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Sunshine! Sonshine!

Sunshine! Sonshine!

Spring is coming! Are you eagerly anticipating the warm days and bright sunshine?

Spring, however, can also be the season for dark, menacing thunderstorm clouds. The resulting gloominess makes us long for a peek at the sun. We may even lament, “I sure wish the sun was shining today!”

Actually, the sun does shine every day! Its bright warming rays are just obscured by the storm clouds.

Jesus, Son of God, also shines every day. But sometimes when clouds of trouble surround us, we fail to see His face through the resulting darkness. But, as God says in Numbers 6:25: The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.

His care for us is constant. Not just on “sunny” days, but even on the darkest, saddest, and most troubling days. We give Him all thanks and praise as we stay grounded in the Word which reminds us of His forever love. Today. Tomorrow. For eternity.

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Carolyn Blum

VP of Organizational Resources
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

 

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Happy “Willing Servant” Day

Happy “Willing Servant” Day

In most countries around the world, March 8 is International Women’s Day. Mostly, it is celebrated to recognize the economical, political, and social achievments of women. In America, the second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day when we honor our mothers who have shared their love and faith with us. 

Can we add another day of celebration? In our LWML pledge, we promise our willing service to do whatever He has need of us. What a joy it is to celebrate being a willing servant with our feet and hands, our silver and our gold, our songs of praises, and our voices proclaiming His love to the lost, whether it be a neighbor or a mission trip half way around the world! A few years ago, four LWML sisters from America shared God’s love in His Son with a group of women in Kyrgyzstan. They now celebrate being “willing servants” among their friends who do not know the Savior. So yes, every day can be a day of celebration when we serve the Lord with gladness!

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Sue Pfeil

Chairman Gospel Outreach
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

 

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Renewed by God; Fastened by Faith

Renewed by God; Fastened by Faith

I confess. I am a hoarder. Of sorts. I save bits and pieces of fabric, paper, and packaging I might use someday in a “project.” Last fall I used bits of felted wool and vintage buttons from my collection to create lapel pins. The wool was recycled from tattered and stained sweaters and garments. As I began pairing pieces and colors, I couldn’t help but think of how God fashions us anew in Jesus. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). God  takes the faded hopes, brittle and torn intentions, and sin-eaten spirits and re-forms us into sons and daughters; beautiful, and perfectly suited for His work: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10).

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Janet Hurta

Chairman, Information Technology Committee
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

 

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Special Days

Special Days

February, the shortest month of the year, is filled with special days such as: Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day.

For Christians, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the solemn season of Lent, a time to focus on Jesus’ journey to the cross of Calvary. Even though that time is somber, we know that the light and glory of Easter are coming. Jesus died; Jesus lives; He promises life eternal to all who believe in Him!

But what about the other days? What about February 3 or February 19 or February 27? Are they special, too? Yes! The psalmist reminds us, This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24 NIV).

As we go about our daily routines, we remember that the Lord has lovingly given us this day and that He walks beside us through the day. We know that He promises to be with us every day. Rejoice and be glad!

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Myrna Lou Meyer

Mustard Seeds Task Force
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

 

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It REALLY Happened!

It REALLY Happened!

A video posted on Facebook caught my attention. It featured a man taking his Christmas tree to be recycled. The commentary went something like this:

Christmas is over, all the family and friends have gone home, the food is eaten, the gifts opened, the special worship services and concerts over, and the decorations have been put away. It’s like Christmas never happened … but, thanks be to our Lord and Savior, Christmas REALLY happened! Our Savior Jesus was born, lived, and died in our stead for our sins. He was raised from the dead conquering sin, death, and the power of Satan - assuring us of eternal life in Christ. It REALLY happened. And it changed everything!

This coming Wednesday the season of Lent begins. This is a time to concentrate on fundamental values and priorities, a time to draw closer to the Christ of Christmas and see that it is He who gives it all for you. The celebration of Christmas may well be over for you, but Christmas is real, Christ is real, and He lives for and loves you!

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord (Luke 2:11).

Video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDfiN0PHEhY

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Debbie Larson

Public Relations Director
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

 

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Love in Word and Deed

Love in Word and Deed

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (Psalm 103:8).

The word “love” can be used in many ways. A person might say that she loves chocolate, but a far different meaning for love is meant when that same person says that she loves her children. This type of love is deeper, stronger, and more intimate. The Psalmist describes God’s love as abounding and steadfast.

How did God show His bountiful and unwavering love? Jesus came as a human to live a perfect life, suffer, and die for the sins of all. He rose from the dead and lives today to grant those who believe in Him eternal life. The Holy Spirit gives us faith to believe and the power to love others as we serve our Lord. In addition, our loving God daily sustains, cares for, forgives, and comforts us. This merciful and gracious love of God for us in Christ literally changes our lives. What amazing love!

Challenge: Share the amazing love of Jesus with someone special in your life this week. Continue to reflect on the changes the Lord’s steadfast love has made in your life throughout the season of Lent.

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Shari Miller

Strategic Plan Facilitator
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

 

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Put on Your New Clothes

Put on Your New Clothes

Are all your Christmas gift returns and exchanges completed? Have you put all of your gifts to good use by now? How about those new clothes? There is one set of new clothes which is ours to keep and quite important to use every day so others can see them.  With credit and thanks to a recent sermon topic from my pastor, I am talking about the new garment of salvation we were given in Christ.  The gift of a Savior at Christmas, followed by our baptism, gave each of us new life in Christ.

We each have the opportunity to let others we live, work, and come into contact with, see that new life in us. We are blessed to be a child of God and to know Jesus.  God has chosen us to be part of His family and to share the Good News of salvation in Jesus.

Ask God for determination to continue sharing His love so many more may come to know Jesus and a saving faith.

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Pat Reichert

Vice President of Special Focus Ministries
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

 

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