April 10, 2026  

Dear LWML Sisters in Christ,  


The theme for our 43rd Biennial LWML SID Convention is "Rooted and Grounded in Love!"  based on the following verses, You, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:17b-19)


The hosts from Metro North, Metro Central and Mid-State Zones invite you to attend this convention to be held on Friday and Saturday, September 11-12, 2026. Our Keynote Speaker is Deaconess Rosie Adle.  All activities will take place at Metro East Lutheran High School (MELHS) located at 6305 Center Grove Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025. Registration on Saturday begins at 7:00 a.m. with Divine Service at 8:30 a.m.  There will be a morning fellowship with coffee, juice, and lots of homemade goodies beginning at 7 a.m. and ending at 8:20 a.m. Bottled water will be available all day long.


This convention will focus on being Rooted and Grounded in Love. Our Convention statement is: By faith, we acknowledge that the grace & love of Christ Jesus for us is the epitome of our salvation. Being rooted and grounded in His love toward us, we may share His great love through our lives toward others, that together we may be filled with all the fullness of God. The Convention goals are as follows: That by the work of the Holy Spirit, attendees will be grounded in Christ’s love for them. They will be filled with the joy of being rooted in Christ Jesus, their Savior. And they will be blessed to go forth and share His fullness and love with others.


This year we will have three exciting speakers to address the assembly. The Keynote Speaker will be Deaconess Rosie Adle, from Nebraska, who is the Associate Director of Deaconess Formation at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. She will speak on Saturday during the convention day. Rosie is the mother of six children and has co-authored the book LadyLike with her sister, Rebekah Curtis. Rev. Paul Ernewein, from Louisiana, is coming to share about his ministry, Forged by Fire, a national LWML grant recipient. He will speak on Friday evening and bring the LWML kitchen trailer for display. The national LWML Vice President of Organizational Resources, Arlene Naasz, will bring us greetings and the latest news from the national LWML at the Saturday session.  Arlene is from Rapid City, South Dakota and holds membership in the LWML South Dakota District. She has been serving on the national LWML board for many years in various roles. 


New this year, we will offer noon breakout sessions with six different speakers to hear from. Space is limited, so indicate your top three choices on your registration form, then when you check in at MELHS, you will be given your speaker assignment. 


The Friday evening activities will be sponsored by the Special Focus Ministry Committee and hosted by the Young Woman Representatives. This night will feature our speaker Rev. Paul Ernewein, from Forged by Fire Ministries, devotions, mission project “Crosses for Benny”, snacks, and fellowship. You may register at 6:30 p.m. that night with the event taking place between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.


FOOD: There are many restaurants in Edwardsville where you can eat your Friday evening meal before coming to MELHS. Please keep in mind that only snacks will be provided that evening. Saturday morning goodies and drinks, and a boxed noon meal with a drink are included in your registration fee, if you register before August 25th. No boxed lunches, for people registered after August 25th. 


HOTEL INFORMATION:   Make reservations by August 12, 2026, and ask about LWML Convention/ Conference when booking. You are welcome to book other hotels if you choose, but these are the closest two.

 


 

Country Hearth Inn and Suites 

1013 Plummer Dr Edwardsville, IL 62025 

618-656-7829                            

15 rooms have been blocked

3 King Rooms 12 Double Queen

$120.00 = $137.57 with taxes and fees


 TownePlace Suites

 6101 Center Grove Edwardsville, IL 62025

 618-655-3001    

15 rooms have been blocked 

5 King Rooms 10 Queen Rooms  

$164.00 = $188.60 with taxes and fees

 

 


DELEGATES >>>>> IMPORTANT<<<<<<< PLEASE READ

Each active group holding membership in the SID LWML is asked to send two women as DELEGATES to represent their group in voting for the 2026-2028 district grants and officers along with voting on the bylaw changes. Two alternates should also be selected.  Registrations for delegates and alternates must be postmarked NO LATER than July 1, 2026.   No delegates will be accepted after the convention has opened, and only a designated alternate will be allowed to replace a delegate who is unable to attend. 

Voting for grants will be done via mail once again. Those packets will be mailed out around July 25th. Then the ballot must be returned by August 15th.   If your delegate doesn’t receive their packet by August 1st, please contact VP of Gospel Outreach, Kathy Nagel at outreach@sidlwml.org to get your information. The packets will include descriptions of proposed mission grants, resolutions, proposed bylaw changes, and officer candidate resumes. Well-informed delegates help make a more efficient convention.  A special convention edition of the Newsletter, coming in late July/early August, will also contain all this information.  This special edition of the Newsletter will be on the LWML SID website (www.sidlwml.org) and will be emailed to the person in your group who receives the regular quarterly Newsletter. 


Groups are also encouraged to send at least one Young Woman Representative (YWR), who is between the ages of 22 & 35.  The YWR’s will have an active role in the convention and will also help host the special fellowship event on Friday evening. More information will be provided to each YWR in August.


Due to generous donations, all Pastors, Vicars, and their wives will be admitted free of charge. Please encourage them to come and see what the LWML is all about!





Registration fees are:


                          Delegates:      $35 with lunch, postmarked by July 1, 2026

                          YWRs:    $35 with lunch, postmarked by July 1, 2026

                          Guests (Non-delegates):    $35 with lunch, postmarked by July 1, 2026

                          Pastors/Vicars/Wives: FREE with lunch, postmarked by July 1, 2026


AUGUST 25th is the cut off date for boxed lunches. July 1st is the cut off date for manuals.


Convention manuals will be available for each person who is registered by July 1st. Others will be given copies of the agenda and business meeting information at registration. A PDF will be available on the website for everyone to see and refer to.


INGATHERING FOR CONVENTION:  Our ingathering will be for Metro East Lutheran High School. Monetary gifts, or gift cards for Amazon or Sam’s Club (any dollar amounts) will be collected. You may drop it off after you register.


 “MITE MARKET: Our service to further His kingdom…” 

The Mite Market has been a fun way to raise mites since the 2018 convention!  Any group, zone, or individual who wishes to bring something to “sell” may do so, provided all monies earned go to the new Mite goal for the 2026-2028 biennium.  So, for instance, if your ladies make jellies or sell candles, you may wish to bring a few items that fit on a 4-foot section of table.  The items are not priced. You “purchase” items by placing a donation in the large Mite Box. Items may be set up Friday evening at 5 p.m. or Saturday morning between 7-8 a.m. and all booths must be cleaned up directly after convention is adjourned. Mark your registration form whether you will have items “for sale.” Be creative!  Your “mission” is to raise mites for the new grants to be selected that weekend.  


Enclosed with this letter is the registration form and a poster to advertise the upcoming convention.


Convention registrations should be mailed to:

Marie Voges 7755 St. Leos Road, Evansville, IL. 62242           Cell: 618-420-2413


Let’s celebrate being Rooted and Grounded in Love as a district and praise the Lord for what He is doing. See you in September at MELHS in Edwardsville, Illinois!


We are blessed to be serving you,


Debra Albers 618-978-3770                                           Valerie Meyer- Zone Host Chair

LWML SID Vice President of Christian Life                    LWML SID Metro Central Zone President


Natalie Ibendahl   618-214-0855                                    Sharon Holcomb- Zone Host Chair

Convention Co-Chairman                                                   LWML SID Metro North Zone President  

   

Deborah Meier 618-979-2619                                        Carol Benning-Zone Host Chair

Convention Co-Chairman                                                  LWML SID Mid-State Zone President  

PRESS RELEASE:  September 14, 2024


The Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League holds Convention


A total of 171 men and women attended the 42nd Biennial Convention of the Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. It was held September 13 and 14 at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School in Centralia, IL. The theme for the event was “The World at Jesus’ Feet, A world of Mission and Mercy” based on 1 Corinthians 15:58, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."


The Convention began Friday evening, with approximately 75 in attendance. A Bible study was led by Pastor Jess Biermann based on our convention theme of 1 Corinthians 15. Following was a Prayer Walk hosted by the Young Women Representatives (YWR) from the Southern Illinois District. 

     

Saturday morning, the guests were greeted with coffee, juice, and breakfast goodies. The convention began at 8:30 a.m. with Divine Service with Holy Communion. Rev. Jess Biermann and Rev. Steve Jacobsen, LWML SID Counselors, along with Rev. Timothy Sharr, our LCMS SID President officiated at the service. The candidates for the district Pastoral Counselors, Rev. Nate Wollenberg, and Rev. Mark Harriss also assisted with Holy communion.


Following the service, Carol Walther, our SID President, called the business meeting to order and welcomed everyone. She thanked the Upper Kaskaskia Zone and the Metro South Zone for hosting the convention. Carol then welcomed the convention co-chairmen, Sharon Guebert and Natalie Ibendahl. Carol then introduced our special guest, President Timothy Sharr, who brought greetings from the district. Past presidents and the current LWML SID Board members were then introduced.


Marie Voges, the registration chairman, then gave the registration report. There were 80 voting delegates, and 91 guest in attendance for a total of 171 participants.

     

Helen Mayer presented the agenda. Deb Albers gave the minutes review report and approved the minutes from our 41st Biennial Convention held Sept 16-17, 2022.


Deb Albers, VP of Gospel Outreach presented Resolution #1 which set our mission goal at $84,000 for the 2024-2026 biennium. A total of 28 mission projects were selected by the Gospel Outreach committee, which were presented to the delegates. Delegates of the convention voted by mail prior to the Convention, the top 18 were selected and the results are attached.


Guest speakers included Karol Selle, our National LWML VP of Special Focus Ministries and Carol von Soosten, with LWML Gifts of Love program.


The afternoon session began with Helen Mayer leading us in singing “Listen, God is Calling”. Then we heard from three Mercy Mission speakers, Rev. Jay Holden with Our Savior Lutheran Campus Ministry in Carbondale, Cindy Spenner with Trinity Lutheran School, Hoffman, and Amanda Douglas with Eve’s Restoration Home out of Columbia.


The following are the new officers that were elected and installed:

Pastoral Counselor:        Rev. Nathan Wollenberg             

VP of Christian Life:        Debra Albers

VP of Communications Lucy Thompson

VP of Gospel Outreach Kathy Nagel                       

Recording Secretary      Helen Mayer                     


The ingathering for the event was for Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School. The amount collected was 702 pens, 1059 pencils, 92 colored pencils, 338 markers, 37 reams of paper, 14 pks of filler paper, 101 boxes of Kleenex, and several miscellaneous items. Monetary donations collected amounted to $1080. Also, a mite market was held, where members brought items to sell, and the proceeds went toward the mite goal for mission grants. The total proceeds from the Mite Market were $2,401.83. The worship service offering totaled $3,182.50, which will also go to support our new mission grants for 2024-2026.


The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is the official auxiliary of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. 


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Installation of newly elected officers:


Debra Albers                        VP of Christian Life

Lucy Thompson                   VP of Communications

Kathy Nagel                          VP of Gospel Outreach

Helen Mayer                         Recording Secretary

Rev. Nathan Wollenberg   Pastoral Counselor




 




Photos from the Friday and Saturday events:

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    Comfort Dogs from Holy Cross, Collinsville welcoming guest to Christ our Rock Lutheran High School for the LWML SID Convention

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    Rev. Jess Biermann led the Friday evening Bible Study

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    Pastors leading our Divine Service with Holy Communion


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    Denise Hennig, accompanist for the worship service

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    LWML SID President Carol Walther

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    Convention co-chairmen Sharon Guebert and Natalie Ibendahl

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    LCMS SID President, Rev. Timothy Sharr


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    Karol Selle, National LWML VP of Special Focus Ministries

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    Carol von Soosten, speaking on the LWML Gifts of Love Program

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    Rev. Jay Holden from Our Savior Lutheran Campus Ministry in Carbondale

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    Cindy Spenner from Trinity Lutheran School, Hoffman

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    SID Past Presidents, Helen Mayer, Diane Grebing, Peggy Sachtleben, Ruth Ann Arbeiter

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    President Carol Walther and co-chairman Sharon Guebert

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    Esther and Jordan, the LCC K9 Comfort Dog Ministry from Holy Cross Lutheran in Collinsville

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    Carol von Soosten visting the vendor tables

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    Ladies brought homemade things to sell and the proceeds went to our mite projects

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    Beautiful wooden crosses and plaques for sale

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    So many items at the Mite Market!

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    Lots of goodies in the mite market

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    The proceeds from our mite market netted $2,401.83!

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    SID District President, Rev. Timothy Sharr and SID LWML President, Carol Walther

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    Karol Selle, National VP of Special Focus Ministries and Pat Hoffmeier holding the book, Life After...A Devotion for Widows , that Karol authored

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    Deb Albers and Lucy thompson

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    Pastoral Counselor candiates, Rev. Mark Harriss and Rev. Nathan Wollenberg

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    Our youngest and cutest attendee!

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    Carol Small, VP of Organizational Resources , Beth and Tobias Micnheimer, three generations attending the convention

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PRESS RELEASE September 20, 2022


The Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League holds Convention September 16 and 17, 2022


A total of 218 men and women attended the 41st Biennial Convention of the Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. It was held September 16 and 17th at Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School in Evansville, IL. The theme for the event was “Walking With Jesus” based on Luke 24:15(NIV) “As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them

     

The Convention began Friday evening, with a Bible Study and a prayer walk hosted by the Young Women Representatives (YWR) from the Southern Illinois District. 86 women enjoyed the evening of fellowship.

     

Saturday morning, the guests were greeted with coffee, juice and breakfast goodies. The convention began at 8:30 a.m. with a Worship Service with Holy Communion. Rev. Stephen Krenz and Rev. Steven Jacobsen, SID Counselors, officiated at the service. 

     

Following the service, Diane Grebing, the SID President, called the business meeting to order and welcomed everyone. She was then pleased to introduce three special guests, Rev. Timothy J. Scharr, SID LCMS President, Shelley Moeller from the CID and is serving as the Convention Manager for the National LWML Convention in Milwaukee and Deb Larson, our National LWML President. 

   

 Delegates of the convention voted by mail prior to the Convention for the 2022-2024 Southern Illinois District Mission Grants. The total mite goal was set at $67,000.00.  A total of 14 recipients were selected out of 31 applicants.  The following are the grant proposals that were selected for the 2022-2024 biennium:

1.  Belong to Jesus Scholarship: Helping Hands in Need-Unity East St Louis            $6,000.00

2.  Camp Wartburg “Shepherding Sheep” Camp for people with disabilities             $5,000.00

3.   Seminary Student Scholarship – Southern Illinois District                                       $8,000.00

4.  Lutheran Braille Centers in our Southern Illinois District (4 Centers)                      $8,000.00

5.  Orphan Grain Train Domestic Disaster Relief                                                                $4,000.00

6.  Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Financial Aid Assistance                           $4,000.00

7.  Shared Prison & Jail Ministry with Southern Illinois District 11 Facilities              $6,000.00

8.  American & International Campus Ministry, SIU Carbondale                                    $4,000.00

9.  Lutheran Campus Ministry, Edwardsville, LCMS-U@SIUE                                        $3,500.00

10. Holy Cross Lutheran Church LLC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry                                    $5,000.00

11. Student Assistance Fund Scholarships – SID                                                               $4,000.00

12. Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School, Centralia. Rev. Mueller Mentor Grant    $4,000.00

13. Hope for the Hopeless – LCMS Life Ministry                                                                $5,000.00

14. LCMS Missionary Support, Mission Central Mapleton, Iowa (partial funding)    $    500.00


Following was the voting for the election of new officers. The results of the election are as follows:

Pastoral Counselor: Rev. Jesse Biermann

President: Carol Walther

VP of Organizational Resources: Carol Small

VP Special Focus Ministries: Mary Gray

Corresponding Secretary: Norma Tucker

Financial Secretary: Carol Oldinski


Guest Speaker, Deb Larson, LWML National President brought greetings from the National LWML. We are HIS. Held by His Word, Inspired to share HIS message, and Surrounded by HIS grace! She thanked each and every one of us for sharing our time and talents. President Larson reported we have given a total of $130 million to our Mission Grants which includes both National and District grants. For the 2021-2023 biennium, we will plan to fund 28 National grants for a total of $2.15 million!  This year is LWML’s 80th anniversary, and she encouraged us to pass on our blessings with “80 something”. Our 40th Biennial National Convention will be held June 22-25, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and invited us all to attend.

     

The familiar hymn “Let us ever walk with Jesus” was the bases of the afternoon session.  Presentations were made by past grant recipients Comfort Dogs Ministry, New Minden Braille Center, SID Prison Ministry, Camp Wartburg, Unity Lutheran from East St Louis and the Seminary Scholarships on how these grants were a blessing to them. Also, there was a presentation from Heart to Heart Sisters, Gifts of Love and the new On-line giving program. A skit was performed reminding everyone about the upcoming National Convention in Milwaukee June 22 – 25, 2023.

     

The ingathering for the event were paper products for Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School. The amount collected was 114 rolls of paper towels, 50 packs of napkins, 39 packs of paper plates, 35 reams of paper and 8 assorted paper supplies. Also, a Mite Market was held, where members brought items that were made and sold, and the proceeds are for Mite projects. The total proceeds from the Mite Market was $2,631.00. The worship offering totaled $4,966.00 and this went to support our new mission grants for 2022-2024.

     

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is the official auxiliary of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. This year, the LWML is celebrating 80 years of God’s Grace. In thanksgiving of God’s blessing for 80 years, each member was encouraged to do “80” of something to pass on their blessings to others. Go to the website www.sidlwml.org to see some of the creative ideas these ladies came up with. 

"2022 SID CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS"

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  • The Southern Illinois District of the LWML opened their 41st Biennial Convention on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School in Evansville, IL

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    Rev. Steve Jacobsen held a Bible Study

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    Young Women Representatives hosted the Friday night program

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    After the Bible Study we had a Prayer Walk.

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Saturday began with registration, shopping at the Mite Market and visiting the many vendor tables.

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    Many items were brought for the Mite Market.  

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    Ladies from Trinity, Prairie made 80 jars of jellies and relishes to  sell at the Mite Market

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    Jeanne Stamm from Trinity, Prairie made "80" pot scratchers for her "80's "project

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    A total of 15 vendors were set up

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    The business meeting began in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost

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    SID LWML President, Diane Grebing

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    National LWML President, Debbie Larson

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    Southern Illinois District President, Timothy Sharr

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"Walking with Jesus" into the Mission Fields -  Recipients of our grants for the last biennium shared their stories.

Kevin Williams from Unity Lutheran School

Rev. Jeff Nehrt from SID Prison Ministry


Installation of Officers

The newly elected officers formed a circle and the current Board of Directors encircled them.  Then after they were installed the out going officers stepped out of the circle and the new officers joined the rest as the New Board of Directors of the Southern Illinois District.

Time for fellowship and making lasting memories

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    Debbie Larson with past president Dorothy Mansholt.  Dorothy served as president of the SID from 1974-1978


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    Past presidents Jane Lucht and Dorothy Mansholt with LWML National President Debbie Larson,  Jane served as  SID President from 1978 -1982.  She also was newsletter editor for the past  31 years.   Thank you Jane!

     

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    Deb Wudtke and Sharon Guebert, Co-Chairmen of the Convention

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    Newly elected President, Carol Walther, National President Debbie Larson, and out going President Diane Grebing

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    Past LWML Presidents - In back:  

    Helen Mayer, Ruth Ann Arbeiter, Mary Gray, Jane Lucht.  In front, Dorothy Mansholt and Peggy Sachtleben

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    Pastor and Diane Grebing speaking with Kevin Williams from Unity Lutheran School in East St. Louis.

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Planning Ahead....


The 40th Biennial LWML National  Convention will be held June 22-25, 2023 at the Wisconsin Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


 The 42nd Biennial LWML SID Convention will be held Sept 13 and 14, 2024 at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School in Centralia. Illinois


2020 LWML SID Convention Banner

The 2020 LWML SID Convention banner was designed and made by President Valerie Meyer, St. Paul LWML, Troy, Illinois.  The different colors used in the hair of the woman on the banner represent the diversity, complexity and variety of women that serve the Lord in the LWML. The woman's eyes are not visible. On her glasses we see a reflection of the cross as she looks to Jesus.  With those glasses, then, she also reflects to others the love, salvation, and hope Jesus gives. The woman is smiling because of the joy she finds in Jesus.  Just as Jesus endured the cross with joy for our salvation, the women of the LWML serve with joy.

SERVICE OF CELEBRATION

40TH Biennial Convention

St Paul's Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL

September 26, 2020

"Service of Celebration" Sermon Closing Prayer
Convention Manual


Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Keynote Speaker

Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer

Former President of Concordia Seminary

St. Louis, Mo. 

MISSION FIELD

Missionary

Erin Mackenzie

Dominican Republic

MISSION MOMENT

LCMS Campus Outreach Program

Bessie Fick

Coordinator

SIU Edwardsville

MISSION MOMENT

Lutheran Schools

Dr. Jay Krause

Principal of MELHS

MISSION MOMENT

LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry

Mary Burch

Top Dog