Indiana District February/March 2018 Convention Issue Part 1 Good News www.lwmlindiana.org President s Official Call To Convention Mission Statement: Walk as a child of the Light Walk in the Light of the Lord... let us walk in the light of the Lord (Isaiah 2:5b). The Twenty-Seventh Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women s Missionary League Indiana District June 29 July 1, 2018 Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana I invite you all to attend the LWML Indiana District convention where we will select mission grants, approve bylaw changes and elect new officers. Come, join your sisters in Christ, as together we walk in the light of the Lord. LWML Indiana District President Emily Rogers Conven on Goals 1. To establish our lives in Jesus 2. To reflect Jesus light to the world Deadlines Scholarship Applications.............. March 15 Officer Reports for Convention Manual... March 31 Ruth Armel Scholarship Application..... May 1 Delegate Credentials................. May 18 Hotel Reservation................... May 25 Convention Registration.............. May 31 In This Issue Mitey Mite Pledge Walk 2 Ruth Armel Scholarship Information 3-4 Interest Sessions 5-6 Servant Events & Ingatherings 6 Convention Banner Call 7 Convention Luncheons 7 Convention Menus 8 Speakers and Leaders 8 Delegate Credentials 9 Convention Housing 10 Convention Registration 11-12 District Officers 13
First Name: Last Name: Dear Potential Sponsor, I am participating in the (LWML) Mitey Mite Walk. All proceeds will help fund LWML Missions. You can sponsor me for any amount, and the money will be used to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ all over the world. Thank you! MITEY MITE WALK PLEDGE FORM Name of Sponsor/Donor Pledge Amount Amount Collected Sponsor Phone or Sponsor Email 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Mitey Mite Pledge Walk.Saturday June 30, 2018. Come walk the beautiful VU campus Please join us for the Mitey Mite pledge walk on the beautiful campus of Valparaiso University. Create memories as you enjoy a bit of exercise and fellowship with your fellow LWML sisters. Make sure to check the appropriate box on the registration form. Have your LWML sisters, congregation members and family sponsor you, and bring all of your mite pledge forms and mite pledges to the convention registration area. 2
RUTH ARMEL SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES FOR THE LWML INDIANA DISTRICT CONVENTION PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP The purpose of the Ruth Armel Scholarship is to strengthen the LWML in congregations by sending women who are active in their congregations, but cannot meet the expense of attending a district convention. This scholarship aims to strengthen particularly the involvement of minority women, young mothers, single mothers, and young women. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Has not previously attended an LWML district or national convention in ten years. 2. Is involved in local congregation with some activity connected to the LWML. 3. Attends church and communion regularly. 4. Will not attend as a delegate to the convention. 5. Does not have the financial resources to attend the convention. WHAT IS COVERED 1. 2. Room charges are based on 4 per room, but 2 per room is allowed if necessary. WHAT IS NOT COVERED 1. Cost of transportation and any other needs not outlined above. 2. Applicant is responsible for securing her own transportation. 3. Side tours. NOTE: NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE APPLICANT HOW TO APPLY: 1. Fill out the application, including the pastor's portion. 2. Include a letter from your LWML Society President which states why she believes you will enhance your society by attending this convention. The deadline is May 1, 2018. The District Ruth Armel Committee will select scholarship recipients and notify them. There may be multiple recipients. Please mail the completed application and direct any questions to: Mrs. Sue Pflughoeft Ruth Armel Committee Chairman P.O. Box 578 DeMotte, IN 46310 pflughoeft6266@comcast.net (219) 987-3399 3
RUTH ARMEL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP: The purpose of the Ruth Armel Scholarship is to strengthen the LWML in congregations by sending women who are active in their congregations but cannot meet the expense of attending a district convention. This scholarship aims to strengthen particularly the involvement of minority women, young mothers, single mothers, and young women. Name: Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone: ( ) - Email: Year of last convention attended: ( ) District ( ) National ( ) Have never attended Family Information: (marital status, number of children, special needs, etc. as applicable): Work Information: Church: Pastor: Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone: ( ) - Email: Tell us about yourself: church activities, community activities, and why you would like to attend the district convention. (use back of sheet if necessary) I promise to submit to the District President, within 30 days, my written impression of the convention. Applicant s Signature Date As the applicant s pastor, I have read the purpose of the scholarship and the applicant s qualification. I verify that she is a member in good standing, attends worship and communion regularly, and that she qualifies for this scholarship. Pastor s Signature Date **Send this form and the society president s letter to: Deadline: May 1, 2018 Mrs. Sue Pflughoeft Ruth Armel Scholarship Chairman P.O. Box 578 DeMotte, IN 46310-0578 (Revised 2018) 4
INTEREST SESSIONS Serving the Lord in Gary, Indiana Rev. Delwyn Campbell As the Strategic Missionary Developer for Gary, Indiana, Rev. Campbell leads the development of missionary outreach and supports the health and growth of the current Lutheran population in the area. This includes assisting in the establishment of a Lutheran educational facility. He will share details about his ministry and tell us how we can partner with him. Japan Short Term Mission Trip Rebecca Masters and Dawn Kirk Growing in relational ministry to serve God in your community and in short term trips all over the world. We will share how God directed and provided abundantly for the ministry He cultivated in Michigan and continues to grow in Japan. The Hymnal in Your Home Dr. Jon Eifert We think of the hymnal as the book found in the church, which contains some favorite hymns and a church year s worth of singing. But our hymnal is much more than that. Come and discover how many and varied are the resources we find within the Lutheran Service Book, and explore some of the ways in which it can be used to enrich your home devotional life as well. Chapel of the Resurrection Windows Rev. Joseph Cunningham The chancel of the Chapel of the Resurrection is 98 feet high and is circular in shape with a roof shaped like a nine-point star. The nave is 58 feet high and 193 feet long. Rev. Cunningham will explain the symbolism of the windows in the chancel area. K-9 Ministries Tim Hetzner Tim Hetzner, President/CEO of Lutheran Church Charities, along with LCC staff, will share how Lutheran Church Charities and the LCC K-9 Ministries embrace the unique, calming nature and skills of purebred Golden Retrievers to interact with people of all ages and circumstance. LCC works through congregations to help individuals and families by sharing the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. Servant Events Chances are several Servant Events will not be completed in the 4-hour Friday afternoon time slot. A shorter Servant Events session Saturday is a second opportunity for anyone whose hands still want to be busy cutting stamps, making blankets, coloring Cards of Hope, etc., or for those unable to participate Friday. Serving Re-Imagined: Helping the Least of These Rev. John Albers Pastor Albers will use his lifetime of experience to help re-imagine what it means to help those whom Jesus referred to as the "least of these." From individuals experiencing homelessness, to school children in Gary (Indiana), to our neighbors in need... these are those who are waiting to receive the love and care of God's people in Christ. Rev. John Albers serves as the Executive Director of the Lutheran School Corporation of Indiana and Administrator of Ascension Lutheran Christian School, Gary, Indiana. What Do Jewish People Think of Jesus? Rev. Dr. Robert Roegner and Kristi Rev. Roegner, and his wife, Kristi, the first missionaries to serve in Israel for The Apple of His Eye Mission Society, a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, will share challenges and rewards of reaching out to Jewish people with the Good News that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the same God Who sent His Son to be our Savior, the Messiah! Hymnody, History, and Lessons for Us Dr. Jon Eifert To appreciate a hymn, it is not necessary to know everything about its background. However, an awareness of the history of hymnody--and how theological challenges and practical trends have influenced the church and its hymns--can lead you to a greater appreciation of the wonderful blessing that we have in our hymnal. Come, sing some great hymns, and learn about the Church's song through the centuries. 5
INTEREST SESSIONS (CONTINUED) Global Missions in Your Neighborhood Jessica Burkman Come hear Compass International Family Center's Executive Director, Jessica Burkman, share about their ministry, and how you can serve immigrants and refugees in your own community. You'll have an opportunity to hear personal testimonies of the challenges international newcomers typically face, and ask questions to better understand this special group of neighbors in need of compassionate care and Christ's love. Come with Me to a Quiet Place Lisa Lessing The Christian life for women has become a hurried and busy one. We have joined in with a culture that swiftly runs toward back-to-back activities. Social media threatens to distract and draw us away from relationships. Noise abounds! Jesus invites us to Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. (Mark 6:31) What a relief for our bodies and souls! From frenetic running to taking a slow walk with Jesus, our faith is strengthened and nurtured, preparing us to love people well! Agnus Day, The Lectionary Comic Rev. Jim Wetzstein Each week Rev. Wetzstein, a pastor at Valparaiso University, creates a comic strip based on the assigned readings from the common lectionary. The conversations between the sheep, Rick and Ted, drive home a point. SERVANT EVENTS You have several opportunities to serve our Lord with your time... Please note that participants will again sign up for a specific time period rather than for a specific event. Phil s Friends is a nationwide network providing hope and support to those affected by cancer. Among their many services, Phil s Friends sends Care Packages filled with practical, comforting, and entertaining gifts. Their Cards of Hope program currently mails 14,000 encouraging cards to patients each week. We will hand decorate Care Package boxes, make child-sized fleece blankets for the Care Packages, and color Cards of Hope. Valparaiso University Welcome Bags will be assembled for students attending a campus Bible Study that meets twice each month. The bags demonstrate goodwill and help students recognize LWML. We will fill 60 bags with snacks, school supplies and devotions, plus a cross, made from used greeting cards and personalized with a Bible verse. Bring used greeting cards and scissors. Trimming and Sorting Stamps to be sold for additional mission funds is a time-honored favorite, a relaxing way to make a difference and visit with friends! Bring your scissors and any stamps you ve saved. Prayer Warriors The Christian Life committee invites you to sign up to be a Prayer Warrior during the convention. As a Prayer Warrior, you will choose one or more of the five times available to gather in the Living Water prayer chapel and pray for specific requests received, as well as more general needs in the church and world. You may sign up during the Servant Events on Friday, and instructions will be given at that time. INGATHERINGS You have several opportunities to serve our Lord with your donations... Lydia House, Gary (Gary Zone) provides temporary housing and spiritual support for women battling drug addiction, alcoholism and homelessness. Please bring personal care items for women. Swaddling Clothes, Dyer (Hammond Zone) shares the mercy of Christ with their neighbors through gifts of clothing, food, friendship and the forgiving Word of God. They accept new and gently used baby and toddler items clothing up to 3T, diapers through size 5/6, and diapering supplies and bottles. Immanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry, Valparaiso (Valparaiso Zone) serves with Christian love by giving food items free of charge to those in need. Requested items are non-perishable canned or boxed food, smaller boxes of cereal, canned meat; no paper products. 6
INDIANA DISTRICT CONVENTION BANNER CALL 2018 The LWML Indiana District Convention will be held June 29 July 1, in Valparaiso, IN. Each zone is asked to create a banner for the convention. The theme is: Walk in the Light of the Lord based on Isaiah 2:5b,... let us walk in the light of the Lord. Our convention hymn is: 411, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light. If your zone plans to have a banner at convention, please notify Cathie Wakeland, Vice President-Conventions and Communication, before May 30. Banner guidelines are as follows: 1. Finished banner should be 3 x 5. 2. Base your banner on the theme of the convention. Do NOT use the convention logo. 3. Be creative in materials, color, and design (these are zone expenses). 4. Your zone name should be in the banner or on the front of the banner. Do Not abbreviate your zone name. Please make certain your name is attached to your banner on the back side using a 4 x 6 ID. (You are responsible for your zone banner property.) 5. Please attach either two ribbons or Velcro fasteners to the banner prior to convention. Place one fastener at the top and one at the bottom; each centered 10-12 inches from the edge of the back of the banner. The ties should be long enough to tie a bow around a 2-3 pole or fasten it using the Velcro tabs. This will help hold the banner to the pole and lessen the swinging of the banner when carried. 6. If you are using a dowel rod at the bottom of the banner, please tack it to prevent the rod from slipping out. 7. There will be poles provided for carrying and displaying the banner at convention. 8. Please attach the banner to a 1-2 dowel with a screw eye on each end of the dowel. Note: as an aid to hanging the banner on the pole, make a small loop in the middle of the cord. Secure the cording through each screw eye. Please use a strong quarter inch or 8mm cord. Make certain it is long enough. It can be shortened. Be certain to attach the cord tightly because the cord will stretch with the weight when the banner is hung. (I encourage you to hang your banner for a few days before bringing it to convention, to adjust for any stretching.) 9. Heavy fabrics or bulky type materials are discouraged because the banner should be easy to handle when carrying. Use your creativity and fellowship in designing and making the banner. 10. Do not forget to let me know by May 30 if you will have a zone banner for the 2016 convention. We would like to have a banner from each of the 21 zones. Blessing to all and let those creative juices flow! CONVENTION LUNCHEONS Be a Light - Christian Life Committee We will present ideas for how to be a light in today s world. Sharing God s Light - Christian Outreach Committee Kristi Roegner will share her work on Gospel Outreach in LWML. Support and Hope to Those Affected by Cancer - Human Care Committee Discover practical ideas of how to support cancer patients and their families from Judy Earnshaw, Indiana Coordinator of Phil s Friends at the new Crown Point facility. Equipped to Equip Others - Leader Development Committee If you have the faith of a Mustard Seed you can move mountains, using the equipment God has given us to equip others. The Past and Present - Young Women Representative Committee Carol VonSoosten, our LWML national representative, will speak on the history of the LWML and women in mission. Bringing God s Light to the Nations - Heart to Heart Sisters Committee In the Great Commission, Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations. In the LWML, we work to do that in many ways. Learn how we all are Heart to Heart sisters and how we all bring diversity to the Body of Christ through the Heart to Heart program in the Indiana District. The True Mission of LWML - Mission Grants Committee Learn more about the true mission of LWML, our Mission Grants, and about how God is using His LWML to share His Love. 7
MENUS FOR CONVENTION 2018 LOOK WHO WILL BE AT CONVENTION Bible Study Leaders Saturday Box Lunch - $12.00 Assorted Wraps Pasta Salad Cut Fruit Cookie Beverage Saturday Dinner - $17.00 Tuscan Chicken and Baked Salmon Choice of 2 sides and 2 vegetables Soup and Salad Bar Dessert Bar Beverage Convention Song LWML Representative Rev. Joseph Cunningham Senior Pastor St. Peter s Lutheran North Judson, IN Rev. Mark Moog Senior Pastor Trinity Lutheran Henderson, KY I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Mission Speakers Carol vonsoosten Strategic Plan Facilitator Centralia,IL Rev. Campbell leads the missionary outreach and supports the health and growth of the current Lutheran population in the Gary area as he assists in the development of a Lutheran educational facility. Rev. Delwyn Campbell Strategic Missionary Developer for Gary, IN St. John s Lutheran Church, Gary, IN Rebecca will speak about the International Friends Ministry at St. Matthew and, with Dawn Kirk, lead an interest session on a trip to Japan. Rebecca Masters Director of International Ministries St. Matthew Lutheran Church,Walled Lake, MI Keynote Speaker "Walk in the Light of the Lord... Living as God's People!" Always easier said than done! Really, God wants me to be a missionary? Walking in His Light and living as His people? Using Isaiah 2:5 and 1 Peter 2:9-12 as the basis of his presentation, Dr. Roegner will enlighten and encourage us reminding us of who we were prior to being made a part of God's family contrasting that non-status with who you are now because of your baptism. Rev. Dr. Robert Roegner, Peace Lutheran Church, O Fallen, MO 8
DELEGATE CREDENTIAL FORM DELEGATE - ALTERNATE CREDENTIAL FORM LWML Indiana District Convention, June 29 July 1, 2018 Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN Each society is allowed two voting delegates. Complete a separate form for each delegate, making sure to include the alternate name on each form. Submit the completed form(s) to Anne Hartman at achartman@usa.net or USPS mail to Anne Hartman, 2605 Stonybrook Lane, Franklin, IN 46131. Emails must be received/or letters postmarked, by May 18, 2018. Anne s contact phone is (317)414-3215. All delegates will be confirmed via email. Delegate forms received by USPS will not be confirmed without an email address. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement from Anne, please call her. In addition to the delegate form below, each Delegate and Alternate must register for the convention by using the Registration Form found in the convention issue of the Good News. Delegates mark Society Delegate and Alternates mark General Registration. Delegate (please print or type) First Name Address City/State/Zip Last Name Home Phone Number ( ) Cell ( ) Email address Note: an email address MUST be provided. ALL voting delegate information will be sent to the email address provided above. If you do not have an email address, ask a friend, a family member, or your church secretary to let you use their email address to receive your delegate information. Congregation LWML Zone or Board of Directors position City Alternate while not necessary, it is good to have one in case a delegate is unable to attend First Name Address City/State/Zip Last Name Home Phone Number ( ) Cell ( ) Email address ALL voting delegate information will be sent to the delegate. If she is unable to attend, she should give all voting information to the alternate. If an alternate is replacing the delegate, please notify Anne Hartman, Recording Secretary, at achartman@usa.net as soon as possible. 9
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INDIANA DISTRICT OFFICERS President Emily Rogers, 765-778-7654, rogersrabbits@aol.com Vice President - Spiritual Resource Department Sarah Rippy, 574-586-7299, rippyd@mchsi.com Vice President - Missions Julia Stafford, 260-403-5851, jstafford@ourshepherd.org Vice President-Conventions and Communications Cathie Wakeland, 260-348-3061, wakelandcj@gmail.com Recording Secretary Anne Hartman, 317-738-2290, achartman@usa.net Financial Secretary Barb Hamm, 260-489-9724, barbhamm@frontier.com Treasurer Deb Sorokin, 574-533-0019, debgl1@aol.com Counselors Rev. Mark Moog, 270-826-4337, mamoog52@gmail.com Rev. Joseph Cunnningham, 219-405-2209, jrcunning@comcast.net Appointed Officers Christian Life Chairman Barb Rastl, 812-886-9965, rastl@att.net Christian Outreach Chairman Krista Newmaster, 812-499-4798, newmastersiz@hotmail.com Human Care Chairman Sue Frischie, 219-474-6483, frischie@embarqmail.com Leader Development Chairman Libby Moeller, 260-563-7489, libby0704@gmail.com Ruth Armel Scholarship Chairman Sue Pflughoeft, 219-987-3399, pflughoeft6266@comcast.net Structure Chairman Pat Potratz, 219-229-1973, rp-potratz@sbcglobal.net Young Woman Representative Chairman Courtney Whipker, 812-521-8967, courtney.whipker@cune.org Archivist-Historian Shirley Gut, 574-842-3927, slcp@att.net Circulation Manager Renee South, 317-776-0299, south87@sbcglobal.net Crisis Management Coordinator Judy Kluemper, 812-893-0297, frogjk@gmail.com Editor Bev McIntosh, 317-781-0391, lwmleditor@comcast.net Meeting Manager Christine Wittman, 812-479-5185, wittmanc@ameritech.net Parliamentarian Marge Gruber, 260-482-4759, gruberml@frontier.com Public Relations Director Jo Anne Furniss,812-867-1885, bef90jaf@sbcglobal.net Communications Coordinator Penny Letterman, 812-568-7290, lwmlcommunicator@gmail.com Web Servant Karen Fiechtner, 574-277-7501, lwml_stpsb@comcast.net Nominating Committee Chairman Sandy Bauermeister, 260-403-1660, bauermeister@earthlink.net Retreat Chairman Mary Gibble, 317-462-9147, mgibble@givehcgrowhc.org Mission Trip Coordinator Karen Kuehnert, 260-312-0280, kuehnertkaren@gmail.com LWML Consultant Emily Rogers, 765-778-7654, RogersRabbits@aol.com Scholarship Chairman Linda Schulenburg, 317-861-6389, lcspremier@att.net Heart to Heart District Leader Becky Thibodeau, 317-985-8903, bthibs@att.net Special Convention Fund Coordinator Peg Brettin, 574-772-3343, pjbrettin@yahoo.com 13
IMPORTANT INFORMATON Send all money collected for mites, Quarterly, scholarship and all donations to the Financial Secretary: Barb Hamm 1016 Orlando Dr. Fort Wayne IN 46825-4040 barbhamm@frontier.com Make checks payable to LWML Indiana District. IMPORTANT CONVENTION INFORMATION ENCLOSED... MARK YOUR CALENDARS June 29-July 1, 2018 LWML Indiana District Convention Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana Serve the Lord with Gladness (Psalm 100:2) PLEASE send your district and/or zone minutes and programs! I really need documents prior to 2010. Many zones have not sent 2016 items. Send via email, U.S. Mail or bring them to any district event. Shirley Gut, Archivist-Historian 21 Fleet Parkway, Culver, IN 46511 slcp@att.net LWML Indiana District Penny Letterman, Communications Coordinator PO Box 607 Boonville IN 47601 14