LWML COMMITTEES MEET TO DEFINE WORK PLANS FOR 2011-2013 BIENNIUM.
ST. LOUIS, MO – Over 70 LWML leaders from across the United States met October 16-18, 2011 in St. Louis to establish goals and develop work plans for the 2011-2013 biennium of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML). The group met under the theme ―Safe on the Edge‖ based on Isaiah 43:1-3a.
These leaders form the various committees, task forces, and teams of LWML. They addressed the needs of the organization and supported the organization through the development of programs, materials, and products. The work is guided by three primary targets recently adopted by the LWML Board of Directors, which include:
- Growing in the Lord—Women of today find guidance for their lives, encouragement for their walk, and inspiration for joyful service through intentional study of the Word.
- Valuing All Women—Women of all ages, stages of life, races, locations, and cultures are welcomed, mentored, and encouraged to be active partners in the shared mission of LWML.
- Living the Mission—As the ―Face of LWML,‖ women are engaged in opportunities to use their gifts to impact the world for Christ in their daily lives.
Those attending the Interdepartmental meeting generously provided 535 items, as well as cash donations, for the Gifts from the Heart Ingathering. The recipient of the gifts, Christian Friends of New Americans, is a cross-cultural ministry among immigrants and refugees that partners with LCMS churches in the greater St. Louis area.