The LWML will, once again, livestream all convention sessions in the Rupp arena. For those watching the convention at home, make plans to have a livestreaming party and invite the women in your congregation to watch it together. You will be able to participate in the convention’s Bible study, hear the grateful and inspiring mission… Read more »
Cross Words
The Father’s Love
For this reason the Father loves me, because [“that”] I lay down my life that I may take it up again. John 10:17 This verse has been discussed and dissected no doubt ever since our Lord spoke it. What does it mean? It seems from this verse that the love of God the Father… Read more »
2021 LWML Convention Virtual Photo Finish Mission Walk
A new opportunity for participants of the 39th Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Convention is a virtual Photo Finish Mission Walk. If you are not able to attend the convention, you still have an opportunity to participate by organizing a mission pledge walk in your neighborhood or at your church. Any member or group can… Read more »
First Geneva Mission Confirmands
Praise be to God for the first Geneva, Indiana mission confirmands. The ladies were confirmed on March 24, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bingen, Indiana. Pictured left to right: Pastor Peter Brock, Seminarian Isaiah Armbrecht, Kathy Timmons, Judy Kendrick, Pastor Christopher Maronde and Pastor Donald Sauls. The Geneva mission is an outreach of… Read more »
More Ministry Moment Videos
Did you know that LCEF produces Ministry Moment videos every week? These videos are short clips with encouragement and ideas for different aspects of your ministry at church. New Ministry Moment videos include: Following Through Best Practices for Worship Announcements Streaming Hospitality Online Community Digital Discipleship Communication with Newsletters and Magazines You can view all… Read more »
The Word: Written and Preached
These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled. (Luke 24:44) As Lutherans we have always maintained that the Word of Christ is intended to be preached. The Apostle… Read more »
Charity Golf Scramble-June 23
Tee Up 4 Mites Charity Golf Scramble will take place at the Connemara Golf Course, Nicholasville on Wednesday, June 23, prior to the opening of the 39th Biennial LWML Convention in Lexington June 24-27. Do you like to pay golf or would you like to be a sponsor? Here are ways you can contribute: Register… Read more »
True Peace Created/Distributed
Peace be with you. (John 20:19,20,26) When the resurrected Christ appeared to the Apostles in a “locked” room on two separate occasions, He spoke three times with the words, Peace be with you. On Easter Sunday, with Thomas absent from the locked room, Jesus twice spoke these words to the disciples. Then a week… Read more »
39th Biennial LWML Convention June 24-27
Dear brothers in Christ of the Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan Districts, Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I am currently serving as a Pastoral Counselor for the Host Committee of the 2021 LWML Convention June 24-27, 2021, to be held in Lexington, Kentucky. What a joy it is to serve… Read more »
Resurrection: Biological Event
You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen. (Mark 16:6) Many Christians have the misconception that the Christian faith is only a spiritual matter. To be sure, the Christian faith involves deep spiritual things; it speaks with God’s authority on spiritual themes such as faith, hope, love and forgiveness. It deals… Read more »