A Word from the President
There were 140 women (and a few men) gathered at the Double Tree by Hilton in Richmond, Virginia, for our 27th Biennial 2018 Chesapeake District Convention the weekend of September 21-23. Under the theme “Our Journey with the Lord,” we joined to pray and praise and conduct the business necessary to continue fulfilling our mission goals. You will find pictures and other notes from the convention throughout this issue of the Chesapeake Breeze, including our new officers for 2018-2020, and the approved mission goal and mission grants. For me some of the most memorable parts of the weekend included: the beautiful quilt zone banners; the awesome Bible studies led by Senior Pastoral Counselor Rev. Dr. John Johnson; Linda Arnold sharing a powerful message about “Jesus the great healer and barer of our scars”; and the generous offerings.
Now, we turn our attention to the national gathering of the LWML in Mobile, Alabama, June 20-23, 2019 “In Praise to the Lord.” More information on this is provided for you later in this Chesapeake Breeze, and the registration information for the convention will appear in the Winter Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly (as well as online at www.lwml.org). We are challenged to increase the number of attendees from our Districts by at least 5% on the number at Albuquerque, NM. I believe our District will increase that by 50% or more!
On the November 7–10, I was privileged to attend the national LWML Assembly of Leaders event “Fellow the Leader” in St. Louis, MO along with two other representatives: Vice President of Communications Michelle Baughman, DCMarVa Zone Christine Dennis-Johnson and Junior Pastoral Counselor Keith Beasley. We will be sharing our experience and what we learn with the Executive Committee and Zone Chairs at a future date. Look for more information in future issues of the Chesapeake Breeze.
Blessings on your Advent preparations and Christmas celebrations!
Teresa Tester, President
LWML Chesapeake District
Now, we turn our attention to the national gathering of the LWML in Mobile, Alabama, June 20-23, 2019 “In Praise to the Lord.” More information on this is provided for you later in this Chesapeake Breeze, and the registration information for the convention will appear in the Winter Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly (as well as online at www.lwml.org). We are challenged to increase the number of attendees from our Districts by at least 5% on the number at Albuquerque, NM. I believe our District will increase that by 50% or more!
On the November 7–10, I was privileged to attend the national LWML Assembly of Leaders event “Fellow the Leader” in St. Louis, MO along with two other representatives: Vice President of Communications Michelle Baughman, DCMarVa Zone Christine Dennis-Johnson and Junior Pastoral Counselor Keith Beasley. We will be sharing our experience and what we learn with the Executive Committee and Zone Chairs at a future date. Look for more information in future issues of the Chesapeake Breeze.
Blessings on your Advent preparations and Christmas celebrations!
Teresa Tester, President
LWML Chesapeake District
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I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel (Philippians 1:3-5). |