Convention Goal:   Even during the storms of life, believers rest securely in the

                                        knowledge that their salvation is anchored in Jesus Christ.

Theme Verse:          We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. 

                                It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who

                                  went before us, has entered on our behalf.    Hebrews 6:19-20A

Convention Objectives: 

• Because we are anchored in Christ, we can depend on Him to lead us through the storms of life

• Attendees know the LWML has the resources to assist themselves and others to rest, secure in Christ, no matter what.

• Anchored in Christ, attendees from diverse life situations and backgrounds are a blessing and encouragement to each other, as we rest secure in Him.    

Convention Guests and Activities: 

           Rev. Steve Essenburg, Proclaimer             Sandra Eggers, Bible Study Leader

               David Paul Britton, Song Leader                  6 Breakout sessions (offered twice)    

                 Interactive "Ports of Call" exhibit area          3 Outstanding Mission Speakers

                   "Feed My Starving Children" Servant Event         Jan Struck, Humorous

                           Lutheran City Ministries Youth Choir - Pre-service music

                               Saturday Entertainment:  Elaine Bickel and LATINO dancers

                                       and much, much more!

In-Gatherings  - Gifts of Love

      Shared Pregnancy of Lansing - Diapers, wipes, shampoo, Clothing

                      (new born – 2T), Lotion, Bottles, wash cloths, towels and ointment          

     Christian Services/Love in the Name of

          Books for Babies

                “Good Night Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown

                “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You” See by Bill Martin     

                “Guess How much I Love You” By Sam Mcbratney

                “Runaway Bunny” and others by Margaret Wise Brown

                “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and others by Eric Carle

                “Freight Train” and others by Donald Crews

                “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish” by Dr. Suess

                Other Books by: Lucy Cousins, Sandra Boynton,

                                       Richard Scarry, Don Freeman

     Christian Services/Love in the Name of  The Hope Closet for Women

                Gift cards to Value City, Wal-Mart and Meijer

      Habitat for Humanity

               Table cloth                  Window cleaner/floor cleaner

               Toilet paper                 Sewing kit

               Trash bags                  Bucket (2.5 gallon)

               Dish strainer                 Stationary

               Pens/pencils                 Air room freshener

Convention Servant Events -  Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)is a non-profit organization whose mission it is to feed God’s starving children who are hungry in body and spirit.  Our mission is to package highly nutritious meals for severely malnourished children. The meals are distributed to starving children in over 45 countries around the world, including three of our very own states.

      Volunteers are desparately needed to work in teams to measure food ingredients into bags, weigh and heat-seal bags, and pack completed meals in boxes that will be shipped to children all around the world.  In 2006, FMSC had over 137,000 volunteers who packaged over 30 million meals. Eighty percent of the volunteers were under the age of 18. This Servant Event is not be limited to the ladies.  Families are encouraged to come to the convention and take part (children will need to be of school-age and able to follow directions) and men - we will need your muscles as well. There will be four 2-hour sessions to choose from.

The food to be packaged has been specially formulated by food scientists who

work closely with FMSC to meet the needs of severely malnourished children.

The meals consist of: rice, textured soy protein, dehydrated vegetables, and

20 vitamins and minerals with a vegetarian chicken flavoring. The meals have all the nutrients needed to nourish a starving child for an entire day.  Feed My

Starving Children partners with missionaries in 45 countries to assure that the meals are given to children who need them the most. The meals go to orphanages, schools, and relief centers. Food has been provided to children in Haiti, Tanzania, Indonesia, Sudan, Cambodia, Peru and in dozens of others countries.

   On Friday, July 18th, we will be packaging 100,000 meals, at the cost

of 15 cents per meal.  When will we ever again have the opportunity to feed

that many children?     

Child Care being offered!!   Child Care will be available for the first time

ever during the LWML MI District Convention for Saturday, July 19, 2008 at

Trinity Lutheran Day Care (a licensed facility). Moms, can relax and enjoy the convention sessions while your little ones, from infant to 9 years old, are safe and having fun. If  interested, be sure to check the box indicated on the Convention Registration form and you will be sent information and forms to complete to register your child (ren).  Child Care registration forms are also available below. 

Hosted by: Evergreen, Macomb South and Suburban Lights Zones

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