Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

Missouri District 26th Biennial Convention

Scripture Reference:

…for we walk by faith, not by sight. II Corinthians 5:7

June 12-14, 2020

Host Zones: Concordia, Northeast, Southwest, Washington

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2020 Faith Vision

Convention Goal We welcome you to the 2020 LWML Missouri District Convention in the name of the

Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May all that we do and say bring glory to God. May our faith be strengthened, and our joy be renewed as we focus

on Christ.

Convention Logo

Designed by Christie Steffens, Organizational Resource Leader Development and past LWML Missouri District President

Description:

The convention theme, 2020 Faith Vision, is based on II Corinthians 5:7, where Paul reminds us, “we walk by faith, not by sight”. This convention year, 2020, is

focused on truly seeing (visualizing) the cross of Christ. It is only through our Spirit-given faith that we are able to see Jesus and follow Him through the many

facets of our life, symbolized by the rays of light and the arrow. In everything we do, may we always reflect God's Light as He guides us every day.

Convention Banner:

Made by Pam Miillie, Southwest Zone LWML Mission Statement:

The mission of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League is to assist each woman of

the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world.

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Welcome members and guests of the

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League to the

26th Biennial Convention of the LWML Missouri

District. We come together to “focus” on our

theme: 20/20 Faith Vision based on 2

Corinthians 5:7 which says, … we walk by

faith, not by sight.

A procession of the convention banner and all the zone banners ushers in the opening worship service with communion. The Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan, President of the Missouri

District Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, will be our proclaimer. Our Bible studies throughout the convention will be led by our LWML Missouri District Junior Pastoral Counselor, The Rev. David Oddi. On Sunday morning, The Rev. Gary Griffin, our Senior

Pastoral Counselor, will be the proclaimer for the closing worship. The special guest, representing the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, is Susan

Brunkow, Vice President of Christian Life. Susan encourages her fellow Christians to “Shine on” and I am sure she will illuminate us as she shares the news of the LWML.

Mark Kempff, of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will be our Mission Speaker. He serves as an Assistant to the Director, Center for Hispanic Studies, as well as an instructor for

the Center. In addition, Mark serves as the Assistant to Director, Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology. Be prepared to be enriched by his presentation.

The Keynote Speaker is Deb Burma. Deb is a Christian author and speaker who touches the hearts of women with God’s Word. As a Lutheran pastor’s wife, she shares Christ’s redeeming love in a creative and engaging style.

We continue to be blessed by God in the work being done in our district through our mite offerings. The grants chosen in our 2018 convention were funded by the

generosity of our members. Thanks be to God for this faithfulness. Much appreciation to the LWML of the Concordia, Northeast, Southwest, and

Washington Zones. These members have worked diligently, with their focus on Christ, planning and preparing this convention.

And, finally, my prayer is that you will enjoy your time of fellowship and spiritual growth while you are here. May you walk by faith and not by sight, keeping your 20/20 Faith Vision centered on Christ crucified.

Serving the Lord [and you] with gladness,

Sally

Sally Handrick LWML Missouri District President

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June 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

It is my honor to bring you greetings from the Board of Directors of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML). This year all 40 LWML districts will meet in convention, each with a different

agenda and a variety of activities, and yet we gather for one purpose: to glorify one God.

Our Lord continues to bless the LWML. We humbly thank Him for the thousands of mission grants funded in the past 78 years, both on the district and national levels, and the countless lives brought

to Christ by the working of the Holy Spirit through your service, prayers, and generous offerings. To God be all glory and praise!

In the next few days, you will meet under the theme “2020 Faith Vision.” My prayer for you is that the Holy Spirit will lead and guide you, that you will take advantage of opportunities to share His Good News with a new friend, and that you will learn

something new about one of the mission grant recipients. I pray that you will always find joy in worshiping and serving our Lord. May love and laughter fill each of your hearts as you learn from His Word, complete the business for your district, renew

friendships, and build new relationships. LWML women come from all generations and from all cultures yet gather together

praising one God. Our passion is to encourage all women to be rooted in God’s Word and to live out our response to God’s grace through mission education, mission service, mission inspiration, and mission giving. As a Lutheran woman in mission, this is your

mission! Please pray for the mission grants selected at this convention and for the 21 national

mission grants your delegates chose at the 38th Biennial LWML Convention in Mobile, Alabama, in 2019. We hold fast to the commitment of our mite offerings to meet our mission goal, remembering that we have pledged to our Lord “our silver and our gold to

extend His Kingdom.” What a blessing to know that our Heavenly Father gives us the privilege to extend His Kingdom!

Your Missouri District, under the direction of President Sally Handrick, has supported the plans and programs of the LWML. I thank God for each of you as you individually

serve Him wherever you are and with the gifts He has graciously given you for this time in the life of the LWML.

Serving Christ, surrounded by HIS grace,

LWML President 2019-2023

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My Fellow Redeemed,

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, our one true hope and help!

It will be a great joy to celebrate with the Missouri District Lutheran Women’s

Missionary League as you gather for the convention in Springfield. As we gather, it will be with 20/20 vision as we live each day by faith and not by sight. In our complex world today, our mission is to consistently point people to Christ. From

early childhood centers to nursing homes, from church plants to historic congregations, we proclaim the good news of eternal life through Jesus Christ that

many may be brought to faith. What always encourages me about the women of the LWML is your passion for that mission. This convention will be a time of encouragement and inspiration as we see what God is doing through His Church.

Let me express my thanksgiving for all that you do to support your congregations

and the many missions and ministries that benefit from your mites. While the convention will point us to Christ, may each of you be reminded that you are the apple of the Lord’s eye and He never takes His eyes off you!

May God bless this convention and our celebration of all of God’s blessings!

In His Service,

Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan President, Missouri District

660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141 — (314) 590-6200 — www.mo.lcms.org

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In Appreciation

The convention concludes the four-year terms of:

• Myra Case, Vice President of Christian Life

• Ann Seider, Vice President of Special Focus Ministries • Linda Verman, Secretary (2 ½ years) and

• Hannah Jackson, Interim Secretary (1 ½ years) • Donna Lacey, Treasurer • Rev. Marty Hasz, Sr. Pastoral Counselor (3 ½ years) and

• Rev. Gary Griffin, Interim Sr. Pastoral Counselor (1/2 year)

In serving the Lord with gladness in the office you have held, you have given to our district your dedicated service and untold hours of your time.

“Yes, with the help of God”, you said as you vowed at the beginning of

your terms to carry out your responsibilities to the best of your abilities. For some, circumstances prevented the completion of your term, however

your service is still greatly appreciated. We are grateful to you and to God, our provider. To Him be all glory and honor.

The district acknowledges with thanks the service given by the following appointed committee chairmen:

• Theresa Wehmeyer, Administrative Assistant • Carol Riedel, Financial Secretary

• Angela Gielow, Parliamentarian • Joanna McDowell, Archivist-Historian

• Stephanie Edgar, Webmaster • Elaine Froeschle, Structure Chairman • Melanie Weibrecht, Mission Servants Chairman

• Christie Steffens, Leader Development Chairman • Edie Turner, Church Worker Study Grants Chairman

• Pat Petzoldt, Convention Site Coordinator • Heidi Johnson, Editor

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Report of Officers: President

The purpose of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Missouri

District is to provide spiritual growth opportunities for each woman

in the district so that she is impowered to use her gifts in serving

others.

During the 2018 – 2020 biennium I have:

❖ Presided at five district Executive Committee meetings and

four Board of Directors meetings plus one BOD meeting by

email.

❖ Represented the district at two LWML Board of Directors

meetings and one newly established LWML Presidents Assembly meeting.

❖ Attended the LWML Assembly of Leaders training meeting.

❖ Planned and helped lead two district Assembly of Leaders workshops.

❖ Attended the formal dedication of the new LWML Office in St. Louis.

❖ Prepared articles for the district Show Me Women in Mission newsletter.

❖ Submitted articles for LWML Two-Minute Tuesday, Focus Friday and Faces Friday.

❖ Worked with the webmaster to update and post items to the website

❖ Initiated and answered correspondence, emails, and phone calls.

❖ Represented the LWML Missouri District and spoke at one Lutheran Laymen’s League

District Convention.

❖ Attended several zone LWML functions throughout the district in fall and spring.

❖ Represented the district at the LWML 2019 Convention in Mobile, Alabama.

❖ Attended various LWML Missouri District committee meetings, to include convention

planning meetings.

❖ Signed vouchers and contracts.

❖ Represented the LWML Missouri District at the installation of The Rev. Marty Hasz as

Assistant to the President: Worker and Congregational Health – Missouri District.

❖ Appointed Hannah Jackson to fill Secretary vacancy and The Rev. Gary Griffin to fill

Pastoral Counselor vacancy.

❖ Presented some LWML Missouri District grant checks and LWML grant checks.

❖ Represented the LWML at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Seminary Wives

organization.

❖ Represented the LWML (exhibited) at the LEA National Convention in St. Louis.

❖ Represented the LWML (exhibited) at the ALMA Conference in St. Louis.

❖ Met with Rev. Rod Benkendorf, Lutheran Heritage Foundation and Pres. Diane

Grebing, LWML So. Illinois District, in beginning to plan combined districts retreat.

❖ Encouraged our district Women in Mission to provide home-baked cookies, and

delivered same, to the LWML Office in St. Louis for the enjoyment of the students

and staff and to help build better understanding of the LWML with the church

workers.

Serving as your president for the past two years has been a distinct honor. There

have been challenging times, and times of great joy. Every opportunity in this

experience has brought me closer in my walk with God, and for this I am truly

grateful. Daily you all are kept in prayer, and daily the Lord answers me in His

Word. May your 20/20 Faith Vision keep you mindful to …walk by faith, not by

sight. Personally, listen to God daily as He speaks to you in His Word and let us all

continue to Serve the Lord with Gladness.

Sally Handrick, President

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Report of Officers: Vice President of Organizational Resources

The purpose of the Vice President of Organizational Resources

is to facilitate membership and leadership in the LWML so that

the Gospel of Jesus Christ may be proclaimed throughout the

district and the world.

The Vice President of Organizational Resources keeps the

statistics for our district, registers and welcomes new societies

and individual members and helps disbanding societies. Any

society that wants to join in membership with Missouri District

LWML or any society that would like to disband their

membership from Missouri District LWML is encouraged to go

through their zone president to acquire information and the

proper form to be presented to my office. These forms are

acknowledged and brought before the Missouri District Board of

Directors at their biannual meetings for approval. Individual membership is a way a

member of a Missouri District LCMS congregation may become a member on her own. This

is primarily recommended for a lady who wants to become a member of LWML but whose

congregation does not support an LWML society or if the congregation’s LWML society does

not fit the time schedule of the interested candidate. Membership forms are also to be

presented to my office and are approved by the District Board of Directors. They can be

acquired through zone presidents or along with the forms for new societies and disbanding

societies can be found on the www.missourilwml.org website under “Forms.”

The VP of Organizational Resources also coordinates, as needed, the Structure Committee –

Elaine Froeschle, Chairman and Leader Development Committee – Christie Steffens,

Chairman. Their reports follow in this manual.

Over the past two years, I have been blessed to fulfill the following duties:

• Attended all Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings.

• Served as district representatives for a number of zone rallies.

• Prepared two yearly statistical reports.

• Communicated with representatives from new and disbanded societies.

• Communicated with new individual members.

• Updated individual member lists.

• Updated files on societies in each zone within the Missouri District at least twice a

year.

• Maintained all current files for this office.

• Met with a task force to realign the Zones for District Convention Hosting.

• Will man the LWML Store Booth at the 2020 District Convention.

• Recommended and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval the following

societies and individual members for membership in the LWML Missouri District and

recommended the following societies be given peaceful releases during the past two

years:

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Society Zone Unit Society Members Date

New Societies

Our Savior, Buffalo Springfield 1 1 5 2/23/19

Holy Cross, Houston Rolla 1 1 15 2/23/19

Hope Hermitage Sedalia 1 1 1 2/08/20

Society Zone Unit Society Members Date

Disbanded Societies

Immanuel, St. Charles St. Charles 1 1 0 6/07/18

Hope, Hermitage Sedalia 1 1 1 6/07/18

Mt. Calvary, Belle Washington 1 1 3 9/20/18

St. Pauls, Concordia Concordia 1 1 14 2/23/19

Christ the King, Lake of the

Ozarks

Jefferson City 1 1 10 9/14/19

Shepherd of the Valley, Oak

Grove

Kansas City

South

1 1 9 9/14/19

Holy Cross, Kansas City Kansas City

North

1 1 0 9/14/19

Grace Ladies Circle,

Lexington

Concordia 1 1 8 9/14/19

Grace Vesper Guild

Lexington

Concordia 1 1 6 2/08/20

Individual Members Added in the last biennium:

No new Individual Members

Individual Members Released in the last biennium:

Lillian Mueller, St. Louis South, moved out of state 7/01/18

Alice Troyke, Springfield Zone, moved out of state 2/08/20

Shari Smith, Springfield Zone, moved out of state 2/08/20

Summary Mite Box, Society Contributions and “Quarterly” Contributions

over the last Biennium 2017 2019 Gain/Loss

Total Mite Box Offering $135,103.78 $129,329.98 ($5,773.80)

Mite Box Offering Per Member $33.99 $37.73 +$3.74

Total Society Contributions $11,060.68 $9,264.50 ($1,796.18)

Society Contributions Per Member $2.78 $2.70 ($0.08)

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Summary Membership Statistics By Zone December, 2019

These numbers do not reflect the Disbanded Societies or Individual Memberships dated

2/08/20 above

Zone

Units Societies Members

Individua

l

Members

Altenburg 8 8 155 0

Cape Girardeau 8 8 146 3

Carrollton 5 5 49 4

Columbia 10 11 117 1

Concordia 12 13 276 0

Iron Mountain 13 14 194 0

Jackson-Bootheel 7 8 90 1

Jefferson City 11 13 204 2

Kansas City-North 8 8 100 0

Kansas City-South 13 13 338 0

Northeast 8 9 118 5

Rolla 5 5 69 5

St. Charles 13 15 367 0

St. Joseph 7 7 115 0

St. Louis-North 14 14 144 2

St. Louis-South 12 16 198 3

St. Louis-West 13 13 117 0

Sedalia 9 14 132 1

Southwest 11 11 186 1

Springfield 12 12 200 2

Washington 7 7 82 3

Totals 206 224 3397 33

Current Membership Statistics:

205 Units, 223 Societies, 3,422 Members, 31 Individual Members

The disbanded societies and individual members listed above that are dated 2/08/20 are not

included in on these totals.

Whereas statistics can become cumbersome and seemly uninteresting, it is a way for our

district to make certain that we are staying abreast of not only our total district’s

membership, but also that of each zone and each society. Thank you to everyone for their

cooperation in helping us make this possible.

I would like to thank my two committee members, Dawn Neil from the Northeast Zone and

Elizabeth Mandrick from Trinity the St. Joseph Zone.

As we continue to “Serve the Lord With Gladness.”

Laura Cooley

Vice President of Organizational Resources

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Report of Officers: Vice President of Christian Life

The purpose of this office is to encourage and nourish each woman toward a more mature

relationship with Christ.

During the 2018-2020 biennium I have:

• Attended LWML Missouri District Executive Committee and

Board of Directors meetings where I have gotten the “big

picture” view of how LWML carries out God’s mission and

enjoyed Christian fellowship and encouragement with

sisters—and brothers-- from across the state.

• Encouraged the use of online resources, using the benefit of

technology to connect women to devotions, Bible studies,

skits, crafts and service opportunities where they might

share the love of Christ.

• Updated the Speakers List, which is available at

www.missourilwml.org.

• Wrote an article for Show Me Women in Mission

newsletter.

• Sought input and submitted updates for the Christian Life

section of the Leaders Manual.

• Joined with other women in participating in the “Follow the

Leader” district workshop held at St. Matthew-Lee’s

Summit.

• Represented the district at a number of zone rallies.

• Wrote letters of invitation and confirmation to the

convention Keynote speaker, Mission speaker, and two

Special Interest presenters.

• Worked with the Christian Life committee in writing room

devotions and preparing a Christian Life booth for the

convention.

• Wrote a devotional thought for the opening of the

convention.

I thank God for this special time of service at the district level of LWML. I have seen God’s

love reflected in His people and received His forgiveness where I have failed. I am humbled

to have served in this role.

In His service and joy,

Myra Case, Vice President of Christian Life

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Reports of Officers: Vice President of Communication

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the

crown of life. (Revelation 2:10)

It is the purpose of the Communication Committee to cooperate with the National LWML as

a network in promoting news of the LWML to the membership and making it available to the

church at large and the general public.

• worked with Karen Andersen, at the LWML office, and Carol Riedel, District Financial

Secretary, concerning changes in Quarterly subscriptions.

• prepared Quarterly order/remittance forms for zone presidents.

• prepared banner specification forms for zone presidents for this

convention.

• assembled and distributed new pastor packets.

• prepared reports for and attended Missouri District LWML

Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings and served

as a member of the Crisis Management Team.

• represented the district at several zone rallies.

• served on the minutes review committee for Executive Committee

Meeting.

• attended the 38th Biennial LWML Convention in Mobile, AL.

• worked with potential exhibitors and convention committees for displays at this

convention.

My sincere thanks to you, the members of the LWML, for giving me the privilege of serving

as Vice President of Communication. It has been an awesome experience to serve you and

the Lord in this way. May God continue to bless the LWML and its mission of spreading the

Good News to those who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Be with us, as we tell

others about Jesus and reach out with our love and mite offerings.

Doris Viets,

Vice President of Communication

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Reports of Officers: Vice President of Special Focus Ministries

Vice President of Special Focus Ministries chairs two committees: The Young Women’s

Committee (YWR) and the Heart to Heart Sisters Committee (H2H).

My duties with the committee on Young Women are to:

• encourage Zones to send YWRs to the District convention.

• coordinate YWR activities at the convention. • oversee the selection of YWRs to attend the LWML

Convention.

My duties with the Heart to Heart Sisters (H2H) are

to:

• Identify and encouraging cross-cultural

opportunities with the LWML.

• Develop and support women leaders in ethnic

ministries.

Activities during the 2018-2020 biennium:

• Attended Executive Committee and Board of Director meetings, several Zone Rallies,

and two Heart to Heart Sister bible studies.

• Corresponded with my committee members to select two delegates for the

convention in Mobile then followed up with communication with the YWRs, arranging

transportation for the YWRs.

• Attended the Heart to Heart committee leader training with my committee member

at the LWML convention in Mobile.

• Read the Heart to Heart Committee publications posted on LWML website and

created a new Heart to Heart tab on the Missouri District LWML website to share

cross-cultural bible study and activity materials.

• Attended planning meetings and subsequent Follow Our Leader events in the

Missouri District LWML.

• Wrote Special Focus section update for the Missouri District LWML Leader’s Manual.

• Met with my Young Women’s committee to plan convention activities.

“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of

Christ.” Ephesians 2:13 ESV

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Reports of Officers: Vice President of Gospel Outreach

The purpose of the Gospel Outreach Committee is to ensure that all district mission grants

provide an open door to Christ to expand His ministry.

The Vice President of Gospel Outreach serves as

coordinator of the Gospel Outreach Department,

Chairman of the Gospel Outreach Committee, and

“overseer/supporter” of Church Worker’s Study Grant

and Mission Servants Committees.

During the 2018- 2020 biennium, this office has:

• Continued to work with Gospel Outreach Committee members, Helen Steffens and

Judy Mueller. Thank you, dear ladies!!!

• Contacted Elected Grant Recipients from the 2018 Lake of the Ozarks Convention to

discuss timeliness of distribution of mission grant funds based on their need and the

availability of mite funds.

• Prepared a Tentative Schedule of distributing mite checks over the next 2 years.

• Worked with Treasurer Donna Lacey & Financial Secretary Carol Riedel on a regular

basis to determine the availability of mite funds to send out to the Grant Recipients.

• Consulted with President Sally Handrick.

• Presented mission grant checks in person or made arrangements to have them

delivered.

• Reviewed National Grant Proposals and Assisted Grant Writers for the National

Convention in Mobile, AL. We reviewed these Grant proposals with President Sally

Handrick and assisted in getting the required signatures before the deadline.

• Attended (4) Board of Director Meetings in Jefferson City, preparing and presenting a

report to the board and for the use of the Zone Presidents to share with their

societies. The report included Grant updates for the Missouri District and the

National LWML. It also discussed any Grant Business.

• Reviewed reports from the Church Worker Study Grant Committee and Mission

Servants Committee.

• Represented the LWML Missouri District at Zone Spring and Fall Rallies.

• Worked with the Gospel Outreach Committee to re-write Grant Proposal Guidelines.

• Received and acknowledged Grant Proposals for the LWML Missouri District 2020-

2022 Biennium.

• Reviewed each Grant with the Mission Grant Committee, with President Sally

Handrick, Missouri District LCMS President Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan

• Prepared a list of acceptable Grant Proposals with descriptions for the LWML Missouri

District 2020-2022 Biennium for the Missouri Board of Director’s approval at the

Spring Board Meeting.

• Prepared a Proposal of the Mission Goal for the LWML Missouri District 2020-2022

Biennium for the Missouri Board of Director’s approval at the Fall 2019 Board

Meeting.

• Notified all Grant Submitters of their approval or denied position for the Mission

Grant Ballot for the 2020-2022 Biennium.

• Prepared materials for this convention including information for convention manual,

the Gospel Outreach exhibit, and materials for the website regarding mission grant

proposals.

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Reports of Officers: Vice President of Gospel Outreach, continued

The last two years has brought me great joy in sharing the mite offerings from the ladies in

our district with the many ministries that are supported. This is the heart and soul of what

we do, and I appreciate the reminder that God is always at work through the service of the

ladies of the LWML.

Submitted respectfully,

Karen Drury

Vice President of Gospel Outreach

Recording Secretary

This elected position is for activities during the 2018-2020 biennium:

When needed, I accepted the position (appointed) in January of 2019.

• Attended meetings, recorded, and distributed minutes of the Executive Committee

and Board of Directors.

• Presented at the St. Louis South Zone as a representative of the District.

• Prepared zone activity reports to share ideas and speaker’s names and sent these

reports to the Board of Director.

• Thrilled at the opportunity to serve as St. Louis West Zone’s YWR at the LWML MO

District Convention in Lake Ozark, MO (June 2018), and gave summary reports at

both society and zone events.

• Participated in the LWML Indiana District retreat as a guest (Spring 2019).

• Actively served (blood donor, choir member, Mission Walker, etc.) at the LWML

National Convention in Mobile, AL (June 2019).

• Intentionally encourage other Lutheran women to get involved with LWML.

• Continue to serve as LWML President at society level (Katie Luther League, Village

Lutheran Church, Ladue, MO) and Recording Secretary of my Zone (St. Louis West

Zone).

• Deliberately pray daily for all my LWML sisters and the people we have been called to

serve.

What a surprise to find myself filling in as Recording Secretary a year ago. It should not

have been a surprise though—As Lutheran Women in Mission, we pledge ourselves to the

Lord’s service, “whenever and wherever” He has need for us. I am thankful to serve here

and now, where the Missouri District ladies welcomed me with open arms. Thank you,

ladies. It has been a privilege to serve with you in this way.

As we continue to cheerfully serve the Lord together, may our efforts encourage each other,

tell the world about Jesus, and remind everyone how much he or she is loved: all to God’s

glory.

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of

the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

Respectfully Submitted,

Hannah Jackson

Recording Secretary

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Report of Officers: Endowment Committee

The purpose of the Endowment Committee shall be to receive, to manage and to distribute

funding for Seminary and Church Worker Study Grants, the Young Women and Heart to

Heart Sisters’ Programs, and special programs which may improve the mission and ministry

of the LWML.

The following members have served on the Endowment Committee for the 2018-2020

biennium: Donna Lacey, District Treasurer/Chairman; Elaine Froeschle, Secretary; Rose

Mary Thompson; Marilyn Heimsoth; Jane Peters; and Pastor Marty Hasz, Counselor.

The following recommendations were approved by the Board of Directors:

• The Endowment Committee Guidelines were revised and simplified.

• The Annual Distributions from the LCMS Foundation were given to Mission Education.

• The LCEF accounts were combined to receive the maximum interest rate.

• The District Treasurer to continue to report separate line items for the LCEF

accounts.

• Endowment Fund memorials will be sent to the Endowment Fund savings account.

• The Dorothy Bushman Estate funds to be used as a seven year “annuity” and the use

of yearly amounts to be recommended to the Board for approval.

I would like to thank the members of the Endowment Committee for their dedication and

support. I’ve enjoyed working with these wonderful committee members.

Report of Officers: Treasurer

Activities during the 2018 – 2020 biennium:

• Attended all Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings. • Prepared six- month financial reports for the Board of Directors

meetings.

• Served as Chairman of the Endowment Committee meeting

semi-annually with members to prepare recommendations to the

Board of Directors.

• Paid all bills submitted and approved.

• Prepared financial reports for the Board of Directors meetings.

• Wrote and mailed checks for the Seminary and Church Worker Study Grants.

• Wrote and mailed checks for the approved Mission Grants.

• Served as District Representative to two to four Zone Rallies each year.

• Received and entered the monthly reports sent by the Financial Secretary into

QuickBooks.

• Entered all financial transactions into QuickBooks.

• Reconciled all District financial accounts including the following: US Bank Checking

and Savings accounts, Lutheran Church Extension Fund account, LCMS Foundation

accounts.

• Presented records for annual financial review.

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Report of Officers: Treasurer, continued

It has been such a blessing and a unique privilege to serve as your District Treasurer for the

past four years. I have learned so much and am so appreciative of the help and support

from many members and especially Carol Riedel and Karen Weber. May the Lord bless this

wonderful organization and watch over our members that so faithfully give of their talents

and treasures.

Donna Lacey

Reports of Officers: Pastoral Counselors

Dear Sisters in Christ:

It is a pleasure to serve with you in preparation for this 2020

convention. I served as Jr Counselor in 2012-2014 and as Sr.

Counselor from 2014-2016. Pastor Marty Hasz was the Sr.

Counselor, but he took a call to work for the Missouri District as

an assistant to President Hagan which required him to resign as

the Sr. Counselor. President Sally Handrick asked me if I would

complete Pastor Marty Hasz’ term as Sr. Counselor since I was

already serving as the Convention Pastoral advisor and I

agreed. The LWML ladies are dedicated workers in serving the

Lord in mission and determined to lead the best LWML

Convention to inspire the Lutheran women in our Missouri

District to have 2020 Vision to walk by faith and not by sight as

we live in these days of the Covid-19 virus. I have attended

several Executive Board meetings and many online “skype”

meetings in preparation for this convention. Mr. Nathan Wehrman wrote the Convention

theme song and I wrote the musical score for the pianist to accompany the convention in

song. Many thanks to Nathan Wehrman for his God-given talent.

LWML members, thank you for the opportunity to serve as Sr. Counselor for several

months in Pastor Hasz’ absence and I will continue to support the LWML on the society and

zone level in the Southwest Circuit. May the Lord continue to bless the ministry of the LWML

as each one shares Jesus to the next generation to walk by faith. Remember, your mission

is never in vain. To God be the glory!

Rev. Gary Griffin

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Reports of Officers: Archivist/Historian

The purpose the archivist/historian is to collect, organize and preserve materials of historical

value and to encourage zone and society historians to do the same.

Activities during the 2018-2020 biennium:

• Collected and filed two copies of the Missouri District LWML Executive Board and Board

of Directors minutes and reports.

• Collected and filed two copies of minutes from the zone board meetings and zone rallies

along with zone rally booklets.

• Fielded questions by phone and email from zones and societies regarding historical

information being sought out as well as what to do with specific documents.

It is always a blessing to have the opportunity to serve in any capacity of

LWML. I enjoy the fellowship at District Board Meetings and am grateful to

have met so many inspiring women. I encourage LWML members to get

involved in LWML at any level – society, zone and/or district. There are

always opportunities to Serve the Lord with Gladness!

Joanna McDowell,

Archivist/Historian

Reports of Officers: Parliamentarian It is the purpose of the Parliamentarian to inform and advise the LWML Missouri District

President and LWML members in relation to Parliamentary Law, bylaws, and other rules and

procedures of the District, and to encourage them to conduct meetings in a fitting and

orderly way.

I Cor 14:40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

During this 2018-2020 biennium, this appointed officer:

• Attended all LWML MO District Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings.

• Prepared and presented lessons on Parliamentary Procedure at President’s discretion.

Submitted Parliamentarian’s written report at BOD meetings and for this Convention

Manual.

• Attended Zone Rallies as representative for District.

• Attended LWML MO District Convention in Lake Ozark, MO, June 7-10, 2018.

• Served as Hostess and transportation for LWML Meeting Planner Leslie Jaseph at 2018

Convention.

• Reviewed Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised + MO District Bylaws + MO District

Standing Rules.

• Studied the Missouri District Leaders’ Manual dated 8-15-01 prior to updating.

• Rewrote Parliamentarian’s duties for the Leaders’ Manual.

• Answered questions about Parliamentary Procedure from EC, BOD, and MO District

members.

• Served as member on Structure Committee to review and advise on Zone Bylaws.

Reviewed proposed Bylaws changes for LWML MO District.

Thank you for allowing me to be of service in this way, ladies.

It is a pleasure to work with the women you have chosen as

your leaders in LWML; they are dedicated, Christ-led

individuals. It is true that they “Serve the Lord With Gladness.”

Your LWML MO District Parliamentarian,Angela Gielow

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Reports of Officers: Administrative Assistant

As administrative assistant I work for the president in whatever area that I can be of help to

her and the members of our district. My duties have included:

• Attended Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings in Jefferson City.

• Prepared written reports of this office for board meetings.

• Arranged hotel accommodations, meals and LWML supply orders for board meetings.

• Contacted zone presidents and officers to assist with snacks and desserts for board

meetings.

• Attended the LWML Convention in Mobile, AL.

• Arranged for accommodations and meals for dignitaries for this

convention.

• Arranged delegate seating for this convention.

• Served in any capacity as requested to assist the president for

this convention, including as her floor manager.

Joyfully,

Theresa Wehmeyer, Administrative Assistant to the President

“For it it by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is

the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork,

created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Ephesians 2:8-10

Report of Communications Editor

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Report of Officers: Communication Webmaster

As Webmaster, this past biennium has kept me busy, especially

because I currently serve as Webmaster for the Missouri, Montana and

Florida-Georgia Districts. I worked to make all of the changes from the

last District Convention and updated all of the information necessary.

In 2017, one favorite thing I got to do was serve as one of two YWR’s

who attended the Albuquerque Convention through the Montana

District where I was serving as a Called teacher. I was even able to

take my son, Dakota, with me. My parents were serving Nationally for

LWML at the time, so we found some time to spend with them, too.

Throughout this biennium, we accepted a Call for me to serve as the 5th grade teacher in

Jacksonville, FL. It has been a busy time, but through it all, God has been before us. Most

of my time as Webmaster is now spent updating and changing information as needed. It is a

joy to continue to serve the women and men of the Missouri District LWML as Webmaster

even though I’m many miles away.

Stephanie Edgar

Report of Officers: Organizational Resource Structure

Coordinated by Vice President of Organization Resources

The purpose of the Structure Committee is to provide a flexible yet viable tool for better function of the organization.

Activities during the 2018 – 2020 biennium:

• Reported to the District Board of Directors meetings and presented reports on zone

and society bylaws with revision dates.

• Worked with the Ad Hoc Committee to Update LWML Missouri District Convention

Guidelines and with LWML Structure Committee regarding proposed revisions to the

district bylaws for the 2020 convention.

• Sent proposed changes to LWML Structure Chair – for committee review.

• Presented proposed revisions to the District Board of Directors: Convention -

September 2019, and current practice and housekeeping - February 2020.

• Prepared a report and proposed revisions for this convention manual.

• Began updates to Missouri District Leaders Manual (2001) – working with officers,

appointed officers, committee chairmen, counselors & zone presidents.

• Worked as a committee to assist zones in revising bylaws.

• Assisted some societies with revising bylaws.

• Have bylaws on file for 176 of 220 societies.

Elaine Froeschle (Chairman), Jean Stubbs, Pam Duncan, Angela Gielow, (Parliamentarian –

ex officio member)

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Report of Officers: Organizational Resource Leader Development

Purpose Statement: The purpose statement of the Leader

Development Committee is to support and encourage present and

future leaders as they discover their unique God-given gifts and so

participate in a meaningful and encouraging servant leadership role in LWML.

Activities during the 2018-2020 biennium:

❖ Served as mentor for incoming LWML Missouri District President.

❖ Attended and prepared leader development materials and reports for

Board of Directors meetings.

❖ Attended zone rallies as requested.

❖ Attended the LWML convention in Mobile, June 2019.

❖ Attended the LWML Assembly of Leaders (AOL) meeting, November 2018.

❖ Participated in AD-hoc meetings for Leaders Manual.

❖ Prepared and led LWML Missouri District AOL presentations.

❖ General activities of the office and special assignments were performed as requested.

❖ Daily prayer and devotion time, continuing to keep all LCMS women in prayer, all

those touched by Jesus through LWML, all those in leadership positions, and those

thinking about serving in the LWML

Christie Steffens, Chairman

Leader Development Committee

Report of Officers: Gospel Outreach Church Worker Study Grants

The purpose of the Church Workers Study Grants Committee

is to encourage and assist men and women in becoming full

time church workers.

Activities of the committee chairman during the 2018-2020

biennium:

• Received all materials and instructions from former

Church Workers Study Grants Chairman.

• Chose and met with CWSG Committee Members.

• Prepared CWSG application and instructions for 2019-2020 academic year.

• Received approval of application and instructions from MO District President and Vice

President of Gospel Outreach.

• Emailed 2019-2020 CWSG application and instructions to all Concordia seminaries

and universities and all Lutheran High Schools in the MO District.

• Emailed/mailed 2019-2020 CWSG application and instructions to all churches in the

MO District who do not have LWML societies.

• Emailed 2019-2020 CWSG application and instructions to all current 2018-2019

students.

• Emailed 2019-2020 CWSG application and instructions to Webmaster for posting on

the website.

• Prepared budget for the 2019-2020 academic year. Funds available $42,500.

• Received 11 Seminary student grant applications and 25 Church Worker grant

applications for the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Report of Officers: Gospel Outreach Church Worker Study Grants, continued

• Awarded 33 grants for the 2019-2020 academic year: 10 Seminary grants totaling

$15,000 and 23 Church Worker grants totaling $26,000. One seminary student

withdrew, one church worker application was not approved, and one church worker

student declined the grant. One student withdrew for the spring semester.

• Met with committee to prayerfully review applications according to the students’

information and financial needs.

• Met with MO District President, Vice President of Gospel Outreach and Senior Pastoral

Counselor to make final selection of recipients.

• Sent letters to recipients and one student not approved.

• Received and filed letters and emails received from students, both accepted and

declined.

• Prepared recipient list for web and board meetings.

• Sent letters to Concordia seminaries and universities with a list of recipients for the

upcoming academic year.

• Prepared payment worksheets and payment letters for the MO District Treasurer to

send payments.

• Exchanged emails and phone calls regarding the church workers study grants

program.

• Updated CWSG essay book and created display for this MO District Convention.

• Prepared and emailed 2020-2021 CWSG application and instructions to all Concordia

seminaries and universities and all Lutheran High Schools in the MO District.

• Emailed 2020-2021 CWSG application and instructions to all current 2019-2020

students.

• Attended MO District Conventions in 2018 and 2020 and all MO District Board

meetings.

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It was rewarding to be able to provide funding for 33 students who are attending our

Concordia Seminaries and Universities. Thank you to my committee members for giving

their time and talents in helping with the Church Workers Study Grants.

Edie Turner

“It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists,

some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for the work of service so that

the body of Christ may be built up.” Eph. 4:11-12

Committee Members: Joan Schlichter, Edie Turner, Chairman, Vicki Pettit

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Report of Officers: Financial Secretary

Activities during the 2018-2020 Biennium:

• Recorded and deposited monthly all funds received from the

zone treasurers in the Mission Education, Mission Fund,

Operating Fund or Endowment Fund.

• Received, recorded and deposited memorials from societies and

individuals and acknowledged with thank-you notes to available

addresses.

• Recorded & deposited Quarterly contributions received then

coordinated information with Doris Viets.

• Recorded convention deposits for 2020.

• Maintained e-mail, phone or written correspondence with zone

treasurers as necessary.

• Submitted a monthly report on funds received from each zone

and remitted a report to the LWML-MO District Treasurer Donna

Lacey.

• Attended LWML-MO District Board of Directors’ meetings.

• Prepared written reports of biennium giving and mission goal

funds for LWML-MO District board meetings.

Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord.

Psalm 27:14

Carol Riedel

Financial Secretary

Report of Officers: Mission Servants

The Purpose of the Mission Servants Committee is to sensitize women toward those who are

hurting or in need and enable them to compassionately reach out with knowledgeable,

Biblical and hands-on assistance and comfort.

Activities during the 2018-2020 biennium

• Appointed 2 committee members to help with ingathering events.

• Responded to various questions and information requests via emails and phone calls.

• Communicated with Lutheran World Relief for Fall Ingathering, and LWR drop off sites in

Columbia, Jackson and Arnold.

• Coordinated with volunteers to help load truck for LWR.

• Communicated with Carol Cook about Stamps for Missions.

• Prepared reports for the LWML- Mo District Board meetings.

• Attended LWML- MO District Board Meetings and LWML Convention in Mobile, AL.

• Prepared and led LWML- MO District AOL presentations at St. John, Arnold and St.

Matthew, Lee’s Summit.

• Contacted Lutheran Family Children’s Services, Ozarks Food

Harvest and Harmony House about being recipients of

ingathering items for 2020 Convention.

• Emailed description of Convention Ingathering recipients and

requested items to Convention Committee.

Melanie Weibrecht

(Committee members: Mary Nahlik, Melanie Weibrecht, Kim Hogan

not pictured Carol Cook)

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Report of Officers: Convention Coordinator

Purpose: The purpose of the Convention Site Coordinator is to

serve as a liaison among the District, the convention site

personnel and host zones. She evaluates facilities, services and

personnel of potential convention sites and presents her

findings to the President, Executive Committee and the Board

of Directors, who will choose a convention site by vote.

Since my appointment by President Sally in the fall of 2018, I have been active

doing the following:

• Served as chairman of an Ad Hoc Committee appointed by President Sally doing the

following:

o Made recommendations for changes, as needed, that concern the District

Convention in the LWML Missouri District Bylaws and Standing Rules, thanking

my committee members, Karen Drury, Christie Steffens and Diane Knutson.

o Made recommendations for changes, as needed, to anything that concern the

District Convention in the LWML Missouri District Leader’s Manual, thanking my

committee members, Karen Drury and Christie Steffens.

o Finalized recommended changes for LWML Missouri District Bylaws and Standing

Rules and the Convention Guidelines for the Missouri District Leader’s Manual,

then submitted them to Elaine Froeschle, District Structure Chairman.

• Researched and made contacts with various venues for the 2022 LWML Missouri District

Convention in St. Louis, to be hosted by the three St. Louis Zones and the Rolla Zone.

• Selected three possible convention sites and received walk-through tours of these sites.

• Presented to the District Executive Committee and Board of Directors the pros and cons

of each of the three sites at the fall 2019 BOD meeting. Based on the vote taken at

these meetings, the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet in St. Louis was chosen.

• Made final arrangements and took another walk-through tour of the 2022 convention

facilities with President, Sally at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet in St. Louis.

• Reviewed final contract for the LWML Missouri District Convention at Sheraton Westport

Lakeside Chalet to be held on June 3-6, 2022. The contract was signed by President

Sally and Nancy Masterson, the senior sales manager at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside

Chalet.

• Stayed in touch with the Convention Committee for the 2020 Convention to be held in

Springfield, Missouri on June 12-14, 2020. I attended several of their meetings.

Pat Petzoldt, Convention Site Coordinator

Nominating Committee:

L-R: Rosemary Thompson, name,

name, Teresa Backs, Chairman,

Donna Hecht

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Completed Mission Grants – 2008-2020 Mission Grants Paid during the 2018-2020 Biennium Support the Rural Church with a Handicap Accessible Church 18,000 Support for Concordia Seminary’s International Graduate School Students 20,000 LCC Comfort Dog Ministry – Travel Assistance Fund 10,000 Saxony Lutheran High School – Tuition Assistance 20,000 Financial Assistance for Concordia Theo. Seminary, Ft. Wayne 2,000 Creating Community around Christ at Calvary Lutheran High School 20,000 Reaching Visually impaired Inmates with God’s Love 8,000

St. Louis University Campus Ministry and Outreach Program 20,000 Outreach to Refugee Families for Abundant Life 20,000 Moving Our Faith into Tomorrow by Preserving our Heritage Today 12,000 Multiplying International Friendship Centers for Outreach 12,000

Resourcing and Equipping Congregations to Grow Ministry with People of all abilities 7,089 Neighbors to Disciples in Urban St. Louis 15,000

Project JOEL – Outreach in Latin America (partial) 5,910 Total 190,000

Mission Grants Paid During the 2016-2018 Biennium Concordia Seminary, Food Bank, St. Louis 10,000

Urban Youth Outreach 16,800 Little Bit of Haven 15,000 Health Homes, Stronger Families, Successful Kids 15,000 Assistance for the University Lutheran Chapel of Home 10,000 Restored Hope Against Addictions (RHAA) 15,000 Open Arms Early Childhood Development Center in Ozark, MO 15,000

Bringing the Gospel to Muslim Refugees in St. Louis: Witness through local churches 12,000

Our Savior Christian Academy 25,000 Financial Aid for Students in Need at Messiah Lutheran School 10,000 For the Greater Things, St. Matthew 20,000 Send the Gospel to the City (partial) 4,200 Total 168,000

Mission Grants Paid During the 2014-2016 Biennium Concordia Seminary, Food Bank, St. Louis, Missouri 8,000 Here am I, Send Me, Isaiah 6:8, St. Paul Lutheran H.S. 18,100 Financial Assistance for Concordia Theological Seminary, Food & Clothing Coop, Ft. Wayne IN

8,000

Lutheran Mission Partnership of Southeast Missouri 3,000

Reaching Rehab Outreach Ministry to At-Risk Young Women in Kenya 10,000 Weekend Food Backpack program, St. Clair, MO 4,500 Ship Humanitarian Aid Supplies to Latvia through Orphan Grain Train, St. Louis 6,500 Raising up Children in Kansas City to Know Jesus 5,000 Rural and Small-Town Mission Worker – Priest Retreat 5,000 LifeBridge Lutheran Mission, Columbia, MO 15,000

International Graduate Student Support at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 20,000 St. Paul Lutheran High School, Farmington, MO, Tuition Assistance 12,000 Reaching Out in Konobo Language to African Immigrants in Kansas City 3,900 Child of God Lutheran School Early Childhood Religion Curriculum, St. Peters, MO 3,500 Sharing God’s Word at Calvary Lutheran High School and to the World, Jefferson City MO 15,500 Total 138,000

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Completed Mission Grants

Mission Grants Paid During the 2012-2014 Biennium Concordia Seminary, Food Bank 8,000

Lutheran Blind Mission, Helping Blind People See Jesus 6,000 Orphan Grain Train, Shipping School Supplies to Liberia 8,000 Weekend Food Backpack Program, St. Clair, MO 5,000 Veterans of the Cross, LCMS 5,000 Lutheran Mission Partnership (LMP SEMO) 9,000 Training Future Pastors in Uganda, LCMS 10,000

International (Partner Church) Graduate Student Support 10,000 Preparing Jesus el Buen Pastor Lutheran Church 8,400 Immanuel Lutheran Scholarship Assistance, Honey Grove 10,000 Teaching Resources, etc., for Sharing God’s Word 10,000

Family Shield Radio Expansion 6,000 Northland Lutheran Outreach 25,000 Communicating God’s Love: Speech & Language Therapy for St. Louis Area Schools

(partial)

17,600 Total 138,000

Mission Grants Paid During the 2010-2012 Biennium Study Grants for Full-Time Church Workers 25,000

Ship VBS-Collected Items through Orphan Grain Train 8,000 Lutheran Mission Partnership of Southeast Missouri 5,000 Opening a New Outreach Center in Jefferson City 5,000 The Lutheran Student Center Campus Ministry Project 6,000 Scholarships for Children Attending Lutheran Elementary Schools 20,000

Preparing Leaders for Declare Christ “to the ends of the Earth” Acts1:8 12,875 WHO – Women Helping Others, LWML Missouri District 10,000

Scholarships for a Partner-Church Graduate Student at Concordia Seminary 15,000 Understanding God’s Love: Speech & Language Therapy for St. Louis Area Lutheran Schools

24,000

Pastors’ Wives’ Retreat Uganda 2,425 Spanish Catechism for Lutheran Schools, Students, and Teachers in Guatemala (partial) 4,700 Total 138,000

Mission Grants Paid During the 2008-2010 Biennium Shipping Relief Goods to Lutheran Overseas Partners, Orphan Grain Train 10,000 Study Grants for Full-time Church Work Students 12,000 Missouri Deaf Mission Mobile Media Center 9,000

Urban Ministry Pastor, Kansas City 25,000 Production of Audiocassette Materials at Lutheran Blind Mission’s Work Center in Neosho 3,000 In Their Own Language, Our Redeemer, Kansas City 4,850 Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool, Marshall 5,000 Refugee Women’s Bible-Based ESL Small Groups, Christian Friends of New Americans, St. Louis

20,000

Amigos De Cristo Coordinator of Mission Services, Sedalia 10,000

Forward in Faith – International Student Ministry, St. Louis 6,850 Now I Can See Blind Outreach Center, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Springfield 4,3000 Heit’s Point Program Director, Lincoln 24,000 Total 134,000

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Missouri District LWML Conventions 1970-2020

1st

Power for a Purpose

Kansas City, 1970

2nd

God Is Here,

Let’s Celebrate

Concordia, 1972

3rd

Rise and Shine

Jefferson City, 1974

4th

Bloom Where You

Are Planted

St. Louis, 1976

5th

Anchored in the Word

Cape Girardeau, 1978

6th

Live Love

St. Charles, 1980

7th

Crown Him with

Many Crowns

Kansas City, 1982

8th

Lift Up Thine Eyes

Springfield, 1984

9th

Teach Me, O Lord

Columbia, 1986

10th

This Is the Day

Warrensburg, 1988

11th

Jesus: The Reason for

All Seasons

Osage Beach, 1990

12th

I Am the Vine

Cape Girardeau, 1992

13th (25th Anniversary)

Alive in the Spirit

St. Louis, 1994

14th

Show Me the Way

St. Joseph, 1996

15th

Rejoice

Springfield, 1998

16th

Walking with a

Timeless God

Columbia, 2000

17th

Marked with His Love

Kansas City, 2002

18th

Come to the Waters

Lake of the Ozarks, 2004

19th

Taste and See

Columbia, 2006

20th

Precious Journey

St. Charles, 2008

21st

Beautiful Feet,

Led By God

Springfield, 2010

22nd

Go Fish

St. Charles, 2012

23rd

Carry His Light

Kansas City, 2014

24th

God’s Love Spans

The Centuries

Cape Girardeau, 2016

25th (50th Anniversary)

He Knows My Name

Lake of the Ozarks, 2018

26th

20/20 Faith Vision

Springfield, 2020

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Past Presidents

Joyce Bischoff

St. Louis

1998-2002

Jennifer Huecker

Bunceton

2002-2006

Janice Rose*

Purdy

2006-2010

Karen Drury

Cape Girardeau

2010-2014

Christie Steffans

Perryville

2014-2018

Delle Bryant*

St. Louis

1994-1996

Joan Mirly*

St. Louis

1990-1994

Patti Haubein

Centralia

1996-1998

Ruth Rodewald

Concordia

1986-1990

Mary Hohman*

Kansas City

1982-1986

Lois Haas*

Rolla

1978-1982

Dorthea Mangels*

St. Louis

1974-1978

Esther Vedder

Ayers*

St. Louis

1970-1974

Thelma Ritzen*

Springfield

1968-1970

Presidents of the Western District

(The Missouri District LWML was formerly a part

of the Western District.)

Thelma Ritzen*, Springfield 1966-1968

Ethel Schulz, St. Louis, 1962-1966

Anita Walkenhorst*, Independence, 1958-1961

Irene Preuter, Nashville, TN, 1954-1958

Emma Delventhal*, Sweet Springs, 1952-1954

Emma Brauer*, St. Louis, 1948-1952

Pauline Streufert*, St. Louis, 1946-1948

Frieda Schultz*, Webster Groves, 1941-1946

*Deceased

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Zone Presidents

Front Row left to right: Linda Becker, Concordia; Kimberly Sherwin, Kansas City North; Judy

Carr, Carrollton; Anette Torno, St. Louis West

Middle row left to right: Melanie Weibrecht, Mission Servants; Karen Boorom, Rolla; Sharon

Bode, Northeast; Ruth Ann Houser, Iron Mountain; Patricia Tippie, Southwest; Maxine

Michel, Cape Girardeau; Martha Kleindienst, Jefferson City

Back row left to right: Carol Haesemeier, Kansas City South; Elizabeth Krieser, St. Louis

South; Barb Edwards, St. Louis North; Leticia Harms, Sedalia; Marian Hoehner, St. Charles;

Martha Haertling, Altenburg; Carol Sharp, St. Joseph; Diane Shields, Springfield; Patty

Walkenhorst, Washington; Melody Hagans, Jackson-Bootheel

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Convention Host Committee

Concordia Zone:

Front row, left to right: Rachelle Borgman, AV; Linda Becker, Co-chair; Karen Weber,

Chairman; Kathy Schnakenberg, Decorations

Back row: Karen Heins, Financial Secretary; Barbara Lovercamp, Properties; Pam Miille, Art;

Yvonne Mitkos, Decorations; Jerry Harding, AV; Darlene Laubenstein, Registrar

Northeast Zone:

Front row, left to right: Linda Ruhl, T-shirts; Dawn Neil, Convention Secretary and

Convention Manual Chairman; Susan Schwanke, Co-chair Silent Auction

Back row: Sharon Bode, committee member; Holly Sharp, Tote Bags; Janelle Koch, Ushers

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Convention Host Committee, continued

Southwest Zone:

Left to right: Pastor Gary Griffin, Pastoral Counselor; Mary Parks, BOD Luncheon; Susan

Kollmeier, Welcome/Hospitality; Heidi Johnson, Publicity; Patricia Tippie, Entertainment,

Anita Allison, Entertainment; Karen Hayes, Teresa Backs, Worship; Jane Mayden, First Aid.

Not pictured: Amy Schnell, Photographer

Washington Zone:

Front row, left to right: Patty Walkenhorst, Meals; Ruth Smith, Interruptor; Wanda

Walkenhorst, Meals

Back row: Kellie Lohmeyer, Pins & Charms; Krista Tharp, Pins & Charms; Dorothy

Segelhorst, Delegate Gifts, Mission Walk; Mary VanLeer, Co-chair Silent Auction; Kathie

Harles, Interruptor

Not pictured: Liz Schroeder, Mission Fair; Norma Leicht, Mission Fair; Theresa Wehmeyer,

Delegate Gifts; Janet Woemmel, Mission Walk