News from the LWML Montana District

Vol 43 Issue 3 Fall 2018 www.mtdistrictlwml.org

News from the LWML Montana District

Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations (1 Chronicles 16:23-24a).

June 20–23, 2019

Mobile, Alabama

Led by God’s power, we praise and proclaim the Lord among all the nations.

• Sing and rejoice in celebration of His Word.

• Tell of His salvation for all.

• Declare His glory among the nations.

• Go forth in His joy!

Experience southern hospitality the LWML way!

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Ya’ll Come!

BEGIN MAKING PLANS NOW!

• 5 Rivers Delta Center • Bellingrath Gardens & Home • Mobile Museum of Art • Fort of Colonial Mobile • Mobile Botanical Gardens

• USS Alabama Battleship • Dauphin Island Park & Beach • History Museum of Mobile • Mobile Segways • Condé-Charlotte Museum House

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God

shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:6-8).

In our day and age, we may be hard pressed to find a person who would put his life on the line for another, to put one’s self into harm’s way. Yes, there are those who do it as their occupation. Firefighters, the police and emergency responders, members of the Armed Forces, and other agencies all swear to protect others with their lives if need be. But still, if push came to shove, sometimes, our own survival outweighs our sworn duty. At times, our “run-away” response outweighs our “stay-and-fight” response. As the apostle Paul said, For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die (Romans 5:7a).

How much would you expect to get paid to die for someone else? What would be your bottom line for self sacrifice? Some people do it for very little compensation; others require great reward for such sacrifice. Some even do it for free. Unheard of you say? I’m sure many good people today would give up everything they have to save their own child. I’m sure many of you would give up a kidney or lung if it meant your child could survive.

Yet how many of you would do this for a complete stranger? We give blood to be used for others, but that is not a great sacrifice. We may give up bone marrow or even a kidney for a stranger, but it seems very rare. Would you give up your very life for a complete stranger? For a righteous person, maybe and for a good person, probably not.

Herein lies the problem. We cannot give up our life to save someone and then get our life back. It is impossible. For this reason, we want to keep hold of our life, not to squander it or lose it. Jesus asks His

disciples, “For what can a man give in return for his life?” (Mark 8:37). And who is to say, that even if you did give your life for another, would that person become good or righteous? No my friends, we cannot gain a life through the loss of our own, nor can we trade any earthly possession to gain our own life. Our death and the death of our neighbors, sons, daughters, friends, and loved ones is a certainty. The only reward for our sin is death. It is a fact; and we can do nothing to change this.

This is why we hold such joy in the knowledge of the saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the grace of our God who sent His Son into the hands of the enemy. This was not a good man sacrificing his life for a righteous man, but a righteous man sacrificing His life for all sinful men, women, and children.

Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God (Romans 5:2). Jesus gave up His life and entered into the enemy’s realm of death with our sin. Three days later, Christ Jesus broke the chains of the enemy and reconciled us to Him. While we were still weak, at the right time, Christ died for us, the ungodly (Romans 5:6). God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8).

In his death, we are reconciled to him and given life (Romans 5:10). We now have peace with God through Jesus Christ. We rejoice in our suffering of this earthly realm, because we have obtained access into this life-saving grace, through faith in Him. God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us (Romans 5:5).

Counselor’s Corner

by Rev. Kyle Whaley, Senior Counselor

District President

Shari Miller

we have the hope of eternal life in Him. The Holy Spirit lives in us because of our Baptism and we are

God’s own dear daughters and sons by faith in Jesus. The Spirit gives us boldness to tell others about Jesus and about all the works He has done. We are blessed beyond measure by the countless gifts and talents God gives to us. Our

lives become ones of thanksgiving and thanks-living. We can express our thanks to God through the continued giving of our resources to enable the spread of the Gospel both here in Montana and throughout the world. My challenge to you: Give an additional dollar for every person in your life who has ever shared the Good News about Jesus with you. The list m ight be longer than you think! As you thankfully fill your Mite Box, sing this psalm of thanks:

Now thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, In whom this world rejoices; Who from our mother’s arms, Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. (LSB 895)

In Christ’s joyful service,

Singing the Psalms is a privilege that we are given each Sunday in worship. Many of our most loved hymns are based on the Psalms. The hymn, Now Thank We All Our God, is based in part on Psalm 105:1-2.

A Lutheran pastor, Martin Rinkart, from Eilenberg, Saxony, wrote this hymn in 1636. He began his ministry just as the Thirty Years’ War was raging in Germany. Refugees flooded into Eilenberg during these desperate times. Inside the city there was nothing but plague, famine, and fear while the Swedish army encompassed the city gates. Many homes were destroyed and people died in numbers. The pastors used all their strength to preach the Gospel, care for the sick, and bury the dead. Soon the pastors themselves became ill and died, all

except for Martin Rinkart. Some days he conducted fifty funerals. Because of Martin’s demonstration of courage and faith as he negotiated with the enemy, the hostilities concluded and the period of suffering

ended. He knew there would be no healing without thanksgiving, and he wrote the hymn, Now Thank

We All Our God, for the survivors of Eilenberg.

Taken from Then Sings My Soul By Robert J. Morgan 2003

(Thomas Nelson, Inc.)

Are you thankful? Do you have reason to sing thanksgivings to your Lord? We are created by God and given life. He sustains us, feeds us, and gives us all we need. We have been redeemed by the perfect life, suffering, and death of our Savior Jesus. Because our Savior lives,

Oh give thanks to the L��; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!

Psalm 105:1-2

Servant Resources

by Linda Reilly, Vice President of Servant Resources

As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Psalm 103:12

We are restored and renewed from the “As Far as the East is From the West” LWML Fall Retreat. There were 43 sisters in Christ gathered at the Trinity Lutheran Camp at Flathead Lake. We had a beautiful weekend of studying God’s Word in Psalm 103 which teaches us God’s forgiveness led by Rev. Kyle Whaley. We enjoyed having fellowship with our new and

longtime friends over our time together during the two days. We had memorable Bible studies, singing, food, and even a campfire by the lake in fellowship. The Servant Event involved tying and stuffing 36 large pillows for teenagers being served at Emma’s House in Hamilton. Emma’s House is a children’s advocacy center for physically and sexually abused children. We pray that the pillows will bring them comfort and hope. The pillows were cut out by the Grace Lutheran Church’s American Heritage Girls group.

In planning my first retreat, I found a “new to me” resource. Our very own LWML website! I had been there before but as I looked at the event planning, I found many ideas such as ice breakers, prayer Mug Rugs, and devotions to make our retreat memorable. I encourage you to check out www.lwml.org as you plan for rallies, society meetings, and other LWML gatherings. One more great resource is LWML on Pinterest. Both are valuable resources. Check them out!

Making Crafts

Lakeside Singing Making Pillows for Emma’s House

Christian Life

by Sonja Reeves, Vice President of Christian Life

True or False? Today’s church celebrates no animal sacrifices, so there is no exact parallel in the Gospels to the Old Testament (OT) link between sacrifice and forgiveness. This was a question asked during one of our Bible study sessions at this year’s Fall Retreat at Flathead Lake. The answer is false, of course, because we know that Christ, the Lamb of God, was our atoning sacrifice! This was God’s plan from the beginning of time. That is not just a parallel, it is what connects the Old Testament to the New.

However, there is another aspect of OT sacrifices and Christ’s sacrifice that I had never thought of before. When we think of the daily and yearly sacrifices that the High Priests made for the sins of Israel, we know we have no such law. Christ died once, for all. It is done! For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me” (1 Corinthians 11:23-25). Even though we are not commanded to make sacrifices like in the OT, we are to remember the once for all sacrifice that Christ made for us. Aren’t we so blessed to be able to share in the Lord’s Supper, through which we have forgiveness of sins? I

would say that is another way to prove the original question’s answer false! Oh, to study God’s Word together with my sisters in Christ! Not only was the Bible study nourishing, so was the entire weekend, filled with laughter, leisure, and who can forget that sunset?! Hope to see you all next year. God’s blessings as we embrace the new season.

2018 Retreat Memories

Susan Loomans, Treasurer of the LCMS Montana District, sent me the following information concerning funds received and disbursed by LWML societies:

The federal government is progressively making movement towards treating religious nonprofits as they do other organizations; the closer we comply with their requirements,

the better off LWML societies in the church will be. For instance: In 2014 the government began requiring all religious non-profits, including churches, to have an Employer ID Number (EIN), and banks are required to have that number on record to open an account. Also in 2018, the government expanded the requirement of producing a Statement of Functional Expenses from a narrow band of nonprofits to all nonprofits including religious nonprofits (the government is not yet looking closely at church financial statements, but when it does begin to, this will be expected to be provided).

If the local LWML acts as an independent organization, which takes in and disburses its own money, it should have an EIN unique from the church and that EIN should be on record with the bank. In this case, that LWML’s Board is personally liable for any irregularities involving money and for any unfortunate incidents that result from its activities, as they will not be covered under the congregation’s insurance policy. (Ex: a Boy Scout group which meets at the church, but is independent from the church.)

If the LWML is acting as a group within the congregation (most do in Mon-tana) and they use the church’s EIN number, then the receipts and disbursements should be included in the congregation’s financial records, and the LWML group is covered under the congregational property and liability insurance policy.

Following are recommendations of what to do with funds received by your LWML society acting under its congregation’s auspices:

If you receive cash, two people should count and sign off on the amount received, date, and purpose. (Having more than one person responsible for the money count discourages poor recordkeeping and discourages embezzlement.)

If you receive checks, it is best to have two people count and sign off on the amount, also take a photocopy of the checks received. Record the amount, date, and purpose on the count. (Ex: “donated for World Relief,” or “proceeds from sale of baked goods to be used for scholarships.”) Checks should be made out to the church or your LWML group, not an individual.

Submit to the congregational treasurer a copy of the signed counts and a copy of the checks received along with a note on where (what account) it was deposited. Any account that the congregation is responsible for should be fully disclosed to the congregation. Also, supplying this information to the congregation will ensure that the donors receive correct contribution statements.

Funds received should be deposited.

Submit to the congregational treasurer a record of disbursements, including petty cash requests, showing date, who approved, purpose, and recipient of the monies. (If petty cash is involved, please contact me for more information.)

Submit to the congregational treasurer a copy of the bank statements.

In summary: 1) Act as a group within the church rather than an independent

organization to keep it simple. 2) Document fully anything having to do with money whether coming

in or going out. 3) Verify anything having to do with money with a second person. 4) Report all money-related accounts and transactions fully to the

congregational treasurer.

Treasurer’s Notes

By Carol Holste, Treasurer

Human Care

by Susan Sweatman, Vice President of Human Care

Montana Missive is published quarterly by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, MONTANA

District. Periodicals Postage Paid at Great Falls, Montana. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to

Montana Missive, Brook Gerard, Editor, 256 Ulm Vaughn Road, Great Falls, MT 59404.

And he [Jesus] said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest

to send out laborers into his harvest” (Luke 10:2). As the new Vice President of Human Care, I look forward to whatever challenges present themselves. I so appreciate the mentoring from my predecessor Deb

Knudsen. Orientation took place under the Big Sky at Trinity Camp on Flathead Lake during a scheduled break at the LWML Montana District Retreat. And, out of the trunk of a car, mind you!? Deborah has done an amazing job of organizing and streamlining the reports data for the annual Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Drive. Hers are big shoes to fill, but with God's help and Deborah's availability, and your

understanding and patience, the transition will go well. LWR is a wonderful avenue of service for us to reach out with the love and compassion with which God has graced each one of us. We may not be sending Bibles or even a Bible tract or any form of the written Word, but we send our love– His love–as we dedicate our efforts to the Lord and pray on behalf of the recipients to know Christ. Alfred Lord Tennyson once said that more things are wrought by prayer than this world ever dreamed. Meeting physical needs of those we do not know nor will ever meet is the way God uses us to help His creation around the globe. And we pray the Lord of the harvest to send the workers.

The Kits

With each diaper purchased or sewn, a need is met for a child and its mom. Sweaters, blankets, socks, and T's are sent with the purpose of clothing babies like Tom.

Soap!? Can you imagine your life without it? Oh, the joy of a bar of soap received in a kit.

Personal care, baby care, school kits, quilts, fabric, and such Are desperately needed, needed so very much.

As we join hearts, hands and resources across the Montana District in this cause And for the success of it we give God glory; we give Him our applause.

From town to town and church to church we contribute what we can Gathering items and assembling the kits, is all a part of the LWR plan.

Keep up the good work, whoever and wherever you are And have your boxes in Missoula, Belgrade, Billings, and Glendive delivered by car.

May 11, 2019 is the date for the next Montana District LWR Drive.

Ready, set, go!

Calling All Young Women!

Are you a young woman who:

♦ Loves serving the Lord with gladness! ♦ Wants to empower other young women to grow in their faith

♦ Wants to be active in the LWML and encourage others to do the same

♦ Will be between the ages of 22-35 on June 29, 2019

♦ Likes to have fun

♦ Would enjoy an all-expense paid trip to Mobile, Alabama

If this describes you, then you may be interested in being our next Young Woman Representative at the LWML Convention!

When: June 20-23, 2019

Where: Mobile, Alabama! Why: Don’t miss the amazing chance to learn and grow in your faith and help spread God’s Word with everyone, everywhere! How: Contact Emy Stueve for an application and to chat about all the amazing opportunities and activities or visit our website at www.mtdistrictlwml.org. Emy Stueve: 406-459-1486, [email protected].

HURRY! Deadline for applications is OCTOBER 31, 2018.

Young Women

by Emy Stueve, Young Woman Chairman

It is thrilling to have the duty of notifying our new biennium grant recipients from our District Convention that funds will be coming their way! Terry Putnam wrote for the Bethesda Auxiliary about the Wonderfully Made brochures and their printing expenses. They will be thankful for every penny. "God can do mighty things with even small things." Tami Schopp and Linda Mittelstedter of Emmaus Lutheran Mission are so excited that they are able to buy a building in Livingston! They are amazed at your generosity. Word of Hope Director Chrissie Gillet, PsyD, w rote m e a long letter stating our grant is a gift of hope to tormented and restless souls affected by a life-ending decision like abortion. They are bringing the hope we are sending by offering diaconal care based in Lutheran doctrine for distressed men and women, especially those who are seeking guidance during an unexpected pregnancy or forgiveness after participating in the abortion process. With great passion we can proceed as one body, sharing the sanctity of life with others, knowing the cost was Christ's death upon the cross.

The grant of $4,000 for live streaming equipment updates, so churches in Northeastern Montana can have a pastoral presence, has been given. Praise God!

Gospel Outreach Committee by Kathy Scott, Vice President of Gospel Outreach

Good News!

Lasting Legacies The LWML Montana District celebrated 75 years of work in the mission field at the District Convention in Missoula this spring. It was an honor to visit with and hear our Past District Presidents speak about their tenure of guiding the LWML Montana District in mission work. We continue to dedicate some space in the next few Missives to share their stories!

~ Brook ~

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Wyn Schultz—LWML District President: 1944-1946

Wyn lived in the small town of Polson, Montana. She served as the LWML Montana District President, which included the duties of the editor of the District newsletter. She sent letters and newsletters on a regular basis to society presidents throughout Montana. One day her doorbell rang. She answered to find two tall men—FBI agents. They were there to question her about her secret German spy cell. Remember, this was during World War II.

The Post Office had turned her in after noting all the mail being sent to towns throughout Montana regularly to names such as Schultz, Schmidt, Wagner, Hofmann, Lehmann, etc. . . . (You can finish the list.) She explained her position in the Lutheran church and had to show them the newsletters and other personal information before they would leave. Needless to say, she vividly remembered this episode from her presidency.

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Nenette Loftsgaarden – LWML District President: 1992-1996

First, I believe it is important that I tell my story about becoming a member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. I was not born a “diaper” Lutheran. I married Don Loftsgaarden, an LCMS member. I resisted joining the LCMS until a friend invited me to at least learn about the church before I rejected it. My friend, unknown to me at the time, was very active in LWML (local, zone, and district levels). As a result, the Holy Spirit worked in me; I became baptized, and joined First Lutheran Church in Bozeman. The witness of a Christian is powerful indeed! I, too, have become active in LWML on the local, zone, and district levels. Each experience in LWML has caused me to grow in my faith and in my witness. I have had countless “mountain top” experiences.

As LWML Montana District President, I presided over two District Conventions. The first was in Missoula. The theme was “In Step With The Spirit.” We had many uplifting experiences, of course. The memory a lot of people took away was our Saturday dinner in the basement of a casino. The second was in Billings. The theme was “Cross Stitched by God’s Design.” My youngest daughter, Meta, was very ill in the Bozeman hospital. So many prayers went up from the convention attendees. The experience was incredible. Meta continues to do well. As District President, it was my privilege to attend the last International LWML Convention (and the only one outside the US) in Edmonton, Canada. The theme was “One in Spirit—One in Purpose.” At that convention, LWML-Canada became our baby sister and we became national LWML. We still counted the ballots by hand and I was on the Teller Committee for Mission Grants. We walked back to our hotel in dusk after midnight. The convention was during Summer Solstice. The days in Edmonton are much longer than in Montana at that time of the year. I stayed in Edmonton for the first LWML-Canada convention.

The second LWML convention I attended as District President was in Kansas City. The theme was “Live by God’s Design.” There, the Utah-Idaho President and I extended an invitation to have an LWML convention in Salt Lake City. I was impressed by the amount of paperwork involved. At that time, the convention body voted on the location and the vote went to San Jose.

I highly encourage LCMS women to become active in LWML. Your faith will grow, you will become close to LWML sisters throughout Montana and the nation. God has greatly blessed LWML for 75 years and will continue to do so through your service.

Lasting Legacies (continued from Page 9)

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Pam Kercher—LWML District President: 2004-2008

I served as the LWML Montana District President from 2004 until 2008. During that time we made several changes on the BOD. One was that we added the Financial Secretary position.

It was my honor to preside over two district conventions. In 2006 our theme was “Rise! Shine!” held in Missoula and in 2008 we had “On �his Rock” as our theme in Billings.

I was able to represent the LWML Montana District at two LWML conventions, one in Tampa Bay, Florida, and the other in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We took a chartered bus to Sioux Falls, which was a great opportunity for the gals from our district to get to know each other and enjoy this convention together. One of my favorite memories was how excited all of our Young Woman Representatives were as they attended these conventions. One project that I initiated during my term to help increase mite giving was the purple pocket as described below:

THE PURPLE POCKET

The Widow's Offering: 42But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins. They were worth much less than a penny. 43Jesus asked his disciples to come to him. He said, "What I'm about to tell you is true. That poor widow has put more into the offering box than all the others” (Mark 12:42-43). If you should choose to accept this mission possible along with others in our district we could make our mission goal so much faster. This is how it works. Place this pocket where you can see it the first day of each month. The first month put in 1 cent, the second month 2 cents, the third month 4 cents, the fourth month 8 cents, the fifth month 16 cents, the sixth month 32 cents, the seventh month 64 cents, the eighth month 128 cents, the ninth month 256 cents, the tenth month 512 cents, the eleventh month 1,024 cents and the twelfth month 2,048 cents. If you do this, at the end of the twelfth month you will have $40.95. I pray you choose to accept this mission possible.

It was truly an honor to Serve the Lord with Gladness in our wonderful LWML

Financial News

by Barb Kohs, Financial Secretary

Quarterly and Missive Subscriptions

Society Annual Report and Delegate Fees

All are due to the Financial Secretary by November 1, 2018.

Please note that the Society Annual Report has been revised in 2018 and it is important that each society fill out the 2018 edition. A copy of the updated form was

included with a letter that was mailed to Society Treasurers in September. The revised Society Annual Report is also available on the LWML Montana District website. Mail it with a voucher and a check to pay subscription and delegate fees. Thank you to the many Societies that have already submitted their Annual Report and fees and a friendly reminder to the Societies that have not sent theirs in yet. The Quarterly and Missive subscription rates and the Delegate fees are all the same as last year.

• Quarterlies: $5 ea ch for societies order ing 10 or more copies or $6.50 each for less than 10 copies.

• Delegate Fund: $7 per m em ber.

• Missive: There are three (3) options for obtaining the Missive— 1. By mail for $3 per subscription. 2. Free by email from the Missive Editor. The nam es and

email addresses must be written on the revised 2018 Society Annual Report form. You may want to designate one person to receive the email who will print and copy it for all members or else list multiple names and email addresses.

3. Free on the www.mtdistrictlwml.org website.

It will be assumed that a Society is going to access the Missive on the website if payment is not received for subscriptions or if there is no listing of names and email addresses on the Society Annual Report. Societies are encouraged to make sure that all members receive copies if obtaining them by email or off the website and to not place the responsibility on the churches or church secretaries for printing out copies of the Missive. A big thanks to all Societies for sending in mites and fees in a timely manner. Contact me if you need voucher pads or Mite Boxes. Text messages or emails are a quick way to contact me. Contact information can be found on the back of this Missive.

LWML Montana District Display at LCMS Montana District Convention, June 2018

Watch for details about a Spring 2019 hands-on mission trip to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Minot, North Dakota. Encourage a sister in Christ and join others from around Montana as we trek to the Ranch. We might be painting, repairing, teaching, or doing a variety of jobs while interacting with the youth at the Ranch.

Contact Vice President Sonja Reeves if you are interested!

CENTRAL ZONE PRESIDENT: Valerie Mar�n (Mitchell),

420 27th Avenue NE, Great Falls, MT 59404

(406) 761.0499 (h), (406) 231.0341 (c)

mvmar�[email protected]

DIVIDE ZONE PRESIDENT: Marjorie O’Rourke,

290 Barney Street, Unit B, Helena, MT 59602

(406) 422.2609 [email protected]

EASTERN ZONE PRESIDENT: Claudia Kransky (Richard),

2405 Palmer, Miles City, MT 59301


FLATHEAD ZONE PRESIDENT: Kathleen Sco: (Mark),

45537 Ma: Lane, Ronan, MT 59864


SOUTHERN ZONE PRESIDENT: Myrt White,

1144 Matador Ave, Billings, MT 59105


WESTERN ZONE PRESIDENT: Rosanne Larson

(Raymond), PO Box 430, Stevensville, MT 59870


*ARCHIVIST/HISTORIAN: Marjorie O’Rourke,

290 Barney Street, Unit B, Helena, MT 59602


*CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Janice Wi: (Bill),

PO Box 1185, Ennis, MT 59729


*FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Barb Kohs (Lyle),

PO Box 837, Hamilton, MT 59840


*MISSIVE EDITOR: Brook Gerard (Jason),

256 Ulm Vaughn Rd., Great Falls, MT 59404

(406) 750.1838 (c) [email protected]

*SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN: Edee Anderson (Jim),

310 Washington Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722


*STRUCTURE CHAIRMAN/PARLIAMENTARIAN:

Myrt White, 1144 Matador Ave, Billings, MT 59105


*YOUNG WOMAN CHAIRMAN: Emy Stueve (Bryan),

5267 Mud Springs Loop, East Helena, MT 59635


*Appointed Officers

WEBMASTER: Stephanie Edgar (Aaron),

13036 Nandina Lane Jacksonville, FL 32246


Montana District website: www.mtdistrictlwml.org

PRESIDENT: Shari Miller (Larry),

3827 Chokecherry, East Helena, MT 59635

(406) 227.5207 (h), (406) 459.7888 (c)

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT OF CHRISTIAN LIFE: Sonja Reeves (Ma:),

5751 Fox Trail, Florence, MT 59833


VICE PRESIDENT OF GOSPEL OUTREACH:

Kathleen Sco: (Mark), 45537 Ma: Lane, Ronan, MT 59864


VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN CARE: Susan Sweatman (Roland),

255 Swamp Creek Loop Road, Trout Creek, MT 59874


VICE PRESIDENT OF SERVANT RESOURCES:

Linda Reilly (Brian), PO Box 59, Hamilton, MT 59840

(406) 375-5220 (h), (406) 274-7539 (c) [email protected]

RECORDING SECRETARY: Sherrie Murray,

3981 Avenue D #7, Billings, MT 59102


TREASURER: Carol Holste (Ken),

375 Third Avenue WN, Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 257.4374 (h) [email protected]

NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN:

Pam Kercher (Paul), 530 Pyramid, Billings, MT 59105

(406) 259.1820 (h), (406) 861.2639 (c) [email protected]

SENIOR PASTORAL COUNSELOR: Rev. Kyle Whaley,

1609 2nd St W, Polson, MT 59860


JUNIOR PASTORAL COUNSELOR:

Rev. Blake Marshall (Brenda), PO Box 843, Forsyth, MT 59337


LWML Montana District Directory

As a reminder …

I would like each of you and/or your groups to consider the following questions and if you get a chance, share the answer with me for publishing in future issues.

♦ Who inspired/inspires your journey in LWML? Why? ♦ Share a brief history of your society and a tradition. ♦ Share a favorite memory of LWML in action. I would like to highlight each society/zone at some point in time, so please send me a brief description of your society/zone. Thanks so much!

~ Brook ~

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