Wheatland Zone Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Spring Renewal
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- Published on Saturday, April 30, 2016
Submitted photo. Back Row: Eileen Turner, Minnedosa, Annette Philips Harley, Brandon, Pat Blake and Vernice Sheppard, McCreary, and Bernice LaBuick, Brandon. Front Row: Carol Buffi, Neepawa, Irma Lach, Plumas, Bernice Walker, Plumas, Judy Gabler, Neepawa, Jean Borchardt, Neepawa and Gladys Schmidt, Plumas. Lined up on the front pew are the 48 quilts made by the Plumas ladies and the bears and cats were made by all the ladies in the picture and some other members and friends.
Submitted by Jean Borchardt
Wheatland Zone LWML
On Saturday, April 23, 2016 the Wheatland Zone Spring Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Renewal was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Plumas, Manitoba. Registration was from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Rev. James Vosper did the opening devotion centered on the theme for the renewal: “How great is the love of the Father.” 1 John 3:3.
Lunch followed the Bible study. A delicious lunch was served by the Plumas ladies and a couple Neepawa ladies contributed the salads and Brandon brought some wonderful desserts.
Highlights of the business meeting: Bernice LaBuick, president of the Wheatland Zone, called the meeting to order. This was followed by the words of welcome to the renewal by Irma Lach, president of the Plumas Society. Bernice Walker gave the registration report. There were two ladies from Brandon, six from Neepawa and McCreary, six from Plumas and two pastors: Rev. Alvin Borchardt, Neepawa, and Rev. James Vosper, Plumas.
Secretary Judy Gabler read the minutes of the last Spring Renewal, which were approved. The treasurer’s report was approved as pre-circulated. The societies’ reports were printed booklets, listing their activities completed over the year.
The zone pastoral councilor’s report was presented by Rev. Alvin Borchardt, but disappointment was expressed by the assembly as Rev. Borchardt feels it necessary to step down as the Zone Pastoral Councilor. It was regretfully accepted. The board will be looking into the other pastors in the zone to fulfill this position when they have the renewals in their congregations.
Upcoming dates: Winnitoba and Wheatland Zone Retreat will be held on Saturday, May 14 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Portage La Prairie, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League district convention will be June 3 to 5 at Dryden, Ontario.
Wheatland Zone Fall Renewal is to be on Saturday, Oct. 15 in Brandon, Manitoba beginning at 9:30 a.m. with registration.
The meeting was adjourned and the ladies all got busy stuffing bears and cats, which were knitted or crocheted by the ladies in attendance and members and friends of all the congregations in the zone. Everyone was asked to move upstairs for a picture of the 48 quilts, which were made by the Plumas ladies, and the finished bears, which will be sent to Lutheran World Relief. The renewal theme, “how great is the love of the Father”, was evident in the efforts of the ladies who gave of their time and effort to fulfill this project. It was a wonderful day and we thank the Lord for the hands that helped to make the day so beneficial.
