The following Bible studies have been translated into Ukrainian and are available for free download. These translations were made possible by LWML district mission grants.

Our Hope and Future

Based on Jeremiah 29:11–12, presents the question: are you concerned about the future? This study helps us gain insight by replacing the worries of the world with God's truth and reassurance. Discover God's plans for a life of hope, faith, and support in Him. By Donna Snow. 4 sessions.
Our Hope and Future — Ukrainian translation

Love's Priceless Gift

Based on John 3:16, recounts God's pursuit of us in love. This study offers incredible insight and fresh clarity into one of the most well-loved passages in all of Scripture. Fall in love all over again through the One who first loved us. By Donna Snow. 4 sessions.
Love's Priceless Gift — Ukrainian translation

Unveiled Faces

Based on 2 Corinthians 3:17–18, helps you discover that just as oxygen gives life to your body, so the Spirit gives life to your soul. Take a deep breath and be refreshed by the very breath of God. By Donna Snow. 4 sessions.
Unveiled Faces — Ukrainian translation

Faith or Famine

Based on Hebrews 11:1&6, explores the Biblical principles of cultivating and maintaining a strong faith, which proves essential on your spiritual journey. With a strong faith, through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can withstand any famine that you may encounter. By Donna Snow. 4 sessions.
Faith or Famine — Ukrainian translation

Facedown Worship

Based on Psalm 95:6–7, explores who we worship and our dedication to worship of the Triune God in our day-to-day lives. God created every person with a need and desire to worship. Unfortunately, some worship false gods or idols, while others worship money, a lifestyle, or even self. By Donna Snow. 4 sessions.
Facedown Worship  — Ukrainian translation

I Surrender!

Based on Psalm 139:23–24, looks at the intimate relationship God desires for us. This study will help us come to understand just how much we need God's grace, mercy, and redemption that He so lovingly provides. By Donna Snow. 4 sessions.
I Surrender! — Ukrainian translation

One Extraordinary Night

Based on Luke 2:8–14, helps you walk through the vivid colors of history to learn how God orchestrated that miraculous night that changed the world forever. Be transported to the shepherding fields near Bethlehem on that starry night. By Donna Snow. 5 sessions.
One Extraordinary Night — Ukrainian translation

No Stranger in the Manger

Based on Matthew 2:2, 10–11. The Magi traveled many miles and months to find Jesus. Journey through this study to discover the wonder, miracle, and majesty of their search — Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah and Savior. By Donna Snow. 4 sessions.
No Stranger in the Manger — Ukrainian translation
 

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Bible Study on Responding to Life's Challenges. 2 sessions. 18 pages. By Linda Koch. Leader Guide available.

In this study, we are going to look more closely at this journey of faith we are all traveling. We will search the Scriptures and spend time reflecting on our individual and collective experiences and the journey ahead. Consider that, while it will be different for each of us, we approach this as starting a new trip each day while we explore our “Steps of Faith.” 

This study may be completed as a one-day, two session activity, or as a two-part study over time. If there are eight or more participating, plan to gather in smaller groups for discussions.

Download the printable PDFs for this Bible study

Steps of Faith — Study Guide

Steps of Faith — Leader Guide

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• Theme — Joy in the Journey

We love because he first loved us (1 John 4:19). 

Perfect for Valentine's Day and great to use throughout the year, too!

1 John 4:19 Gift Tags

Download and print on lightweight cardstock. Use tags for cupcakes, cookies, small gifts, or encouragement notes.

1 John 4:19 Gift Tags — small 
(contains 8  2.75x4.25" tags per page)

1 John 4:19 Gift Tags — large
(contains 4  4.25x5.5" tags per page)

1 John 4:19 Poster

The same design is available as a poster in two sizes. Download and print on lightweight cardstock.

1 John 4:19 Poster — 8.5x11"

1 John 4:19 Poster — 11x17"

Related Resources

• Crafts and Printables
• Theme — Relationship with God
• Theme — Witnessing
   

Here are some installation litanies and meditations to choose from as you install LWML leaders.

Installation of Officers 1

Installation of Officers 2

Installation of District Officers

Installation Service Meditation

Blessings

Blessing of Convention Participants — Convention

Blessing of the Quilts — Quilts

Decorating the Mitten Tree — Christmas, Mitten Tree

Ingathering Dedications and Litanies

Gifts from the Heart Dedication — Ingathering

Gifts from the Heart Litany — Ingathering

Looking for ideas for ingatherings? Browse the Gifts from the Heart Toolkit

A printable PDF can be found at the end of this article.

Suggested LWML Resources for Assisted Living Centers

These suggested resources were chosen during the COVID-19 pandemic with special consideration for the needs of the elderly, visually or hearing impaired, or small-motor challenged residents. Most items are available for a free download at lwml.org. Links are provided below in purple.

Bible Studies — An extensive Bible study collection, below are a few suggestions:

• Whatever ... Keeping Your Heart in Tune with Whatever Life Brings
• Mountaintop Journeys with Jesus
• Our Hope and Future
• God’s Quilt of Comfort: Wrapping Up in the Psalms

Devotions — A collection of over 150 devotions, below are a few suggestions:

• A Circle of Light — comfort and hope
• Always Learning — Bible reading
• A Time Such as This — trust
• Be Faithful — heaven
• Compassion in Our Daily Life — care for others
• Finding Peace in Troubling Times — peace and comfort
• My Light with a Purpose — purpose
• Why Was I Left Here? — encouragement
• All Along Life’s Way — women of the Bible at all ages and stages
• As A Mother Comforts Her Child — comfort
• Something is Missing — blessings

Daily Email Devotion
View them online or sign up for emails here

Podcasts — LWML on the Go Podcasts — similar to a short radio broadcast

• Episode 52 — Hope when Old and Gray
• Episode 42 — Serving as a Prayer Warrior
• Episodes 1–24 — Praying the Psalms
• Episode 59 — The Lingering Wait
• Episode 54 — Hope of Eternal Life

Group Activities — fun activities with small groups

Craft Activities — downloadable adult coloring pages and easy ornament instructions

Visual Faith — coloring sheets, cards, bookmarks, and more

Hearing Impaired — links to YouTube videos

Visually Impaired — Lutheran Braille Workers offer free of charge, selected LWML resources in braille and large print

View printable PDF of this article, For Times Such as This — Suggested LWML Resources for Assisted Living Centers

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Retreat/Workshop on Comfort, 50 pages, by Diane J Grebing

This LWML retreat package includes 5 Bible studies focusing on comfort found in the Psalms as well as optional quilting and visual faith coloring activities. It can be used as a group or individual Bible study, a quilting retreat, inspirational openings for a quilt group or a lock-in program for teens and their mothers. Even non-quilters will find inspiration in the Psalms and enjoy the visual faith aspect of creating their own paper quilt blocks.

Download the PDF of this retreat

God’s Quilt of Comfort: Wrapping Up in the Psalms — color version
God’s Quilt of Comfort: Wrapping Up in the Psalms — b/w version

Ways to Use This Bible Study 

Just as there are a number of ways to make a quilt, there are also a number of ways to use this Bible study/retreat. You might: 

• Study the five sessions of this course to dive into the psalms in a traditional women’s Bible study group.
   
• Relax under your own comforting quilt and use this as an individual study of selected psalms. You do not need to be a quilter to appreciate the quilting illustrations used in the sessions. 
   
• Construct a paper quilt of comfort based on the psalms in this study using faith-journaling techniques. Following each Bible study, give each participant a 4-inch by 4-inch (or larger) square of white cardstock paper. Encourage individuals to decorate their “quilt block” with words of comfort from the studied psalms. Thoughts can be organized in geometric patterns similar to those used by quilters. Drawings and symbols may also be used as a way to communicate the comfort found in the Scripture. This is a way to introduce people to faith journaling. Faith journaling is a way of using art and short phrases to record thoughts, insights, and ideas from Bible verses and Bible accounts. If individuals do not want to design their own quilt blocks, see pages 42–47 for some patterns to duplicate. Laminate each completed block. Tape the completed blocks together with colorful patterned washi tape or other decorative tape to form a paper quilt. Display at a nursing home or in a lounge area in your church.
   
• Plan a quilting retreat with women of different ages. Use this study as the central focus of your retreat. Take time to quilt between study sessions. Include novice quilters and those with advanced skills.
   
• Use the sessions of this study as inspirational openings for established quilting group meetings.
   
• Use the sessions of this study as part of a one-day or day-and-a-half LWML gathering or congregational women’s gathering. Encourage participants to bring finished quilts that they own. Invite participants to share background information about the quilts they bring (who made it, why it was made, why it is special, and so on) as a part of your gathering.
   
• Gather in an assisted living or nursing home facility and use this study as a special time together in God’s Word. Many residents in these facilities have their own quilts or have received quilts as gifts. These quilts will be great visual aids as various psalms are studied. Many residents may have been, or continue to be, active quilters. Draw upon the expertise of these individuals throughout your study. Adult coloring is also popular at many facilities. Utilize the quilt blocks and faith journaling ideas with your participants.
   
• Organize a lock-in for high school girls and their moms. Encourage participants to bring quilts they own or that their family owns as part of their bedding for the event. In addition to the Bible study, invite quilters to teach the participants some basic quilting techniques. What a joy to have moms and daughters together in God’s Word, as well as perhaps leading them into a quilting hobby they can share! See above for a paper quilting idea.
   
• Invite quilters in your community to this study to make this a Christian outreach event. Think about holding your study at a quilting, sewing, or craft store over several evenings or weeks.

In the psalms, God uses many creative writing techniques and images to comfort us. Quilters use many creative techniques as they design and sew quilts. Don’t be afraid to be creative in the manner you decide to use for your presentation of this Bible study!

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• Program Helps — Retreats/Workshops
• Theme — Comfort and Hope