Lutheran Women in Mission
While they were there, the time came for the Baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:6-7
The Lutheran Women in Mission is an organization of women dedicated to mission education and support, spiritual growth, and joyful service to the Lord.
The LWML motto, “Serve the Lord with Gladness,” is based upon Psalm 100:2
"Serve the Lord with Gladness"
Holy Cross LWML is group of women who joyfully serve in a variety of ways.
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coffee during fellowship on Sunday mornings
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assist with weddings and receptions
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send cards to parish members
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serve funeral dinners/receptions.
When Are Meetings?
The Holy Cross LWML Group hosts four meetings a year. Meetings are generally held in September, November, January, and May. The LWML also hosts a Women’s Retreat in March. LWML members may also join a smaller fellowship and service group called a circle. The Sarah Circle generally meets in October, December, February and April.
"Mission" Is IN Our Name
LWML supports various missionaries and missions within our church community and beyond.
Some of these include: Lutheran Bible Translators, Concordia Seminary students as well as District and National LWML projects.
For more information on Missions LWML supports check out the latest issue of The Kansas Sonshine.
Membership
Membership in the Holy Cross LWML Group is available to any woman who is a communicant member of the LCMS. If you are interested in joining please complete this survey.
Members of the Holy Cross LWML Group may also participate in a smaller group called Sarah Circle. The Sarah Circle meets four times a year for Bible study and to complete mission projects that help support the mission of the LWML.
Coffee Hour
Did you know your “coffee hour” donations provide monthly support for:
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Lutheran Bible Translator Michael Ersland (and his wife Naomi) in Ghana, West Africa
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Seminary student Tucker Wright (and his wife Becky)
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Retired Lutheran Bible Translators Don & Mary Murray (Philippine Islands)
Mighty Mites
The “Mite Box” is used to collect monetary offerings which are used to further God’s kingdom through the mission grants selected at district and national LWML conventions. A large Mite Box is available for donations on the LWML table near the bell tower entrance. Checks should be made payable to Holy Cross with LWML Mites in the memo line. A special “5th Sunday Mite Collection” is taken on the fifth Sunday of months with five Sundays. Visit www.lwml.org or www.kansaslwml.org to read about the mission grant recipients.
LWML Retreat 2024
Hosted by: Holy Cross Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML)
When: March 2, 2024 – 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Holy Cross Lutheran Church – 600 N Greenwich, Wichita KS
Additional LWML Resources
Below you will find additional resources for LWML locally and nationwide.
Kansas District LWML
National LWML
KS LWML Facebook
Contact Us
Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School admits individuals without regard to race, color, gender, disability, age, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status. Holy Cross does not discriminate on the basis of any of the aforementioned categories with regard to the administration of any policy or program.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
600 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 | (316) 684-5201
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