A video posted on Facebook caught my attention. It featured a man taking his Christmas tree to be recycled. The commentary went something like this:

Christmas is over, all the family and friends have gone home, the food is eaten, the gifts opened, the special worship services and concerts over, and the decorations have been put away. It’s like Christmas never happened … but, thanks be to our Lord and Savior, Christmas REALLY happened! Our Savior Jesus was born, lived, and died in our stead for our sins. He was raised from the dead conquering sin, death, and the power of Satan - assuring us of eternal life in Christ. It REALLY happened. And it changed everything!

This coming Wednesday the season of Lent begins. This is a time to concentrate on fundamental values and priorities, a time to draw closer to the Christ of Christmas and see that it is He who gives it all for you. The celebration of Christmas may well be over for you, but Christmas is real, Christ is real, and He lives for and loves you!

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord (Luke 2:11).

Video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDfiN0PHEhY

Debbie Larson

Public Relations Director
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

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It is mid-year in the academic world and as the end of the school year approaches, many schools begin a countdown to the last day of school. Let’s consider another countdown. One that ends with celebrations, Bible studies, and mission speakers. Yes, a countdown to our convention in Des Moines, Iowa. The Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly has arrived on doorsteps across this great land of ours with everything you need to know to register for the Des Moines convention. As you read this article, the countdown is around 150 days. Find a calendar and mark off the days. There is much to do before that opening service on June 25, 2015, and there are many women still unaware of this incredible gathering. The Time is NOW to spread the word about this exciting event. Grab a friend or family member and share a room. Tell others of the wonderful speakers, gather items for sharing Gifts from the Heart, and pray for all who are preparing for the thousands of participants!

Shelley Moeller

Vice President of Gospel Outreach

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Snow is not always appreciated by those of us in the northern climes. It can make life complicated, travel hazardous, and cause a lot of work. But when it falls slowly and provides a clean blanket of sparkling white, it can also be peaceful.

Snow reminds me of God’s love for us. Even though we sin daily and make a mess of things from time to time, God promises all our crimson sins will be white like new-fallen snow because of Jesus’ sacrificial love for us. Today is a good day to share that love with one another.

Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; (Isaiah 1:18b).

Nancy Bogenhagen

Vice President of Communication

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One year I received a note from an LWML mentor and friend in April saying she had prayed for my family during her morning devotions. She went on to explain that at the beginning of the New Year she would take the Christmas cards they received and each day she selected one, prayed for the sender, and then penned a short note.

I felt so loved and encouraged … and impressed by the creative use of Christmas cards as prayer prompts! So, before you throw away those Christmas cards, or delete the email greetings, maybe you could say a prayer and send a “reply.”

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, … (Philippians 1:3-7a).

Eden Keefe

VP Christian Life

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