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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.
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Want to Try something New?
Want to know what other societies and zones are trying? Check out the "Good Ideas" section on the News page of This website! And if you do a program that your members really like, tell us about it so we can share it!
Three DVD's Offer Great Programs
In response to many requests, we now have DVDs on the following subjects. Each would make a great program for an LWML meeting or any church group.
To borrow any of the three, contact Diane Kamrath, Mission Education Chairman, who will be pleased to lend a copy for your use. Write to her at 424 N. Main St., Mayville, WI 53050; phone: 920-387-3367; e-mail: kamrathuph@nconnect.net.
Learn about our Mission Grants: DVD's of our South Wisconsin Mission Grants for the 06-08 biennium are now available. This is the same DVD that was shown at the June convention of the grants that you voted to fund.
National President's Talk at SWD Convention - Those who attended the 2006 district LWML convention thoroughly enjoyed the talk by Linda Reiser, national LWML president. Now everyone can hear it!
Response to Hurricane Katrina - This new Orphan Grain Train video and/or DVD shows the Orphan Grain Train's response to Hurricane Katrina, with nine different stories. You may select the ones you choose to watch. Also included is an explanation of how the Orphan Grain Train operates - and how is has responded to victims of Hurricane Mitch, Russian Prisons, and Tsunami victims in India.
Many of the SWD LWML kits for Katrina victims were transported and distributed by the Orphan Grain Train, and one of our current mite grants is providing a new emergency vehicle for the SWD Orphan Grain Train.
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Information for Leaders
from March Board Meeting
News about District Grants:
As you recall, grant number 10 (Ministry to People with Developmental Disabilities in Fort Atkinson) was withdrawn as the congregation is no longer doing that ministry. Our SWD LWML Board of Directors voted on Saturday to add that $10,000 to grant number 12 (International Friendship Center, Madison). This grant was only partially funded at our June, 2006 convention.
New Forms are available!
a. Mission Grant forms! These forms and accompanying revised guidelines are available on our website (www.swd-lwml.org). They can be downloaded, filled out and mailed according to the directions. The postmark deadline is October 31, but it is always best to get them in ahead of time. I'm sure you all know of LCMS-related entities which have projects that could possibly be funded by LWML mites!
b. Nomination forms! Several elected positions are on the ballot at our upcoming district convention to be held in June, 2008 in Oconomowoc: President, Vice President of Human Care and Grants, Vice President of Communication, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary and Junior Pastoral Counselor. Forms and instructions are on the website. Prayerfully consider those you know (or yourself!) who have the God-given talents and gifts to serve Him in this way.
Recipients chosen for Endowment Funds interest - Each year, we have two special funds that bear interest, with the interest being allocated to two mission projects. This year, our BOD voted to give the $840.46 of interest from the Kaestner Memorial Fund to David and Rachel (Selle) Baker who serve the Lord in Kazakhstan. The $255 of interest from the Schroeder Memorial Fund will be given to Rev. Thomas Fleischmann, an LCMS Chaplain for the senior ministry at the Sheboygan County Health Care Center.
Our MOST Ministries eyeglass mission trip to Puerto Rico November 2 - 10 is moving along! It's important to keep in mind that everyone can participate in the trip, whether you serve by actually traveling to Puerto Rico or if you serve in a supporting role with prayers and financial aid.
--Carolyn Blum, District LWML President
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Ideas, Helps for Leaders
The following flyer is now available with colorful graphics for you to share with the leaders and committee members of your society. Click here for a downloadable version of the poster.
"A Dozen "Bees"
(Characteristics of a Dynamic LWML Society)
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Be in Word and Prayer |
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Be a survey taker of the ladies in your congregation. |
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Be diverse and creative in your structure and programming (Be flexible!). |
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Be a "job divider"—break jobs into small components (Be organized!). |
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Be in the habit of separating business meetings from events. |
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Be sure each event has a spiritual aspect. |
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Be adept at one-on-one PR. |
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Begin and end events and meetings on time. |
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Be a delegator and mentor. |
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Be in communication with members, zone and district. |
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Be plugged into zone, district and national events. |
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Be in the WORD and PRAYER. (So important that it BEars repeating!) |
A few more:
- Be in contact with an MMV Consultant; she will work with you to develop innovative, exciting programming and a flexible structure!
- Be on the lookout for ways to continually rejuvenate your society, thus encouraging all of your congregation’s women to participate!
- Be sure to exchange your good ideas with other groups!
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