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LWML

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.

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Lake at Dusk

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.

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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.

Blooming Flowers

LWML

Our main LWML group meets the first Monday of each month at 10:00am in the church fellowship hall. 

Group of White Flowers

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.

LAYETTE KITS FOR ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN

Our current project is collecting for Layette Kits for Orphan Grain Train. â€‹Donations will be collected at St. Paul's: Orphan Grain Train box in entry.

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  • Cloth diapers

  • Diaper pins

  • Rubber reusable pants

  • Wash cloths

  • Sleepers

  • Onesies

  • Receiving blankets

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Baby Clothing
Kids Shoes in Cupboard

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Pile of Quilts

QUILTS FOR GRADS

The LWML will begin making quilts for the 2025 High School graduates. See LuAnn Carow for details.

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ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN

An ongiong mission for St. Paul's LWML is a collection for the Orphan Grain Train.

January: Layette Kits

February: Clothing

March: Medical Supplies​

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PILLOW CASE DRESSES

Using pillowcases (used or new), we will be sewing dresses to be included in Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

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3D Round Ridges

PERHAM 180

In February, we will be making a concerted effort to collect supplies needed for Perham 180. See The Proclaimer for details on items needed.

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Baby

BABY BOTTLE DRIVE

Your Change Can Change a Life! Help us support Lutherans for Life during Life Month by bringing in a baby bottle filled with spare change.

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A Member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

ADDRESS

St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School​

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500 6th Ave SW

Perham, MN 56573

PHONE & EMAIL

Church Office: 218-346-7725

School Office: 218-346-2300 

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Email: churchoffice@stpaulsperham.org

© 2025 | St. Paul's Lutheran Church

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