support them. We are also looking at how to make our meeting/program nights more inviting so hopefully the younger women may be able to attend.

As always, it is in God’s hands, just like our LWML Sunday theme states, “Our hearts in HIS hand”, which I love! “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly” (1 Peter 4:8)

Zone 8 News

9/22/2021

by Marilyn Taddey, Zone 8 Publicity

Several women from Zone 8 congregations attended the CNH District retreat held August 27-29, 2021 at the beautiful ECCO Conference Center in Oakhurst, CA. The Conference Center was a peaceful setting in spite of warm temperatures and somewhat "smokey" skies due to ongoing fires burning to the north and east. The grounds are peaceful, the rooms/beds are comfortable, and the food is plentiful and delicious!

The opportunity to join fellow Christian Women from congregations throughout the District in joyful singing lifted our spirits! Early morning devotions were led by the pastors in a beautiful outdoor "chapel" area overlooking a peaceful pond (with a white swan).

The group Bible Study "Waiting on the Lord" was led in a very creative way involving the women in skits and small group sessions to enable all to speak and share life experiences. Late afternoon and evening hours after dinner were involved with service projects for Days for Girls and Phil's Friends or games and snacks in the Chapel lobby. The day closed with an encouraging Evening Devotion.

Sunday worship/communion in the chapel was a wonderful expression of joy and thanks with hymns, prayers, and inspiring messages.

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