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1 INVITE! INVITE! INVITE! In This Issue: Nevada Vetter 2 Gloria Sharp Jewell Swinney 3 Rhonda Templing Kathy Regehr 4 Lois Viebrock 5 Alice Burnett 6 Triennial Information 7 Mid-Missouri Cluster Beth Rockelman 8 Officers and Board 9 Cluster Coordinators 10 Mary Kern Subscription Form 11 NINTH TRIENNIAL GATHERING Thursday, July 24, 2014 - Sunday, July 27, 2014 It's an inspiring weekend for mothers, daughters, sisters and best friends you call sisters! Volume 24, Issue 4 December 2013 GREETINGS FROM LISA YOUNGQUIST, President, Central States Women of the ELCA Do you want to keep Women of the ELCA alive? Do you want to help W/ELCA grow? It is up to you. INVITE! INVITE! INVITE! What are some things within our synod you can do? INVITE your sisters “of many generations” to the annual synod convention September 19-21, 2014. The Resort at Port Arrowhead in Lake Ozark, MO will host us for a wonderful time of fellowship and learning opportunities. In January, I will be meeting with Gloria Sharp and her team of busy bees, also known as the planning committee, at the Resort to work out details and brainstorm. INVITE your sisters “of many generations” to the Triennial Gathering in Charlotte, NC, July 24-27, 2014. The Triennial Gathering is another wonderful opportunity for fellowship, bonding and learning opportunities. I would ask that you keep the six delegates and me in prayer as we move forward into our duties representing each of you at the Triennial Convention (the business portion prior to the gathering). What are some things within your own congregations you can do? INVITE your sisters “of many generations” to: your unit meetings, your circles, monthly Bible studies and special events. It isn’t too late to INVITE someone to attend the Triennial Gathering. Registrations are open for quite a while. Early bird registration deadline is January 6, 2014. Experience enriching workshops, stirring worship, engaging Bible studies and much more! Enjoy a variety of optional tours to learn about Charlotte and the surrounding area as well. Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in. Isaiah 58:12 Walking in the Word Official Newsletter of the Central States Women of the ELCA
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I N V I T E ! I N V I T E ! I N V I T E !

In This Issue:

Nevada Vetter 2

Gloria Sharp

Jewell Swinney 3

Rhonda Templing

Kathy Regehr 4

Lois Viebrock 5

Alice Burnett 6

Triennial Information 7

Mid-Missouri Cluster

Beth Rockelman 8

Officers and Board 9

Cluster Coordinators 10

Mary Kern

Subscription Form 11

NINTH TRIENNIAL GATHERING

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - Sunday, July 27, 2014

It's an inspiring

weekend for

mothers, daughters,

sisters and best friends

you call sisters!

Volume 24, Issue 4 December 2013

GREETINGS FROM

LISA YOUNGQUIST,

President, Central States

Women of the ELCA

Do you want to keep Women of the ELCA alive?

Do you want to help W/ELCA grow? It is up to you.

INVITE! INVITE! INVITE!

What are some things within our synod you can do? INVITE your sisters “of many generations” to the annual synod

convention September 19-21, 2014. The Resort at Port Arrowhead

in Lake Ozark, MO will host us for a wonderful time of fellowship and

learning opportunities. In January, I will be meeting with Gloria Sharp

and her team of busy bees, also known as the planning committee, at

the Resort to work out details and brainstorm.

INVITE your sisters “of many generations” to the Triennial Gathering

in Charlotte, NC, July 24-27, 2014. The Triennial Gathering is

another wonderful opportunity for fellowship, bonding and learning

opportunities. I would ask that you keep the six delegates and me in

prayer as we move forward into our duties representing each of you at

the Triennial Convention (the business portion prior to the gathering).

What are some things within your own congregations you

can do? INVITE your sisters “of many generations” to: your unit meetings,

your circles, monthly Bible studies and special events.

It isn’t too late to INVITE someone to attend the Triennial

Gathering. Registrations are open for quite a while.

Early bird registration deadline is January 6, 2014.

Experience enriching

workshops, stirring

worship, engaging

Bible studies and much

more! Enjoy a variety

of optional tours to

learn about Charlotte

and the surrounding

area as well.

Your ancient ruins

shall be rebuilt; you

shall raise up the

foundations of

many generations;

you shall be called

the repairer of the

breach, the restorer

of streets to live in.

Isaiah 58:12

Walking in the Word Official Newsletter of the Central States Women of the ELCA

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TEN GOOD REASONS

A MESSAGE FROM:

Nevada Vetter

(Board Member)

I am a new member of the

CSS board and a member of

Zion Lutheran Church in

Beloit, KS. I am active in the

women's organization,

serving as President many

years, Cluster Coordinator,

and have attended most CSS

Conventions, serving on

various committees. I am

looking forward to serving

on the board, and as

Cluster Coordinator

Liaison, I will be in charge

of the Cluster Coordinator

meeting at Garnett, KS

on February 7 and 8,

2014.

**********

CLUSTER

COORDINATORS

GET TOGETHER

The nine Synod Board

members and nineteen

Cluster Coordinators or

contact persons are invited

to the Cluster Coordinator

"Get Together" in Garnett,

Kansas, on Friday evening

and Saturday morning,

February 7 and 8, 2014. It

will be a fun filled,

informational meeting with

good food and fellowship.

Ten Good Reasons to Attend the Ninth Triennial Gathering

10. “Halle, Halle, Halle” (or any other

song, for that matter) will never be the

same after you’ve sung it with thousands of

Lutheran sisters.

9. You’ll return home with lots of ideas for study, service,

support, advocacy and giving…enough ideas to last for the next

three years, until we gather again in Minneapolis in 2017.

8. Where else can you dance and sing with abandon, praising

God and not worry about how you’re dressed or who’s

watching?

7. You need the time away for rest and renewal, time with other

women of bold faith and courage.

6. With the addition of the prayer shawl you knit or the one you

bring from a sister at home, we will blanket with North Carolina

Synod territory with fiber prayers.

5. Dynamic and Spirit-filled preaching will send you soaring.

4. Susan Sparks and Becca Stevens, featured speakers, can write

a personal note in your copy of their books.

3. Your offering will be joined with the offerings of all your

Lutheran sisters, and together we’ll support the ministries of

Women of the ELCA. Together we’ll make a difference!

2. You’ll make friends and build connections that will span

Charlotte to Minneapolis and beyond.

1. You will celebrate being a woman of God among women of

many generations!

Early Bird Registration ($325) began Sept 16 and will go until Jan

6, 2014. Registration materials are available online at

www.welcatg.org or contact Lisa Youngquist at 785-342-4877.

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A MESSAGE FROM: Glor ia Sharp —Vice Pres ident Ce n t r a l S t a t e s S yn od Wo m e n o f t h e EL C A

Co nve n t i on o f 2 01 4

The 27th annual convention of the Central States Synod Women of the ELCA will be held

September 19-21, 2014, at The Resort at Port Arrowhead in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The theme of

the convention is “Living Water for All Generations.” Celebrating Jesus as the living water for all

generations will be the goal of our convention. The Biblical text is from Isaiah 58:11b – 58:12a, “ and

you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail. Your ancient ruins

shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations.” (NRSV)

Our convention hymn will be Hymn #817(ELW), “You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore.”

We are excited that the planning for the convention has begun. Watch for registration information in

April. Start planning now! Consider planning a family vacation around the convention dates – there

is much to do at the Lake of the Ozarks! We look forward to seeing you September 19 – 21 at the

Lake!

Convention Cluster Assignments - 2014

Logo – Revelation

Banner – Prairie Angels

Convention Song/Skit – Post Rock

“Gather” Resources – SE Missouri

Table Favors

Friday dinner – Northern Lights

Saturday lunch – God’s Sonflowers

Saturday banquet – Smoky Valley

Table Grace

Friday dinner – Tri State

Saturday lunch – Amazing Women

Saturday banquet – Ozark Mountain

Barbara Nelson Memorial Fundraiser

– Ark River Valley

T-shirts – Sunflowers

Pledges – Heartland

Prayer Partner Exchange – SE Kansas City

A MESSAGE FROM: Jewell Swinney

Thank you to the Ladies of the Central States

Women of the ELCA for allowing me to serve as your treasurer for the last four years. This will be

my last article to write for Walking in the Word. I must admit it will be the only part of being

treasurer that I won't miss. Writing these articles has been a challenge for me. I am much better with

numbers and figures than I am with words.

I have enjoyed meeting some of your unit treasurers,

talking with some of you on the phone, and emailing with some of you. I hope I have been able to help

you with problems you may have had. Sometimes handling various offerings and forms for units and

clusters can be confusing. It has been a pleasure to work with all you wonderful women who serve,

and have served during these four years as other

officers and board members. Annual conventions and board meetings have been both work and fun

highlights of the years. See you at Lake of the Ozarks next September.

Remember, after Jan. 31, 2014, send your

offerings to the new treasurer, Rhonda Templing:

234B NW 210 Rd. Hoisington, KS 67544.

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A MESSAGE FROM: Rhonda Templ ing Board Member /Treasurer E l ec t

This triennium I have had the privilege of serving on the church wide stewardship committee for

Women of the ELCA. Besides discussing stewardship training for the church wide board, we have

spent a lot of time discussing planned giving. What is planned giving? Planned giving is making sure

that we provide for our churches, synods, and Women of the ELCA units in our estate planning.

By doing this we are being good stewards of our resources, both now and in the future.

Unfortunately, we tend not to want to think or discuss our estate planning or we aren't sure what we

should do.

I would like to share a part of a blog that is on the Women of the ELCA website, which was written

by Emma Crossen, Director of Stewardship and Development for Women of the ELCA.

"In the '2013 Congregational Economic Impact Study,' the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving asked

respondents if their congregation offers specific courses, workshops, classes or seminars on personal

finance or charitable giving for its congregants. 36 percent said yes, 63 percent said no. The same

study found that congregations with older attendees are less likely to offer financial education."

The blog goes on to say we are not helping our members be good stewards. That is disappointing,

but it is also motivating. There is a lot of work to be done. Women of the ELCA offers free

programs like Kitchen Table Philanthropy and Grace-full living. Did you know the ELCA provides gift

planners in many parts of the country? These stewardship professionals offer workshops for

congregations and meet one-on-one with Lutherans across the country to help them plan their estate

and reach their stewardship goals-all at no cost to them.

I encourage you to think about planned giving and what you might want to do in the future. We are

lucky in Central States to have Joyce Palmer, who would be happy to help you with planned giving.

Planned giving is important to all of us, both now and in the future for Women of the ELCA.

PRAYER REQUESTS—From Your Prayer Coordinator Kathy Regehr Email prayer concerns to [email protected] and I will pass them on to our board members.

Thanksgiving and Praise Prayer

Great and wondrous God, Creator and Keeper of

the world, You are so high above and beyond my

little thoughts and ways that I cannot by my own

reason or strength comprehend the extent and

fullness of Your being. With thanks and praise, I

acknowledge Your majesty and power.

Because in Your steadfast love and mercy You

have made Yourself my Father in Jesus Christ and

re-created me in the image of His holiness,

I cannot by my own reason or strength

comprehend the extent and fullness of Your love.

In faith, I thank and praise your grace and mercy.

You do so much for me without any merit in me,

that all I can do is thank and praise Your holy

name. Through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen

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A MESSAGE FROM: Lois Viebrock —Board Member

Discipleship is a lifelong journey of living out and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.

In doing this we will meet many, many different people. Do we always really stop to look at

that individual? The following story about Clay Balls may open up your eyes to see the true

individual.

A man was exploring a cave by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with

a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in

the sun to bake.

They didn’t look like much, but they intrigued the man, so he took the bag out of the cave

with him. As he strolled along the beach, he would throw the clay balls one at a time out

into the ocean as far as he could.

He thought little about it until he dropped one of the clay balls and it cracked open on a

rock. Inside was a beautiful, precious stone.

Excited the man started breaking open the remaining clay balls. Each contained a similar

treasure. He found thousands of dollars worth of jewels in the 20 or so clay balls he had left.

Then it struck him. He had thrown away thousands of dollars in treasures that he could

have taken home, but he had just thrown it away!

It’s like that with people. We look at someone, maybe even ourselves, and we see the

external clay vessel. It doesn’t look like much from the outside. It isn’t always beautiful or

sparkling so we discount it.

We see that person as less important than someone more beautiful or stylish or well known

or wealthy. But, we have not taken the time to find the treasure hidden inside that person.

There is a treasure in each and every one of us. If we take the time to get to know that

person and if we ask God to show us that person the way He sees them, then the clay

begins to peel away and the brilliant gem begins to shine forth.

May we not come to the end of our lives and find out that we have thrown away a fortune

in friendships and opportunities to bring someone to Christ because the gems were hidden

in bits of clay. May we see the people in our world as God sees them.

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A MESSAGE FROM: A l ice Burnett —Board Member

stew·ard·ship noun [ˈstü-ərdˈship]

stewardship is careful and responsible management of the money, property, and

resources that God has entrusted us.

stewardship is providing for the ministries that God has entrusted to our care

It was my parents who taught me stewardship. My father, who was a farmer, cared for the

land. He was careful to conserve the water he used in irrigation, rotating crops, controlling

weeds and tilling the soil so that that there was as little loss of top soil as possible. He gave

the first fruits after the harvest.

It was my mother who had the passion for giving. Her heart was with Lutheran World

Relief. She was always thinking of the hungry and giving to those who took her passion

beyond her borders. She taught me how to put together a quilt for LWR, how to physically

use a thank-offering box and the importance of participating in Bible Study and serving on

church boards.

Then I married a man who is much more benevolent than I. He faithfully tithes our

earnings and gives extra to ministries that touch his heart. God has blessed me with these

wonderful people who have witnessed the value of stewardship.

I encourage you to consider your responsibility in caring for what God has given you. Study

God’s Word and pray about what He has given you. Gather with your community of faith

and see how you can help God work in our world.

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And let us consider how to provoke

one another to love and good deeds,

not neglecting to meet together,

as is the habit of some,

but encouraging one another,

and all the more as you see the day approaching.

Hebrews 10:24–25

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A MESSAGE FROM: Kathy Regehr—Triennial Gathering Promoter

Triennial Gathering

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kathy Regehr (Triennal Gathering Promotor) TGP.

My job is to help promote, answer questions, and provide hotel information, and any tips

or ideas. Early-bird registration http://www.welcatg.org/registration ends January 6, 2014. The

following link will help you choose a hotel. http://www.welcatg.org/hotels Please let me know if you

have any problems with registration.

Bus Information: Please contact me if you are interested in traveling by bus.

Bus stops Salina, Topeka, Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis. (Round trip will cost around $250 to

$300) Trip starts July 22 and returns on late July 28. I'm starting to arrange optional hotel stops and fun activities during the trip. Please contact me for information at [email protected], mail

Kathy Regehr, 351 7th Ave., Inman, KS 67546 or call 620-242-3159.

Thank you to Phyllis Glasker, (St. Andrew's Lutheran Church) Columbia, MO, for organizing

and hosting one of our stops on the way to the 2014 Triennial Gathering. They will be serving coffee

and rolls.

Our tentative schedule is (times are approximate):

Day 1

Time Arrive/Depart Place

4:00 AM Arrive Salina, KS

4:30 AM Depart Salina, KS

*Travel time 1 hour 45 minutes

6:30 AM Arrive Topeka, KS

6:45 AM Depart Topeka, KS

*Travel time 1 hour

7:45 AM Arrive Kansas City, KS

8:00 AM Depart Kansas City, KS

*Travel time 2 hours

10:00 AM Arrive Columbia, MO

10:15 AM Depart Columbia, MO

*Travel time 2 hours

12:15 PM Arrive St. Louis, MO

*Lunch

12:45 PM Depart St. Louis, MO

*Travel time 5 hours

6:00 PM Arrive Nashville, TN

*Dinner and stay the night

Day 2

Time Arrive/Depart Place

8:30 AM Depart Nashville, TN

*Travel time 3 hours

11:30 AM Arrive Knoxville, TN

*Lunch and shopping in the market square area

1:30 PM Depart Knoxville, TN

*Travel time 1 hour

2:30 PM Arrive Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park

3:30 PM Depart Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park

*Travel time 1 hour

4:30 PM Arrive Indian Village Reservation

5:00 PM Depart Indian Village Reservation

*Travel time 45 minutes

5:45 PM Arrive Waynesville, NC

Day 3

8:30 AM Depart Waynesville, NC

*Travel time 2 hours 45 minutes

11:15 AM Arrive Charlotte, NC

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FALL MID -MISSOURI CLUSTER MINUTES B e t h Ro c ke l m a n — S e c re t a r y

S e p te m be r 2 8 , 2 01 3

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Jefferson City, MO was the location for our Women of the ELCA Mid-Missouri

Cluster IV-C gathering September 28, 2013.

Hebrews 13:16 “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have,

for sacrifices are pleasing to God.” was the day’s theme.

Delicious coffee cakes, breads, fruit and juice were served as 46 women registered. In kind gifts were gathered

for Samaritan Center of Jefferson City.

Gloria Sharp welcomed everyone. We sang Hymn #836, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee. A devotion on our

theme verse was given by Karen Dusheke. For our Bible study, Carolyn Bauer shared some Bible Handbook

histories of the book of Hebrews including some of Martin Luther’s thoughts and from the Good News Bible.

Volunteers read Bible verses. Questions were interspersed with singing hymn #712, Lord Whose Love in

Humble Service, verses 1 and 3.

Mary Kern spoke about the “No Bake, Bake Sale Apron.” Recipes are to be placed in apron pocket. Cash

donations are to be placed in nearby basket in exchange for a recipe. A love offering was received and Linda

Eckhoff shared a prayer.

Nanette Ellis, Cluster Coordinator conducted the business meeting. After roll call, the minutes of the Spring

Cluster meeting were read aloud and approved. Nanette noted that there were articles printed in The

Lutheran regarding Pastor Jay Graves and the rebuilt Peace Lutheran Church, Joplin. Nanette read a thank you

from Rhonda Templing, Synod Board member and Cluster Coordinator Liaison.

Newly elected Cluster Planning Board Members are Cindy Hufstedler and Arlene Manuel. Nanette Ellis and

Beth Rockelman were thanked for their service.

A motion was approved to give the entire offering of $660 to Women-ELCA Synod treasury. Katie’s Fund was

$90 and the No Bake Sale netted $68. A motion was approved to give the $68 to Samaritan Center.

Gloria Sharp introduced The Synod board members present. She highlighted the Women of ELCA

communication resources available for everyone to use. A reminder was given to continue sending offerings

to Jewell Swinney, Synod Treasurer through January 31, 2014.

Phyllis Glasker made an announcement about “Today’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Reality.”

Triennial Gathering will be at Charlotte, NC July 24-27. Contact Kathy Regehr, Central States Synod Triennial

Gathering Promoter regarding travel by bus and also for complete details. Phyllis announced that the bus will

come to St. Andrews at 10 a.m. July 22 and return late on July 28.

There is a change of date for Central States Synod Convention next year to September 19-21, 2014 at Port

Arrowhead at Lake Ozark, MO. Mary Kern gave a brief 2013 convention report.

Jenifer Vining, St. Andrews, extended an invitation to the Spring Cluster Meeting in Columbia, April 26, 2014.

Carol Braaten, announced that LWR kits and quilts may be brought to St. Andrew’s the first weekend of

October. The table prayer was given and everyone sang “Be Present at our Table.” A tasty variety of salads

were served. Table favors were fabric pumpkins made by Gloria Sharp. An autumn décor was enjoyed by all.

Janice Gerken, led a sing-a-long with Lois Viebrock pianist.

A very interesting afternoon program was presented by the talented “Apron Lady,” Myrna Schroder. Myrna

had several styles of many aprons for showing and telling. Her narrative was punctuated with music as she

played piano and sang a variety of songs. New Board Members were installed. Marie Scheperle, St. Pauls,

Lohman gave the closing prayer. Afternoon fellowship and refreshments concluded the meeting.

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OFFICERS AND BOARD 2013 -2014 Ce n t r a l S t a t e s S yn od Wo m e n o f t h e EL C A

President: Lisa Youngquist

913 Meadow Lane Lindsborg, KS 67456 Ph: 785-342-4877

[email protected]

Vice President: Gloria Sharp 1702 Canterbury Rd.

Jefferson City, MO 65109 Ph: 573-636-8843, 573-462-9758

[email protected]

Secretary: Elizabeth (Beth) Rockelman 2103 Blair Drive Apt E Jefferson City, MO 65109

Ph: 573-761-0722 or 573-782-4759 [email protected]

Treasurer: Jewell Swinney (current treasurer) Rhonda Templing (starting Feb. 1, 2014)

2132 South 3000 Road 234B NW 210 Road Herington, KS 67449 Hoisington, KS 67544 Ph: 785-983-4479, 785-258-2415 Ph: 620-935-4213

[email protected] (cell: 785-483-9402) [email protected]

Board Members: Alice Burnett Mary Kern

12130 Dove Hill Court 4210 Hwy D Derby, KS 67037-9485 Syracuse, MO 65350 Ph: 316-776-2838 Ph: (cell 660-287-2115)

(cell: 316-258-7685) [email protected] [email protected]

Kathy Regehr Nevada Vetter

351 7th Ave. 2491 L Road Inman, KS 67546 Formosa, KS 66942 Ph: 620-242-3159 Ph: 785-739-2375

[email protected] (cell: 785-534-2163) [email protected] Lois Viebrock

13672 Graystone Road Versailles, MO 65084 Ph: 573-378-5783

[email protected]

Walking in the Word, Newsletter Editor: Sharon Hoffman = [email protected] 785-227-3855 or 785-212-1748

Back: Mary Kern, Nevada Vetter, Kathy Regehr, Lois Viebrock,, Alice Burnett

Front: Beth Rockelman, Rhonda Templing, Lisa Youngquist, Gloria Sharp

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CLUSTER COORDINATORS Ce n t r a l S t a t e s S yn od Wo m e n o f t h e EL C A

AMAZING WOMEN (no current contact person)

ARK RIVER VALLEY Loretta Holmes 568 Turkle Haysville, KS 67060 316-524-0965 [email protected]

GOD’S SONFLOWERS Pat Olson 307 Hamilton St Beattie, KS 66406 785-353-2424 [email protected]

CLUSTER 3D (no current contact person)

HEARTLAND Marian Thompson 501 N Elmira Highland, KS 66035 785-442-3323 [email protected]

MID-MISSOURI Cindy Hufstedler 1609 Fox Run Dr. Columbia, MO 65202 573-814-3302 [email protected]

CLUSTER 4A (no current contact person)

OSBORNE-SMITH-PHILLIPS Donna Westbrook 418 S Main Kensington, KS 66951 785-476-2238 [email protected]

OZARK MOUNTAIN Madeline “Mick” Friberg 3333 Southlyn Place Springfield, MO 65804 417-890-1241 [email protected]

HEARTLAND SOUTH (no current contact person)

PRAIRIE ANGELS Laura Anderson Rt. 2 Box 82 Wakeeney, KS 67672 785-743-2096 [email protected]

REVELATION Gloria Martin 2283 E 360th Herington, KS 67449 785-983-4482 [email protected]

NORTHERN LIGHTS Nevada Vetter 2491 L Rd Formoso, KS 66942 785-739-2375 [email protected]

SE KANSAS CITY METRO Paula Simonich 1900 Grandview Blvd Kansas City, KS 66102-4817 913-321-2424 [email protected]

SE MISSOURI Dee Cannon 2030 Sherwood Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 573-335-2983 [email protected]

POST ROCK Myrna Schrepel 609 N Cedar St Hoisington, KS 67544 785-764-1003 [email protected]

SMOKY VALLEY Darlene Handlin 321 South Main

Lindsborg, KS 67456 785-227-3852

[email protected]

SUNFLOWER Carolyn Olson 3017 SW Quail Creek Dr Topeka, KS 66614 785-272-6428 785-633-3786 [email protected]

Tri State

Ardythe Cederberg 301 E Commercial Oberlin, KS 67749

785-475-2535

[email protected]

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A MESSAGE FROM: Mar y Kern —Board Member

I have been a board member for two years and have learned so much. I was a late comer to our Unit

and we didn't get much encouragement to be active in the Cluster, conventions or the

Triennial. Thank goodness I saw the light and became active. The only reason I won't be at the

Triennial in 2014 is because I have a grandson getting married that weekend. I have been to four

other Triennials and Gloria Sharp will pre-register me for the Triennial in 2017.

My concern as a board member is bringing justice for all women and young girls. We

must be aware of the human trafficking going on in the world and protect our women and young

girls. There are many programs and non-profit groups available to help these women become assets

to our communities. Sunday, Sept. 8th, my church put together baskets and kits of personal hygiene

products for women in prison. Many of these women were exploited by human traffickers and are in

prison because of things they were made to do against their will. There are several sites on the

Central States Women of the ELCA websites addressing this concern. I encourage you all to bring

this information to the attention of your Unit.

I hope to see all of you next year at The Resort at Port Arrowhead, Lake Ozark, MO for our 2014

CSS WELCA Convention.

The Peace of the Lord be with you all.

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Blessed holidays to you

from the Central States

Women of the ELCA.