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WELCOME
to all who are visiting our web site. We consider it a joy and privilege
to have you read about us. We are honoured to have been "Called
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ABOUT US
WHERE?
The Laurentian District is the most eastern district of LWML-Canada,
extending from Timmins, Ontario to Moncton, New Brunswick. The district's
11 societies in three zones have many, many miles between them.
This presents some challenges in getting together, but committment
and dedication meet these challenges.
WHO?
They are women who are members of societies in congregations of
Lutheran Church-Canada and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregations
located within the borders of the district.
WHAT?
The women of the district spend time in worship and study of God's
Word (inreach) and also in acts of love done in Christ's name (outreach).
They are Called to Serve where God has placed them - in their
congregations and communities.
WHEN?
This district was the first Canadian district to join the International
Lutheran Women's Missionary League, May 15, 1950.
WHY?
God has placed us where we are to use His gifts to us in service
to Him and His people throughout the world. Individually there is
little we can do to make a difference, but as we join together with
others, much can be accomplished.
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MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
Communication: The Laurentian District publishes The Laurentian
District Newsletter in March and September each year. Via this communication,
members are kept up-to-date with news, upcoming events, etc.
The Member Development Committee has
introduced a new publication, "In Between," to be published
in June and December. The purpose is to allow the executive to keep
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LAURENTIAN
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2010-2013
- President:
Eloise Schaan
- VP
Member Development/Christian Growth: Anne Taylor
- VP
Christian Service: Shirley Detlefsen (interim)
- Recording
Secretary: Mary Lou Palmer
- Financial
Secretary: Mary Thorstensen-Woll (appointed by board)
- Treasurer:
Monique Johnston
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MISSION GRANTS
2010-2013
Delegates at the district convention in Ottawa April 30 and May
1, 2010 accepted a work program for the upcoming triennium
with $14,500 for Mission Grants.
- $1,500
- Reproducible Sunday school materials for Atlantic Canada
- $3,000
- Student grants for full-time LCC workers
- $4,000
- Pastoral visitation fund in Atlantic Canada
- $2,000
- East District Mission Opportunities Fund
- $2,500
- Resources for Haitian church workers
- $1,500
- Summer preaching station, PEI
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