# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2001_S22 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 22 SYNODICAL REPORTS R1-02 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League 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. The LWML, an official auxiliary of the LCMS, is committed to touching the lives of all LCMS women and therefore the church in several ways: the opportunity and resources for spiritual enrich- ment, a greater mission awareness and personal commitment to ser- vice. As Lutheran Women in Mission we can and do make a sig- nificant difference for our Lord. In July 1999 the Board of Directors adopted the following tar- gets and goals for the 1999-2001 biennium. A sampling of activi- ties that address these targets are listed: Primary Target: Spiritual Living Each woman is nourished by the love of Jesus, woven by the Word into her everyday life, so that her life and actions emulate His love. Activities include: production of a variety of devotional materi- als including “Timeless Jewels,” a package of devotions from past Quarterlies; a new children’s book, retreats, and resources for men- toring. Primary Target: Embracing Diversity LCMS women, recognizing and respecting cultural differences within God’s family, celebrate their oneness in Christ. Each woman intentionally becomes more open and sensitive to other ethnic groups so that mutual learning and understanding take place. Activities include: resources translated and produced in Span- ish and those for the support of young women in the Districts; con- tinued development of the LWML Web site, production of re- sources promoting mentoring and revision of present products. Primary Target: Community Mission Vision Each woman is increasingly aware of the needs of those in her community (physical, spiritual, emotional), and is investing herself in meeting those needs. Activities include: development of resources, i.e., retreats, work- shop materials; new Web Page Window tips for lifestyle evange- lism; repackaging Tender Touches (greeting cards) for individual needs and sales. “Knowing Christ and Making Him Known” is the mission of the Quarterly, the official publication of the LWML. Individual or group subscriptions are available through the LWML Office. The national organization adopted a complete revision of by- laws at the 1999 convention and became known as the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. New titles were given to officers and departments, which more closely describe their duties within the LWML. 2001 Convention Workbook 1997-1999 Mission Projects (these projects are fully funded) Project Amount Adult Braille Christian Literacy Project $125,000.00 Missionary Transportation/Alaska $100,000.00 Bible Class Videos for Deaf Children $55,000.00 Lutheran Bible Translators Training Scholarships $95,220.00 Family Connection $95,000.00 Women Building a Future $75,000.00 Latvia Seminary Equipment and Repairs $25,000.00 Lutheran Church—Hong Kong Synod Seminary and Lay Training $75,000.00 LCMS Missionary Training Program $100,000.00 Clergy Training/Ghana $75,000.00 Christian Outreach/Omaha Reservation $62,500.00 Support for Native American Lay Worker $40,000.00 Care for Returning Missionary Children $329.32 Total Mite Goal 1997-1999 $1,171,112.32 Mission Project Grants $923,112.32 Mission Inreach $248,000.00 1999-2001 Mission Grants Children’s Ministry/Russia $30,000.00 New Urban Missionaries/U.S. $100,000.00 New Mission Fields/Kyrgyzstan $100,000.00 Inner-City Scholarships Project $100,000.00 Teaching Special Needs Children in Inner-City/Minneapolis $104,000.00 Evangelistic Training for Women/West Africa $50,000.00 Rural/Small Town Great Commission Leadership Initiatives $40,000.00 Jewish Missionary Training Center, St. Louis $100,000.00 Mission Outreach in Mexico Jesus Loves You, Too $76,430.00 Training Vietnamese Women in Health Issues $50,000.00 Training Multinational Missionary Teams for Asia $80,000.00 ASSIST ’EM $50,000.00 International Student Ministry Start-Ups $100,000.00 Arab Family Ministry Center $51,792.60 Total Mite Grant $1,032,222.60 Total Mission Goal $1,430,000.00 LWML Office PO Box 41193 St. Louis, MO 63141-1993 (314) 268-1530 Phone (800) 252-LWML Toll-free Iwml @]wml.org E-mail The women of the LWML recently met at the 60th anniversary convention, July 5—8, 2001, in San Jose, Calif., where new mission grants were selected for the 2001-2003 biennium. New products and resources, produced by the LWML, were available at the con- vention. We serve the Lord with gladness each day because He first loved us. Virginia Von Seggern, President