We have arrived! Many of us are in Mobile, Alabama, or soon will be traveling to Mobile for the 38^th Biennial LWML Convention. In Praise to the LORD! Isn’t that a great convention theme? As we gather at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center to celebrate God’s goodness, we are mindful of why we “do” convention every two years.

Delegates have the privilege of selecting new Mission Grants for 2019–2021 and the joy of voting for new officers to lead the LWML in the coming biennium. Attendees experience a feeling of pure happiness as they greet old friends, meet new ones, and become inspired to serve Him with gladness with renewed vitality. Led by God’s power, we praise and proclaim the Lord among all the nations is what we pray every attendee will experience. During and after convention we also pray those physically present or attending via livestream, will

Sing and rejoice in celebration of His Word,
Tell of His salvation for all,
Declare His glory among the nations, and
Go forth in His joy!

Through Bible studies, fellowship, Mites in Action speakers, servant connections, Jubilee Junction exhibit hall, business accomplished, energizing Mobilized for Missions pledge walk, special luncheons and pre-convention seminars, entertainment to God’s glory, uplifting opening and closing worship services, special speakers, flags representing LWML supported missions, LWML district banners, ingathering for Gifts From the Heart, and much more, the convention Bible verse becomes real ...

Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations (1 Chronicles 16:23–24a).

To God be the glory forevermore!

Join us virtually and watch via Livestream at livestream.com/thelwml

Char Kroemer

Vice President of Communication
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

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This past Sunday was the celebration of Pentecost. At our church we also had a blessing for all those going to convention in Mobile next week, June 20-23. It really fit together well. Pentecost and the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church and our convention, which is focused on spreading the Gospel worldwide. The logo for Mobile is a globe with a heart around it signifying God’s love for the people of the world and it converges right over Mobile, Alabama.

The poetry of our hymns is so rich! This particular hymn spoke to me as a prayer to the Holy Spirit. I hope you will pray it with me and pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in Mobile during the convention, “In Praise to the LORD!”

Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord, with all Your graces now outpoured on each believer’s mind and heart; Your fervent love to them impart. Lord, by the brightness of Your light In holy faith Your Church unite; From every land and every tongue this to your praise, O Lord, our God, be sung: Alleluia, Alleluia!

Come, holy Light, guide divine, now cause the Word of life to shine. Teach us to know our God aright and call Him Father with delight. From every error keep us free; Let none but Christ our master be, that we in living faith abide, in Him, our Lord, with all our might confide. Alleluia, alleluia!

Come, holy Fire, comfort true, grant us the will Your work to do and in Your service to abide; Let trials turn us not aside. Lord, by Your power prepare each heart, and to our weakness strength impart that bravely here we may contend, through life and death to You, our Lord, ascend. Alleluia, alleluia! LSB 497

Almighty and ever-living God, You fulfilled Your promise by sending the gift of the Holy Spirit to unite disciples of all nations in the cross and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ. By the preaching of the Gospel spread this gift to the ends of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen    Collect for Pentecost Eve

We have worked together for four years to engage, encourage, and equip the women of our church to use their God-given gifts in service to God and His people. I have enjoyed my time as your President and been privileged to receive many thanks and much appreciation on your behalf for our mission service. I look forward to all that we will continue to do as we Serve the Lord with Gladness!

Patti Ross

President
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

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He who testifies to these things says, “Surely, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! (Revelations 22:20) 

This verse, from the three year lectionary, is one we heard this seventh Sunday of Easter. Like the apostle John, we as Lutherans not only pray for the day that our Lord Jesus will come again to spend eternity with Him; but, we also pray daily the Common Table Prayer. In this prayer we ask Jesus to be with us at our tables, and to say to Him, Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! (Psalm 118:29)       

As we gather together in Mobile, Alabama, for the 38^th Biennial LWML Convention, let us join our voices in prayer to our Lord Jesus that He guides and blesses us with His grace; all in praise to the Lord.

I invite you to share the message of our Lord’s grace and mercy with others by blessing them with a Living in Prayer Mustard Seed Devotion such as this one which may be purchased here online by clicking on the SHOP tab or in the LWML Store at the LWML Convention.

Michelle Zollinger

Public Relations Director, 2017–2019
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

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Come to the LWML Convention in Mobile, Alabama, on June 20-23, 2019. You are invited! Why do these Lutheran women spend their time in service to God and give money to missions? Come and see.

Opportunities await you, even before you arrive in Mobile. We invite you to bring Gifts from the Heart to share with those less fortunate. Take a full or half day tour of the area or enjoy golfing. We offer pre-convention seminars to equip leaders in your district and servant event opportunities on Thursday morning. Take part in the Mission Walk at the river’s edge and Bible studies abound. Find all information here.

Make a commitment now to attend. Conventions give new vitality to local groups as the women and men who attend return and share information and enthusiasm. They allow all LWML women, through their delegates, to choose mission grants to support during the next biennium. Along with the necessary business, we share our Savior and mission with the community.

Engage, encourage, equip, enjoy … These four keys words have been President Patti Ross’ mantra as she has served these last four years. Our LWML Convention offers Bible studies, Christian fellowship, and brings missionaries to speak and share the Good News from the mission field.

Come and See! Come … In Praise to the LORD!

In His service, filled with His joy,

Debbie Larson

Vice President of Organizational Resources
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

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With God there is no tribe or race; In Him we all are one.
He loves us as His children through our faith in His dear son.
Join hands disciples of the faith, what-e’er your race may be; 
Who serves my father as His child is surely kin to me.
In Christ now meet both east and west; In Him meet south and north.
All Christian souls are one in Him through-out the whole wide world.
LSB 653 v1, 4-5

I love it when little kids and big kids call me Auntie Kaye. I am either little sister or big sister to many. The hymn above gives me joy in those relationships. While serving as Vice President of Special Focus Ministries, I have felt such a family connection to so many people I have met from all over the country, from many cultures, and all ages. The LWML Convention in Mobile, AL, June 20–23 will be another opportunity for me to meet new family members, and to once again see those with whom I have formed relationships during past events. There is still time to register for the convention. Come and be part of our family reunion.

Click on the underlined words above to see more information about our cultural, young women, and youth outreach programs.

Kaye Wolff

Vice President of Special Focus Ministries
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

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Nurturing Faith in Christ … By God’s grace we give each woman opportunities to be in the Word and to use her unique gifts in God’s service.

Making Our Faith Meaningful … We equip each woman to make a significant difference in the lives of all people.

Sharing Encouragement … We value each other in Christ and we accept and encourage each woman to grow in her relationship with others.

Ask yourself …

• What am I doing to nurture my faith in Christ my Savior?

• Am I sharing with other women the opportunities they have to be in the Word, encouraging them to use their unique gifts to be in God’s service?

• Do I equip women to make a significant difference in the lives of all people?

• Do I value each woman in Christ so much that I encourage her to grow in her relationship with others?

Click each of these links below for ways to put your faith to work.

I Love to Tell the Story
Gospel Outreach Links Outside of LWML
Every One His Witness Workshops
Shop Gospel Outreach on CPH.org

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others (Matthew 5:14–16a).

Angelina Jauregui

Vice President of Gospel Outreach
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

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“With the Lord begin your task; Jesus will direct it. For His aid and counsel ask; Jesus will perfect it.” (LSB 869:1a) These words begin one of many favorite hymns. Words to remember for all we do in service to our Lord.

Lutheran Women in Mission, in a little over a month and a half, will convene in Mobile, Alabama, for the LWML 38^th Biennial Convention. All the many hours of planning and preparation these past two years will come to fruition as women and men gather to give thanks to God for His amazing grace.

As you have been making plans to attend, have you checked all the information on the Convention Central page under News & Events.

* Are you signed up to play in the LWML Tee Up 4 Mites Golf Outing? Or, maybe you’re sponsoring a hole?

* Which servant connection activity are you going to do or which pre-convention seminar are you attending … Treasurer/Financial Secretary, Structure/Parliamentary Procedure, Mission Grants, How to Write a Bible Study, Leadership Development: Become a Leader You Would Follow!, Webmaster/Social Media, Gifts of Love?

* Did you register for the Mission in Motion Pledge Walk?

* Did you sign up for a Friday Info-gathering or Saturday noon luncheon?

* Are you looking forward to delving into the Word at one of the Wake Up with the Word Bible studies?

To God be the glory as together we will:

• Sing and rejoice in celebration of His Word.

• Tell of His salvation for all.

• Declare His glory among the nations.

• Go forth in His joy!

“Jesus, in Your name begun Be the day’s endeavor;
Grant that it may well be done To Your praise forever.”
(LSB 869:5b)

See you in Mobile, June 20–23!

Char Kroemer

Vice President of Communication
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

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