LWML women attending the national convention in Tampa can share the love of Jesus by bringing Gifts from the Heart, which will be distributed through agencies in the Tampa area. Convention participants are asked to bring only ONE of the following. Please bring your items with you when you register at the convention center and place them in the receptacles provided. (If Spanish literature is included, clearly label "Spanish" on the bag.)

	Bath Towels/Washcloths Please pack these in a clear, zip-closure plastic bag: 1 bath towel, 1 washcloth, 1 Christian tract or Bible verse (place inside the bag).
	Children's Underwear and Socks Please pack these in a clear, zip-closure plastic bag: 1, any size, children's underwear; 1 pair, any size, children's socks; 1 Christian tract or Bible verse (place inside the bag).
	Sheet Sets These should come in the original packaging: 1 set of sheets (including pillowcase) for a twin size bed, Christian tract or Bible verse (securely fastened onto the package).
	Health Kits These items should be placed in a zip-closure plastic bag: 1 soap, deodorant, shampoo, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, Christian tract or Bible verse (place inside the bag).

A New Way to Give!

LWML is offering you the convenience of sharing your mission gifts automatically on the schedule of your choice through Simply Giving®-a program offered by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. This convenient option is an automatic withdrawal through electronic funds transfer (EFT) from your checking or savings account. Whether you choose to participate in Simply Giving® or continue to give as you have in the past, thank you for prayerfully considering this new giving opportunity. For information on enrollment, please call the LWML office at 800-252-LWML(5965).

Get the kids involved! Encourage children to become involved with missions through LWML mites. Adopt one or more mission grants for your vacation Bible school, Sunday school, day school or midweek school. Mission grant possibilities are found online at www.lwml.org or call 1-800-252-LWML(5965).

Light That Endures

A Light That Endures, a partnership with LCMS Foundation, offers a way to leave a legacy of your love for the Lord through gift planning services and counselors who assist in bequests through wills and trusts, gift annuities, retirement plans, life insurance and other charitable estate planning. For information, please call the LWML office at 1-800-252-LWML(5965).