Rooted in Christ
Convention Central
June 21-23, 2024
Where: Hendricks County 4-H Conference Center,
Danville, IN.
Verse: Ephesians 3:17 - …rooted and grounded in love.
Mission Statement – Each person would deepen their relationship with Christ.
Hymn: Fruitful Trees, the Spirit’s Sowing. LSB 691.
Hotel group pricing is only guaranteed until May 20.
Late Registration fees begin June 1. So register today!
2 months until Convention...
Convention registration and housing information have been sent out, will appear in the February Good News, and on here. Please copy, complete, and send with a check, to the registrar, Arlene Wolfgang.
Time to choose your delegates for convention and register them. Two per society, and alternates. Send to Renee Schuller, lwmlinrecsec@gmail.com
Mite Walk is Friday at 4 p.m. on the fairgrounds. Don’t forget your donations from family and friends in your local congregation. New this year: Walk at your leisure indoors!
New this year: A Silent Auction of GIFT BASKETS donated by zones and individuals. Beginning Friday noon until Saturday at 6 p.m. All donations will go towards mites.
Shirt and charm form is also available and can be sent to Cathie Wakeland. Mailing information is on each form.
LWML IN TALENT NIGHT-Saturday, June 22. Do you have a talent to share Contact becky.thibodeau@trinityindy.org to set up your audition.
Friday Events
Travel Friday morning to arrive in time to attend choir practice at 1 p.m.in the Assembly Hall and sing in the choir. Dr. Chris Wilson, Faith Lutheran, Greenfield, will serve as our organist and choir director.
Participate in the servant events on Friday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Mite Walk is on Friday at 4 p.m. on the fairgrounds.
Sign up for a special Octoberfest meal on Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.
Opening Worship Service begins at 6:30 p.m. Open to the Lutheran Community.
Leaders
Song Leader, Amanda Ness, St Peter Lutheran, North Judson.
Keynote Speaker-Jennie Williamson, singer and presenter on Saturday titled “Overcoming Adversity By Being Rooted in Christ” and “Rooted in Christ for Generations to Come.”
Early Bird Bible Study Leaders, 7-8 a.m. Rev. Mark Moog, Saturday, “Rooted... in Christ?”; and Deaconess Carol Terkula, Sunday, “Developing Resiliency Toward Better Whole Person Health: A Biblical Overview”.
Special Mission Speaker Saturday evening, Rev. Daniel Fickenscher, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbus, Outreach to Spanish speaking people in Columbus, Indianapolis, and surrounding areas.
Prayer Requests
Pray for the Executive Committee as they complete convention programming.
Pray for the Lord to provide women to serve on the Convention Committee.
Pray for all those making plans to attend the convention.
Pray for all our speakers and displayers.
First Interest Session Speakers
Cara Hougesen, Mindfulness and Movement.
Dr. Chris Wilson, Hymns That Have Deep Roots.
Megumi Owens, Indiana District Japanese Mission Society Outreach.
Cheryl Mattil, LWML Rep, Flourish Like a Tree Planted by Streams of Water.
Melanie Johnson, Exploring the LWML IN District Website.
Kelly Schumacher, Art and Song.
Melvin Faulkner, Voice of Care Ministry.
Second Interest Session Speakers
Deaconess Kathy Witto, LCFS, Before the Father.
Rev. Udhayanesan Raji, Calvary India Mission.
Deaconess Carole Terkula, How Congregations Can Create and Sustain Mental Health Ministry.
Dr. Chris Wilson, Hymns That Have Deep Roots.
Eva Koeller, Mites and Mustard Seeds, God Working in the Small Stuff.
Gina Teeple, Worship Anew, Strengthening the Rooted: Ministering to Aging Adults.
Rev. Peter Brock, Tanzania Orphanage Mission Project.
Special displayers selling religious items
Kelly Schumacher, Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts, Artist, pictures, cards, and booklets.
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