Gulf States

Glad TidingsWinter Edition 2018 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League - Gulf States District Volume LXIII, Issue 4

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Make plans now to attend the

Convention in Mobile.Information and Registration Forms

are on Pages 11-14.

2019 LWML ConventionMobile, AlabamaJune 20-23, 2019

LWML 38th Biennial Convention

Date: June 20–23, 2019Location: Mobile, Alabama

Theme: "In Praise to the LORD!"Scripture Verse: Sing to the Lord, all the

earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations (1 Chronicles 16:23–24a).

President: Patti RossConvention Objectives--

Each convention attendee will:

Sing and rejoice in celebration of His Word. Tell of His salvation for all.

Declare His glory among the nations. Go forth in His joy!

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

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National Convention News

District President Gwen Marshall’s Message

3 Senior Counselor Rev. J. Mark Kuehnert’s Message

4 Officer’s Reports

7 Zone News

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Mobile Convention Volunteer Application

2019 Mobile Convention Shirt Order Form

Camp Dixie Retreat Overview

We have been quite busy in the Gulf States District. Several of our Zones have

held their Fall Rallies in addition to Fall Fests and Bake Sales. The District Retreat was held at Camp Dixie in Josephine, Alabama, with approximately 100 in attendance. I applaud all those who were able to attend. It was truly a spirit filled weekend packed with a powerful Bible Study and loads of fun activities. A huge thank you goes out to Cherie Endrihs and Mary Ann Brutkiewicz along with their committee, who did an excellent job in planning the Retreat down to the finest details.

We are still aggressively working on the 2019 National Convention. A big thank you to all those who have stepped up and volunteered to be a Department Chairmen, a Director or a Volunteer for the convention. There is still an urgent need for volunteers. To date the number of volunteers is still very low. The Convention Manager, Marguerite Christman, has shared with us; we need to have a total of 500 volunteers for the Convention to run smoothly. So if you have not already done so, please sign up to be a volunteer. Visit our web site at www.lwmlgulfstates.org and complete the ‘Call to Workers’ form. Be sure to designate the area you are interested in working.

I have just returned from an Assembly of Leaders training session held in St. Louis. Our lst Vice

President Cherie Endrihs, our Young Women Representative Lydia Landes, and our Sr. Pastoral Counselor, Rev. Mark Kuehnert, also attended. We left excited, inspired, and anxious to come back to our District to share the information that was shared; all designed to help the Districts be more effective in so many areas. Our plan is to visit every Zone beginning in the Spring of 2019. We will be contacting the Zone Presidents to schedule a time for us to come and share and train.

We are entering a wonderful season of celebration, starting with Thanksgiving, followed by the Advent and Christmas Seasons. What a joyous season. I would like to wish you and your family many blessings as you worship and fellowship together. Enjoy the Holidays.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4 (KJV)

Gwen MarshallGulf States District President

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Next Gulf States Glad Tidings Deadline:February 1, 2019

E-mail Lana Pratt: lbgpratt@gmail.com780 Gross Road

Guntersville, AL 35976

President’s Message—Gwen Marshall

Pastor J. Mark Kuehnert -- Senior Counselor

Cherie did it again – an inspirational Bible Study at our Fall Retreat at Camp Dixie (October 5-7, 2018). “Sip, Savor, Drink Deeply” was the theme. As I write this article I’m enjoying a cup of coffee sipping, savoring, and drinking

deeply from the “unique” cup I created at the retreat. Thanks to all who worked to enable this retreat to happen and all the sisters in Christ who were a blessing to each other. Our worship with communion in the pavilion brought our retreat to as close as we sipped, savored, and drank deeply at the table of the Lord. How blessed we are.

Gwen, Lydia, Cherie, and I will be attending the LWML Assembly of Leaders in St Louis, MO, November 7-10. “Follow the Leader” is the theme. We will receive training to equip zone leaders at the local level in the months that follow. Pray for God’s blessings on this training and equipping leaders.

We are humbled as we hear God’s first family (Israel) again being subjected to a hate crime. What a tragedy. Satan continues to bring havoc to the world and to our communities. The harvest of prejudice is death. But thanks be to God there is life through faith in Jesus Christ.

Our nation’s leaders are called on to meet the challenge of an estimated 7000 people, mostly from Central American countries that are traveling through Mexico on their way to the U. S. Are they to be considered genuine refugees or illegal immigrants? As debate continues among our leaders and citizens their future is unsure. What is certain is they are children of our Heavenly Father. Pray for a God pleasing solution.

Join me and our family as we celebrate God’s blessings and grace during the coming Thanksgiving and Christmas festivals.

Love in Christ, Pastor J. Mark Kuehnert

Words of Encouragement -- November 2018Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever (Ps 106:1).

November is Thanksgiving month in the United States; but do we only give thanks once a year? Of course not. We should thank and praise our loving God for all He has done and continues to do for us. We should even thank Him for our unanswered prayers. There is really no such thing as unanswered prayers; they just weren’t answered the way we intended God to act. But God knows what’s best for us and, as a loving father, must deny us our wishes at times.

Pray, praise, and give thanks in all circumstances. God promises to never leave us nor forsake us. We can rely on Him. Can He rely on us? Do we remember those less fortunate than us? Do we share the Gospel at every opportunity? Do we thank and praise God?

The LWML 2019 Convention in Mobile, AL, will not only offer us many opportunities to praise God but also to pray for His guidance, His peace, and His love. Then let us share that love with others. Share God’s love with co-workers, guests, and the man or woman on the street. Be God’s light to a world living in spiritual darkness. Only then will our convention be a true success.

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive' (Acts 20:35).

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Jean Roehrs, Prayer Chairman

Jackie Morris – 2 nd Vice President As Lutheran women, we rejoice in our salvation through Christ and desire to share this knowledge with the people of the world. As we give our mites, pray for God’s blessing on the grants and what they can accomplish with God’s abounding power.

May we be ever diligent in our response as Lutheran Women in Mission in both our prayers and giving! God will richly provide the results as we give Him the glory!

Our next grant that will be paid by the time you receive this newsletter is Good News Vans – Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Mobile, AL. They have two 14-year old vans that need maintaining and in use so the church and school can continue providing rides to children, seniors, teens and others in the community to bible clubs, bible study, and worship.

Our grant of $5,000 will help with the maintenance of these vans. May God be glorified through this mission of bringing children and adults to hear the Word of God.

2018-2020 Biennium Mission Grants Amount Paid1. Gulf States District Scholarship Fund $2,250 $7502. New Roof – Camp Dixie, Elberta, AL 0 $5,0003. Good News Vans – Trinity Lutheran Church & School - Mobile, AL

0 $5,000

4. Word of Hope – Post Abortion Hotline, Lutherans for Life

$2,500 0

5. Sanctuary Carpet – Bethlehem Lutheran, Prattville, AL

$3,800 0

6. Spanish & American Sign Language Bible Stories – Lutheran Friends of the Deaf

$5,000 0

7. Scholarship Program – Camp Dixie, Elberta, AL $3,000 08. Building a Strong Foundation in the Lutheran Church, Togo

$2,550 0

9. Concordia Seminary International Graduate School Program

$ 150 0

Jackie Morris

Diane Plotz – Treasurer Gulf States Glad Tidings 4

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in Thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11

As we go into this beautiful season of Fall, let us be aware that all around us are people that we can be of service to. The LWML of The Gulf States District has been very blessed with all that God has given us. Let us be Thankful and continue to be generous.

Aug-18

Sep-18

Oct-18

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

Mite CollectionsAugust thru October2018

District Operations District Grants National Grants

Diane Plotz

Fifth Biennial “Tee Up 4 Mites” Golf Outingat Mobile Convention

Join past LWML Presidents Gloria Edwards and Linda Reiser for this golf outing Wednesday, June 19, 2019, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile. This picturesque course features large greens, rolling fairways with a few water-hole obstacles, and sand traps. This course offers a unique golf experience and a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. In 1981, Golf magazine rated this course among the top 50 Municipal Golf Courses in the nation.

All net proceeds will be given to mites for the 2017–2019 Mission Goal. Check www.lwml.org/convention to access your entry form or contact Vickey at teeup4mites@lwml.org for more information. Format will be a four-person scramble. Begin organizing your team. Placing singles to compose teams will also be possible. We are also seeking various Sponsors and Hole Sponsorships. Club rentals are available with prior reservations.

What a great opportunity to play a round of golf on this prestigious course, to have a fun day of recreation and fellowship, and more importantly to make our LWML mission visible in the community as we raise funds for our mission goal. Thanks for participating and joining us in this fifth biennial event.

Judy Lessmann-Christian Life Chairman

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Go, Team! Imagine with me (those of you who are not football fans will have to imagine more than others) you are at the first football game of the season of your favorite team. The tailgaters have come into the stadium, the cheerleaders are revving up the crowd, the band is playing, and the sun is shining through the crisp autumn air. Suddenly the team bursts through the tunnel and is ready to play. The announcer says “Lining up is Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback; Aaron Rodgers, quarterback; Tom Brady, quarterback; Nick Fitzgerald, quarterback.” By now the fans are restless, wondering, “How can we play a game with only quarterbacks on the field?” The announcer continues, “Jarrett Stidham, quarterback; Drew Brees,

quarterback.” You get the picture – no football team can win with only quarterbacks playing. They call the plays; they are the leaders of the team. But without running backs, linemen, kickers, defensive players, the quarterbacks would lose every game. In the church and in LWML, it is the same. God has given gifts to certain people to use to His glory – at whatever position they “play.” Look around. Who do you see as the “players” on God’s team in LWML? Who is the quarterback? She is the leader, the one who encourages the others, the one with administration gifts. Who make up the offensive line? They protect and defend the quarterback. They help by accepting some of the jobs to make the quarterback’s load easier. Who are the running backs? They pitch in and help any way they can to serve the Lord and the LWML. Of course, Scripture does not use the idea of a football team to convey the truth that God puts us together to do His work. But in Romans 12:4-8 it does compare the Church of Jesus Christ to a body that works well together. “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” Now that we see God’s plan of providing team members to accomplish His purpose, we must also look at one other’s directive. We find this further down in Romans 12. Verse 18 says, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Even though we are different – we have different gifts, we have different responsibilities, we have different jobs – God expects us to get along and to be at peace with one another. We will not always agree on every matter, but we will disagree in love. We will live at peace with everyone. Back to our illustration of the football team – When all players perform the job they are called to do and support each other, they have a winning team. When our LWML women use the gifts God has given them and support them with love, we have a winning team for our Lord. Go, Team!Judy Lessmann

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The Azalea Zone held its Fall Rally on September 15th. At this meeting, we approved new by-laws. Our Zone voted to sponsor the opening worship folder for the Convention. We are also hosting the site visit on February 8-9, and a committee was formed to facilitate this event. Gifts from the Heart benefitted ‘McKemie Place’, a homeless shelter for ladies. Our second offering benefitted ‘Housing First’, which strives to provide housing for veterans. Azalea Zone is actively promoting the convention through Facebook. Check it out at Azalea Zone-LWML. Our second “photo shoot” for this Facebook Page will take place on the Causeway and the Eastern Shore on November 4th. We had a great turn out from all societies at the Gulf States District Retreat at Camp Dixie in October. Thank you to all who jumped in to make the retreat such a success!

Around the Bay Amazing Grace! God’s Amazing Grace are the only words which can exemplify Rev. Dr. Ulmer Marshall’s ministry. Trinity Lutheran Church LWML acknowledged and honored Rev. Marshall at the church’s 67th Anniversary Celebration held on July 29. The 10:00 a.m. worship service honored him for his faithful service to the congregation. It was 45 years ago on July 29, 1973, when Rev. Marshall was installed as Pastor of the congregation. The LWML presented Rev. and Mrs. Gwen Marshall, his lovely wife, a gift certificate to Felix’s Seafood Restaurant, one of his favorite dining establishments. Afterwards, the congregation celebrated with a delicious dinner and cake for dessert. The LWML thanked God for their faithful service. In August we supported the Trinity Evangelism Ministry with donations to the Mobile Metro Jail Ministry. In September we will host a Senior Citizen Dinner and Program. Submitted by Jerlean Hudson

St. Mark’s - ElbertaThe ladies at St. Marks were busy selling baked goods and jellies at the Sausage Festival in March. We provided seven scholarships to Camp Dixie this summer. In August two new projects were adopted: Adopt-a-Seminary Student and Mission of the Good Shephard in Belize. We provided the lunch on Saturday at the Gulf States District Retreat at Camp Dixie, “Sip, Savor and Drink Deeply”. Currently we are getting ready for the October Elberta Sausage Festival. Submitted by Bonnie UtterbachSt. Paul’s - Foley The ladies of St. Paul’s are very busy preparing for their Fall Craft Bazaar on November 3rd. We split the proceeds from the sale with the church. Our ladies portion will continue to support mission work for the year. Currently we are supporting: Lutheran Braille Workers, Lutheran Bible Translators, a LCMS seminary student, Women’s Medical Care Center, the St. Paul’s Quilters, who make lap quilts and patriotic quilts for our veterans (24 quilts and counting), and Camp Dixie Lutheran Outdoor Ministries. We stay busy with potlucks, Baptisms, the “Snow-Bird” luncheon, and a host of other activities throughout the year. Submitted by Lucille Thau

Concordia – MontroseOur Theme of “Sharing and Caring” continues. We had awesome mite collections in June and September. We served a meal at the Ronald McDonald House in August, hosted a school supply give away in September, and are getting ready for our ‘Annual Harvest’ in October. We will be making donations to our chosen charities during the last 3 months of the year. We are convinced that only what you do for Christ will last. Submitted by Gladys Dale

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Holy Cross – MobileOur ladies enjoyed summer fellowship through a series of Ladies Nights Out this summer. These concluded with a supper at Wentzel’s Oyster House on August 28. Twenty-three ladies enjoyed an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. On October 14, we celebrated LWML Sunday with a focus on Mites. Following each service, we served donuts and had a display board highlighting the work of the LWML at the national level, district level, and at Holy Cross. We also voted to send $600.00 to the Southern District to assist with Hurricane Michael Relief efforts. A yard sale will be held on October 20, to help defray convention costs and to help support the ‘Mission Walk’ at the 2019 Convention in Mobile. In November we will

have a Craft and Bake Sale. This sale is our primary fund raiser and funds will be used to support local, national and international mission projects, and specials needs the congregation might have. In December we will visit our shut-ins and have our annual Christmas Party. Holy Cross LWML will be the host congregation for the National Convention Site Visit in February. We are working closely with our sister societies in the Azalea Zone to ensure a great visit for committee leaders. Submitted by Suzy Cleveland

Central Alabama Zone The fellowship hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Enterprise, was buzzing with activity as the ladies of the Mary Martha Society hosted the Central Alabama LWML Zone Fall Rally on Oct. 20, 2018. The theme of the rally was “Trust in the One who made the Stars”. The Bible Study, based on Jeremiah 33:2-3 was led by Rev. Mark Kocis from Trinity Lutheran Church in Dothan, and Rev. Wiggins from Unity Lutheran Church in Montgomery, AL, led the communion service for the forty-seven ladies in attendance. After lunch the ladies made a special ornament for themselves and Gwen Dixon, Zone President, led the business portion of the meeting presenting vital information regarding the National Convention to be held in Mobile in June 2019. The “Gifts from the Heart” donations will be the school supplies that are to be used for one of the servant events during the 2019 Convention. There were over 1,729 items collected ranging from backpacks to pencils and erasers. To God be the glory! Jeanie Kisner/Public Relations Chair Gulf States LWML

Emerald Coast ZoneThe Emerald Coast Zone had their fall rally on October 20, at Trinity, in Cantonment, FL. Basically, four ladies hosted the 45 ladies and 4 pastors that attended. The theme was "Ready, Set, Grow". Pastor Wargo did a wonderful job in his Bible Study on how we need to get “Ready, Set, and Grow” in our Christian life. After lunch, the theme was once again summarized in a skit presented by the Executive Board. The by-laws were presented and unanimously approved by the ladies. It was announced that we will be hosting the Gulf States District Convention on April 17-19, 2020, at the Navarre Convention Center, Navarre, FL. The encouraging thing is – there were 12 of our societies represented at the rally. Bebe Cofer and ladies from Trinity Lutheran, Panama City, hosted a beautiful gathering of Christian Fellowship in September, with many from Good Shepherd and Redemption Lutheran in attendance. Five of our ladies

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attend the Fall Retreat at Camp Dixie. They just returned home when Hurricane Michael did tremendous damage in Panama City. This immediately shifted focus in a different direction. In August, LWML ladies at Redeemer Lutheran in Pensacola, welcomed back the teachers and staff of Redeemer Lutheran School for a new school year with a luncheon. This annual event is to show appreciation for all the teachers' hard work and dedication. Many of our ladies helped with cleaning and painting at the church /school on ‘Work Day’ prior to the start of school. The ladies at Good Shepherd, Shalimar, had a fun time at their first meeting of the year in September. They were able to disburse their hard earned yard sale funds of $2,780.20. After hearing Pastor Hellmers at the District Convention, they gave him $1000 toward the building of a corn mill in Naminage. Three other missions, Lutheran Bible Translators, Ysleta Lutheran Mission in El Paso, Texas, and Okaloosa Jail and Prison Ministry, each received $360. The final project will sponsor a Wendysue/Susanna Lynn Retreat, February 15-17, for $500. Good Shepherd, Gulf Breeze, hosted an evening of fun with a Bunco night in August. At the request of many attending, we are hosting another Bunco night on November 17. We were blessed to add three new ladies as members at our September meeting. They were able to participate in the LWML Sunday Worship Service. We just finished making 120 dozen Lumpia for our October fund raiser and were already able to donate $500 of the proceeds to Hurricane Michael victims. The rest will be disbursed at the November meeting for mites and other charitable organizations. We had quite a few ladies from different societies enjoy the wonderful retreat at Camp Dixie.Submitted byCarolyn Kassulke/Emerald Coast Zone LWML President

Mountain Lakes ZoneThe LWML ladies at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Cullman AL, were joyfully busy collecting school supplies for local students and made a generous donation to our church school to purchase a new ice maker for the kitchen. Our ‘Sew and Sew’ group continues to gather and make quilts and lap robes. Our silent auction was so successful we were able to donate to “Cullman Caring for Kids” and Cullman’s “Pilot House”. We had the pleasure of hosting our Fall Zone Rally and look forward to a spaghetti lunch and bake sale in November.Submitted by Rachel Moody

The Mountain Lakes Zone held our Fall Rally on September 22, at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Cullman, AL with 50 ladies attending. The theme was “Let God’s Word dwell in you…(Pin) it to your hearts” from Col 3:16 and Deut 11:18. The ladies of St. Paul’s shared a skit entitled “Pin God’s Word to Your Heart” using patchwork quilt pieces. A Silent Auction was held with $511.50 raised for the Gulf States District to help with the 2019 Mobile National Convention. The following ladies were elected to serve our Zone for the 2018-20 term: Rita Lange, President; Arlene Merry, VP; Marty Cowart, Sec/Tres; Rhonda Guthmiller and Lynn Harmon, Nominating Committee.

Blessings as you serve the Lord with Gladness,Submitted by Rita Lange/Mountain Lakes Zone President Phone # 256-509-0261

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Left to Right: Marty Cowart-Sec./Tres.Rhonda Guthmiller-Nominating Com.Rita Lange-PresidentLyn Harmon-Nominating CommitteeNot Pictured: Arlene Merry-Vice Pres.

Women of VisionThe ladies of the Women of Vision Zone are very happy to have been hostesses for the recent Birmingham District Convention. We were enriched and blessed in this service. Since that time most societies have been busy organizing for the next year. Two exceptions are the women of Christ Lutheran in Tuscaloosa and First Lutheran in Birmingham. The LWML society at Christ Lutheran, Tuscaloosa, was the hostess society for the Fall Zone Rally which was held on September 15. President Beverly Wilson welcomed everyone and the theme for the rally was ‘A Fountain of Blessings’. The Bible study was led by Frances Robinson of the same title. There were around 25 women in attendance and most societies in the zone were represented. The Gifts from the Heart that were collected were distributed to the Hospice of West Alabama. The Christian Growth workshop next spring will be held in Birmingham and hosted by First Lutheran.

First Lutheran, Birmingham, organized and held a Fall Fair on September 22, to raise money for local mission projects. Weekend Workshops were held to prepare hand-made items to sell at the Fair: prayer bracelets, knitted socks, pot holders, nativity scenes, tote bags, and scrumptious homemade baked goods. Tickets were raffled for a performance at a local community playhouse. The winner was announced at the LWML Luncheon on October 7th. The ladies participated in the Worship Service held observing LWML Sunday. The service was based on the theme “Our Rest in a Changing World.” Each member wore a small purple and yellow bow indicating their affiliation with LWML. Afterward a hot lunch was held in the Fellowship Hall for the congregation. Here the mission projects were presented and the congregation asked to help in support with monetary donations. This activity was again successful due to the generosity of everyone involved.Submitted by Donna Speegle, Zone President

VOLUNTEERS: Lutheran Women, Men, Youth.

SHARE YOUR TALENTS: Volunteers needed—Ushers, Hostesses, Greeters, Pages (14 17‐ years of age), Golf Outing, Set up/Take down D‐ ‐ ecorations, and LWML Store – a job is waiting for you! We have something for everyone!

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To Volunteerat the

2019 LWML ConventionMobile, AlabamaJune 20-23, 2019

REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Volunteer to work 8 hours or more during the convention and you are eligible to receive a reduced registration fee.

CALL FOR WORKERS FORM: Ask your Society or Zone President for the form, go to your LWML District’s website or get the form from this newsletter:

- Florida-Georgia District: www.flgalwml.com- Gulf States District: www.lwmlgulfstates.org- Louisiana-Mississippi: www.lwml-lams.org

CONVENTION SHIRT FORM: Also, in this newsletter is the form for ordering your 2019 LWML Convention Polo Shirt. Get yours NOW!

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 500 WORKERS! WE NEED YOU TO SIGN UP NOW!

YA’LL COME AND BE A PART OF THE CONVENTION AS ONLY A WORKER CAN!

Bunnie Koelsch2019 LWML Convention

Host Committee Chairman321-432-4419

bunniek49.bk@gmail.com

CALL FOR WORKERS! – Volunteer Application2019 LWML Convention

June 20-23, 2019Mobile, Alabama

The assistance of hundreds of willing workers (including men!) is needed. Duplicate this form and share it with other members of your congregation. Indicate all the areas in which you would be willing to serve. Type or print clearly in dark ink. Return completed form as soon as possible to the address on page 2.

Thank you! Hosted by Florida-Georgia, Gulf States, and Louisiana-Mississippi Districts

Name: Email Address: _____________________________Cell Phone: Home Phone: ______________________________Address: City: ________________________________State: Zip: LWML District: _______________________________________LWML Zone: _________________________________________

My abilities:_____ I am able to do a lot of walking_____ I am able to stand for up to 4

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hours_____ I am able to handle heavy physical work (lifting, moving, securing props, etc.)

_____ I am a delegate and will help when the convention is not in session. (Delegates do not receive the worker discount coupon as they are funded by their district or zone.)

Please check all areas where you would be willing to serve.

_____ I will pray for the convention, the speakers, and those serving on the Host Committee.

At home before the convention

_____ Centerpieces _____ Golf Outing (getting sponsors, donations)

_____ Sewing (for special dress attire)Note: Those who volunteer to work eight hours (two 4-hour shifts) or more in Mobile are eligible for a reduced registration fee. DO NOT REGISTER for the convention before you receive your discount coupon. The deadline for the March early registration does NOT affect the workers discount registration. You will be contacted by April 15, 2019, with further details.Wednesday morning, June 19, prior to the beginning of convention

_____ Golf Outing _____ Packets assembly

Wednesday afternoon through Thursday noon_____ Blood drive _____ Convention

registration_____ Decorations, put up

_____ Servant activities _____ Choir registration _____ Banner room _____ Airport/Train greeter

_____ Walk registration _____ Properties room

_____ Bus greeter _____ Tour information _____ Workers room_____ Hotel greeter _____ Wheelchair assistance _____ Communion–Altar Guild_____ LWML Store, set-up

_____ Information desk in convention center

_____ Transport special guests (requires car)

_____ Hostess—Exhibitors

_____ Newspaper reporter

Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon_____ Airport/Train greeter _____ Hostess—Food

service_____ Communion assistant

_____ Bus greeter _____ Hostess—District photo

_____ Pack communion ware

_____ Convention registration

_____ Hostess—Exhibitors _____ Workers room

_____ Walk registration _____ Hostess—Photo Op _____ Properties room_____ Information desk _____ Hostess—LWML

Store_____ LWML Store, take down

_____ Lost and Found _____ Hostess—Choir _____ Newspaper reporter_____ Wheelchair assistance

_____ Usher _____ Transport special guests (requires car)

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_____ Hostess—Lobby _____ Decorations_____ Hostess—Prayer Chapel

_____ Other (please specify) _____________________________

Friday and SaturdayChild/Youth Care (assist with program, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., preferably for two days). Check preferred age: _____ 6 months–4 years _____ 5–8 years _____ 9–12 years _____ 13–17 years

For Teens Page (must be 14–17 years old)

For Clergy Prayer Chapel, spiritual counsel, or prayer Assist with communion at the Thursday evening worship service Other areas where needed—PLEASE CHECK AREAS ABOVE

Please return completed form as soon as possible to Cheryl West, Personnel Data ManagementChairman: By email: cwest59009@hotmail.com or by USPS: 1151 East Lake Dr., Gainesville, GA 30506.

Or complete the form online for each district at: FL-GA www.flgalwml.com; Gulf States www.lwmlgulfstates.org or Louisiana-Mississippi www.lwml-lams.org

Questions? Call Bunnie Koelsch, Host Committee Chairman at 321-432-4419 or send email to bunniek49.bk@gmail.com.

Thank you for your willingness to serve “In Praise to the LORD.”

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GULF STATES LWML RETREATEighty-seven ladies from the Gulf States District LWML descended upon Camp Dixie in Josephine, AL,

October 5-7 for much needed retreat. Cherie Endrihs, District LWML First Vice President from Christ the King Lutheran Church, Enterprise AL, lead Deb Burma’s Bible study, “Sip, Savor and Drink Deeply.” The weekend was full of activities, apart from the study, as the women played games, did yoga, designed prayer journals and coffee cups. There was plenty of coffee, snacks and laughter. Lydia Landis from St Paul’s Lutheran Church Destin FL, displayed her musical talents as she led the singing and praising portion of the retreat. A campfire Saturday night, complete with smores, and the church service on the beach Sunday morning lead by Rev. Mark Kuehnert added to the retreat. “Gifts from the Heart” items were donated to benefit Camp Dixie Outdoor Ministries. The ladies made new friends, reconnected with old and had time to “renew and refill their cups” prior to departing for home Sunday afternoon.Respectfully submitted,Jeanie Kisner, Public Relations ChairGulf States District LWML

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Post Convention 5 Night CruiseJune 24-29, 2019

By Carnival Cruise Line’s Fantasy Leaving from Mobile, AL to Costa Maya and Cozumel

This new, modern cruise ship, Fantasy, contains all the modern conveniences and fun spots!!

Treat yourself to a Spa Relaxation Treatment Enjoy the thrills on the onboard Carnival Water Works Park

Eat at numerous food and drink areas Spend an evening at the Piano Bar

Check our web-site for more information and registration forms:

www.lwml.org/gulf-states-district

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