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April 2009

LWML Women Exceed Biennial Mission Grant Goal

ST. LOUIS, MO — The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League has exceeded its $1.7 million mission grant goal for 2007-09 by $75,730.17, with the help of a recent anonymous memorial gift of $100,000. The mite goal, which helps support missions all over the nation and the world, was reached through generous contributions from members of the organization’s 40 districts.

LWML President Janice Wendorf rejoiced at the women’s unwavering dedication to missions: “In the midst of these uncertain times, God’s people have responded and supported the mission goal of the LWML for the 2007-09 biennium. Thanks to all the districts and individuals who have sent special offerings and gifts.”

The 18 mission grants the LWML has supported for 2007-09 were chosen by delegates at the organization’s last biennial convention in 2007. Projects range from supporting a soup kitchen in Chicago to funding portable medical clinics in Sudan. Delegates at the next LWML convention, to be held June 25-28 in Portland, Oregon, will adopt a new mission goal for the 2009-11 biennium and choose new mission grants to receive funding.

The president of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, congratulated the LWML on exceeding its mission goal: “What a blessing from the hand of the Lord, made possible, humanly speaking, by the generous hearts of some of His most precious children — the wonderful women of the LWML!”

In addition to contributing 25 percent of funds to national grants, all of the districts also support their own mission projects, which are estimated to total more than $6.5 million for the 2007-09 biennium. To find out more about LWML mission grants, visit www.lwml.org.

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.

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January 2009

Lutheran Women Convene Board of Directors to Discuss Convention Plans

PORTLAND, OR — The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Lutheran Women In Mission met in Portland, Oregon, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Portland Lloyd Center this past weekend with the elected and appointed women and men who serve on the Board of Directors of this organization.

The LWML leaders convened to discuss plans for the 33rd LWML biennial convention to be held June 25-28, 2009, in Portland.  The convention theme will be "Look to the Hills … God Reigns." Business, activities, programming, schedules and entertainment for the convention were shared.  LWML Mission Grant proposals were adopted by the Board of Directors for the 2009 convention ballot, bylaw revisions were reviewed and accepted for voting delegates, as well as a slate of candidates for election.  Several thousand Lutheran women, men and children are expected to attend the summer convention.

Other programs highlighted at the Board of Directors meeting included reports from special task forces, long range planning and the introduction of new programs and products.

The LWML Board of Directors is composed of presidents who represent the 40 districts of the LWML as well as members of the Executive Committee and committee chairmen.

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.

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