Taking faith to another generation

tapestryweaving women together in Christ

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Recently, in the magazine of Lutheran Women of Australia, I read about a girl in Cambodia learning about Jesus and taking her new-found faith home to her mother and grandmother. Usually, in our culture, we focus on it going the other way between generations, as illustrated by stories and studies in this issue. It prompted us, however, to change our magazine theme from “Taking faith to a new generation” to “…another generation” as a reminder that children can help strengthen our faith but even in Canada where knowing Jesus is weak or lost, children may beome the ones to carry it to others. [Read the story at www.lutheranwomen.ca/publications-and-forms/tapestry.]

Putting together this issue has been especially interesting. Because of the rise in postage costs we opted to return to an earlier size with four fewer pages. Despite that, with a change in how we

put some of the content together we have actually been able to not only keep the old but include some new items.

We’ve also been thinking about converting the Tapestry file to a full-colour digital version and offering that option in addition to print. We know the vast majority of current subscribers want their copy in print and we’re happy to provide it, but when we look ahead we know that will change. Perhaps you know someone who would enjoy a digital copy and whom you can invite to subscribe, or someone to whom you want to give a gift subscription…digital or print.

Beginning with the next issue we will make an editor-related change. Anne Taylor will move from being Bible study editor to a new position, missions editor. She will work with Rev. Dr. Neitzel of Lutheran Church–Canada to not only bring us news and photos from the mission field but also stories

directly from some of the women in Nicaragua, Thailand, Cambodia and Ukraine. As mission-minded women we know this will be of special interest. To make room we will be retiring the “Viewpoint” column.

A new Bible study editor will be appointed to continue providing you with studies for groups or for your own personal use. Regarding Bible studies, you may have noted that, beginning with the last issue, district pastoral counsellors and Christian Growth committees, as well as an LWML–Canada pastoral counsellor, are providing our Bible studies. We thank them for their willingness to do so.

In this issue we also begin providing information about the 2015 LWML–Canada convention.

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SPRING 2014 VOLUME 20 NUMBER 3

Statement of Purpose

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In our cover photo by Maria Munoz, author Jill Munoz reads to her grandchildren. Jill’s writing can be found on pages 4 and 5.

Mizpah! 4 by Jill Munoz

When your children won’tlet you teach yourgrandchildren about Jesus 5 by Jill Munoz

Song of redemption 6 by Peggy Pedersen

God uses our experiences to make us effective teachers or mentors 7 by Laura Kihn

Leaving a legacy 9 by Kathy Birkett

Out of the mouths of babes 10 various

Unexpected blessings inGod’s garden 11 by Irene Warpula

Blessings of a friendly visit 26 by Renate Bishopp

MISSION NEWS 12

BIBLE STUDIES 14

FROM THE PRESIDENT 17

1...2...3...JESUS LOVES ME 17

VIEWPOINT 18

OPENING THE DOOR 19

BUT I CAN’T SEW! 20

GOD’S GIFTS – GOD’S LEGACY 21

WRITE FOR TAPESTRY 21

CONVENTION NOTES 22

NEWS 23

RESOURCES 26

DIRECTORY 27

The backseat worker: we’re allknown somehow 14 by Rev. Brad Julien

The generation gap 14 by Rev. Laverne Hautz

Teach children to love… 15 by Linda McKellar

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“Sh-h-h… Mom is praying.” When my children were small and I needed a

break from the chaos of life, I would hang a cross on my bedroom door, close it, and spend time in prayer. I told them that when they saw the cross on the closed door they had to leave Mom alone as she was praying to God. Sometimes as I was praying, I could hear them whispering outside the door, “Sh-h-h, Mom is praying.”

“Grammy, read me a story. Please?”

Along came the grandchildren and out came the Bible storybook. All the favourites were read: Noah and the Ark, David and Goliath, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, The Birth of Jesus...

Grandchildren, nieces and nephews, our Sunday school students—what can we give them to help them as they grow up? We always think of toys, clothes, and fun trips. But the best we can give them is the knowledge that Jesus loves them, His Word has exciting stories, the truth is found in the Bible and shows us how to live. I want to share how God has taken care of me in all situations by protecting me, guiding me, and giving me strength to do the impossible.

Two items which I want to mentor to the next generation are reading my Bible and praying.

Currently, as I send birthday cards to the grandchildren, I include a Bible verse or Bible story to remind them that God helps in every situation, that Jesus loves them, that God has a special plan for their life. Below are some suggestions to help you as you share the Bible with loved ones.

• Serving girl of Naaman’s wife tells her of God’s prophet, Elisha (2 Kings 5:1-3)

• Josiah was an eight-year-old godly king (2 Kings 22:1ff)

• Paul’s nephew overhears the plot to kill Paul (Acts 23:16)

• A little boy offers his lunch to the disciples (John 6:8-9)

• Let the little children come to me (Matthew 19:14)

• The floating axe head (2 Kings 6:1-6)We taught our children to

pray and they are teaching their children to pray. When we gather as a family, we have prayer time together, beginning with the Invocation and concluding with the Benediction. In between is Scripture reading, a hymn or song and prayer. Each person from oldest to youngest is encouraged

to pray aloud. Guests are also encouraged to pray after our family group. What a blessing to hear our grandchildren pray to the Lord.

Finally, we say, “I love you,” “Jesus loves you,” “God bless you” in our goodbyes. I have also added, “Mizpah; May the Lord watch between you and me when we are absent one from the other” (Genesis 31:49 NASB).

Mizpah, my dear grandchildren.

“One generation shall

praise Your works to

another, and shall

declare Your mighty

acts” (Psalm 145:4 NASB).

Mizpah!by Jill Munoz

Jill Munoz is an LWMLC member from St. Catharines, Ontario.

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by Jill Munoz

What if your children won’t let you teach your grandchildren about Jesus? What if they refuse to have your grandchild baptized? How do you tell it to the next generation?

In particular, PRAY for your grandchildren. Colossians 1:9-12 offers a prayer in which you can place your child’s name or your grandchild’s name wherever the word “you” or “us” is present. Remember that “with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26) and “Evening and morning and at noon, I will pray...” (Psalm 55:17 NKJV).

It’s also very important to pray for wisdom before entering any discussion with your children that is spiritual in nature regarding the grandchildren. If you would like to invite the grandchildren to a church function such as vacation Bible school, ask their parents when the grandchildren can’t overhear your request. Then if the parents say no, they don’t look like the bad guy. Let Christ’s love shine in your life as you love both your children and your grandchildren and enjoy spending time with them.

Here is a list of possible ways to share your faith with your grandchildren.

• Take a walk with your grandchild and share the wonders of God’s creation.

• Watch a movie or read a book together. Look for the life lessons that have been inspired by Christianity, i.e., be kind, admit you’re wrong, say I’m sorry, obey your parents, share with others, etc.

• Read Aesop’s Fables to them. This was Martin Luther’s favourite book after the Bible.

• Teach the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It’s

When your children won’t let you teach your grandchildren about Jesus

really just part two of the Summary of the Commandments: “Love your neighbour as yourself.”

• When the grandchildren come to visit you for a day or overnight, they will see you pray before meals. Have toys in your home that reflect Bible stories: Noah’s ark, armour of God, little stuffed lamb. And as you play with your grandchild, you can tell them about Noah, or Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Pray for them when they go to bed.

• Christmas is a wonderful time to share Christ’s love. Sing Christmas carols, especially “Away in a Manager”.… Celebrate Jesus’ birthday with a cake. Sing happy birthday to Jesus and blow out the candles. Have a creche where the grandchildren can move the figures around and you can tell the story of Jesus’ birth. Ask their parents if you can take them to the Christmas pageant at church. Watch the Charlie Brown Christmas Special and talk about it.

• Easter is also a good time to share Christ’s love. If you wear a cross necklace or have a cross hanging on your wall, you can explain what the cross means. Some like to share the jelly bean story or the empty tomb. http://waldotheclown.com/object_lesson_jelly_bean_gospel.htm; http://www.food.com/recipe/empty-tomb-crescent-rolls-293915

• Share the true story of St. Valentine or St. Patrick. http://isabelperez.com/St%20ValentineStory.htm ‎ or http://www.st-patricks-day.com/about_saintpatrick/

• Take your grandchild to visit someone who is a shut-in.

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Where now has all the anger gone?Your love has melted it like butter.Praises not curses I now utterand songs instead of diatribes.Since You removed the doubt and lies.

Ringèd round with strong protection,Released from the net that bound me,To love and serve, I’ve been set free.You’re the One who sought and found me.

Gone the fear of death and failure,The vain striving for perfection.I lay aside fear of rejectionand know for all eternityYou’ve done everything for me.

• Share how you pray or read a special verse in the Bible to help you when you are worried, angry, etc.

When you are tempted to undermine the parental authority of your children over the grandchildren, STOP and PRAY. Heavenly Father,You have created these grandkids. God, You love them and have given them the parents they have. Please send someone to share with them the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. I ask for Your wisdom as I interact with my grandchildren. Help me to trust You as You unfold my part in their lives. Thank You for Your help. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

SHARE WITH US If this article talks about your situation, we want to hear from you. What have you done that worked or didn’t work? What suggestions do you have? What stories can you share? Send them to editor, Marion Hollinger at 2816 Calder Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1W1 or tapestry@lutheranwomen.ca.

Jill Munoz is a member of the Christian Growth Committee of LWML–Canada.

Grandchildren, continued

Write me a name on shining stoneand feed me fruit of heaven’s tree.Let me be ever where You are;Our father’s promise kept for me.

Forgiven now, and evermore.At open gate, my shepherd stands.You welcome me with love-pierced hands,and all the ashes I have ruedYou have removed and hope renewed.

No praise too high with angels sing,No gratitude too deep to give,To You belongs all that I am.In You alone do I now live.

Peggy Pedersen

SONG OF REDEMPTIONTo Christ, my Saviour

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Teaching children requires getting into their world and understanding where they are at physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Teaching the faith is the same. How many life experiences have we had that can help us instruct young ones about the great love Jesus has for us, how God provides for us, and how the Holy Spirit guides us? I believe God sometimes allows us to have difficult experiences so we may gain understanding of others and their circumstances. We often don’t realize it at the time, but somewhere along the way the light bulb goes on and we comprehend what God was trying to teach us, and we can then teach others.

For me it was a day in October. I taught for a few years in a Lutheran school where I knew everybody and all was familiar. When my school closed down I was forced to go back into the big public school system to continue to work as a teacher. Now I was part of a new school and attending a meeting with teachers from seven other schools in our district.

Having received my teaching job at the last minute, I barely knew my own staff and I was struggling with all the expectations my new teaching situation brought. The thought of this large meeting with so many people I didn’t know was daunting. Where did I have to go? How was I going to fit in? Would I know what to do?

Walking into that large auditorium was a very difficult thing to do as I am a quiet person who takes time to adjust to new situations. The gym was filled with over two hundred chairs and multiple groups of teachers sitting together. There didn’t appear to be anyone who, like me, was on their own and I didn’t see any of the teachers from my own school. I ended up sitting alone. There were teachers sitting behind me and not one of them said hello. My own staff came in and sat in their own locations with friends from other

God uses our experiences to make us effective teachers or mentorsby Laura Kihn

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schools. People eventually came and sat near me but with no acknowledgment of my existence. I felt terribly alone and unhappy.

It got even worse. An eager young presenter decided to have us do a “mixer” which required us to pair up. Before I could make much of a move, all those teachers within close proximity were paired up and definitely making it known that I wasn’t welcome. I could have cried right then and there. I was too embarrassed to get up and move somewhere else and I didn’t want to expose myself to further isolation so I just kept my eyes focused on the activity sheet.

I survived that day and managed to get something out of the guest speakers; but it was very emotionally trying. As I drove home I realized that I had some students in my class who likely felt very much like me that day. They had arrived from other countries and other schools and were trying to adjust to our school setting. I knew these students were having their challenges fitting in and that the strong cultural and friend groups in my school were not easily letting them in. Now, after my difficult day, I realized just how challenged they were.

I had watched my new students hurting. I care deeply for children and I wanted very much to help them. Yet I had never taught in a setting with such strong cultural groups that made it more difficult for new arrivals and I didn’t know how to reach them. It wasn’t until that October day that I truly understood the depths of my students’ struggles as they continued to adjust. I had a difficult time learning in my education session because I was so concerned about what to do and how to manage. How stressful it must be for my students as well. How difficult it must be for them to learn what I am trying to teach them when so much else is weighing them down. It was good for me to see the other side of things and I started working on giving my students some strategies to cope and I shared with them how I felt during that district meeting as an example.

Similar strategies apply to teaching our children at home. Today I had a long, challenging discussion with my teenage son who has recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. It is a devastating diagnosis for a young man to learn he has an incurable illness. I have not walked the same road as my son health-wise but I have walked many difficult roads in life and have trusted

in God to care for me. As he shared his feelings of fear and hurt I was able to share with him how sometimes God doesn’t answer prayers by making the bad thing go away; but that God always walks with us through the difficult circumstances. I could share with him examples of God taking care of me and providing what I needed for challenging times.

My son shared how he had heard his whole life of God’s care for him and of the salvation that comes through Christ. Of course he has questions and even a few doubts as he deals with his health issues but he knows that foundation is there. As we talked today, have talked in the past, and will talk in the future—we will talk of how God provides comfort and care in times of need. I will continue to be a living example of what a life of faith is about—by God’s grace and with His light shining through me. My son very much needs to see faith in action and not just hear “how” to do it.

Tomorrow my granddaughter arrives to stay with me while her mother is hospitalized to give birth to our next grandchild. Now it is time to share God’s love and teach the next generation. My stories will take a different turn tomorrow. They will be simple examples of God’s hand in creation, how God loves us when we miss our parents, and things like that. Lessons taught from the heart…taught from experience…taught from a life of faith.

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by Kathy Birkett

What will your legacy be? Have you even thought about it? I know I haven’t—not much anyway. What is a legacy? One definition given by the World English Dictionary is “something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor.” In my opinion, that’s rather vague. A legacy is what is left behind and has varying degrees of influence on future generations.

Let’s consider the influence of Alexander Graham Bell. He was born March 3, 1847, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died August 2, 1922, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He was the middle of three sons. When he was 23, after his two brothers died of tuberculosis and because he also was sickly, he and his parents and aunt moved to Brantford, Ontario. “Aleck,” as he was known to his family, was a curious and inventive person. Most of us, I think, know he invented the telephone, working on it while spending summers at his home in Brantford and in Boston where he was a teacher of the Deaf. With this particular invention in 1876—which is by no means his only invention—the world was dramatically changed. The telephone is so integrated into our lives today I don’t think any of us can imagine life without it.

What will be your legacy? The vast majority of us will not have an impact on the world anywhere close to that of Alexander Graham Bell. But we all leave something behind. Some view

Leaving a legacy

their children as their legacy. Others say they want their legacy to be that they made the world a better place for having lived. How can we do that?

I think to fully comprehend our own legacy we need to think about the legacy left to us by two people who lived at the beginning of human history—Adam and Eve. The decisions they made in the Garden of Eden changed the future of all mankind forever. Their legacy determined the limitations of our existence. Because of them, we will never have the possibility of the perfection they experienced. Psalm 51:5b tells us “in sin did my mother conceive me.” The legacy left to us by our first parents is sin.

Did you know Alexander Graham Bell was an active participant of the eugenics movement in the US? Quoted from Wikipedia: “From 1912 until 1918 he was

Today it’s popular to talk about leaving a legacy for future generations. From parents to politicians much thought is often given as to what sort of legacy we are leaving behind, what we will be remembered for. Sometimes it is something concrete, sometimes it rests in ideas and accomplishments.What legacy gifts have you given or received? What was the occasion?How would you define the word “legacy”? What’s the very best legacy we could receive?Join our author as she explores the concept of leaving a legacy.

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Legacy, continuedthe chairman of the board of scientific advisers to the Eugenics Record Office associated with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York, and regularly attended meetings. In 1921, he was the honourary president of the Second International Congress of Eugenics held under the auspices of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Organizations such as these advocated passing laws (with success in some states) that established the compulsory sterilization of people deemed to be, as Bell called them, a ‘defective variety of the human race.’ By the late 1930s, about half the states in the US had eugenics laws, and California’s compulsory sterilization law was used as a model for that of Nazi Germany.” Although we can honour Bell’s contribution to our lives through his invention of the telephone, there is no doubting the cost in human lives brought about by those who actively and vigorously supported eugenics principles.

If we’re honest with ourselves, we can do nothing good. We have probably done some harm along the way. Romans 3:12: “All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” The legacy we leave future generations based in our own efforts is contaminated by sin.

Charles Studd, a British missionary born in 1860 wrote “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” For good or ill, this earth and all the earthly legacies we leave will pass away. God is eternal, and only He has redeemed our legacy of sin.

Christ’s legacy to us is perfection and redemption. It is found in His perfect and sinless life, death and

My great granddaughter Annie was born three months after my husband passed away. She calls me “GG” for great grandma and my daughter she calls Nana. One day at home with her mother she looked at the picture of my husband and me and asked, “Who is that on the picture with GG?” Annie is three years old now. Her mother told her that was Papa and he has gone to heaven to live with Jesus.

A few days later mother and Annie were driving by where my daughter works and Annie saw my daughter’s truck. (It was my husband’s and so my granddaughter still thinks of it as his truck.) Annie says to her mother, “Is that Nana’s truck?” My granddaughter says, “No that is Papa’s truck.” Annie’s response: “Did Nana drive Papa to heaven?”

by “GG” Judy Coates, Esther Guild,Dryden, Ontario

resurrection for our sakes. God left the only lasting and perfect legacy—the eternal salvation of the entire world. Our true legacy, then, is what we, by the power of the Holy Spirit, do for His Kingdom. Our greatest legacy is in making His legacy known! And this is of far greater value than any earthly legacy we could leave. Only in this way can we leave the world a better place.

Quote from Lusane, Clarence. Hitler’s Black Victims: The Historical Experiences of Afro-Germans, European Blacks, Africans, and African Americans in the Nazi Era. Pg. 124, Hove, East Sussex, UK: Psychology Press, 2003. ISBN 978-0-415932-950. Found on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Graham_Bell

Kathy Birkett is a member of Prince of Peace LWMLC, Burlington, Ont.

*Eugenics – the science of improving the human race by a careful selection of parents (Collins Gage Canadian Paperback Dictionary).

Out of the mouths of babesQuestion: “What ingredients are mothers made of?”• “God makes mothers out of clouds

and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.”

• “They had to get their start from men’s bones. Then they mostly use

string, I think.”Question: “How did God make mothers?”• “Magic, plus super powers and a lot

of stirring.”• “He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.”• “God made my mom just the same

like He made me. He just used bigger parts.”

Question: “If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?”• “She has this weird thing about me

keeping my room clean. I’d get rid of that.”

• “I’d make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it, not me.”

• “I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.”

from Joyful Noiseletter.Used with permission.

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Going to a women’s retreat can be a fulfilling adventure for anyone looking for rest, reflection and renewal of body, mind and spirit. But there comes a time when we actually wonder how much longer our physical bodies can cope with the challenges of camping! It might mean taking extra baggage like sleep apnea machines, warmer clothing, blankets and, of course, the meds for the duration of the stay.

As a result many women in their golden years who live within a half-hour drive to Aurora Lutheran Bible Camp, opt to travel light by coming out just for the full day of events on Saturday and then heading home to rest in the comfort of their own surroundings.

Alma Gingras was one of those faithful participants in August of 2013. She looked forward to a day of basking in “Sonshine” with

good fellowship, singing and three delicious meals. Carpooling made it even more enjoyable. The theme, Take a walk in God’s Garden, intrigued her as she, upon arrival, enjoyed a hot cup of coffee, pondering what the adventures of the day would bring. The squeaking of the screen door alerted her to more gals drifting in; some from the sauna after a cool morning dip, others, not so adventurous, who

tried to catch an extra forty winks snuggled under a cozy comforter, or those just arriving from outlying areas as she had. Anyone travelling a longer distance would have arrived the night before, enjoying the campfire service complete with rounds of singing and the roasting of wieners and marshmallows. Ah, those were the days!

“Alma?” The sound of someone calling her name brought her back to the moment and she turned to see a woman she hadn’t seen for over 25 years. Their paths had never crossed since then though they were both very involved in their LWMLC societies. Hilda Schmyr had arrived the night before with a vanload from Atikokan. Oh my, where to begin?

Alma and her husband Armand had moved to Thunder Bay from Atikokan some 40 years ago. Hilda had remained in Atikokan and didn’t usually travel to zone events in the Thunder Bay area due to other commitments. And now face to face, they could share about years gone by! God had given them this opportunity to take a walk in God’s garden together.

Like two “best” friends in school they sat together through meals and Bible study, sharing a walk down memory lane! During free time, they strolled down to the beach, found chairs in the shade of some birch trees and enjoyed watching those brave enough to dip into the refreshing lake water while they dipped into their treasure box of memories. Oh, how many joys and sorrows the passing years had brought! Yet they both agreed that God had walked beside them all the way, strengthening them in their hours of need, comforting them in their times of loss and showering them with blessings too numerous to count.

As they made their way back to the dining hall for coffee and closing devotions, they came upon some saskatoon bushes loaded with berries. Another blessing along the way! Alma had not picked fresh saskatoon berries for a decade or more. As I watched them hold branches for each other, pick berries by the handful, all the while savouring the sweet taste of their memories, I marveled at how great and awesome is our God!

Though circumstances had kept them apart, now their friendship was rekindled with a promise to keep in closer touch. A picture of their time together that day is like a reflection of God’s love.

Irene Warpula is a a member of LWMLC fromThunder Bay, Ontario.

Unexpected blessings in God’s garden

by Irene Warpula

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MISSION NEWS >>

Nicaragua The sewing school was very busy in 2013 as it made all the gowns and dresses for the 29 graduates. Seventeen women and 12 men graduated as deaconesses and pastors respectively in the seminary program. The school faced

Ukraine On July 21, 2013, a graduation ceremony was held at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Odessa, Ukraine. Six students graduated from a three-year program; they have now begun their two-year vicarage in SELCU congregations under the supervision of Ukrainian pastors. Funds from LWMLC this triennium have helped with:

1. Student travels2. Faculty travels3. Translators for the courses.At the graduation ceremony SELCU

expressed gratitude to seminary rector, Dr. Norman Threinen, for his faithful long-term ministry. It was a very special moment when all seminary graduates

past and present stood up, among them five SELCU pastors who are presently serving in Ukrainian churches.

It is worth recalling that the Odessa seminary was founded in 1998 with the support of Lutheran Church–Canada. This was the seminary’s third

graduation. In total there are 20 graduates; many of them now serving as pastors in Ukraine and Kazakhstan.

Gratitude has been expressed from SELCU especially to LWMLC and CLMS for committing CAD 43,000 toward the formation of these pastors to serve the church in Ukraine.

Cambodia

ThailandThe deaconess in Thailand doesn’t know any English. Nor does her husband, Rev. Chujit. Other people who might speak English have not been able to assist her in reporting. She teaches Sunday school on a regular basis and helps Pastor Chujit with the catechesis on weekends.

a few challenges in 2012 as there were not many women in the community of Chinandega interested in the school. Mrs. Santos, the teacher, was asked to visit some communities in the region and help

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The church’s 15 women evangelists live in remote areas in Cambodia. Their major work consists in teaching children, visiting families of prospects and church members, assisting as midwives, and caring for the sick and dying.

Graduates and professors below, seminary building right.

Cambodian evangelists left and above.

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$35,000 Mission Opportunity Fund ($7,000 paid)

$10,000 Street Ministry & Police Chaplain, Rev. D.J. Kim, Regina ($6,666 paid)

$15,000 Sewing School, Nicaragua ($10,000 paid)

MISSION GRANTS 2012-2015$ 9,000 Evangelist Deaconesses,

Nicaragua ($6,000 paid)$12,000 Camp Lutherland, Qu’Appelle

Lakes, Sask.$ 5,000 Social Outreach Programs, Our

Saviour, Etobicoke, Ont.$16,000 Concordia Seminary, Odessa,

Ukraine ($10,600 paid)

$ 6,000 Evangelists to women and children, Thailand ($4,000 paid)

$22,000 Evangelist Deaconess, Cambodia ($10,995 paid)

TOTAL GRANTS: $130,000TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $55,261

Several grants are being paid on an annual basis and, as noted in the last issue, they have received a second year’s funding: the sewing school in Nicaragua, the deaconesses in Nicaragua and Cambodia, an evangelist in Thailand and Concordia Seminary in Ukraine.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Airdrie, Alta. (see photo), also received $3,500 for a community grief counselling project from the Mission Opportunity Fund grant.

MISSION GRANT UPDATE AND A CHALLENGE

Larry Walter, president, and Rev. Darren Dressler of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Airdrie, Alta., receive a cheque for $3,500 from LWMLC treasurer, Linda Horton. The funds will be used for the development and continuation of grief support programming at a community facility. Pastor Dressler is working in partnership with a local agency to give clients Christian guidance as they work through their grief.

It’s time to rise to the challenge!

We have only one year left to fund mission grants from our mite boxes. To the end of March 2014 we have been able to pay just over $55,000 of our $130,000 mission grant goal. That leaves over half to be paid between now and the end of March 2015! Please pray for generous hearts and the desire to share the gospel with those who need to hear.

Christian Mission Committee

women in congregations who wanted to learn and practise sewing skills.

This has now changed. In 2013, and especially in most recent months, several women are attending the sewing school and are grateful to be able to learn the trade and utilize it as a source of income for their families.

I will personally be in Nicaragua in May and will be able to present more concrete description of this new momentum.

 Rev. Leonardo Neitzel

Left, sewing students with Rev. Neitzel in the centre of group; below, students at work.

Nicaragua, continued

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One of our greatest challenges is to inspire the next generation to participate. If you grew up playing the violin, it is disheartening to see fewer and fewer children learning that instrument. If your passion was sitting down for a challenging game of chess (with a person, not a computer), and nobody is learning to play anymore, it’s discouraging. If you were an avid

THE GENERATION GAP

softball player, and there are no longer enough girls in the community to make up a team, you miss hearing the crack of the bat at the local diamond. It only takes one generation of non-involvement to put the future of a sport, or skill, or interest into jeopardy.

The same is true of the Christian faith. In fact, in November 2013, Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of

Canterbury, reported that the Church of England is just “one generation away from extinction.”

The Generation Gap that began in earnest in the 1960s is widening. One comic featured a mom holding out a large dictionary to her son, and explaining that, “This is a spell checker.” Another one featured a dad pointing to the family set of encyclopedias, saying,

THE BACKSEAT WORKER: WE’RE ALL KNOWN SOMEHOWWhen I was in my early 20’s I

was at a church picnic. A man whom I had not seen in several years came up to me and we began to visit. His teenage daughter came and joined the conversation. Her dad asked her if she knew who I was. She said, “Yes! He’s Mrs. Julien’s boy!” My mom had been her grade 4 Sunday school teacher. I guess we’re all known somehow! (There’s worse things to be known as!)

Read John 1:29-42.

The Backseat WorkerWhat is a backseat worker? What

is a front seat worker? Why is there a difference? How can the two work together in everyday life? How do they work together in the Father’s kingdom?1. Name as many of the 12 disciples

as you can along with something about them. For example: Judas—betrayed Jesus.

2. Andrew’s reputation was that of

Simon Peter’s brother (I guess we’re all known somehow). He was one of the initial two followers of Jesus, so why are some of the other disciples better known? What was the first thing Andrew did? (vs. 41)

3. Is one worker in the kingdom more

important than another? I once read

this about Andrew—that he was a leader, but not at the head of the procession. How many of us can relate to Andrew?

4. How do we, on a daily basis,

balance the tension between self-glory and the glory of God and the advancement of the cause of Christ?

5. Is it as simple as saying you’re

either a back-seat worker or a front-seat worker? If not, why not?

6. Think of a time when you felt

slighted at home, work, church because you felt like you didn’t get the attention or credit you felt you deserved? (If you and the group are comfortable with it you can share your story.) How did you deal with this? What other ways might you have dealt with it? Again, (sharing is optional) have you ever felt uncomfortable because of the attention you were getting? Why? How did you deal with that?

7. Take another look at Andrew—he

was one of the first two disciples. John becomes known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” Andrew is known as Simon Peter’s brother. (We

all have to be known somehow).The New Testament is full of

the exploits of Peter but not those of Andrew. Four fishermen, Andrew, Peter, James and John. Three have great apostolic fame and then there’s Andrew, whom we don’t know as much about. Do you think this was ever a problem for him? If you were he what might you have done about it? Why?

8. Andrew can be seen as a great contact man for the cause of Christ. This is also who we are, contacts for spreading the wonderful news of Christ and Him crucified. In the last words of our closing hymn, “Hark, The Voice of Jesus Crying” LSB #826, we pray, “Here am I, send me, send me!”

We’re all known somehow. The most wonderful way we are known is as a follower of Christ!

Closing Hymn and Prayer“Hark the Voice of Jesus Crying” LSB #826

Good and gracious God we thank You for this day that You have given us. We pray for Your strength and direction to serve You as You will. We pray that our focus in all we do is on You and all You have done for us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Rev. Brad Julien, LWML–Canada Counsellor, Swift Current, Sask.

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“They’re an early form of Google.” Kids don’t understand things we grew up with, and we don’t understand things they are growing up with. The difference is highlighted in the terms “digital immigrants” and “digital natives.” Digital natives are generally those born in or shortly before the 2000s and who have never known a world without the current technologies. The use of such technologies comes naturally to them. Digital immigrants are those of us who don’t speak that language as our “mother tongue.” That means we have to study hard and work hard to use those devices to their full capacity. We are immigrants to that “country,” that way of life. Such a technological generation gap makes it increasingly hard for us to take the Christian faith to a new generation, since we don’t easily connect with their priorities.

1. READ: Exodus 13:14, Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 26:5-9.

How were the Israelites to pass the faith on to the next generation? What was the content they were to pass on? Why are we to follow their example? How might we do this?

2. READ Genesis 28:1-4.Despite Jacob’s earlier deception

of his father Isaac, how did Isaac make sure his son carried on in the faith of the true God? How might we do something similar?

3. READ 1 Kings 11:1-6 Sometimes parental

encouragement, efforts and examples fail to have the desired effect on one’s children. David was a man “after God’s own heart.” What happened to Solomon? What can we say or do to help those who struggle with way-ward children today?

4. One of the clearest Old Testament examples of taking faith to a new generation is found in Psalm 78. READ vv. 1–7a. What were people to tell the coming generation? Think of some specific examples from the Old Testament. What was the ultimate goal of that teaching?

5. One of the clearest New Testament examples of taking faith to a new generation is found in 2 Timothy. READ 1:5 and 3:14-17. Through whom was the faith passed on to Timothy? Through what was the faith passed on to Timothy? Paul refers to several uses of Scripture, but highlights one main purpose. What is that purpose? How is it similar to the ultimate goal of the teaching from Psalm 78?

6. Psalm 78 talked about “the glorious deeds of the Lord...and the wonders that He has done.” What would be some New Testament examples of God’s wonders and glorious deeds? Can you recount any “glorious deeds” or

“wonders” from your own life?

The rubber of your faith meets the road of life

Think of some “new generation” people that God has placed into your life—children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, young people in your church family, neighbour kids. What practical and relevant ways can you connect with them (even if it takes you out of your comfort zone) and connect them to God in Christ?

PrayerAlmighty God, I give You thanks

today for the wonders and deeds You performed in ancient times on behalf of Your people, especially for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for my salvation. I give You thanks for people who faithfully passed the Gospel on to me. [add their names here] There are many people in my world and even in my life who need to hear the good news of Your grace in Christ. [add their names here] Fill me with passion and boldness and courage to go out of my comfort zone, if that’s what it takes, to share Jesus with them. Send Your Holy Spirit ahead of the witness of my word and deed to prepare their hearts so that, having heard of Your wonders and glorious deeds, they might set their hope in You; through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.

Rev. Laverne Hautz, ABC District Counsellor, Port Coquitlam, B.C.

TEACH CHILDREN TO LOVE AND TRUST IN GOD ABOVE ALL THINGS

Prayer: Father in heaven guard our tongues and give us hearts and minds that treasure You as we teach our young ones about You. May they be instilled with a lifelong yearning to be Your servants. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Young parents have many questions about being a parent. Many of those questions are about day-to-day living

and caring for their precious new infant. Christian parents have a whole different set of questions. When should we begin to bring our children to church? When should we start to teach them about God? When should we start to teach them to pray? How should we do these things? What responses do you have to these questions?

What is Jesus’ response to these questions in Mark 10:13-16? The “how do we do this question” is best answered in Deuteronomy 11:18,19. What does it say?

Let’s look up the following

verses: Exodus 12:26; Exodus 13:14;

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Special gifts made to LWML–Canada using the Memorial and Honour cards available from the LWML–Canada Resource Centre in Winnipeg will go into the LWML–Canada “Gifts for Growth” Fund. Other donations are used as designated.

LWML–Canada acknowledges, with thanks, the following special gifts…Memorial Gifts• Marie Biesenthal by John, Sherry, Tyler & Kristina

Interisano; Al & Lynne Goulet; Donald & Myra Arnold

• Alma Kasper by Wayne & Bonnie Kasper• Irene Raedeke by Prince of Peace LWMLC, Regina• Iva Saar by Lillian Saar

• (Maria) Elina Sanderson by Ed & Fay Schatschneider• Carol Schmidt by Ellie Schmidt• Marie Schwarz by Concordia LWMLC, Penticton

• Gladys Zimmerman by Shirley Wisdahl, St. Luke

LWMLC, Surrey

Honour Gifts• Ruth Hoover, Heidi Muxlow

by Margaret Bylund Mairs

Deuteronomy 6:20; Joshua 4:21. What is the common theme? How can we apply that in our lives?

When we read Joshua, chapter 4, many questions arise. What had the children of Israel just done? What did Joshua ask them to build? What was the significance of the building material, the number of items to be used? What kind of faith memorials could we make? Should we? For what purpose?

Our faith memorials need to be obvious, open and looked at often so the children can ask about them. This gives the opportunity to encourage and witness to them. What can we use? Consider displaying baptismal and confirmation certificates, or even empty frames to indicate events that haven’t taken place yet. What about a faith journey photo album? These are some ways we can tell our children and grandchildren about Jesus and encourage them, similar to setting up your stone altar so they will ask questions and we can joyfully respond.

Have a look at page 321 in Lutheran Service Book and Section 1 in Luther’s Small Catechism. Martin Luther exhorts the head of the household to do what? Who does that apply to?

In what ways can you as a mom, or as a grandmother put those practices

into action? As we teach our children and help them grow in faith we need to spend time personally in God’s Word (Psalm 32:8). As we read and study God’s Word we could start a little book where we write down verses that, at that moment, really touch our hearts. Writing them down helps keep them close at hand. How does this, in turn, make us better teachers of that Word?

Read Hebrews 8:10,11. What things can you think of that would be a way of doing this?

Read Matthew 28:18b-20. Recognizing the precious gift of Baptism granted to our infant, what are we to do? Why is teaching so important in the life of our newly baptized infant? As you consider this, review the service of Holy Baptism in LSB pages 268ff. What is our commitment to this child—as parents or as members of the congregation? What is Paul’s advice in Titus 2:7,8a? How do we go about putting words into action? For what purpose?

Read Titus 2:3-4. Discuss how we, as individuals, or as an LWMLC society, can help parents teach their infants. Consider:• Does your congregation have a lending library where children’s Bible story books and other parental resources are available? What

particularly good books does it have? What ones does it need? How can you make your library a better resource for teaching the Christian faith?• How can we be supportive and encouraging of young parents who bring their little ones to church? How can we assist them? Think back to what we read in Titus 2:7-8a—how does modelling our faith, our trust in God serve as an encouragement to young parents as well as to their children?• A young mother asked for prayer on her behalf that God would grant her the gift of being a godly mother, enabling her to bring up her children to be godly people serving God and Him alone. How can we reach out to young mothers like this? What love can we offer to these young mothers in our midst?• Read 1 Samuel 2:26 and Luke 2:52. What do these verses say about growth? What can you do personally for the infant, the toddler, the teenager in your congregation—members of the Body of Christ along with you—to help them grow in their faith and their trust in God?

Closing Prayer: Thank you Father for the little ones, the toddlers, the teenagers in our lives. Bless us and strengthen us to be good Christian influences on both parents and children. Amen.

Linda McKellar,Fort Assiniboine, Alta.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT >>

SHARING THE WORD WITH CHILDREN >>

Insights from Iris

Iris Barta

1 ... 2 ... 3 ... Jesus loves m-e-e-e!God’s favourite

Do you play “favourites” with your children or gran-babies? Are you quick to say “no” or are you really thinking about it? Is there something one of them does that endears her or him to you in a special way? Is there one who drives you crazy? Do you feel guilty feeling that way?

In 2012 a radio host dad wrote a blog and publicly acknowledged that he preferred (loved) the company of his eldest son more than his younger son. There was an outcry from the masses. People were outraged that he would say something like that. How would the less loved child feel? How would the dynamics between the brothers change at their dad’s admission? How do you feel about what he did?

We have three children. Our eldest

is a boy who was followed by two girls. I love them all dearly and there are aspects to each of them that has endeared them to me. Our son has a marvellous sense of humour and can always make me laugh. Our middle girl cherishes, and will pass on, our family traditions. Our baby will drop everything to meet me at the DQ to share a Blizzard and have a chat. I love them all for who they are.

God has many children, and each and every one of them (us) is special to Him. We must be special as He made us in His image:

Genesis 1:26-27: “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in Our image, after Our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping

thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”

Psalm 139:13: “For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb.”

And He promises to take care of us, all of us.

2 Corinthians 6:18: “and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty.”

Matthew 6:26: “Look at the birds

“Memory stones” deepen faithMany of us are blessed to have

been born into our faith and taught and encouraged in that faith by our parents. There is nothing more important than the strong foundation we received from them and other family members. I, like many of you, remember being taken to church and Sunday school. I attended confirmation classes and youth group. All of that is very important, but, when I look back, there are other things that have deepened my faith and encouraged me along the way.

If you think back, I’m sure all of you can think of at least one person who said or did some small thing you will never forget, that you remember as an “aha” moment. These things may not have

been overwhelmingly profound, but they touched your heart with a simple action, a few words, or a tone of voice.

How grateful I am to God that He has placed people in my life who have shared a word or two or an action that has made me think “wow, they really love their Saviour; I want to have and share a faith like that.”

In Joshua, chapter 4 the Israelites are crossing the Jordan River. Joshua instructs them to bring 12 stones from the middle of the riverbed to the shore. In years to come, Joshua tells them, when our children ask about the stones, we will tell them the story of what God has done for us.

I like to think of these faith-building moments as memory stones people

have put into my life. I reflect on them and am encouraged again and again in my faith. Sometimes I tell other people, hoping they also will be encouraged.

One of the great strengths of LWML–Canada is the women of faith who encourage each other and pass on their faith to other women, not just their own children, but daughters and sisters in Christ, with a few words or actions that become their memory stones of strength. What a beautiful way to pass on our faith to the next generation.

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VIEWPOINT >>

of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

It’s summer holidays and the days are warm and long. How are you spending your time? On your knees in the garden pulling weeds? Painting the fence? Doing everyday chores that will still be there tomorrow? Chances are your kids are home and looking for something to do. Try to include them in what you’re doing—or better yet, ask them what they would like for you to do together. Go for a bike ride, jump through the sprinkler, take a walk to the park to swing on the swings or go down the slide.

Try to spend some one on one time with your children...or grandchildren. If you can, you and your husband may take turns taking one of your children for breakfast or lunch each weekend. It’s a great opportunity to have a little time alone with each child; to give him/her your undivided attention; to catch up on what’s going on in their world. And to share what’s going on in yours. Let them know that just as they are special to you, they are special to God, too. Those special times are precious—for us as parents as well as for our children.

I came home from work one day to find a postcard from my mummie who lives in Kelowna. On it she wrote

“You’re my favourite hello and my saddest goodbye.” Even as a child in my 50s I appreciate and love every special moment I can spend with my mother, especially when it’s just us. I hope that when my children are my age I’ll be reaching out and showing them how each of them are my “favourite.”

Just as God always makes time for us—to hear our prayers, to listen as we chat about our day, to pass along another blessing—we should do the same for our children (See LSB #922, v.1).

Roberta NixonVP Christian Growth Committee

The Sunday sermon begins—the signal for my grandson to visit me in my pew. It isn’t my company that he is looking for—the candy in my purse is the enticement. A few weeks ago I bought a new purse. Noting it, Luke, with great concern observed, “You got a new purse. Does it come with candy?” He was greatly relieved to be assured that the new purse did indeed come with candy.

Candy during the sermon is an ongoing “church” tradition in my family. As a child, whether I was sitting with my parents or my grandparents, as soon as the sermon began a peppermint magically appeared in my hand. Every Sunday, as I replenish the candy supply (mini chocolate bars instead of peppermints) in my purse, I think of my parents and my grandparents and I realize I was given much more than a peppermint. My parents, as did their parents and their parents before them, lived up to the promises they made to God when they brought their child to Him at each child’s baptism. They lived the words of the psalmist: “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts” (Psalm 145:4) and I watched as they “declared God’s mighty acts.”

By those of another generation I have been given a love of God’s Word, a hunger to be in His Word. I have been taught to pray, to be present in God’s House, to partake of the Lord’s body and blood at every occasion. I was reminded day in and day out that I was a child of God, loved by Him, redeemed through the suffering and death of God’s only Son, Jesus Christ. He is my Saviour; I am His saved, redeemed child. In Him, I have the gift of eternal life. I am blessed!

My grandmother, on her death bed, lamented to her pastor about her weakened condition but she went on to proclaim, “but my God is so strong.” It was her knowledge of God’s presence in her life that sustained her, strengthened her in life and in death. I have been influenced by her faith. By the grace of God I continue to pass on this faith to my children and to my grandchildren. Time has not diminished nor erased that gift of faith.

Does it come with candy? Yes, the purse does come with candy but the owner of the purse comes with a lot more than candy. I believe the words of Psalm 73:28, “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord

God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.” As God’s forgiven children we can loudly proclaim to each other and to the world, “Look what God has done for me!” God is our refuge; God is our strength; God is our hope; God is love. Because of Christ, God will never fail or forsake us. We surprise ourselves and those around us with the joy we have in God as we trust in our loving heavenly Father to provide all we need to support this body and life. We are complete in Him.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you” (1 Peter 1:3-4). What an inheritance we have received from those who came before. And by His grace, what an inheritance we leave for those yet to come. Who cares if it comes with candy or the superficial things of life—Christ is all we need from one generation to another.

Anne Taylor, editor

Does it come with candy?

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CHRISTIAN GROWTH >>

Opening the door to God’s Word in your lifeJoin me as we continue to “Open

the Door to God’s Word in your Life.”

Door #6 – Bible Study“It helps to be occupied with God’s

Word, to speak it, and meditate on it…it is the power of God that gives the devil burning pain and strengthens, comforts, and helps us beyond measure” (Luther’s Large Catechism Longer Preface 11).

Acts 17: 11-12: “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Many of them therefore believed, with not a few Greek women of high standing as well as men.”

1 Thessalonians 2:13: “And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.”

The questions below were put before us during Bible study at the 2012 convention in Kelowna by Pastor Ken Maher. To get a broader range of answers I posed the same questions to some women at my church.1. What excuses can you think of (or have you used) for not taking time to study the Bible with others?• Too busy with other things.• For an evening study, by the time I

get home from work and prepare dinner, I have no more desire, or I’m too tired, to head out.

• I just don’t feel like it.• I don’t know enough!

This last excuse is probably one of the most common. When you attend a Bible study the participants are going to come into it with a wide range of Bible knowledge. Some may be quick to find Scripture while others are flipping through the pages, just starting to get their feet wet. You should never feel you have nothing to contribute.

When we attend a Bible study the primary reason we are there is to receive what God is giving us personally through the study, not for anything we may put into it.2. What are some of the reasons why we should make the time?• I would gain more from the time

spent in study than I would have by whatever else I was too busy doing.

• Bible studies help me stay more connected to God, the church and our congregation.

• Studies help equip us to “go and make disciples.” The more we know the easier it is to share.

3. What do you look for in a good Bible study?• The correct interpretation of

Scripture. • How it relates to every day.4. What would you most like to learn about?• How the Word relates to me and my

life situation.• A better understanding of Scripture.• Explanation of some of what is in the

Bible.This is just a sampling of the

answers I received. Do they reflect how you would answer the same questions?

Lutheranism 101 (Concordia Publishing House) speaks on God’s word. It says that:• The Scriptures are the words of

eternal life, the living inspired Word of God.

• The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God in the Bible to create, feed and sustain faith.

• It is the revelation of God’s will and His plan of salvation.

The Bible is all that and it’s the best-selling book of all time! Those are good reasons for opening it, reading it, studying it.

A Bible study is like a devotion in that it puts us into God’s Word. A study can be just one session or it can be expanded over several weeks. It’s beneficial in further educating us in the

Word because there are usually many scriptural cross references, often taking us into books of the Bible we rarely look at. (If you’re concerned about finding the readings, add tabs to your Bible.)

I encourage you to seek out the Bible studies happening within your church…those led by a pastor or by a member of your congregation. There are studies for men or women only and also those for everyone. Find one that is delving into a subject of interest to you. Chances are you’ll be able to apply what you learn to your everyday life.

And remember, there is more to a Bible study than just looking up Scripture; there’s also the sharing. It’s through sharing that relationships are developed. Relationships founded on the Word and a common love of Christ can’t be wrong!

2 Timothy 3:16: “All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”

Roberta Nixon, Vice-President

OUR VISIONIgnited by the grace of God, members of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada are actively encouraging women in the study of God’s Word so they are passionate in sharing the Gospel through word and deed.

OUR MISSIONThe mission of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada is to EQUIP, MOTIVATE and ENCOURAGE WOMEN to GROW in God’s Word SERVE God’s people and SHARE God’s Son

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Trick or Treat! with Melissa Henke“Trick or treat, smell my feet, give

me something good to eat. Not too big, not too small, but the size of Montreal.”

I know it’s a little early to start thinking about Halloween, but if I tell you now, this gives you plenty of time to plan—who are we kidding, don’t we leave everything to the last minute or is that just me?

This past Halloween, one of the ladies from my church decided to try something new for an outreach—Trick or Trunk. I have never heard of this concept, but many communities do this already. In a parking lot, vehicles are gathered around and people hand out candy from the trunk of their vehicles to the trick or treaters.

At our church parking lot ten vehicles were set up in a circle. Now, you can’t just open your trunk and hand out candy. You must decorate your car. Check out the photos of different ways people decorated their cars, plus it’s Halloween, so you have to dress up for the occasion. In addition, bring yourself a lawn chair, so you’re not standing all night. If you are looking for some fantastic ideas on how to decorate your vehicle just Google “Trick or Trunk” or

head over to Pinterest.We had hot chocolate for the adults,

even though I think we drank most of it ourselves since it was a cold night and we were outside. Does anyone remember a Halloween when it was not minus something outside? Anyone? Depending on your location and bylaws a little fire to keep warm would be excellent, too.

We created a safe environment for trick and treaters to come for some tasty treats. The best part was that in under five minutes one could visit ten different houses (vehicles) and boy, did we give out a huge amount of goodies. Many of the families who came to our Trick or Trunk thought this was a wonderful idea.

Don’t forget to advertise your event in the church bulletin, the local paper or use social media to get the word out.

This is a perfect opportunity to talk to and meet the families in your community. This is good time to talk about your church, Sunday school, or what you are studying at Bible studies or invite ladies to a LWMLC meeting.

Most of all have fun. Trick or Treat!

Looking for something unique to hand to the trick or treaters? attach the label “Teaching the Gospel is no Trick! It’s a real

JELLYBEAN PRAYER

Red is for the blood He gave Green is for the grass He made Yellow is for the sun so bright Orange is for the edge of night Black is for the sins we made White is for the grace He gave

Purple is for the house of sorrow Pink is for the new tomorrow

A bag of jellybeans colourful and sweet

In this prayer is a promise And a small delicious treat.

Treat!” to a chocolate bar or a Halloween treat bag. Or how about giving out small bags of jelly beans with a copy of the Jelly Bean Prayer attached. An alternative would be to make the jelly bean plant, shown at left, and give it out with bags of jelly beans.

BUT I CAN’T SEW! >>

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Allen Schellenberg

GOD’S GIFTS – GOD’S LEGACY >>

As a gift coordinator, there are times when I am invited to a home to meet with couples or individuals to review their present estate plan or discuss a new estate plan. This may include a review of their will, discussion of other documents that would make the settlement of their estate easier for their surviving loved ones, and suggestions for how a gift might be structured from within their estate. Most people consider these issues to be of an extremely private nature, and more often than not, they are rarely talked about even amongst their own family members. Being invited into someone’s home to discuss these issues is both an honour and a privilege.

Also, being inside a person’s home gives you a special insight into what things are of importance to them. In most cases their walls are adorned with pictures. Sometimes, like at my mother’s place, there is a haphazard collage of 30 or more pictures taking up an entire wall, showing her children and grandchildren at various stages throughout their lives. In other homes, there may be only one or two pictures, professionally framed and hung with great care, placed in a location to highlight their significance. Whether one picture or many, these pictures represent the importance of family to the individual.

In Christian homes, there is another commonality; the outright display of

a person’s faith. This may take many different forms, including a well-used Bible on a side table, a cross hung on the wall for all to see when they enter the home, a framed cross-stitch or plaque with a favourite Bible verse, or a collection of other Christian-based publications. This outward display of their faith speaks of its importance and prominence in their lives.

Given what I see in people’s homes, the responses I receive during my seminars on Christian estate planning come as no surprise when the question

declaration of your faith, to both surviving family members and to others. This may be done in two ways. First, you can include a statement of your faith as the opening clause of your will. I’ve read such statements, from two sentences long, to two pages long. Not only is this an opportunity to speak of your own assurance of eternal peace in heaven, but also an opportunity to encourage surviving family on their own faith journey, encouraging them to put their faith and trust in the one and only Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Christ. If you had one final opportunity to speak of your faith, what would you say? Samples of such clauses may be found on the resource page of the Foundation’s web site.

Second, you may leave a gift from your estate for the ongoing mission and ministry of the church. This could be for your own congregation, a seminary, LWML–Canada, or one of the many other organizations affiliated with Lutheran Church–Canada. Even a small percentage of your estate can be a significant gift to one of these ministries. Furthermore, gifts from your estate have no bearing on what your present or future financial requirements might be, and almost fifty percent of the gift is returned to the estate as a non-refundable tax credit.

If you would like to learn more about how to structure such a gift within your estate, or to hear about other estate planning tools, I encourage you to attend our seminar on Christian estate planning, or to speak to one of the Foundation’s gift coordinators directly. For information on seminars in your area, or for contact information, visit www.lutheranfoundation.ca.

Allen SchellenbergLutheran Foundation Canada

What’s important in your life?

If you had one final opportunity to speak of your

faith, what would you say?

is asked “What are the things most important in your life?” Almost without exception, the two most common responses are a person’s family and a person’s faith. After having verbalized this, I see nods of agreement from all the seminar attendees. But then I ask the next question, “Does your present estate plan reflect the importance of both these things in your life?” Now there are not so many nods, in fact, very few.

What about your estate plan? I’m sure it cares for family, as it should, but does it reflect the importance of the faith you’ve demonstrated throughout your life? Your will provides a wonderful opportunity to make a final

WRITE FOR TAPESTRY Theme Winter 2014: MOVING HEAVEN AND EARTH

League theme for 2014: WOMEN WALKING WITH THEIR LORD

God calls us to serve our neighbour in His name. That neighbour may be found in our family, our church, our community. The service may be “big” in the world’s eyes or something of no great significance, like moving tables or doing dishes. The service may be “spiritual” or filling an everyday need. We invite your LWMLC society to choose

someone to recognize for their service. Please keep your submission to

200 words or less and send to editor-in-chief, Marion Hollinger, tapestry@lutheranwomen.ca or 2816 Calder Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1W1.

Longer submissions on the theme or related to the season will also be considered.

Deadline: August 1, 2014

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Deadline to receive proposals is June 30, 2014. Guidelines were provided in the last issue of Get Connected or can be downloaded from www.lutheranwomen.ca.

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THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE is looking for candidates to fill executive positions.

The following have served one term in their current office and can be nominated to their present positions.President: Current – Iris BartaRecording Secretary: Current – Pat Maki

Financial Secretary: Current – Rachel KuhlVP Christian Growth: Current – Roberta NixonVP Christian Mission: Current – Fran PorteusVP Member Development: Current – Lorraine KaijaVP Communications: Current – Gail Mitchell The following officer has served two terms and cannot be nominated for the same position. She is eligible to be nominated to any other position.Treasurer: Current – Linda Horton

Send your recommendations for these positions to the nominating committee.

If you have already secured the consent of your nominee, please send the completed forms—Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada Willing to Serve form and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada Inc. Nomination for LWML–Canada Executive form (both forms signed by the nominee) to the nominating committee. These forms can be found on the www.lutheranwomen.ca website and were published in Get Connected, Spring 2014.

Forward nominations to a member of the Nominating Committee by June 30, 2014.• Karen Kaija, 4597 Jepson Street,

Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 1J5• Betty Ann McKinty, 22 Dunlop

Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2G6• Carol Rein, 2802 Corbett Road,

Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 8L6• Chairman: Anne Taylor, 4624

Cosmic Place, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 4R8All can be reached via e-mail at 2015nominations@lutheranwomen.ca.

The REFOCUSING FOR MISSION TASK FORCE has submitted a report to the General Council. A time to discuss the report will be provided at the convention.

Preparing to “fan into flame the gift of God” in 2015The next convention for LWMLC is a national one to be held on July 10-12, 2015. The ladies of Waterloo, Ontario, and area are busy preparing for you. Start planning now to participate in this faith-nurturing event.

Convention theme is “Fan Into Flame the Gift of God,” based on 2 Timothy 1:6-7: “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

Besides personal preparation, help is urgently needed in preparing for the business of the convention.

THE CHRISTIAN MISSION COMMITTEE is in need of mission grant proposals. We faithfully and generously collect mites but where will

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NEWS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY >>

For more details and pictures, visit lwmlcnews.wordpress.com. Click on the coloured numbers on the calendar to find archived stories. Don’t miss those posted in earlier months. To receive the stories as they are posted, click on the word “Follow” in the lower right of the blog page and provide your e-mail address. And please keep sending your news and pictures to tapestry@lutheranwomen.ca or Editor, 2816 Calder Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1W1.

In September First LWMLC, Kelowna, held a special potluck supper for society members (photos at right) and gathered an offering for the LWML–Canada Gifts for Growth fund honouring LWML–Canada’s 20th anniversary.

On Sunday, June 23, 2013, anniversary cake and coffee were served between the two morning services. An informational handout on the history of LWMLC was provided. A member gave a “minute man” talk at each service on what is done in the congregation and other mission service projects.

Eunice Becker, president

At their November meeting, Sarah Circle members of LWML, First Lutheran Church, Lloydminster, Alta., assembled 15 We Care School Kits for CLWR. From left to right they are: Marilyn Mutter, Lydia Pittao, Mary DeBusschere, Vera May William, Evelyn Haug, Elsie Tetz, Viola Schaefer, Vi Young. Items are now being gathering to assemble 15 Sewing Kits. Congregational members contribute to the purchase of the WE CARE bags needed. What a blessing!

Vera May William

Seven ladies gathered February 15 for a pillowcase dress work bee at Christ Lutheran Church in Petawawa. After an opening prayer and a brief instruction session, the group got to work, assembly-line style, and completed 10 dresses. Several more “in process” dresses were taken home to be finished by individuals. A tally sheet has been posted, hoping more church members will participate to add to the total, which will be shipped at a later date to either the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society or CLWR. Elaine Stanfel

Work bee creates dresses

Assembling We Care kits

LWMLC holds special potluck for members

Send notices to Tapestry editor, 2816 Calder Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1W1, tapestry@lutheranwomen.ca.

ObituariesGladys Zimmerman was called home December 23, 2013. She will be remembered for her dedication to the work of the Lord. Gladys served on the first executive of LWML–Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTICEAfter nine years of holding the line on rates for Tapestry, the

General Council of LWML–Canada has reluctantly approved a price increase (see page 3 for details). “Tapestry is designed to nurture and strengthen women in their walk of faith. We recommend it to every woman in LWMLC and LCC for stories from the mission field, digging into God’s word and learning from the faith journeys of our sisters in Christ,” says president, Iris Barta.

In looking to the future the General Council agreed to produce a digital version of the magazine—not to replace print but to reach more women. The council is asking for your help in getting the word out. Check out a sample digital copy posted on our website (www.lutheranwomen.ca/publications-and-forms/tapestry). Invite others to do so so as well and encourage them to subscribe.

Questions? Contact the editor-in-chief (contact info on page 3).

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NEWS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY >>

Our congregation celebrated LWMLC Sunday, two anniversaries (LWMLC – 20 years, Trinity LWMLC – 50 years) and Thanksgiving on October 20, 2013.

The special LWMLC service in Moosomin, Sask., was led by Regina street minister and police chaplain, Rev. D.J. Kim, who also honoured us by singing the Lord’s Prayer and sharing some of his recent mission field experiences. A special offering was given for his ministry. After worship members of the congregation viewed a display of our LWMLC projects, photos and records from our archives, and enjoyed a potluck fellowship with a special anniversary cake.

Inez Paap

(l-r back) Shirley Baragar,Sandra Meister, Ethel Rambold, Lora Rambold; (front) Inez Paap, Pastor Dong-Joo Kim, Melinda McGonigal; (seated) Peggy Zwick and Dorothy Mielitz.

Society remembers their founding

Dorothy Mielitz, elected president at the first meeting in 1962, is one of two charter members remaining of Trinity Lutheran Church.

At right is a photo from our past prayer service, “Growing together in Christ’s love for… Spreading the Seeds of the Word.” We took the “seeds” theme and besides gathering our mites, we also brought an ingathering to the altar for Hunger in Moose Jaw. We gathered fifty-six pounds of snacks that come from seeds – single serving unsweetened apple sauce/ raisin boxes/ “fruit to go” fruit bars.

Kass Demkey (see photo at right) of Hunger in Moose Jaw accepted the donation and will use the ingathering items for the children’s lunch boxes for those who for many reasons would go to school without a lunch.

Patti Kreutzwieser

The Northland Zone Renewal was held in Prince Albert on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in conjunction with the Northland Circuit Forum/Mission Fest and approximately thirty people attended. Circuit Counselor Pastor Robert Grout led the morning worship service. The group then divided into two—with the LWMLC members hearing a report of the district convention and the others carrying on the business of the circuit.

After lunch the group was blessed to hear Rev. Dong-Joo Kim speak of his work as Central District missionary-at-large working with the Regina

Joint gathering of LWMLC zone and Central District circuit held

Street Ministry. Pastor Kim’s unique background has definitely blessed him with a capacity to perform the challenging ministry God has called him to do.

An ingathering of $300 was collected and was sent to further support the work he is doing in Regina.

Prayer service provides theme for ingathering at Moose Jaw, Sask.

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NEWS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY >>

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The ladies of Redeemer LWMLC, Prince Albert, Sask., gathered items to complete twenty Warm Feet for the Street kits that were donated to the Prince Albert YWCA, and specifically for the work they do at Our House, a shelter for men. The group is currently working on knitting baby hats that will be donated to the obstetrical ward at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert.

Pat Rocheleau

Mission service projects keep Prince Albert women busy

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Pearl is homebound! She hates it! One of nine siblings, she now faces nearly every day alone at home. As she walks through her small bungalow the oxygen tube trails behind her. She knows that her condition is part of a bad choice and she is trying desperately to quit the smoking habit. It is so hard!

Pearl relies on the help of Him who knows our failings. ”I just hope God will forgive me; I am asking Him all the time!” I assure her He already has and she needs to ask Him for the strength to carry on.

While she is still living in her own home she has a boarder, a quiet young man who lives in her basement. She likes him a lot and has brought up the question “are you attending a church? You know you should!” She’s taken him to her own congregation a couple of times when she was still able to get to the worship service. He tells her he is attending a Lutheran church nearby whenever his work schedule allows it. She smiles and nods!

Pearl amazes me! She is witnessing from her recliner chair, even to the

health nurse who comes to see her regularly. She is thinking of ways she can contribute to the activities at her church! Now she is hoping she can attend the Sunday potluck lunch and worries about what she can bring! I pray God will grant her the wish and assure her that at Lutheran potlucks there is more than enough, even for her.

I go home and make a note: chokecherry syrup for Pearl at my next visit! A small gift to a faithful lady!

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Data Manager David Chant905-615-8924datamanager@lutheranwomen.caParliamentarian Bonnie Kasper204-548-2327parliamentarian@lutheranwomen.caArchivist/Historian Jeannette Lietzau780-473-6599archivist@lutheranwomen.caStructure Chairman Judy Grande306-205-4497structure@lutheranwomen.caPastoral Counsellors Rev. Ken Mahero: 705-444-6358 h: 705-446-1825counsellormaher@lutheranwomen.ca Rev. Brad Julieno: 306-773-7354 h; 306-778-7078counsellorjulien@lutheranwomen.caEditor-in-Chief Marion Hollinger2816 Calder AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7J 1W1306-343-7396tapestry@lutheranwomen.ca

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