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 Leader
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
BRIDGE MARCH CAMPAIGN
We're assisting The Bridge Community Pantry with their March Campaign. Week 1 is a special collection of flour, sugar & oil. Week 2 is peanut butter, jam and honey. Subsequent weeks will be posted on Facebook.
LWM ZONE RALLY
Plan ahead for the Spring Zone Rally on Tuesday, April 21st. The guest speaker will be MaKenzie Hamm. The In-gathering will be for Cornerstone of Frazee. The reading challenge is “Read the Bible in a Year.” You still can join!
LIC WOMEN'S RETREAT
April 17-19: This year’s retreat features guest speaker Deb Burma, who will share an uplifting message on “Immeasurable More” and remind us that with God, we can do more than we ever imagine.
GRADUATION QUILTS
Members are assisting in creating quilts for our 2026 high school graduates. Please have your quilts turned into LuAnn Carow by the end of the month.
RALLY IN-GATHERING
The Spring Zone Rally In-Gathering will be for Snacks, Food and Craft Kids for Cornerstone of Frazee. They're looking for a variety of food items and Craft Kits for ages K- 9th Grade. See the LWM board for the complete list of items.