Congratulations to the following people who were elected by the voting body of the 32nd Biennial SWD LWML Convention held June 27 & 28, 2008 in Oconomowoc:
President: Jan Dankwardt, Sheboygan
St. Paul Lutheran, Sheboygan
"My vision for the South Wisconsin District of the LWML is to see us grow in three areas. First, to assist women in finding effective ways to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Second, to encourage women to bring the joy learned at the feet of Jesus to their areas of service. Finally, to prepare and challenge women to step out boldly to share their faith."
VP of Human Care and Mission Grants:
Linda Christensen, Belmont
Apostles Lutheran, Platteville
"My vision for SWD LWML is to continue doing what we do best – spreading the Gospel message of Jesus Christ through our prayers and mites. We need to encourage women everywhere, that with God’s guidance we can enrich the spiritual and physical lives of families all over the district, country and the world. We need to show women that they can become missionaries without leaving their homes by praying for those in the mission field and by sending their mites to fund grants that reach lives all over the world. We need to continue to support each other in our LWML efforts and in our own lives."
VP of Communication:
Barbara Kurth, Menomonee Falls
Elm Grove Lutheran, Elm Grove
“'Serving the Lord with gladness' is so evident in the LWML, whatever office or position one may be in. Very important to all offices and positions is communication. For it is with communication to each other on the society, zone, district or national level, we grow and work together effectively. The VP of Communications works, within her committee, to see that this happens in the various levels of the SWD LWML. I see this office as being important in interacting with the other offices on the Executive Committee."
Corresponding Secretary:
Barbara Strenger, Sheboygan Falls
Bethany Lutheran, Kohler
"My vision for the LWML is that it will continue to be a strong mission arm of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, especially here in South Wisconsin. That we encourage more women, especially young women, to experience the joy of service, the depth of Christian growth and the blessing of giving mites so many will come to know the message of God’s love in Christ Jesus."
Treasurer: Debbie Netz, Fond du Lac
Divine Savior, Fond du Lac
"I look for the spread of the fire and enthusiasm of the Women of the LWML, locally, and to all reaches of the world, through their support of missions. Women of the LWML are impassioned for Christ and the spread of His life saving message. I pray that more and more women, young and old, become “personally” involved in this endeavor, and that those currently serving bring them to into the fold. Our world is fast paced these days, women have more responsibilities outside the home than ever before, and our LWML must adapt to these changing lifestyles, without compromising our mission. Scripture says, 'When two or more are gathered together in my name….' Let’s gather together and serve the Lord with gladness!"
Pastoral Counselor:
Reverend Brian Beardsley, Berlin
Trinity Lutheran and Immanuel Lutheran, Berlin
"The value I see of the LWML is its great enthusiasm for missions. Another value is the spiritual growth that takes place in the lives of the LWML members and the opportunities for leadership that are given to the ladies. I appreciate the numerous opportunities that are given to the women for service in God’s church. They carry great value for me."