Mission Tidings. Amazing Convention!

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1 Mission Tidings Summer 2018 Volume 60, Issue 3 July 15, 2018 Lutheran Women s Missionary League of the North Wisconsin District - LCMS Affirming each woman in her relationship with the Lord and enabling her to be in ministry to the people of the world. IN THIS ISSUE: President s Message NWD Convention Convention, Stamps... 5 Mission Grants Counselor, Christian Life. 8 Zone News Young at Heart Retreat. 11 NWD Fall Retreat SWD Fall Retreat Officer Information Calendar Items... Back Amazing Convention! NWI DISTRICT PRESIDENT BECKY HALTAUFDERHEID ALGOMA, WI Judy Pelot and Deb Schalow hat an W amazing and inspiring convention we had in Stevens Point. Thank you to Deb Schalow, Judy Pelot and the convention planning committee for all their hard work in planning the 37th biennial convention and commemorating the 75th Anniversary of NWD LWML. We had so much fun celebrating at the banquet Monday evening and sporting our vintage hats, gloves and dresses. There were many different styles, colors and shapes, many of which I remember my mother and grandmother wearing when they went to church. The Benson Family entertained us and proclaimed the Gospel message through their music and humor. What a treat this was! There were servant events and Gifts of the Heart were gathered on Sunday. The YWRs assisted in sorting and packing them. We were inspired Sunday night during the worship service led by host pastor, Rev. Douglas Schalow and by preacher, Senior Pastoral Counselor Steve Pockat. Monday morning began with singing led by Wendysue Fluegge who served as our amazing song leader. Mission Tidings (USPS ) is published quarterly by the North Wisconsin District Lutheran Women s Missionary League, an auxiliary of the North Wisconsin District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Known office of publication: Mission Tidings, Betsy Lane, Editor, Box 95, White Lake, WI Cost of Mission Tidings is covered by Mite Box contributions. Periodical postage paid at Shawano, WI and additional mailing offices. Summer POSTMASTER: 2018 Send address changes to: Mission Mission Tidings, Tidings Teresa Pockat, 112 E. Freeborn St., Cecil, WI

2 Amazing Convention! (continued) Michelle DeRusha led us in Bible Study entitled "Remember All His Benefits." We learned how we can be distracted and not see God's blessings in our daily lives. By stopping and reflecting on our lives we can see all the blessings God has given us, even in times of suffering. Mission speakers, Rev. Bob and Sue Pfeil inspired us as they spoke about their years as missionaries in Kyrgyzstan where Pastor Pfeil served as the Theological Educator and Sue served as a registered nurse helping to set up and train medical teams to work in the mobile medical van. Delegates approved a $107,000 Mission Grant Goal and chose nine Mission Grants to be funded for this biennium. New officers were elected. I'm humbled and feel a bit like Moses, but am honored to be given this opportunity to serve you. A huge thank-you to Mary Harrington for her diligent and faithful leadership these four years. She was and will continue to be a 2 blessing to all of us. We welcome Sharon Hanke as Second Vice-President, Jody Cook as Treasurer, (Becky Haltaufderheid as President) and Rev. Douglas Reinders as Pastoral Counselor. Many thanks to Mary Scharenbrock, Deb Schalow and Pastor Pockat for their faithful service to the LWML these past four years. The Mission walk was organized by our very own energetic Betty Snyder and led by our YWRs who took us around the Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Thank-you Betty! We were blessed to have President Patti Ross with us to report on all the activities and the Mission Grant status for the National LWML. So far, $818,250 has been paid to various Mission Grants, but we still have $744,000 that still remains to be paid for this biennium which will end in March of Mission Tidings Summer 2018

3 37th Biennial Convention North Wisconsin District LWML Keynote speaker Jan Struck inspired us in her humorous way. She reflected on the book, "In the Dust of the Rabbi" and the disciples leaving all they had to be just like Jesus, the Rabbi. She reminded us that we, women in mission, want to make our walk with God our number one priority in our daily lives. We want to be like Jesus to everyone we meet. Three offerings were taken. The first was designated for the NWD LWML mite goal and totaled $3,377.02; the second was designated to support the mission work in Kazakhstan by David and Rachel Baker and totaled $3,080.52; the third was designated for Peace Campus Center at the University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point for $2, and the money raised for the mission walk totaled $4, All praise to God for these gifts from hearts around NWD! In the coming weeks new board members will be appointed to join us. May we all together continue to be a bouquet of blessings to all we meet. Blessed to serve, Becky Haltaufderheid NWD President President Mary Harrington opened the convention with the lighting of the convention candle by Katie Paholke. Past District Presidents led the League Pledge. The Christian Life devotion showed us the many, many hats we wear that will be replaced with a golden crown. Serve the Lord with (B)Oldness. Fun at the President s reception with President Patti Ross, Mary Harrington and a group of OWRs from Faith Lutheran who served the event. Summer 2018 Mission Tidings 3

4 Breakfast with YWR, H2H, mentors and guests. LWML Store Manager Sharon Niemann and her husband. Clockwise Above Left: Invitation to national LWML convention in Alabama. Above Center: Mary Harrington, assisted by WendySue Flugge, gave her president s message from the heart. USMC Veteran and LWML member Charlotte Hamilton shared her story. Millie Timm reported on Gifts from the Heart for MOST ministries, Peace Campus Center, Shirley s House of Hope and Orphan Grain Train. Beautiful zone banners. Exhibits included the Mission grant display and many thank you messages. 4 Mission Tidings Summer 2018

5 Convention Mites for Mission Walk O ver $4,000 was raised in the Mission Walk planned and hosted by Betty Snyder! What a wonderful contribution to the mission mite goal. Thank you, Betty, for your energetic leadership of this event. There are a few T-shirts from the walk that Betty Snyder would like to sell. They are sizes 2x and 3x for $5.00 each. If they sell, that money could go to the total for the walk. A BIG THANK YOU to all who participated and give PRAISE TO GOD for His goodness! Betty Snyder The Benson Family Singers provided entertainment after the wonderful banquet celebrating NWD 75th anniversary. Many women enjoyed wearing vintage hats and clothing, plus having gloves and purses to celebrate. Pastors Roegner and Pfeil ready for the banquet! Missionaries wear many hats!! Continue Collecting Postage Stamps! Y es, we re still saving and selling cancelled postage stamps. Please trim stamps to 1/4 border of the envelope around the stamp - no less. We can sell Christmas stamps now, but not the bulk rate stamps; commemorative stamps are the best. Foreign stamps are okay, too. Bring the trimmed stamps to the rally and your zone president will take them to the District Board meeting. From there, we have someone willing to take them to sell. The market is not as strong as in years past, so it is important that stamps be trimmed and ready to sell. Since 1995, $13, has been sent to support mission projects from the sale of cancelled stamps! Summer 2018 Mission Tidings 5

6 MISSION GRANTS DIRECTOR LINDA KOELLER COMBINED LOCKS, WI A HUGE Bouquet of Blessings raise be to God for His P generous Bouquet of Blessings through our mites! I hope if you attended the convention in Stevens Point, you had a chance to see our NWD LWML Mission Grants display of pictures showing how the mites from our last biennium of were used to bless so many. Several thank you letters were posted with pictures showing how Christ is to be thanked and praised. Now we look to our biennium with the nine voted mission grants and adopted goal of $107,000! (Grants are listed on page 7) Continue daily in prayer for each one as they are blessed with your generosity. We, in turn, receive a Bouquet of Blessings as the cheerful givers we are! Have a blessed summer, and I hope to see many of you at Camp Luther in September at the Fall Retreat. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work 1 Corinthians 9:8. Grateful to have served in the NWD LWML, Linda Koeller <>< Luncheon speakers: Rev. Dr. Robert and Kristi Roegner from Apple of His Eye Mission Society and Rev. Andrew Weden from Peace Campus Ministry at UW-Stevens Point. Heart to Heart Sisters wore beautiful traditional clothing Young Women Representatives Opening processional of District Board personnel, YWRs and Heart to Heart Sisters. 6 Mission Tidings Summer 2018

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8 Time to Grow SENIOR PASTORAL COUNSELOR REV. STEVEN POCKAT SHAWANO, WI ou may have noticed that Y the church colors during the Sundays of Pentecost are green. The Holy Spirit has been poured out upon the Church, you and me, and growth occurs. St. Paul writes in Ephesians 4:15-16 "speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." At the Convention in Stevens Point new leaders are elected to lead the LWML, spirits are refreshed and excited and God gives growth "as each part of the LWML does its work." It happens because of the One who gives life, the Head of His church, Christ our Lord. The LWML is a unique part of the body of Christ, and it is a beautiful sight to see the ladies all working together to serve the Lord. Celebrating 75 years by God s grace, the LWML is beautiful, vibrant, and alive in Christ. Grow in grace, grow in faith, grow in the fruits of the Spirit. II Thessalonians 1:3 "we thank God for you... because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing." Continue in Gods' grace and grow in Christ. Rev. Steven Pockat Senior LWML Counselor Reading through the Bible CHRISTIAN LIFE DAWN VIA CLAYTON, WI ow often do you read the H Bible? Daily, weekly, have you already read through the entire Bible? I know people who have read through the Bible multiple times and they say they always learn something new. I also know people who have never read through the entire Bible, but are always reading passages and doing Bible studies. Is there a right or wrong way to read the Bible? Absolutely not! If you are in the Word, however you choose at whatever pace will be the right way for you. I would suggest using a Bible version that is easy to read and understand (I know for a fact the King James Version is not for me) although King James is what my father chooses to use. Did you know that you do not have to start with Genesis 1:1? You simply can pick a book and work your way through. You could take notes or start journaling as you go. I know doodling helps me. Remember to ask yourself two questions as you go through the Bible: 1. What does this teach you about God? and 2. How does this teach you to live? With the internet so easily accessible now days you can find any number of books to help you in your journey to reading the Bible. Whether it is a coloring book Bible, comic book Bible or a book to help you learn how to Bible journal; whatever sparks that fire inside you to dig into the Word, do it. For example, I have a picture Bible that my Grandmother gave me thirteen years ago that I still look through. I also have a coloring book Bible (you are never to old to color) and it s a fun way to be in the Word. You will also find a lot of Bible studies, devotions and leader helps on Happy reading, Dawn Via Christian Life Committee 8 Mission Tidings Summer 2018

9 Correspondence to Veterans he ladies of Peace Lutheran Church, Arbor T Vitae, Wisconsin have symptoms of writers cramps, but that is overpowered by the giant symptoms of a happy heart and comforted soul. We've written and distributed over 2000 Christmas cards to veterans rehabilitation facilities and hospitals throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. During the year we write out nearly another 1500 thank you cards acknowledging their bravery and commitment. We have 19 target distribution points throughout the state, such as American Legion Christmas Peace Lutheran Church Arbor Vitae, WI Zone 5 parties, Veterans Day ceremonies in schools and communities and nursing homes where veterans are living. All cards are distributed by our members so no funds are spent for shipping. We have gotten many very nice thank you cards back from veterans expressing their happiness to be recognized for their service in our United States military. We feel they need to be thanked every day not only on Veterans Day. We would not have our freedom of religion if it had not been for their dedication, sacrifice and loyalty to our country. Zone 3 President Zernicke Passes Torch to Zernicke Mother and daughter serving the Lord with Gladness! Kelsey Zernicke - new zone 3 president and outgoing zone 3 president Christine Zernicke! Convention Zone 11 Jackie Strassburg, Zone 11 President Wausau, WI one 11 convention banner was designed and made by JoAnn Z Koehler and Yvonne Weege from St. Peter LWML. This was the first time they made a banner for the NWD LWML convention. Geri Goetsch, Sharon Hanke and Lynn Wadzinski enjoying the convention banquet in style. Summer 2018 Mission Tidings 9

10 Spring Rally Zone 4 T he NWD LWML, Zone 4, Sisters and Brothers in Christ met at Trinity Lutheran Church Sheldon, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, for a wonderful Spring Rally. President Lois Lodholz called our rally to order, Mary Mary Scharenbrock, Zone 4 President Glen Flora, WI way of bringing humor into her speaking. Ladies from Zion Lutheran Church in Gilman, Jane DeStaercke, Trudy Gunn and Sally Erickson did a skit called Be a Gem for Christ and they invited us to their Fall Rally. Orphan Grain Train was the recipient of Gifts From the Heart. Scharenbrock welcomed all who attended. Opening and closing devotions were given by their new pastor, Rev. Dean Herberts. Sue Pfeil and Rita Jeske, Christian Life Co-Chairs, led our Bible study on Names of God written by Dawn Via. Leah Lehman was the speaker for the day and she spoke on Church Basement Women Then and Now, Leah always has a Spring Rally Zone 10 Dee Strack. Zone 10 President Athens, WI T he Rally was for Zone 10 at Trinity, Spencer, on April 28th. Several gals sparked up our morning by appearing in hats to inspire us to go to the convention. Our speaker was Judy Morrow from Loyal where they have created a new homeless shelter. The goal is to help those with addiction problems get back on their feet. The ingathering went for their needs. 10 Mission Tidings Summer 2018

11 Young at Heart Retreat YWR CO-LEADERS LAURA PALZKILL, DENISE FALL, LISA GLESSING Along with hearing about gratitude, the women made gratitude boxes and a flower hand where they wrote down things for which they were grateful. he Young at T Heart Retreat was held on April 7, 2018, at Camp Luther with 56 wonderful women in attendance. The women had the opportunity to listen to Linda Rinne talk about gratitude and how it affects our physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. Linda has served in many missions in Central Europe over the years. She currently lives in Appleton where she is enjoying more time with her grandchildren following their mission work abroad. The women also explored how gratefulness can enrich our lives as well as our relationships with God and other people. YWR Co-Leaders Denise, Lisa and Laura welcomed the participants, explained projects, presented skits and led the event. Some of the ingathering items we received for Camp Luther from our Young at Heart Retreat: $153 towards Outdoor Ministry Fund 28 packs of chalk 17 cans of shaving cream 2 clipboards 1 pack of glue sticks 29 rolls of duck tape 73 sharpies We are looking for YWRs for the 2019 national convention. Any woman between the ages of may apply. We are also looking for any suggestions for the next Young at Heart Retreat next spring. These were then folded with the white side out to look like Easter lilies. All had fun and enjoyed the fellowship with the other ladies both at the overnight and during the day. Summer 2018 Mission Tidings 11

12 69th Annual LWML Fall Retreat Camp Luther, Three Lakes, Wis. September 6-8, ND VICE PRESIDENT MARY SCHARENBROCK GLEN FLORA, WI ave you sent in your H registration for the fall retreat? I hope so as it promises to be a special time of fellowship and fun, worship and praise, music and Bible study. The retreat theme is I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. The retreat registration form can be found in the spring issue of the Mission Tidings and also found online at nwdlwml.org. Registration opens Thursday, September 6, at 3 pm. You can make a craft, go kayaking or canoeing, hike the trails or sit peaceably in the midst of Camp Luther and enjoy God s creation. Pastor Jonathan Wessel is serving as Worship Leader. Guest speaker is Kaye Wolff who serves as LWML Vice-President of Special Focus Ministries (Heart to Heart and the Young Women s programs). Kaye will be leading a Bible study and sharing her joy in the Lord throughout the retreat. Gifts of the Heart will be collected for Hope Lodge in Marshfield. They are requesting these items: Cascade Platinum Dishwasher Pods The Works Toilet Bowel Cleaner Drano Liquid Gel Drain Cleaner, Windex Glass Cleaner, Scrubbing Bubbles Aerosol Cleaner, Tide HE (high efficiency) Liquid Laundry Soap, Clorox Liquid Bleach, 13 Gallon Garbage Bags, Gallon Garbage Bags, Gift Cards to Local Stores (Office Max, Festival Foods, Target, Walmart, etc.) We are also going to tie fleece blankets for children in the Pediatric Ward and for adults at St. Joseph s Hospital in Marshfield. Indicate on your registration form if you plan to bring fleece material for that. The Grazing Table guidelines!! If your last name begins with A-F: please bring something baked; G-S, please bring fruits or vegetables; and T-Z, please bring nuts or snack foods. Hope to see you there! Mary Scharenbrock NWD LWML 2nd Vice-President Rev. Matthew and Heather Ruesch are coming to share their story of being missionaries in Puerto Rico and Heather will entertain us Friday evening with her beautiful music. Crafts, an apron contest, manicures and massages, the praise team and kitchen band, a scavenger hunt, bonfires with s mores and songs are just a few of the activities available. 12 Mission Tidings Summer 2018

13 FALL RETREAT AT CAMP LUTHER September 6-8, 2018 THURSDAY: Registration begins 3:00 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. Opening Worship 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY: Registration 8:30 a.m. Opening Devotions 9:00 a.m. SATURDAY: Opening Devotions 9:00 a.m. Closing at 12:30 p.m. Lunch optional (Indicate lodging and meals desired) Retreat Center Lodging C. Dining Hall Meals Per Night No Meals All Meals $7.75 each Thursday Friday Thursday Supper 3 Per Room = $38 per night Friday Breakfast 2 Per Room = $58 per night Friday Lunch 1 Per Room = $116 per night Friday Supper Saturday Breakfast Saturday Lunch *Please call Mary Scharenbrock w/ Dietary Needs Cottage Lodging (2 night minimum) D. Free Manicure 2 bedroom (must have 2-4 people) $160 *Manicure will go first to those who 3 bedroom (must have 3-5 people) $170 have not yet had one. Charge is per person No meals E. REGISTRATION FEE $20.00 ALL FEES NON-REFUNDABLE BUT TRANSFERABLE & DUE BY AUGUST 25, 2018 Lodging Total Meal Total Registration Fee Total Enclosed $ PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: NWD LWML RETREAT Roommate registrations must be received within one week of each other. LIST ROOMATES: Name: Address: Phone: Zone: Mail to: Linda Tryczak, 807 S 9 th Ave., Wausau, WI **Please bring bedding & toiletries** Questions call or Mary If interested in donating two matching pieces of fleece material 58 wide x 80 long for tie blankets for children at Ministry St. Joseph s Hospital in Marshfield check here Name of your church: Summer 2018 Mission Tidings 13

14 2018 LWML SWD Fall Retreat September Hilton Garden Inn 1355 W. 20 th Avenue Oshkosh, WI Offering Recipient: LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces Ingathering Recipients: Local area food pantries including: Trinity Lutheran, Menasha and The Lutheran Food Pantry, Oshkosh Items to bring: cereal, instant oatmeal, granola and protein bars, boxed meals, peanut butter and jelly Personal products needed: pads, tampons, panty liners, and incontinence products Bible Study: Pastoral Counselor, Rev. Matthew Peters Servant Events: Schedule: Keynote Speaker: Jan Struck Life has its ups and downs. Jan will help us celebrate the incredible love and grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with laughter, gratitude and joy. Missionary Pilot Speakers: Jonathan and Carrie Federwitz Working with Wycliffe and Lutheran Bible Translators, through aviation, in Papua New Guinea since Projects to aid, honor, and encourage our Veterans Thursday: 3:00 pm Hotel check in; 7:00 pm Rooftop devotion and pizza party (additional $10) Friday: Daytime: On your own, explore Oshkosh s museums, parks, or shop the Outlet Mall 3:00 pm Hotel check in begins, servant event open 4:00 pm Retreat registration begins, ingathering collected 6:45 pm Pre-program music and fellowship 7:00 pm Retreat begins 9:00 pm Ice cream sundae bar, pool time, relaxing with friends, servant event Saturday: 7:15-8:45 am Continental breakfast 8:45-9:00 am Music 9:00 am Program begins Room Reservations Call the Hilton Garden Inn directly at or reserve through our link at lwml-swd.org August 26 th is the deadline for room reservations to receive the LWML discounted rate of $99 per night plus tax for single/double occupancy, add $10 for each additional person in the room. To encourage attendance by our Deaf LWML sisters, a grant to assist in costs for Deaf Interpreters has been applied for through Mill Neck Foundation for Deaf Ministry. Registration fee $65. Info, links, reg. form and TLC Scholarship application 14 Mission Tidings Summer 2018

15 Serving the Lord With Gladness Executive Committee (Elected Officers) District President Rebecca Haltaufderheid Mission Grants Director Linda Koeller Recording Secretary Sherrilee Wallerman st Vice President Diane Simon nd Vice President Sharon Hanke Corresponding Secretary Georgette Vandenburg Financial Secretary Pam Pfankuch Treasurer Jody Cook Junior Pastoral Counselor Rev. Douglas Reinders Senior Pastoral Counselor Pastor Jonathan Wessel Executive Board (Appointed Officers) Archivist/Historian Cindy Braatz Christian Life Sue Pfeil Dawn Via Sharon Makela Heart to Heart Jeanne Wilman Sue Grotjahn Sarah Long-Radloff Human Care Chairman Millie Timm Leader Development Sandi Michaelis Meeting Manager Sue Neider Mission Tidings Betsy Lane, Editor Teresa Pockat, Circulation Mgr Parliamentarian Yvonne Schilsky Public Relations Director Sharon Niemann Structure Chairman Joyce Voss Web Administrator Karol Selle YWR Co-leaders Lisa Glessing Denise Fall Laura Palzkill Summer 2018 Mission Tidings 15

16 Mission Tidings North Wisconsin District LWML Teresa Pockat, Circulation Manager 112 E. Freeborn St. Cecil, WI PERIODICAL USPS Lutheran Women in Mission July 16-19, 2018 MOST Ministries Bus trip to Ann Arbor, MI September 6, 2018 LWML EC and BOD mtgs. Camp Luther Three Lakes, WI September 6-8, 2018 LWML Fall Retreat at Camp Luther Three Lakes, WI NOTE: Calendar Items September 15, 2018 Deadline for fall issue of Mission Tidings June 20-23, 2019 LWML 38th Biennial Convention Mobile, Alabama Theme: In Praise to the Lord Scripture Verse: Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations I Chronicles 16:23-24a. Check Us Out on the Web! DISTRICT LWML NATIONAL LWML NOTE: When corresponding via , please remember to include LWML in the subject line along with a brief indication of the subject. Lutheran Woman s Quarterly subscription information (no money) is sent to the District Corresponding Secretary. North Wis. District Mission Tidings subscription information (no money) is sent to the District Circulation Manager. Remittance Forms and ALL MONIES are sent to the District Financial Secretary clearly marked as to purpose. When sending any correspondence or money, PLEASE include Society Name, Church Name, and Zone Number. (Addresses for district officers are found on page 15 of this publication.) 16 Mission Tidings Summer 2018