LWML e-News #36 Sharing God's Love Once again, this monthly issue of LWML e-News reminds us to join "Together in Prayer Every Monday at Noon." This month we prepare our hearts for Easter. We move through this Lenten season in thanksgiving to God for the gift of salvation He made possible by sending His Son to the cross and the victory won by His resurrection for all believers. In Corinthians 1:18 NIV we read, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." Let us join our hearts in prayer ... Heavenly Father, You are an awesome and holy God. Who can know Your ways or understand the mysteries that surround You? Lord, thank You for revealing Your majesty and might to me through the suffering of Your Son. Thank You for conquering the wisdom of the age through the wonder of the cross. Lord, look upon the weak and broken-hearted and restore them to bring You honor and praise! You did the same for me, dear Jesus. My life was ashes and You called me by the cross and transformed my broken heart into a vessel through which Your light shines. I love You, Lord! And I ask that You would hold me in Your loving arms and lead me to the people that I can introduce to You, that they too may know the joy of Your salvation. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen. HAVE YOU SEEN THE QUARTERLY LATELY? The Spring issue of the Lutheran Woman's Quarterly has a new look and great new features! Have you checked it out? This issue includes a cover story on Elizabeth Goodine's experiences in New Orleans during and after Hurricane Katrina, as well as the LWML's response to the storm. This Quarterly also includes double-page spreads with relevant information for young women and teens. Plus, listen to verses from Psalm 141 set to music with a free music download (available at www.lwml.org/quarterly/index_quarter.html) that corresponds with a Bible study in this issue. Look for more exciting downloads to come! The up-beat interior has a Reflections column from the senior generation's perspective with pages dedicated to prayers for personal and group use. Every page and every feature are designed to encourage and equip LWML women of all ages. SHARE THE GIFT OF GOD'S LOVE Need a gift for a birthday or other special day? Instead of sending a greeting card, why not purchase a year's subscription to the Quarterly. For only $5 (about the cost of a card and postage), introduce a friend to LWML and share with her the uplifting stories, Bible studies and more. Open her eyes to the possibilities for women who study and work in His Kingdom. Also, encourage young women and teens by purchasing single copies of the Spring issue for them. Call the LWML Office at 1-800-252-LWML to order single yearly subscriptions and single copies of the current issue. MMV CLASS OF 2006 The Mission-Ministry Vision program graduated 28 LWML women into its consultant program earlier this month. Les Stroh of Cornerstone Consulting and LWML Public Relations Director Bev England conducted the training with Pat Funk, chairman of the HOPE Committee, serving as hostess. The class included five women from the Heart to Heart program representing four different ethnic groups: African-American, African-Immigrant, Hmong and Hispanic. Having these culturally diverse women included in the program strengthens one of the LWML primary targets for this biennium of Partnering for Diversity. The MMV Consultants now number 110 representing 39 Districts. These women are trained to assist, guide, support and resource with women for Christ-centered decision making and implementing processes for meaningful ministry. Members are encouraged to invite an MMV consultant to assist on the congregational, zone or district level. Contact information is available at www.lwml.org (click on the MMV link). LWML MISSION GRANTS 2005-2007 For an up-to-date look at which grants have been paid, as well as prayers for each grant, visit www.lwml.org/mission/index_mission.html THE LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE The Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML), with a membership of over 250,000, is the official women's auxiliary of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The LWML focuses on affirming each woman in her relationship with Christ to enable her to be in ministry among the people of the world. For over 60 years the LWML has been encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to financially support global mission. The first issues of LWML e-News are available as text documents; click here: http://www.lwml.org/e_news.html. To subscribe, click the link below and follow instructions to add your email to the LWML subscription list under "Mission and Ministry." 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