After much prayer, the Board of Directors continues to make plans for an in-person convention in Lexington June 24-27. All state and local guidelines for large gatherings will be set in place to make this convention safe for those who choose to come. Highlights of the convention are the opening worship service with communion, the… Read more »
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39th Biennial LWML Convention – Workers Needed
LWML Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Districts are host to the 39th Biennial LWML Convention June 24-27 in Lexington. It takes over 500 volunteers. We are looking for ladies, men, and teens who will volunteer their smiles and enthusiasm to welcome the thousands coming to Lexington. There is a job for everyone. We need child care… Read more »
Hosanna (Save Now)
Hosanna. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. (Mark 11:9b) As prophesied by Zechariah, Jesus humbly rode into Jerusalem on a lowly donkey. On that Palm Sunday the people repeatedly cried out, Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. This was apparently a united chorus,… Read more »
Northern Pastors Conference – May 10-11
The Northern Pastors Conference will be held May 10-11 at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse on beautiful Lake Wawasee. The theme is “Moving Forward Through the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic” with presentations and a time for discussion. The hotel deadline is April 10 so please respond as soon as possible. Online registration: https://indianadistrictlcms.regfox.com/northern-pastors-conference-spring-2021
Ransom For (The) Many
The Son of man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) Did Christ really die for all, or, as the verse before us seems to indicate, did He give His life as a ransom for only many? The Apostles of our… Read more »
39th Biennial LWML – Phil’s Friends
Phil’s Friends is one of eight Servant Activities planned for the LWML Convention in Lexington, June 24-27. LWML plans to provide 1,000 Cards of Hope for people affected by cancer enrolled with Phil’s Friends. You can help! As we are staying in our own ”bubble” more than usual, why not take advantage of time alone… Read more »
Connected to God for Good Works
“But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” (John 3:21) In Scripture we often see prepositional phrases such as “in Christ” or “in God” or “in the Spirit”. The little Greek word that is usually translated… Read more »
39th Biennial LWML Convention Bit
The 39th Biennial LWML Convention – June 24-27, Lexington, KY Emily R. shares some thoughts about why she attends LWML Conventions: I have been attending LWML conventions for over 35 years, beginning when I was a young mother until now as a newly retired woman. My reasons or what I enjoyed most about attending varied… Read more »
The Temple, Destroyed and Raised
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” (John 2:19) Of the four evangelists only John records the prediction of Jesus: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. To the Jews who heard this prediction, it must have seemed quite strange, impossible and even frightening;… Read more »
LWML Convention – Bit Feb. 24
39th Biennial LWML Convention June 24-27 in Lexington The Power of Mites! Several mission grant recipients will speak about what these “mites” have accomplished in their mission field. Sharing their stories will be Rev. John Carrier, Camp Restore Detroit, Deaconess Kimberly Trombley, Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Ruth Richert Martin, MOST Ministries, and others. Hearing from… Read more »