As we go about our day, our common responses can show our witness to Christ. Since a Christian does not believe in luck, we can say “God bless you” instead of "good luck." When someone asks "how are you?" we can reply with "I'm blessed." No matter how we feel, we are always blessed. 

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judaea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth (Acts 1:8).

The LWML website has many resources about witnessing. Go to lwml.org and search for “witnessing.” The Christian Life and Gospel Outreach committees have many resources. The Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly also has many articles about witnessing. Share them with other LWML women and with your circle of friends.

Through our mite offerings, LWML supports witnessing to the end of the earth. Let us remember that witnessing begins with each of us. God bless you!

Marge Gruber, President
LWML Indiana District 

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Jesus loves me, this I know.
For the Bible tells me so!

As a preschool director I hear this song as I walk in the hallways, and it brings joy to my heart. Preschoolers are not shy about singing loud and strong. They love to tell everyone, everywhere how much Jesus loves them.

Do you have the joy of a little child as you communicate Jesus' love to the people you meet every day? Do you greet friends or family members with a smile, a greeting or a hug when you see them? We need to share those things with the people we meet, showing the love of God and reminding them that God’s love is real and is a constant in their lives.

I have loved you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3).

Prayer: Jesus, help me to share Your love with the people around me today. Show me how to help others who are in need of that extra love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Lisa Stirtz, President
LWML Nebraska North District
2018–2022
 

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I think of witnessing as a continuum that runs from “anonymous” to “personal.” “Anonymous witnessing” includes the “Sure I’ll write a check!” response. “Personal witnessing” happens face-to-face, like what Jesus did. In between, there are many levels.  

The Gospel Outreach Committee has dozens of resources with ideas for how to witness at your level in the continuum. The Monthly Mission Service Activities usually contain a section titled “Mercy in Action,” with practical ways to reach out to others.

The Year’s Worth of Mission Service Activities calendars contain a three-level approach. The “Making our Faith Meaningful” suggestion has an “extra credit” element, encouraging face-to-face activities.

Wherever you are in the continuum, be confident that the Holy Spirit is with you; be bold in your witness!

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies … that … God may be glorified (1 Peter 4:10–11a).

Candy Habich
LWML Mid-South District President
2020–2024
 

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LWML district leaders are in the process of making tough decisions about canceling or postponing their conventions due to COVID-19. I have no doubt the conversations are full of angst, just as ours in the Louisiana-Mississippi District were, as we wrestle with God’s will for us.  

I noticed common themes among their announcements of decisions: we rejoice always, we are not fearful, and God is in control. Why do we rejoice? Because we know God is glorified when we put Him first in our decisions. We are not fearful because we have faith in Jesus, and we know that God has this.

Do other people see this in us? Are we beacons of light for others, showing them the love of Jesus? I am reminded of a hymn whose lyrics include a phrase about God sending stars to give light to the world and how the star of my life is Jesus.  

On the LWML website, there’s a section containing Spring Resources. One is a devotion, “Bloom and Grow!” Its uplifting message reminds us to be in the Word “so that the seeds of modeling God’s love that you drop are pure, strong, and seen by others.” The world is watching, so remember to be that beacon of light that shows the way to Jesus.

Anita Granger, President
LWML Louisiana-Mississippi District, 2016-2020

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but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).

As the shuttle bus driver came around to load my luggage for my trip to the airport, he smiled and asked, “What’s the logo on your shirt?” I said, “Oh, it’s for LWML, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.” 

He replied, “That’s wonderful! My mom was a Lutheran. Your purple sweatshirt just brought back a wonderful memory! What are Lutheran women doing nowadays?” 

I didn’t spend my 45-minute ride looking out the window or staring at my phone. God had another plan. I had the opportunity to talk to Gary about the “reason for the hope” that is in me. Because of my studies of God’s Word and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I was prepared to remind him of the importance of a personal relationship with God. 

Our LWML Store volunteers often remind us how important it is to wear LWML items and share our faith with others. Wear yours and carry your LWML items every chance you get! 

Dianna Just
LWML Oklahoma District President
2016–2020

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Monday’s Bible school began with God made the universe.  As I encouraged children to learn (Psalm 139:14) I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, I tried to push out of my mind that a relative was undergoing his third series of endoscopies to locate internal bleeding.

Tuesday, as doctors struggled to bring healing, I leaned on the promise that God keeps His word, And now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are true (2 Samuel 7:28). Doctors were led to the bleeds, and did what they could.

Thursday’s lesson preparations continue, bringing comfort. For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).

Regardless of my relative’s healing or physical death, I know God created, God maintains, and God receives all who believe in His promises.

Lord, please enable me to share this truth with the world through LWML mission work. Amen.

Barbara Kaun
LWML South Wisconsin District President
2016–2020

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Since God in his mercy has given us this ministry, we never lose heart (II Corinthians 4:1 REV).

In Georgia Lutherans are few and far between; small LWML groups are the norm. I well know the struggle to get more women involved. Often the focus is more on increasing numbers than the LWML mission and it’s hard not to lose heart. Years ago God showed me that even two can do something, so I choose to focus on our LWML mission and vision, knowing that if we are “serving with gladness,” others will see our joy and come to work alongside us.

To remind myself of this, and to share with others, I use II Corinthians 4:1 in my email signature.

Trish Aamoth
LWML Florida-Georgia District President
2016–2020

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