At the 2009 Fall Retreat a Servant Event was assembling 400 Jesus Paks for distribution in the central city. Pilgrim Lutheran's school building is the “warehouse” for these materials. A servant event could include coming to help sort and organize the materials that are donated. There are crayons to sort, bags to unpack, and unused Sunday School materials to sort. Assembling more paks for distribution could also be done.

 

Please contact Ruth Mueller for more information.

At the 2009 Fall Retreat a Servant Event was assembling 400 Jesus Paks for distribution in the central city. Pilgrim Lutheran's school building is the “warehouse” for these materials. A servant event could include coming to help sort and organize the materials that are donated. There are crayons to sort, bags to unpack, and unused Sunday School materials to sort. Assembling more paks for distribution could also be done.

 

Please contact Ruth Mueller for more information.

Another mission activity that is just getting started is setting up a Milwaukee site for regular CamoQuilt Project workshops. The first “mini” workshop was held February 13, 2010, and ran smoothly, with lots of enthusiasm. We plan to set up a schedule for ongoing workshops to which anyone would be invited to participate. The first one is scheduled for March 13th from 9am-2pm. Other week days or evenings are also being considered. We hope to have a regular schedule set up by summer 2010. 

 

 Please contact Ruth Mueller for more information.  It will be necessary for us to know how many and when you might like to come so that the building will be open. To learn more about the CamoQuilt Project, go to www.camoquiltproject.blogspot.com.

 

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Another mission activity that is just getting started is setting up a Milwaukee site for regular CamoQuilt Project workshops. The first “mini” workshop was held February 13, 2010, and ran smoothly, with lots of enthusiasm. We plan to set up a schedule for ongoing workshops to which anyone would be invited to participate. The first one is scheduled for March 13th from 9am-2pm. Other week days or evenings are also being considered. We hope to have a regular schedule set up by summer 2010. 

 

 Please contact Ruth Mueller for more information.  It will be necessary for us to know how many and when you might like to come so that the building will be open. To learn more about the CamoQuilt Project, go to www.camoquiltproject.blogspot.com.

 

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A fun project to start at a January or February society meeting.

A fun project to start at a January or February society meeting.

Friendship Tea Recipe

 

Mix up a batch of this special tea at a society or zone meeting, and then share the recipe and the dry mix with new friends as you invite them to your next LWML event.

 

 Mix together:
½ c. instant tea (powdered)
1 c. powdered lemonade mix
1 c. powdered orange drink (Tang)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
To make one cup of tea:
Place 2 teaspoons in a cup of boiling water.
STIR AND ENJOY! Recipe makes 40 cups

Friendship Tea Recipe

 

Mix up a batch of this special tea at a society or zone meeting, and then share the recipe and the dry mix with new friends as you invite them to your next LWML event.

 

 Mix together:
½ c. instant tea (powdered)
1 c. powdered lemonade mix
1 c. powdered orange drink (Tang)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
To make one cup of tea:
Place 2 teaspoons in a cup of boiling water.
STIR AND ENJOY! Recipe makes 40 cups

Watch Your Congregation's Response Grow with a THANKSGIVING TREE

This is a picture of the Thanksgiving Tree at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Each year around the first of November they put up this tree and people will take a green leaf with a food item listed on it. When they return the leaf and the food item, a brown, gold or orange leaf replaces the green one on the tree. It’s fun to watch as it turns color in autumn and the necessary items are brought in for Thanksgiving.

They have a very good response and each year and are able to supply Thanksgiving meal items to some people who really need the help. You might want to try this in your congregation next year. Please let us know what you are doing at your congregation especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. Send your articles to Jan Dankwardt

Watch Your Congregation's Response Grow with a THANKSGIVING TREE

This is a picture of the Thanksgiving Tree at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Each year around the first of November they put up this tree and people will take a green leaf with a food item listed on it. When they return the leaf and the food item, a brown, gold or orange leaf replaces the green one on the tree. It’s fun to watch as it turns color in autumn and the necessary items are brought in for Thanksgiving.

They have a very good response and each year and are able to supply Thanksgiving meal items to some people who really need the help. You might want to try this in your congregation next year. Please let us know what you are doing at your congregation especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. Send your articles to Jan Dankwardt

Marking Bibles - a Good Society Project!

     Marking Bibles for the Milwaukee House of Correction is a project that many LWMLers have enjoyed at district LWML events, but it's also a project that members can do in their societies.

      Because of the LWML grant to buy Bibles for the Chaplain Gary Ruckman's ministry at the House of Correction, societies can obtain Bibles from him for this purpose.

        The labels are set up to be printed on Avery Shipping labels, #5163, size 2" x 4", 10 to a page, and Avery Return Address labels, #5167, size 1/2" x 3/4", 80 per sheet.  

       The easiest and most cost-effective way of getting the labels ready is to print off the masters (supplied on our website Publications Page, under "Resources"). Buy the correct size labels and have your school or church secretary run them off for you. You may also print them directly from the masters to the label sheets using your own computer. If you use your own Bibles, you will have to change the page numbers on the masters. A set of directions is available on the Publications Page (under "Resources") - make a copy of this for each participant -- along with Bible Marking Labels A  and Bible Marking Labels B.  

       If you have any questions, you may call Diane Kosbab at 414-771-6086. To obtain Bibles, call Pastor Ruckman at 414-427-4734. If he is not in his office, leave a message and he will call you back.

 

Editor's Note:  This is no longer a viable project to do for the House of Correction.  However, the information remains here for those who may have access to Bibles and want to mark them for other ministries or mission projects.  

Marking Bibles - a Good Society Project!

     Marking Bibles for the Milwaukee House of Correction is a project that many LWMLers have enjoyed at district LWML events, but it's also a project that members can do in their societies.

      Because of the LWML grant to buy Bibles for the Chaplain Gary Ruckman's ministry at the House of Correction, societies can obtain Bibles from him for this purpose.

        The labels are set up to be printed on Avery Shipping labels, #5163, size 2" x 4", 10 to a page, and Avery Return Address labels, #5167, size 1/2" x 3/4", 80 per sheet.  

       The easiest and most cost-effective way of getting the labels ready is to print off the masters (supplied on our website Publications Page, under "Resources"). Buy the correct size labels and have your school or church secretary run them off for you. You may also print them directly from the masters to the label sheets using your own computer. If you use your own Bibles, you will have to change the page numbers on the masters. A set of directions is available on the Publications Page (under "Resources") - make a copy of this for each participant -- along with Bible Marking Labels A  and Bible Marking Labels B.  

       If you have any questions, you may call Diane Kosbab at 414-771-6086. To obtain Bibles, call Pastor Ruckman at 414-427-4734. If he is not in his office, leave a message and he will call you back.

 

Editor's Note:  This is no longer a viable project to do for the House of Correction.  However, the information remains here for those who may have access to Bibles and want to mark them for other ministries or mission projects.  

DVD's Offer Great Programs

To borrow a DVD, contact Janet Steinhaus, Mission Education Chairman, who will be pleased to lend a copy for your use. Write to her at 15005 West Kingsway Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151; telephone:  262-784-0197; e-mail

DVD's Offer Great Programs

To borrow a DVD, contact Janet Steinhaus, Mission Education Chairman, who will be pleased to lend a copy for your use. Write to her at 15005 West Kingsway Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151; telephone:  262-784-0197; e-mail

Do Your Business Last!

 

 At a recent retreat sponsored by the SWD, a woman shared with an LWMLer why she had never joined the LWML - after working all day in a responsible job, she didn't want to spend her evening at a meeting that focussed mostly on business (especially long debates on whether to buy a refrigerator for the kitchen or what should be done during the kitchen cleaning this year).

 
The LWMLer was from St. Paul's, Brown Deer. She then shared that their monthly society meeting begins with refreshments at 7 p.m., followed by the speaker or program at 7:30. The business meeting concludes the evening, and women who do not wish to remain for the business portion may leave after the program.

 
"If the LWML in my church did that, I'd join!" said the woman.

 
NOTE: Another option used by some societies is to empower the Executive Committee to make all but the most major decisions, thus eliminating the need for a business session at most meetings. Minutes and treasurer's reports can be printed and handed out, so they don't have to be read. If your church has mailboxes for each family, reports can be distributed via the mailboxes shortly after each regular and/or Executive committee meeting. 

Do Your Business Last!

 

 At a recent retreat sponsored by the SWD, a woman shared with an LWMLer why she had never joined the LWML - after working all day in a responsible job, she didn't want to spend her evening at a meeting that focussed mostly on business (especially long debates on whether to buy a refrigerator for the kitchen or what should be done during the kitchen cleaning this year).

 
The LWMLer was from St. Paul's, Brown Deer. She then shared that their monthly society meeting begins with refreshments at 7 p.m., followed by the speaker or program at 7:30. The business meeting concludes the evening, and women who do not wish to remain for the business portion may leave after the program.

 
"If the LWML in my church did that, I'd join!" said the woman.

 
NOTE: Another option used by some societies is to empower the Executive Committee to make all but the most major decisions, thus eliminating the need for a business session at most meetings. Minutes and treasurer's reports can be printed and handed out, so they don't have to be read. If your church has mailboxes for each family, reports can be distributed via the mailboxes shortly after each regular and/or Executive committee meeting. 

Invite Your Community

For this Holiday Event

The Mary-Martha LWML Society of Christ Lutheran Church, Pascagoula, MS, sponsored a successful Nativity Walk-Thru open to the community one year. This coincided with the Pascagoula Downtown Christmas celebration sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce each year.

Members of the congregation loaned their nativities to display that evening along with a brief history of each set. There were over 30 nativities displayed. Along with the tree lights and greenery, the sanctuary was beautiful.

Cookies, coffee, and hot apple cider were served in the fellowship hall. With the positive comments received from visitors, the LWML looks forward to repeating this event as a community outreach activity.

Invite Your Community

For this Holiday Event

The Mary-Martha LWML Society of Christ Lutheran Church, Pascagoula, MS, sponsored a successful Nativity Walk-Thru open to the community one year. This coincided with the Pascagoula Downtown Christmas celebration sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce each year.

Members of the congregation loaned their nativities to display that evening along with a brief history of each set. There were over 30 nativities displayed. Along with the tree lights and greenery, the sanctuary was beautiful.

Cookies, coffee, and hot apple cider were served in the fellowship hall. With the positive comments received from visitors, the LWML looks forward to repeating this event as a community outreach activity.

Holiday Extravaganza
To Benefit Mites

 
A zone in the Atlantic District LWML is planning a Ladies Holiday Extravaganza at the beginning of November at one of its churches. This will be a day of "eating and shopping" – two enjoyable pastimes. They will have outside vendors for shopping and a hot catered lunch. Each society in the zone is encouraged to support itself by having a table to sell their home-made crafts, new items, old items, etc. All profits will go towards mites. Vendor registration is open to anyone in other zones in the District.

Holiday Extravaganza
To Benefit Mites

 
A zone in the Atlantic District LWML is planning a Ladies Holiday Extravaganza at the beginning of November at one of its churches. This will be a day of "eating and shopping" – two enjoyable pastimes. They will have outside vendors for shopping and a hot catered lunch. Each society in the zone is encouraged to support itself by having a table to sell their home-made crafts, new items, old items, etc. All profits will go towards mites. Vendor registration is open to anyone in other zones in the District.

Vicar Runs 'Miles for Mites'  

One congregation's vicar ran in the Milwaukee Marathon and congregation was encouraged to contribute to the 'Miles for Mites.'  It was a huge success!

Vicar Runs 'Miles for Mites'  

One congregation's vicar ran in the Milwaukee Marathon and congregation was encouraged to contribute to the 'Miles for Mites.'  It was a huge success!

 

MOST Ministry is in need of tote bags, quilts and eyeglass cases to help spread the love of Christ during short-term mission trips.  Consider adopting a project as a Society or participate individually.  Instructions for all three projects follow. 

 

Printable version

Tote bags

• Fabric for tote bags should be sturdy fabric, denim, decorator or drapery fabric.
• Approximately 32" of 44" wide fabric will make one tote bag.
• Bag - cut fabric piece (on fold) 18" h x 16 1/2" w.
• Pocket - cut one fabric piece 12" square.
• Handle straps - cut (2) fabric pieces 30" x 4".

Instructions:

1. Bag piece - at folded bottom edge cutout at each outer edge a section 1 1/2" h x 2" w for forming & sewing bottom corners.
2. Hem top of pocket and sew on right side of bag. 
3. Sew bag side seams and bottom corners - zigzag or serge to reinforce.
4. Form & sew straps - then sew to top of bag while hemming and topstitching bag - two rows of topstitch help reinforce.

Quilts 

• Finished quilt approximately 64 x 84.
• Quilts can be made from squares or strips or mixture of fabrics. 10" sq. works well ( 7 rows of 9 makes a great size quilt).
• Back of quilt can be piece of fabric or sheets work well.

Back of quilt can be piece of fabric. Sheets work well. Filler is not needed unless quilt is of very lightweight fabrics. If filler is needed keep it lightweight - use a sheet or some flannel or cotton fabric - NO batting. Most quilts go to very warm climate areas. Each quilt is "one of a kind", with a beauty all its own, made as a gift of love by caring people, given for warmth and hope to those in need. God’s way to tie HIS people together!

Eyeglass cases

• Fabric that can be used: felt, upholstery (soft yet sturdy kinds), denim

Instructions:
Cut fabric piece 14 1/2" x 4 1/2" - hem top edges, fold in half and sew both long side seams, turn inside out unless felt is used or you zigzag or serge the side seams.

~OR~

Cut fabric piece 7 1/2" square - hem one top edge, then fold in half, sew side and bottom seam. Turn inside out unless felt is used or you zigzag or serge the side seams.

 

 

Please send your completed project to:
MOST Ministries c/o Michigan District 3773 Geddes Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105

 

MOST Ministry is in need of tote bags, quilts and eyeglass cases to help spread the love of Christ during short-term mission trips.  Consider adopting a project as a Society or participate individually.  Instructions for all three projects follow. 

 

Printable version

Tote bags

• Fabric for tote bags should be sturdy fabric, denim, decorator or drapery fabric.
• Approximately 32" of 44" wide fabric will make one tote bag.
• Bag - cut fabric piece (on fold) 18" h x 16 1/2" w.
• Pocket - cut one fabric piece 12" square.
• Handle straps - cut (2) fabric pieces 30" x 4".

Instructions:

1. Bag piece - at folded bottom edge cutout at each outer edge a section 1 1/2" h x 2" w for forming & sewing bottom corners.
2. Hem top of pocket and sew on right side of bag. 
3. Sew bag side seams and bottom corners - zigzag or serge to reinforce.
4. Form & sew straps - then sew to top of bag while hemming and topstitching bag - two rows of topstitch help reinforce.

Quilts 

• Finished quilt approximately 64 x 84.
• Quilts can be made from squares or strips or mixture of fabrics. 10" sq. works well ( 7 rows of 9 makes a great size quilt).
• Back of quilt can be piece of fabric or sheets work well.

Back of quilt can be piece of fabric. Sheets work well. Filler is not needed unless quilt is of very lightweight fabrics. If filler is needed keep it lightweight - use a sheet or some flannel or cotton fabric - NO batting. Most quilts go to very warm climate areas. Each quilt is "one of a kind", with a beauty all its own, made as a gift of love by caring people, given for warmth and hope to those in need. God’s way to tie HIS people together!

Eyeglass cases

• Fabric that can be used: felt, upholstery (soft yet sturdy kinds), denim

Instructions:
Cut fabric piece 14 1/2" x 4 1/2" - hem top edges, fold in half and sew both long side seams, turn inside out unless felt is used or you zigzag or serge the side seams.

~OR~

Cut fabric piece 7 1/2" square - hem one top edge, then fold in half, sew side and bottom seam. Turn inside out unless felt is used or you zigzag or serge the side seams.

 

 

Please send your completed project to:
MOST Ministries c/o Michigan District 3773 Geddes Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105