Women’s Ministry
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Weaving Mats for the Homeless
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Valentine Party Pictures
February 9, 2019
Thanks for supporting LOVE CITY!
We received $418 at the dinner, $285.00 from donations in the Sunday offering and $156.00 in tickets ($2 per paid ticket). The total donation to them is $859.00! Check out their website: www.lovecityinc.org. Also see the Women of Grace bulletin board in the hallway for additional pictures from the Valentine’s dinner.
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Sisters in Christ
“Chosen to Care”
is the theme for the 2019 LWML Indiana District Retreat.
The theme is based on Colossians 3:12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience. The retreat will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2019 beginning at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 30, 2019 ending at 2:00 p.m. at the CRG Event Center, 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield, IN 46168. The registration cost is $55.00. Registration includes Saturday lunch, Bible study, music, surprises, fun and fellowship! Registration can be made online at LWMLINDIANA.ORG under upcoming events. Registration forms are also located on the shelf in front of the church office.
The featured speaker and Bible Study Leader is author Katie Schuermann who has written, Harvest Raise, House of Living Stone, The Choir Immortal, and Pew Sisters.
If you have questions or would like to attend, please call Sue Boyd at 812-725-5004.
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Christmas Party Pictures
December 9, 2018
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Ky LWML Christmas Stocking Project
December 11, 2018
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#18 – Restoration Programs for Native Hawaiians-$75,000
Hawaii to most Americans is a vacation paradise with beautiful beaches, warm sunshine and carefree days. But to the native Kanaka people life has been full of pain and suffering since the island was colonized. Many were victimized in ways like that of the Native Americans of the mainland during the expansion to the west. Many are hardworking people but can’t afford the extremely high cost of living. One of the Kanaka men, Clarence, has completed two years of theological training. He is working with Lutheran Indian Ministries (LIM) to be a witness of God’s love to his people, to train new leaders in the faith and to address the spiritual, social and emotional needs of his people. For more information about this grant, go to www.lwml.org/2017-2019-mission-grant-18.
#17 – Nursing Students Serving with Mercy Medical Team – $25,000
LWML Grant #17, Nursing Students Serving with Mercy Medical Team, will provide a group of nursing students with a greater understanding of nursing as a calling as well as a career by giving them missionary experience while they provide medical needs to the people of Madagascar. Pray for this mission and give your mites to help. Read more about this grant at www.lwml.org/2017-2019-mission-grant-17. A poster with more information is on display on the LWML Bulletin Board next to the church mail boxes.
#16 – Education Loan Repayment-$100,000
Those preparing for full time church work are assuming increasing levels of educational debt in order to prepare for ministry. Debt concerns can discourage young people from entering full time church work. LWML Grant #16: Educational Loan Repayment Assistance Grants will help full time church workers to pursue their calling even in settings where their income is low, by providing help with loan repayments. This LWML grant of $100,000 provides $2500 toward their educational debt for each qualified full time LCMS church worker. Please keep this grant in prayer, asking for God’s blessings on our church workers. We pray that they are encouraged in their work with the help of this debt repayment aid. For more information please go to www.lwml.org/2017-2019-mission-grant-16.
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Thanks for supporting the
Women of Grace Bazaar
We raised $1,452.50. Half will be used in our women’s ministry and half has been donated to Canning 4 Kenya, a ministry of 4 Kenya’s Kids (4kenyaskids.org). The goal is to become more self-sufficient in providing food for their children. A mission team will teach them how to can and preserve crops, a huge benefit during the drought season when food becomes very costly.
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Kentuckiana Zone LWML Retreat
October 20, 2018
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Womans Retreat at Camp Lakeview
September 28-30, 2018
Theme: The Lord’s Name: My Safe Place
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JESUS CARES AT EXIT 0
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Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Indiana District Convention News
The ladies who attended from Kentuckiana Zone and also the opening service in the chapel at Valparaiso University.
The campus of Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana was the location for almost 350 people attending the 27th Biennial LWML Indiana District Convention, June 29-July 1, 2018. The convention theme, “Walk in the Light of the Lord,” was based on the convention Bible verse, Isaiah 2:5-6 “O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD. For you have rejected your people, the house of Jacob, because they are full of things from the east and of fortune-tellers like the Philistines, and they strike hands with the children of foreigners.” LWML Indiana District President Emily Rogers presided over the convention business including the approval of 16 Mission Grants totaling $122,000 and the election of officers for the next biennium. Marge Gruber was elected new LWML Indiana District President.
Mission Grants 2018-2020
Indiana District Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
A total of $122,000.00 was available for Mission Grants at the 2018 LWML convention. Thank you to members of Grace and to Grace Lutheran Preschool for collecting mites and helping fund the grants below. The total amount of mites collected at Grace was $4,678.91.
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YOU CAN’T BE EVERYWHERE OR CAN YOU?
A woman was asked what she had been doing the past week, she answered,
“On Monday, I ministered to Mexicans in Texas.
Tuesday, I preached the gospel in Brazil.
Wednesday, I operated on a man in Africa.
Thursday, I taught in a mission school in Japan.
Friday, I helped establish a church in California.
Saturday, I taught seminary classes.
Sunday, I distributed Bibles in Korea.”
Her friend, thinking her a bit “tetched” asked her to explain. “You see, by dropping monies in my Mite Box daily, I have been able to go to all these places where God the Holy Spirit is working.”
If you need a Mite Box pick one up from on top of the large mite box in the narthex.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Women of Grace is to joyfully work together to Encourage our Sisters in Faith to become actively involved by providing opportunities in Spiritual Growth, Mission/Outreach, Fellowship and Service.
PURPOSE
*to provide opportunities for spiritual growth among the women of Grace Lutheran Church
*to develop and maintain a greater mission awareness among the women of Grace Lutheran Church and to gather funds for mission projects
*to provide opportunities for Christian fellowship among women of Grace Lutheran Church
*to assist Grace Lutheran Church in its ministry to build the Kingdom of God through projects and service.
MEMBERS
Any Women who has made the purpose of the organization her own is eligible to participate
Women’s Ministry Team
Facilitator: Dolly Jenkins
Treasurer: Carlee Hosp
Spiritual Growth Coordinators: Sara Faith/Hannah Korner
Mission/Outreach Coordinators: Karen Satori/Diana VonStrohe
Fellowship Coordinators: Vanessa Moeller/Meaghan Turner
Projects Coordinators: Colleen Garber/Cathy Hussung
Greeting Card Ministry: Linda Lockmund
SUGGESTIONS/IDEAS
Contact the Women’s Ministry Team Coordinator for the appropriate area or drop a note in the Women of Grace Suggestion Box (in hallway)
Everyone is invited to participate in any activity. There is no registration and there are no dues.
ACTIVITIES — ONGOING EVENTS
Women’s Missionary League Ministries
Mites are collected year round for missions. Mite money is used to further God’s kingdom all over the world through the mission grants selected by delegates at district and national LWML conventions. For updates on current mission grants see the LWML bulletin board. Mite boxes are used to collect money for missions. If you need a mite box please take one from the top of the large mite box. You may put your mites in the large Mite Box in the narthex at any time.
Esther Circle – meets with the LWML and tacks quilts for Lutheran World Relief and other missions. Watch the bulletin for dates. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to join us. Please call Becky Fetz at 812- 951-2408 if you have any questions.
Junior Confirmands – Each Confirmand receives a greeting card with a Biblical bookmark in honor of their Confirmation. The LWML serves a reception for the Junior Confirmation Class.
New Mothers – Each new mother receives a devotional booklet entitled, “Lord, Lead Me Through Motherhood”.
Newlyweds – Each newlywed couple receives a devotional packet entitled, “With this Ring”. Some of the topics are: Love, Date Night, Alone time, Forgiveness, etc.
High School Graduates – Each girl receives a devotional packet entitled, “Jeans Gems”. Some of the topics are: Temptation, Disappointments, Peer pressure, Dating, etc. Topics girls will face as they enter college or the work force.
New Members – Twice a year the LWML serves a reception after late church for new members of Grace. Each lady receives a welcome bag. The bag contains devotions, LWML notepad and pencil, a mite box, bookmark, Quarterly Magazine, and information about the LWML.
Prayer Shawl – Crocheting a Prayer Shawl is a special act of love, a creative method of prayer. Time is spent in prayer while crocheting the shawl. You may be surprised to find that making a Prayer Shawl blesses not only the person that receives it, but the person doing the crocheting as well! Prayer Shawls are given to members of Grace who are sick, dealing with a loss, or as an encouragement.
Crocheting – All are welcome to come and crochet with the group or learn the art of crocheting. This group usually meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Fireside Room but please watch the bulletin for dates. Contact Pat Smith for details 812-496-4988.
Encouragement Booklets – Encouragement booklets are small scrapbooks. The booklets are made by LWML members and are given to the pastors, who hand them out to our Shut-ins and long term patients during their visitations. These booklets contain familiar hymns, scriptures, and prayers along with pretty pictures of God’s glorious creations. If you like scrapbooking and would like to help in this mission project, contact Linda Lockmund at 812-923-3751.
Glasses for Nicaragua – Glasses needed are adult glasses, children’s glasses, non-prescription sunglasses, and over-the-counter reading glasses. The glasses will be distributed at an eye glass clinic in Nicaragua in June of 2016. Please place glasses in the container marked glasses on God’s post office across from the mail slots.
Orphan Grain train – At least once a year good used clothing is collected and taken to Orphan Grain Train for sorting and shipping to people in need. Shipments have been sent to 64 different countries including the United States. Watch the bulletin for the date.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
WOG WMT Meetings — as scheduled
LWML Meetings — as scheduled
