LWML MISSION STATEMENT
MOTTO OF LWML
"Serve the Lord with gladness." Psalm 100:2
LWML IWD Fall Retreat
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Mission Central, Mapleton IA
*Be Inspired * Share in Devotions * Sing for Joy * Grow in Learning
Please mail registration form BEFORE September 15th.
Flyer
ORDER LWML STORE ITEMS, PICK-UP AT FALL RETREAT
The Christian Life Committee would like to try something new before the Fall Retreat. They would like to try doing a bulk order from the LWML Store. You can use this form to order the LWML items you have been looking at. By ordering through this bulk order, you can save on shipping costs. You can place your order from now until September 14.
(sales order form)
Your LWML items will be available for pick-up at the Fall Retreat.
The LWML IWD has established the Light That Endures Fund for the purpose of receiving gifts and bequests and to use them to support the mission of the LWML Iowa West District. Please click the view button for more information.
Helping with operating expenses, packaging supplies, and shipping costs to carry out the mercy work of the Lord Jesus by getting needed items to the poorest of the poor in the world.
Paid $5,000
Financial Aid for Seminary Students from Iowa District West
Pregnancy and parenting resources
Paid $6,500
Orphan Grain Train, Central Iowa Branch - $10,000
Helping with operating expenses, packaging supplies, and shipping costs to carry out the mercy work of the Lord Jesus by getting needed items to the poorest of the poor in the world.
Paid $5,500
Financial Aid For IDW Students Pursuing Full-time Church Work - $25,000
Aid for Iowa West LCMS seminary students studying for a career in full-time church work.
Paid $12,500
Concordia Seminary Food Bank, St. Louis -$12,000
For the purchase of perishable items for the Co-op, which seeks to reduce the financial burden for seminary students and their families.
Paid in Full
Serving Hungry CHildren of the World with Meals & the Gospel - $12,000
Paid $4600
Agape Pregnancy Center - $5000
Paid in full
Reaching "Invisible" Elders with the Gospel of Jesus - $20,000
W.I.S.H.E.S. - Women in Service Helping Exclaim Salvation - $20,000
Paid $3,000
Lutheran Bible Translators, Rev. Carl Grulke - $5,000
Paid in full
Remembering Whose U R - $20,000
Paid in full
Ministry in Missions - Jacmel Lutheran Home, Haiti - $10,000
Paid in full
Bringing Children to Jesus - Little Lambs Preschool Scolarships - $7,200
Paid $5200
Her Health Women's Center-Healthy Relationship Education Program - $2600.95
Paid in Full
Brining CHrist Into the World Through Music - $2600.94
Paid in Full
President: Penny Schuessler
Email: penny.schuessler@yahoo.com
If you have a question for any of our officers, please email Penny at the address above, and it will be directed to the appropriate person.
VP Organizational Resources & Christian Life: Carmen Thiedeman
VP Gospel Outreach & Special Focus Ministries: Brenda Dryer
Secretary: Rosemary Steffen
Financial Secretary: Chris Mahnken
Treasurer: Nancy Goddard
Senior Counselor: Pastor Kyle McBee
Junior Counselor: Pastor Edward E. Durand III
Nominating Chair: Adeline Gutz
Christian Life Chair: Jeanette Hinkeldey
Christian Life Vice Chair: Sherill Phillips
Mission Servants Chair: Sandy Langner
Mission Servants Vice Chair: N/A
Leader Development Chair: Hannah Duff
Leader Development Vice Chair: N/A
Structure: Marilyn Kuehnast
Editor & Information Technology: Lisa Wilson
Parliamentarian: Sue Ackerman
Archivist-Historian: Gretchen Sump
Questions on Lutheran Woman's Quarterly orders?
Rosemary Steffen Secretary
Email: kellrose@hughes.net
Mite boxes?
(can be obtained free at district board meetings or at any time for the cost of mailing)
Mites and memorials?
Chris Mahnken
Email: cmahnkeniowa@gmail.com
Information to be included on web page?