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1 Above All Volume 1, Issue 3 Newsletter Date January 2017 MONTANA ROCKY MOUNTAIN UTAH-IDAHO WYOMING Inside this issue: Pastoral Counselor 2 Prayer 2 Transportation Committee Discover the Southwest!! 3 4 Call for Workers 4 Reminders for Convention 5 Shirt Order Form 7 Call for Workers Form Discover the Southwest Golf Tournament 12 High Notes from Lois Out with the old in with the new! 2016 is history and the New Year 2017 is here. But wait a minute! Not all that s happened in 2016 is left behind; much that has happened in the past is carried forward to the New Year. Case in point: As I was transferring important events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and other important milestone dates from my 2016 calendar to the 2017 one, I saw all the Host Committee meetings that had been held in the past and realized that all this planning and work will be carried into the New Year. God has blessed His 2017 Host Committee during 2016 and will continue to be with us during the months leading up to the Albuquerque Convention. He will also be with each of us and all the Lois Anderson 2017 Host Committee Chairman Don t forget to check out your District s Website for all the latest updates and downloads for the 2017 Convention! attendees at the convention where we will be empowered by the Holy Spirit, through Word and Sacrament, to proclaim Jesus Christ above all. As we begin the first chapter in this New Year, I encourage you to be fervent in prayer especially for the work of our Host Committee. We pray He will equip us with the workers needed workers who will engage all convention attendees to enjoy the celebration of our LWML s 75 th anniversary at our 37th Biennial Convention in June. We thank God for the freedom He has given us to serve Him in this way what an honor! May God grant each of you peace, contentment, and a joy-filled heart as His special purposes are revealed to you in the New Year. Montana District Rocky Mountain District - Utah Idaho District Wyoming District

2 Page 2 We Made It! Well, we finally made it, made it into the 500 th anniversary year. Yes, 500 years ago this year, in 1517 oh, yes, you know Martin Luther used his hammer on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Yes, he used it to pound holes in that door posting the 95 Theses that started a theological firestorm in the Church. Thankfully, oh so thankfully, that firestorm still burns. Because of the incredible writing and teaching acumen of Luther, real churches have popped up all over the world. These churches, that continue both to grow and teach, are ones that have come to know the truths of Scripture, all because of the undying efforts of that one and only Dr. Luther. We are a part of those Churches. We prize, and prize richly, the inclusion of God s Word in nearly everything we do. We prize God s Word in the liturgy, in our daily readings, in our conversations, in our 2017 HC Pastoral Counselor Rev. Gary Piepkorn memorization, and especially, in the Sacrament. We prize it because in it, every time we hear it and eat and drink it, our forgiveness is made real again and again, and again! How good, how exceedingly good, to be a recipient of God s direct intervention into history. For that intervention, which culminated in Jesus life, death, and resurrection, has given to us a life that never ends, life with Jesus in His unending kingdom of glory. May God be praised as we move toward the convention in June where we will highlight the most wondrous connection to the Church that goes on forever into eternity and all because God sent a man named Martin to re-instill the truths of Scripture about salvation through faith, faith in Jesus. All praise be to God! Joy in the Work for the joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10b) Convention Host Committee Mary Marten, Prayer Committee Chairman It seems hard to believe that there are only about 5 months left before the 2017 LWML Convention in June. When we started planning about 1½ years ago, June 2017 seemed like such a long time. What joy there will be when we gather together in Albuquerque to celebrate the Lord s convention! As Nehemiah said, the joy of the Lord is your strength. Is it your strength too? As we finish final preparations for the convention, let the Lord s joy be your strength. Let Him give you the strength and joy you will need in the next few months. We pray. Heavenly Father, we praise You for the way You have been with the Host Committee as we are planning Your convention. We know it is only through Your leading that we have come this far and we know that we need Your guidance to complete the tasks You have given us. We ask that You give us the strength and joy to finish all we need to do and that You will bless us and all who attend the convention to Your glory. In Jesus name and according to Your will, we pray. Amen. Remember to send me any prayer requests you have for the convention work in your committees or any personal requests you would like to share. I plan to send out prayers every other week or so to keep our minds focused on the One Who leads us all.

3 Be the First Faces of Light in ABQ! Page Transportation Chairman Terri Bentley As 2017 awakens and new beginnings dawn, I have taken on the task of rereading scripture this year from the genesis of time. And as I began, I was struck by the act of God creating Light. Light was gathered to separate us from the darkness and to guide us both by day and night. In Albuquerque, we are also being gathered as those who are reflecting the light of God when we proclaim Jesus Christ Above All. We will be gathering in a city that averages 310 days of sun a year! The international airport is even named the Sunport! Men and women will be arriving by train, plane and automobile. Amtrak and Greyhound have a transportation center nearby the convention center. Albuquerque sits at the crossroads of two major interstate systems, I-25 and I-40. And once everyone is there, there is a public bus system to help navigate a city that only takes 20 minutes generally to cross. As transportation chair, volunteers are needed to be the sunny faces of the LWML that greet all the convention-goers attending 2017 Jesus Christ Above All convention. The workers on this committee are usually the first faces the attendees see when arriving at convention. There are openings with our airport director, Karen Kolke. These folks will welcome visitors as they arrive at the Sunport Airport and direct them to the transportation to the convention center or hotels. All information is provided so you need not be a NM native to greet weary travelers with a sunny disposition. There are a number of districts who have chartered buses to bring their delegations to Albuquerque. Those busses will be greeted by Janet Loomis and her team. You can volunteer to greet the buses and assist with the reloading of buses after convention events. Once attendees arrive to their proper hotels, Beverly Wagner will need workers to greet and guide convention-goers there as hotel hostesses. A place is provided near the lobby so guests can be provided with directions or other information about attending the convention. Again, all the information you need is provided for this task. For those staying at hotels off-site from the convention, there will be shuttle buses provided to and from the convention. We need workers to assist Shelley Stewart in assuring that the convention-goers know how to access this service to and from the proper places. Of course, not everyone comes with an entourage from their district. Many VIPs arrive for a short time to present a speech or attend a specific event at the convention. If you will have a vehicle at the convention and would like to help transport these VIPs to and from the airport, join Carol Bickel and her team of VIP drivers. There are many ways to reflect the light when attending the convention in Albuquerque. When God separated the light from the darkness on the fourth day, He saw that is was good. When we greet everyone in His light by shining Jesus Christ Above All, this will also be good! Looking forward to seeing all your bright and shining faces in ABQ.

4 Page 4 Discover the Southwest!! Cheryl Brunson Tours Committee Chairman Come, see, explore, and taste the scenery and historical centers of the Southwest! The Tour Committee has lined up numerous exciting and scenic tours for convention attendees. There are half-day tours on Wednesday, June 21; Thursday, June 22; and Monday, June 26. And full-day tours are offered on Thursday, June 22 and Monday, June 26. Hot Air Ballooning tours are scheduled for Wednesday, June 21; Thursday, June 22; and Monday, June 26. There are three post-convention tours offered that are of three or four days duration with various destinations around the southwest area. Complete information and registration is available at lwml.org/2017-convention.this will connect you to the tours webpage with full information about the tours. (Check out the flyer attached to this newsletter for more information as well.) Beautiful scenery and historical centers will welcome you as you journey to Albuquerque and experience the wonder of the city and the surrounding area. WILLING WORKERS WANTED!! How is your society raising funds to send workers to the 2017 Convention? We want to know! Let s spread the word! Workers can include your spouse, your church s youth group, and those with willing hearts. Call for Workers form is on pages 8-9. Call for Workers Myrtle Seiken Personnel Resources Department Coordinator Welcome Workers! Special thanks to all those who have answered the Call for Workers: The convention is coming! Worker assignments are being processed and you will be contacted soon. The Worker Packet you will receive will contain the Worker Convention Registration form (do not use the one in the Quarterly), the Convention Registration Discount Coupon for $65 off your convention registration fee and the form for ordering the special dress that will identify you as a convention worker. The chairmen and directors who are organizing the various tasks to be done in Albuquerque are now planning the exact times they will need workers so that they can contact the volunteers and sign people up for specific time slots. Many more volunteers are still needed. If you are coming to convention, please prayerfully consider completing the Call for Workers form and volunteering some time to help. Encourage your friends to also consider joining you in this awesome experience. Ladies in western Idaho are preparing scarves as part of the special dress that identifies convention workers. Have you ever thought about how BIG the convention center will be? Do you or do you know someone who has difficulty walking a lot? If so, consider signing up for a wheelchair under the Special Needs on page 2 of the convention registration form. You will be contacted with details. Chairs need to be preordered to insure availability; as the supply in Albuquerque is very limited. Thank you for your continued prayers for God s guidance in all the details of this special convention a gathering where His Name will be praised above all!!

5 Page 5 REMINDERS FOR CONVENTION ATTENDEES AND WORKERS Now that we ve stepped in to the New Year of 2017, the convention seems to be closer than ever. In about five short months, we ll be welcoming our LWML sisters and brothers from across the country to the 37 th biennial convention in Albuquerque. Here are a few important reminders: Many more workers are needed! THIS IS URGENT! As of January 1, 2017, the worker list shows 152 workers. This total includes 24 Host Committee members. Totals by district are: Montana 11 RMD 75 Utah-Idaho 50 Wyoming 16 Recruit workers by talking to them, one by one, face to face, to encourage their support. Worker assignments will begin after February 10. Workers please note: o Special Housing forms will be sent to you in January DO NOT make reservations in the hotels listed in the Lutheran Woman s Quarterly. o Registration form will be mailed to you in the Worker Packet when assignments have been confirmed. Please wait for this material; DO NOT complete the registration form in the Quarterly. o Worker Packet will include the Worker Registration Discount Coupon and also the Special Dress Order form. Convention Polo Shirt Do you have yours? A shirt order form can be found on your district s website. Please wear the shirt with pride and share your excitement about the convention. Bulletin Bits Do you see these short blurbs in your church s bulletin? They keep your congregation informed and encouraged to be a part of the convention. Convention Information Check out the 16-page Convention Insert in the winter issue of the Quarterly for all the interesting details. Tee Up 4 Mites See the golf outing flier in the Convention Insert. Ask your zone or society to sponsor a hole for $100. What a wonderful way to support LWML s mission endeavors! The name of the donor will be posted at the golf course and also on a donor board in the convention center s exhibit hall. PRAY for God to move the hearts of our women to step forward as volunteers for His convention; they ll gain memories to last a lifetime!

6 Page 6 Introducing Your Host Commi ee Host Commi ee Chairman: Lois Anderson U I LWML Conven on Programming Commi ee Chairman: Nancy Bogenhagen LWML Conven on Manager: Marguerite Christman LWML Assistant to Conven on Manager: Maureen Consiglio LWML President: Pa Ross LWML Audio Visual Director: Rev. William Engfehr III Host Commi ee Treasurer: Rhonda Johnson U I Communica ons Department Communica ons Coordinator: Beth Weber RM Prayer Chairman: Mary Marten RM Publicity Chairman: Barbara Schaer WY Secretary: Janice Wi MT Staff Services Chairman: Anita Werner RM Crea ve Enhancements Department Crea ve Enhancements Coordinator: Pam Kercher MT Ac vi es Chairman: Amy Hubach U I Decora ons Chairman: Linda Fischer WY Music Chairman: Beth Shroff RM Share the News.. With your District With your Zone at Rallies and Board Mee ngs With your Socie es Encourage your Sisters in Christ to a end Facili es Management Department Facili es Management Coordinator Melody Rosenwinkel U I Proper es Chairman: Cindie Corvin RM Ushers Chairman: Mary Smith U I Worship Support Chairman: Dixie Funk U I Guest Services Department Guest Services Coordinator: Carrie Brumbaugh WY Child Care Chairman: Jill Clark RM Food Services Chairman: Linda Maul U I Packet Materials/Registra on Chairman: Beth Nagy RM Tours Chairman: Cheryl Brunson U I Transporta on Chairman: Terri Bentley U I Personnel Resources Department Personnel Resources Coordinator: Myrtle Sie en U I Personnel Data Management Chairman: Sheryl VerWey U I Hospitality Chairman: Be y Reimann U I Special Dress Chairman: Peggy Schroeder U I Pastoral Counselor: Rev. Gary Piepkorn RM Pastoral Counselor: Rev. Ross Shaver U I Montana District President: Shari Miller Rocky Mountain District President: Sylvia Bean Utah Idaho District President: Linda Larson Wyoming District President: Danyne Six C ABQ

7 Page LWML Convention Albuquerque Shirt Order Form Please print clearly as this information will be used for your mailing label. One shirt per order form please. Reproduce as needed. Name City State Zip Phone Women s Sizes (Please circle one size on chart below) (women s shirts are true to size) S M L XL XXL 4/6 8/10 12/14 16/18 20/22 Unisex (Men s) sizes (Please circle one size on chart below) (men s shirts are larger and longer) S M L XL 2XL 3XL 35/37 38/40 41/43 44/46 47/49 50/53 If a shirt larger than 3XL is desired, please contact Peggy via mrash@cableone.net for sizing and prices. AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ NOTE: If you wish to have several shirts mailed to one address, include all orders and checks in one envelope. Bulk mailings are encouraged. Mail order (postmarked) deadline date: May 1, 2017 Pick-up at Convention (postmarked) deadline date: May 15, 2017 No shirts will be sold at the Convention. No exchanges or refunds. Shirts are white, short-sleeved, embroidered 3-button 6 oz, 65/35 poly/cotton interlock knit polo. Minimal show-through. PRICES (postage included): S, M, L, XL $25.00 XXL, 2XL $ XL $29.00 Make checks payable to: Lutheran Women s Missionary League Send order and payment to: Peggy Ash 3241 Wexford Circle Idaho Falls, ID Questions? mrash@cableone.net Thank you for your convention shirt order! The 2017 Host Committee Montana Rocky Mountain Utah-Idaho Wyoming

8 Page 8 CALL FOR WORKERS! Volunteer Application 2017 LWML Convention June 22-25, 2017 Albuquerque, New Mexico The assistance of hundreds of willing workers (including men!) is needed. Duplicate this form and share it with other members of your congregation. Indicate all the areas in which you would be willing to serve. Type or print clearly in dark ink. Return completed form as soon as possible to the address on page 2. Thank you! Hosted by Montana, Rocky Mountain, Utah-Idaho, and Wyoming Districts Name: Cell Phone: : Home Phone: City: State: Zip: LWML District: My abilities: I am able to do a lot of walking I am able to stand for up to 4 hours I am able to handle heavy physical work (lifting, moving, securing props, etc.) I am a delegate and will help when the convention is not in session. (Delegates do not receive the worker discount coupon as they are funded by their district or zone.) Please check all areas where you would be willing to serve. I will pray for the convention, the speakers, and those serving on the Host Committee. At home before the convention Centerpieces Golf Outing (getting sponsors, donations) Favors (crochet/knit) Sewing (for special dress attire, including sashes for District Presidents) Note: Those who volunteer to work eight hours (two 4-hour shifts) or more in Albuquerque are eligible for a reduced registration fee. DO NOT REGISTER for the convention before you receive your discount coupon. The deadline for the March early registration does NOT affect the workers discount registration. You will be contacted by April 15, 2017, with further details. Wednesday morning, June 21, prior to the beginning of convention Golf Outing Packets assembly

9 Page 9 Wednesday afternoon through Thursday noon Blood drive Convention registration Put up decorations Servant activities Choir registration Banner room Airport greeter Walk registration Properties room Bus greeter Tour information Workers room Hotel greeter Wheelchair rental Altar duties Set up LWML Store Information desk in convention center Transport special guests (requires car) Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon Airport greeter Hostess Lobby Usher Bus greeter Hostess Prayer Chapel Workers Room Convention registration Hostess Food service Properties Room Walk registration Hostess District photo Take down decorations Information desk Hostess Exhibitors Take down LWML Store Exhibits information Hostess Photo Op Pack communion ware Lost and Found Hostess LWML Store Transport special guests Wheelchair rental Hostess Choir (requires car) Other (please specify) Friday and Saturday Child/Youth Care (assist with program, 8 a.m. 5 p.m., preferably for two days). Check preferred age: 6 months 4 years 5 8 years 9 12 years years For Teens For Clergy Page (must be years old) Prayer Chapel, spiritual counsel, or prayer Assist with communion at the Thursday evening worship service Other areas where needed PLEASE CHECK AREAS ABOVE Please return completed form as soon as possible to Sheryl VerWey, Personnel Data Management Chairman By sheryllwml2017@gmail.com or By USPS: P.O. Box 225, Hansen ID Or complete the form online at Questions? Call Lois Anderson, Host Committee Chairman at or send to loisandersonlwml@gmail.com. Thank you for your willingness to serve and declare Jesus Christ Above All.

10 The staff at Tour New Mexico, Inc. is looking forward to your arrival. We are available now to take your tour registrations and answer questions. Follow the link on the LWML convention website to find full details or call us at: to receive printed material in the mail. Our pre- and post-convention tours are the perfect complement to the 75th Anniversary program. HALF-DAY TOURS (Offered Wed. p.m.; Thurs. a.m., p.m.; Mon. a.m., p.m.) Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway $58 The second longest Aerial Tramway of its kind in the world and features the fourth longest unsupported span of cable. An exciting 15-minute journey from a base elevation of 6,559 to the top of Sandia Mountain at 10,378. On a clear day you can see 10,000 square miles. The temperature is cool and the flora and fauna are the same as the alpine of Alaska! The Cultural Centers Tour $47 The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) are featured on this tour. The NHCC preserves and promotes the culture of the Spanish-speaking world through permanent and traveling exhibits. The 19-Pueblo tribes of New Mexico came together in 1976 and formed the IPCC to showcase their common ancestry in the ancient cliffdwellers as well as traditions that they maintain in their modern lives. This is Albuquerque! $37 Join us for a riding tour of diverse micro-communities within our city along historic Route 66, onto the west mesa and through the north valley. We ll stop at the Turquoise Museum where you will learn the true colors of turquoise during a humorous seminar. The tour will conclude with an orientation of Old Town Plaza and time for a look into the shops. FULL-DAY TOURS (Offered Thursday and Monday) Experience Santa Fe! $58 We travel along the Turquoise Trail scenic byway, stop in Madrid (as seen in the movie Wild Hogs), and then continue to Santa Fe, the capital city, with its unusual charm and historical significance. After a visit to the Loretto Chapel Museum with its Miraculous Staircase, the tour guide will give an orientation followed by approximately 4 hours of free time to explore. Acoma Pueblo $85 Acoma Indian Pueblo Sky City, is built upon a 70-acre mesa almost 40 stories above the canyon floor. As we walk the mesa, we follow an Acoma Indian guide through the earthen streets as we hear their history and see why they maintain their ancestral home (occupied since the early 900s AD) without electricity or modern plumbing. There will be opportunities to purchase hand-crafted and homebaked items on the mesa top. On our way back to Albuquerque we stop at a private home for refreshments. Los Alamos $57 Los Alamos is best known for the development of the world s first atomic bombs. A local historian will stepon our bus for a tour and we will spend time in the Bradbury Science Museum. Those who would like to can walk nearby to see Fuller Lodge and the Historical Society s Museum. We ll break for lunch at the Otowi Cafeteria located in a Los Alamos National Labs building and enjoy dining among the scientists! SPECIAL TOUR (Offered Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday early morning) Hot Air Balloon Ride! $ Albuquerque is the hot air ballooning capital of the world and there s no other sensation like ballooning on Earth! Our early morning flight takes us over the beautiful Rio Grande valley for breath taking views of the city, the Sandia Mountains to the east and the volcanoes to the west. Light refreshments and a ceremony commemorating your adventure at the end of the flight! LWML makes no representations regarding the tours offered by Tour New Mexico, Inc. LWML disclaims all responsibility respecting tours, including without limitation to, any responsibility for the cost, quality and safety of such tours.

11 POST-CONVENTION MULTI-DAY TOURS Full itineraries can be found on the tours website with pricing for single through quad occupancy. You can call us at: for more information. Go North! Santa Fe, Chimayo, Taos Begins at all LWML contracted convention hotels Monday, June 26. Fly home from the. Albuquerque Sunport on Thursday, June 29 Go West! Sedona, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas Begins at all LWML contracted convention hotels Monday, June 26 Fly home from Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, June 30 (or later if you d like) Go Navajo! Santa Fe (Holy Faith) was founded in With hundreds of shops, galleries & many restaurants it is the third largest art market in the United States and the capital of New Mexico. Thousands of New Mexicans retrace their ancestor s footsteps to when La Conquistadora, our country s oldest Madonna, was placed in a small chapel in That chapel is now part of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. Monday, June 26: we get acquainted with the Santa Fe Plaza. Tuesday, June 27: we take an excursion to Chimayo to El Santuario (place of the legendary healing Earth) and visit a weaver s shop where the Spanish colonial method is still used. Wednesday, June 28: we ll see Taos Pueblo, the first living UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and the Millicent Rogers Museum. A special Farewell dinner is included tonight. Thursday, June 29: airport transfers to Albuquerque will be scheduled according to your flight time. Monday, June 26: Highlights include: El Rancho Hotel in Gallup, Painted Desert and Petrified Forest. Stayin Flagstaff, AZ. Tuesday, June 27: scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon and spend the day shopping, eating and see the Chapel of the Holy Cross as we spend the day in Sedona, Arizona. Two night stay in Tusayan (3 miles from Grand Canyon NP) Wednesday, June 28: Grand Canyon National Park, need we say more? A full day in the park- Sunset 7:50 Twilight 8:20 Thursday, June 29: After a leisurely breakfast we ll check out and head to Las Vegas. After an orientation for navigating the Strip by foot and city bus you will be on your own to enjoy. You may choose to stay in town longer if you wish. Friday, June 30: You can depart this morning or continue your stay as long as you would like (at your own expense). Canyon de Chelly & Monument Valley Begins at all LWML contracted convention hotels Monday, June 26 Fly home from Albuquerque on Thursday, June 29 Join us for a breathtaking and informative trip to a country within our country: the land of the Navajo. Flourishing, by adopting Spanish and Anglo practices of sheep herding, ranching, making silver jewelry and most notably, weaving. Our very special Navajo land, tour directors and Navajo guides will take us on a journey through some of the most scenic places in the Southwest. Monday, June 26: Highlights today will be the capital of the Navajo Nation: Window Rock, Hubbell Trading Post, and an afternoon jeep tour of Canyon de Chelly. We will take a sunset trip to a series of special overlooks. Tuesday, June 27: We ll continue north today to Utah and load up into jeeps again for an afternoon for a tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park and enjoy a cookout dinner in the valley. Wednesday, June 28: Today we will visit four states at once at Four Corners Monument! We ll enjoy Navajo tacos for lunch at Toadlena Trading Post where we will meet weavers and perhaps try our hand at carding and spinning wool. After a leg-stretch in Gallup we ll arrive at our airport hotel in Albuquerque. Thursday, June 29: Airport shuttles to Albuquerque airport according to your departure. LWML makes no representations regarding the tours offered by Tour New Mexico, Inc. LWML disclaims all responsibility respecting tours, including without limitation to, any responsibility for the cost, quality and safety of such tours.

12 GOLFER REGISTRATION (sponsor registration on other side) PLAYER INFORMATION- Please Print Player #1 Mobile Phone Player #2 Mobile Phone Player #3 Mobile Phone Player #4 Mobile Phone If less than 4 players I want to play with SPONSOR COSTS Photo Sponsor $750 Includes name on all foursome photos and name in event program. Limited to (2) sponsors. Carts Sponsor $750 Includes name on all golf carts and name in event program. Limited to (2) sponsors. Players Gifts Sponsor $500 Includes sponsor sign at registration table and in event program. Driving Range and Putting Green Sponsor $250 Includes signs on putting green and driving range and in event program. Tee Sponsor $100 Includes one tee sign and name in event program. PLAYER PARTICIPATION COSTS Player $100 Includes green fees, ½ cart, and door prizes. (breakfast and lunch provided by Concordia Publishing House). Charity Golf Outing Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Arroyo del Oso Golf Course Albuquerque, NM LWML Pre-Convention The Lutheran Women s Missionary League (LWML) was founded in Right from the beginning, missions have been the focus of LWML. Many women and men have supported this mission effort by placing funds in their Mite Box (based on the biblical story of the Widow s Mite). Over the past 75 years God has blessed these donations to bring His saving message to multitudes. Throughout the LWML s history, over 100 million dollars have been gathered to spread the Gospel message through mite donations. Please match me with a foursome.

13 LWML TEE UP 4 MITES Charity Golf Outing Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Arroyo del Oso Golf Course 7001 Osuna Road NE Albuquerque, NM (505) The Lutheran Women s Missionary League has always supported missions. Throughout the years, Mite Boxes have graced many a table or countertop in countless Lutheran homes and offices. Mite donations finance the various mission grants of the LWML. Now, there is the opportunity to support this ongoing work through the LWML s TEE UP 4 MITES 4th Biennial Golf Charity Outing to be held prior to the 37th Biennial LWML Convention on June 22 25, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM. Beautiful Arroyo del Oso Golf Course will be the setting for a morning four-person scramble event. All the proceeds will be given in a giant Mite Box during the convention. Come join us for a fun morning of golf and fellowship in supporting missions. Past LWML Presidents, Linda Reiser and Gloria Edwards, both avid golfers, will be the first to tee off. Welcome to Arroyo del Oso Golf Course (Spanish for Creek or Stream of the Bear) This picturesque course, noted for its interesting topography, features large greens, rolling fairways with a few water-hole obstacles, and sand traps. The course offers a unique golf experience and a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. In 1981, Golf magazine rated this course among the top 50 municipal golf courses in the nation. Sunday golfer or a seasoned veteran, Arroyo del Oso is the ideal course for everyone. 7 a.m. 7 a.m. 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Event Schedule Registration and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by CPH Driving Range and Putting Green Shotgun Start Awards Luncheon - sponsored by Concordia Publishing House Event Format: 4-person Best Ball Scramble Open to the Public First, Second, and Third Place Team Awards Contests: Hole in One Prize Closest to the Pin (2) Men s / Ladies Longest Drives Men s / Ladies Closest to the Line Giant Mite Box! All proceeds will be placed in a giant Mite Box during the convention. At this golf outing in 2015, over $12,000 was raised to support LWML missions. Join us as we continue the Tee Up 4 Mites that started in Peoria in 2011! Arroyo del Oso Golf Course Rental Clubs available, please contact the course directly at (505) or ado@pga.com SPONSOR REGISTRATION (golfer registration on other side) I would like to sponsor! (ex: Photo, Tee Sponsor, Player) LEVEL: Name Company Mobile Phone I am unable to attend or sponsor but would like to make the following donation $. Support Total $ Please mail all registrations, sponsorships or donations to: Mariann Porter C/O LWML Golf Outing 6200 Los Bancos El Paso, TX teeup4mites@lwml.org Please make checks payable to: LWML Note on Memo Line: Golf Outing 2017 Deadline for Reservations and Sponsorships is June 12, 2017 For any additional information please teeup4mites@lwml.org