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How quickly my second year of presidency has gone by. It is hard to believe we are now preparing for Chesapeake District Convention 2022. COVID-19 has changed our lives, especially in the technology area. Who knew that we would be meeting via Zoom and/or MS Teams? Even our 2020 District convention was via Zoom, as well as the national LWML two-day President’s Assembly. My trip to Lexington, KY to represent our District at 2021 Convention was the first time we were physically meeting, which are wonderful memories now.
By the time you read this, our Christian Life Retreat “Spa For the Soul” will also be one of those memories. Wonderful memories of times shared with other LWML’ers – it was AWESOME to physically see some old friends and some new. Time spent in worship, praising and thanking God for our many blessings. Time spent spreading the Gospel message by word of mouth, by our actions, by our prayers and by collecting our MITES. Five of our grants have been paid, spreading the love of Christ to the recipients. But we have a lot more to pay, so keep sending in those MITES!
The district and zone leaders will hopefully meet via Zoom on February 25-26, 2022 to work on leadership skills. When you plan your Zone events keep these dates in mind as well as our Board of Directors meeting to be held May 7, 2022. We need all of our leaders to be present at both meetings.
Plans are underway for the 2022 Convention which is being held on September 23–24, 2022, at the Doubletree Hotel, Gaithersburg, MD. The theme is “….and You Are My Witnesses” using Isaiah 43:12b “And you are my witnesses, declares the Lord, and I am God.” We are preparing a slate of nominees for the 2022-2024 District offices and need you to keep this in your prayers. If you, or someone you know, would be willing to serve, please let Martha McGlynn (marthamcglynn@verizon.net), Nominations Chairman, know.
In order to continue this great organization, we need women who are ready to stand up as leaders. Be a “Lutheran Woman in Mission.” Remember, the Lord will guide and direct you as you work for Him. Please encourage your teens as well as the Young Women Representatives from your Zone to attend. Start now to save a few dollars each week so you will be ready to register when the time comes.
Your LWML Sister,
Teresa Tester
By the time you read this, our Christian Life Retreat “Spa For the Soul” will also be one of those memories. Wonderful memories of times shared with other LWML’ers – it was AWESOME to physically see some old friends and some new. Time spent in worship, praising and thanking God for our many blessings. Time spent spreading the Gospel message by word of mouth, by our actions, by our prayers and by collecting our MITES. Five of our grants have been paid, spreading the love of Christ to the recipients. But we have a lot more to pay, so keep sending in those MITES!
The district and zone leaders will hopefully meet via Zoom on February 25-26, 2022 to work on leadership skills. When you plan your Zone events keep these dates in mind as well as our Board of Directors meeting to be held May 7, 2022. We need all of our leaders to be present at both meetings.
Plans are underway for the 2022 Convention which is being held on September 23–24, 2022, at the Doubletree Hotel, Gaithersburg, MD. The theme is “….and You Are My Witnesses” using Isaiah 43:12b “And you are my witnesses, declares the Lord, and I am God.” We are preparing a slate of nominees for the 2022-2024 District offices and need you to keep this in your prayers. If you, or someone you know, would be willing to serve, please let Martha McGlynn (marthamcglynn@verizon.net), Nominations Chairman, know.
In order to continue this great organization, we need women who are ready to stand up as leaders. Be a “Lutheran Woman in Mission.” Remember, the Lord will guide and direct you as you work for Him. Please encourage your teens as well as the Young Women Representatives from your Zone to attend. Start now to save a few dollars each week so you will be ready to register when the time comes.
Your LWML Sister,
Teresa Tester
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
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