Ladies Aid & Lutheran Woman's Missionary League

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is the official women’s auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. for almost 75 years, the LWML has focused on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League is to assist each woman of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world.

Ladies Night Out

August 22, 2024 - The Ladies Aid is sponsoring a Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, September 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Crete VFW. A brisket or chicken cordon bleu meal will be served. The cost is $14 paid in advance. A sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex through September 8th. We hope you can join us!

LWML Meeting Notes

October 1, 2024 - No Report...

Ladies Aid Meeting Notes

October 1, 2024 - St John Ladies Aid met on September 25, 2024 with Donna Brunelle as hostess. Pastor Toensing led us in prayer, followed by hymn # 748, “I’m But a Stranger Here”. Our bible study was from “Good News” Magazine, based on Romans 5, entitled “God wants you to Exult in Your Tribulations”.

  • Roll called was answered with 13 members present.
  • The minutes from August meeting were read and approved.
  • The Treasurer’s report was read.
  • Correspondence from the Del Reiss family was passed around.
  • It was announced that a new refrigerator will be purchased with monies received from the Lynette June memorial fund. Terry & Julie Reetz will do some research in finding the correct appliance.
  • Ladies Night Out was held on September 17th at the Crete VFW with 20 people attending. Thanks to all who helped with bringing and carrying food upstairs on Rally Day.
  • Discussion concerning someone leading the Bible Study on months that Pastor won’t be here was heard, with suggestions of possible resources we could use.
  • It was decided that we will sell cookbooks at the Hallam Auditorium following the 150th Anniversary dinner on October 13th. Set up for it will be on October 12th.
  • Linda Pomajzl celebrated a Birthday in September and Bonnie & Ray Bleich celebrated their Anniversary in September. The Anniversary song was sung. LaVonne Nitzel will serve as hostess for our October meeting.

We closed our meeting with Lord’s Prayer and the common Table Prayer. -Secretary, Bonnie Bleich