LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION
Meets September through May
LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is an official auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Since 1942, 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.
MISSION FUNDING
Missions are funded by "mites." Based on the Biblical account of the widow's mite (Luke 21:1–4), the Mite Box is intended for regular contributions of "mites" — offerings above and beyond the support given to congregations and the LCMS. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement the LWML program.
Mite Boxes, available from the district, zone, or LWML office, are distributed to every woman in a society, and often to each member of the congregation. Local groups submit Mite Box offerings to the appointed district officer.
LWML Minnesota North District
The LWML Minnesota North District was organized in 1964, after separating the Minnesota District into two districts. As one of the 40 LWML districts in the LWML, the LWML MNN assists women of the MN North District to develop and maintain a great mission consciousness through Mission Education, Mission Inspiration, and Mission Service.
Our Mn North District has committed to $145,000 in missions for this biennium.
LWML @ ST. PAUL'S
While regular meetings for St. Paul's LWML groups are only held September through May,
there are instances of mission projects or volunteer opportunities year-round.
LWML
Our main LWML group meets the first Monday of each month at 10:00am in the church fellowship hall.
WOMEN IN MISSION
A second group meets on the second Sunday of each month at 10:30am in the Gathering Room.
LEADERSHIP
Our Chairman/President and Leaders are the organizers and contact members of each LWML group at St. Paul's. The Human Care Chairman works with committees and services projects. The Treasurer collects and sends Mites. The Christian Life Chairman disburses resources on Christian growth to the members.
Chairman/President
Bev Olsen
218-838-0534
First V.P.
Donna Ebeling
218-849-2518
Second V.P.
Darlene Holzer
218-346-4541
Treasurer
Deb Ziegler
218-298-0504
Secretary
Tina McDondald
701-306-1180
Christian Life
Kathy Steinmetz
218-556-2431
Women in Mission Leaders
Angie Ratcliffe
208-369-7774
ReNae Tangen
218-346-2421
Human Care
Chairman
Betty Greiff
218-346-4794
701-893-8946
NEWS & NOTES
Below is a look at current happenings, mission notes and more for the LWML groups here at St. Paul's.
KITS FOR ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN
Our current project is collecting for Medical Items for Orphan Grain Train. Donations will be collected at St. Paul's: Orphan Grain Train box in entry.
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Bed and bath linens
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Sheets
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Disposable gowns and gloves
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Hospital beds (hand-crank with vinyl mattresses)
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Prosthetic limbs
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Walkers, wheelchairs, crutches and canes
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Stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs and otoscopes
SHOES FOR LUTHERAN ISLAND CAMP
You can help Lutheran Island Camp simply by cleaning out your closet and donating your old shoes! LWML is collecting worn, used and new shoes for LIC. There is a box in the Narthex.
PERHAM 180 COLLECTION
In April, we will be gathering items need for Perham 180, a transitional housing program that offers affordable housing and assistance with life barriers following recovery.
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Bedding (twin), quilts and pillows
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Towels (bathroom and dish)
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Rugs (entry and bathmats)
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Shower curtains and rings
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Laundry baskets
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Brooms, dustpans, mops and buckets
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Cleaning supplies, including toilet bowl brushes
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Garbage cans and bags
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Personal hygiene items
UPCOMING EVENTS
ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN
Currently collecting clothing for OGT, including: infant, children's, men's and women's clothing, as well as shoes (clean and wearable) and new underwear.
EASTER FLOWERS
Easter Flowers can be ordered using the order form at the Information Center at the back of the church. Please submit all orders to Tina McDonald by March 16th.