Utah Spring Retreat Planned

The ladies of St Paul Ogden are planning a spring women's retreat on Saturday, April 18, 2015.  Put the date on your calendar! More information to follow.

The district board has chosen a theme for the UT-ID district convention in 2016--"Saved to Serve" based on Eph 2:10 ESV. "For we are his [God's] workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."

There is the second annual mission trip to the Navajo Nation near Gallup, New Mexico planned for next year, Jul 31-Aug 8, 2015.  They want to take winter clothes with them, jackets, socks, gloves, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, scarves; also backpacks. Watch the U&I for more information but you can start collecting things now! don't wait until summer to get stuff! We can get it to them at Camp Perkins!

Up coming LWML events

There are lots of events coming up that Utah is directly involved in--We are the host zone for Camp Perkins this next year, July 17, 18, and 19, 2015.  More information will be coming in the next few months. We have ordered a retreat package from LWML called "Always Changing, Always the Same" about the seasons of our lives. We will need everyone to be involved somehow! Watch for more information.

The 2015 national convention is coming up this summer in Des Moines, Iowa. Everyone who can is really encouraged to attend.

The 2016 UT-ID District convention will be held in Ogden, Utah, more information to follow! Meredith Moodie and Patty Bennett are co-chairs and need all of us to help! We will be contacting you! It will be the end of April, 2016.

Then! 2017!! the National LWML convention is in Salt Lake City! Information was sent to all societies about the jobs that we will be needing to fill. There are 4 districts involved, but we are the ones that will be "on the ground" here, so to speak. Please prayerfully consider what you can volunteer for and pray, pray, pray!! That's the most important part, God is in charge, but we need all the helping hands we can get.

LWML Utah Zone

Fall Rally

Mind, Body and Soul

Keeping Strong to Love God and Others

Matt 22:37

Saturday, Sept 14^th

^9am-1pm

^{Registration $7}

^{Christ Lutheran Church}

^{240 East 5600 South in Murray}

Ingathering items needed for the Preschool:
Money for sleeping cots--Toys--Play Dough--Fat Markers and Pencils--Dolls--Dress up clothes (either gender)--Kitchen toys--Cars--Big Legos--
*All toys for ages 3 and up*

3 speakers/leaders: Pam , Linda and Julie. 

Come in “relaxed clothes” to work out!! But not too hard. 

The verse is Matt 22:37. 

“Jesus replied, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments.” 

We know we’re supposed to love God and our neighbor but many of us fall down when it comes to loving ourselves. We’re going to spend some time learning to love ourselves in a balanced, God-pleasing way so we can love God and others better.

Convention Update

Here is an update from convention sent by our Zone Pres, Cheryl (Holy Trinity, Logan):

Eighteen people from the Utah-Idaho District attended the national LWML convention in Pittsburgh on June 27-30, 2013.

We heard from several missionaries about how the grants we have supported in years past have helped change lives and spread the gospel around the world and here in the United States. All the missionaries said that if it wasn’t for our mites, they could not do what they do. More than one said, “you are the reason” they are able to provide medical care, food, clean water and the gospel to people so desperate for help. I would like each and every person who gives mites or prays for these mission grants to know the feeling these people conveyed as they repeatedly said “thank you for letting us be there, thank you for letting us have the privilege of doing what we are doing.” I personally would like to ask you all to give your mites and, most importantly, your prayers for these grants and missionaries. The sessions are on the LWML.org website. Please watch some of the talks at your society meetings or Bible studies or personally. See where those quarters and dollars go. Please be as generous as God leads you. I promise you your donations are in good hands.

We voted in 18 new grants for 2013-2015 biennium. We were able to pay all the grants from 2011-2013 and had money left over because one grant was no longer eligible. Our first offering was for grants and totaled $49,492.50!

The grants for next biennium are in order of funding:  1) training K9 comfort dogs for LCMS chaplains  2)children’s books for SE Asia   3) training indigenous pastors and deaconesses   4) rebuilding Nord Est Haiti Lutheran School  5) Jesus our Savior Lutheran School—Winnebago Tribe   6) ICAN—serving at-risk children  7)  Bible story books in sign language and written text   8)  Native American Outreach Training Center—Fairbanks, Alaska  9)  Strengthening and expanding campus ministry  10)Worship for shut-ins  11)  Preparing leaders for a diverse world—Concordia College, Selma, AL  12)Voice of Care Ministry to the developmentally challenged  13)Christ-centered tutoring thru Rebecca’s Garden of Hope  14)Student scholarships for MOST Ministries mission trips  15)Building homes and hope in Haiti  16)Support for Lutheran Public Radio  17)Christian educational support for children--India   18)Mission outreach at St Paul Community Lutheran Church, Pontiac, Michigan

We also elected some new national executive committee members, VP of Christian Life, Communication, Gospel Outreach, a new recording secretary and pastoral counselor. 

Please keep all the officers and grants in your prayers. Keep those mites coming!

Salt Lake City is the site in 2017! We’ll be looking for lots of help! We’re working with Rocky Mountain district and Wyoming district but we will be massively important. Please keep this all in your prayers also! Pray without ceasing!

Cheryl Brunson, UT zone president

Summer News

Here is some current info from our Zone Pres, Cheryl (Holy Trinity, Logan):

- Please keep the National Convention in your prayers. It is happening...RIGHT NOW. It will be streaming live. Here is a link to that for those that weren't able to attend:  CLICK HERE

- Our annual Zone Retreat will not be able to be held in Timberlakes. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas for an alternative location?

- We are looking for a presenter for our Fall Rally in September. The theme is: Mind, Body and Soul. We will also be electing a Zone Pastoral Counselor and Zone Vice President. Please consider these positions and keep them in your prayers.

- Camp Perkins is coming up soon! Please email us if you have any questions. Definitely worth the trip!! Below are a few items Camp Perkins could use for a donation. They can be sent with anyone attending the LMWL retreat or with youth campers as well:

• Ziploc Bags
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Kleenex
• Dish Soap
• Liquid Hand Soap
• Band-aids
• Masking Tape
• Printer Paper
• Pens
• Washable Markers
• Sharpie Markers
• Aluminum Foil

That's it for now, blessings on your summer!!

Spring Event 2013

LWML Utah Zone Spring Event

Saturday, April 6th

9am-1:30pm

Registration $7

Holy Trinity Riverton

12723 South Park Ave in Riverton

• From I15 get off on the 123rd exit and head west

• 123rd will turn into 126th. Drive past Redwood Rd.

• Church is on the left hand side east of the Post Office

"On the day I called, you

answered me; my strength of

soul you increased"

Psalm 138:3

Prepared, Inspired, Nourished so we will be energized to Go!

LWML Ingathering Items for

Concordia Learning Center

small paper or plastic disposable

plates

small disposable bowls

5 oz cups

napkins

plastic spoons

paper towels

Kleenex

disinfectant wipes

dish cloths & towels

prepackaged snacks

juice boxes

construction paper

poster board - all colors

Elmer's glue - bottle

tacky glue

LWML- Utah Zone Fall Rally

Saturday, Sept 15th

St Paul, Ogden

3329 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT

Registration 9-9:30;  Meeting 9:30-1:30

Cost: $7

Bible verse:  Deut 24:17-22

Speaker: Amy Hubach, talking about her mission trip to an orphanage in Guatemala

Ingathering: Your Community Connection- yccogden.org. Supports victims of domestic violence, rape and economic hardship.

·         Diapers

·         Hygiene items

·         Bedding

·         Towels

·         Baby wipes

·         Clothing, hangers

·         Toilet paper and paper towels

·         Cleaning Supplies

St Paul’s Child Care Center

·         Washable markers

·         crayons

·         fat pencils 

·         blunt tip scissors

·         construction paper

·         pom poms

·         googly eyes

·         washable paints

·         play dough

·         glue sticks

Zone Retreat at Timberlakes

It's that time of year again! Where ladies of the Utah Zone enjoy eachother's company in the mountains above Heber! Bible study, fellowship and a craft... more could a girl ask for? Please email Ashley  (ashleywby@gmail.com) for directions or questions.

Saturday August 4th at 9:30am

Please Bring With You: (plan for 20)

· Outside Chair

· Bible

· Jacket

· Sturdy Shoes

· Society Assignments

· $5 for a craft

St. John’s– Muffins, fruit and juice

St. Paul’s– Drinks

Grace– Desserts

H. Trinity, Logan– Plates napkins and utensils

Holy Trinity, Riverton– Salads

Christ– Buns and Condiments 

St. Mark’s– Meat

Camp Perkins!

"Want Some Cheese With That Wine (Whine)"

LWML District Retreat at Camp Perkins

July 20th-22nd 2012

Registration Begins at 4pm on Friday July 20th

Cost includes lodging and 5 meals

$104 Cabin and Meals (postmarked after July 1st $114)

$141 Retreat Center and Meals (postmarked after July 1st $151)

*Registration form is located in the Summer 2012 U&I*

Click Here

Convention: Servant Events

• Servant Events

For the "knit-wits"...  bring your needles and yarn!  We will knit and crochet hats for chemo patients!

Click HERE for more info and a pattern for those knit-wits who want to start NOW!

Pillowcase dresses and T-shirt Diapers...  Recycle GENTLY used pillowcases T-shirts or buy new special for this project.  Bring them along and learn how to sew these clever items.  Dresses and diapers will be sent to Oprhan Grain Train.

• Ingathering

For Love, INC...

Toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes)

Socks and Underwear (especially boys')

Items for Foster Care Kits (more on that later...)

 For Interfaith Sanctuary...

"Desert Comfort" Kits (plain chapstick, kids' sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hats)

 Goal:  50 "Desert Comfort" Kits!

Spring Updates

Here are some photos from the Spring Event in Logan. Thank you to those who made the trip. Special thank  you to Pam King and all the ladies of Logan for the programming and hostessing this wonderful event.

Announcements: 

* We would like to welcome Cheryl (Holy Trinity, Logan) our new Utah Zone President and Patty (Christ Lutheran Church, Murray) to the Zone Board. Thank you for your willingness to serve.

* Please see the updated 'upcoming events' in the right hand column

* The ladies of the Utah Zone have assembled 36 pillow case dresses and sent them to Orphan Grain Train and 36 dresses to be sent to Haiti.

* Grace Lutheran Church in Sandy is collecting soap (regular 4.5-5 oz). So far they have sent 63 lbs of soap  to Lutheran World Relief to be shipped to foreign countries that have a great need for hygiene products.

Utah Zone Spring Event

The Utah Zone Spring Event Information is below! See you there!

April 14th, 9:30am

registration: $7 from 9-9:30am

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

581 North 700 East

Logan, Utah

Please join us for the LWML Utah Zone Spring Event. We will have lunch, a bible study and as always, fellowship with our fellow sisters in Christ.

We will be collecting the following items to support the ingathering at District Convention:

· New children’s socks and underwear.

· Shampoo, deodorant, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes.

· Chapstick (non-flavored)

· Children’s summer hats

· Children’s UV protection sunglasses (not toys).

Thought for the day...

Thanks, Pastor B!

If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I am a Healer?

If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer?

If you never had a trial, how could you call yourself an overcomer?

If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter?

If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?

If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions?

If you never were in trouble, How would you know that I will come to your rescue

If you never were broken, Then how would you know that I can make you whole?

If you never had a problem, How would you know that I can solve them?

If you never had any suffering, Then how would you know what I went through?

If you never went through the fire, Then how would you become pure?

If I gave you all things, How would you appreciate them?

If I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you?

If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on me?

If your life was perfect, Then what would you need me for?

Convention Info: Christian Book Review and Bus Info

We are looking for some feedback for a good Christian book to review for the District Convention April 27th-29th 2012 . Please submit your requests to Betty at breimann65@q.com

Also, we would like to find out how many ladies might be interested in chartering a bus to travel from SLC (or a surrounding area) to Meridian, Idaho for the District Convention April 27-29th 2012. MapQuest says it a about a 5 hour drive (from Utah County), at about 380 miles one way. If you are interested, please email Vicki at antnvik@gmail.com.



Thanks!

Timberlakes Retreat

Another wonderful day spent in the mountains! Special thanks to Kris for sharing her home with us again, to Pastor Borcher for the Bible study, and to all of YOU who attended. We made the CUTEST (yes, I know I say that every year... and yes, I know that word does not exist) mite boxes with the story of the widow's mite on them! Until next year.....

Timberlakes Retreat

As a deer pants for streams of water,

so my soul pants for you, O God.

Psalm 42:1

It's that time of year again!

Please join us for the annual Utah Zone Retreat at Timberlakes. Kris (St. Marks) has once again invited us to her home to enjoy a wonderful Saturday together. We will have bible study, lunch and a craft. We can't WAIT to see what cute ideas Kris and her friend Jean come up with this year (check out the previous years in the blog below). The general information is below, please email Ashley (ashleywby@gmail.com) with any questions and for directions/assignments.

Saturday August 6th at 9am
Kris' cabin in Timberlakes

-Muffins, juice and coffee
-Bible Study
-Lunch
-Craft

Can't wait to see you all there!

Utah Zone Spring Event

Utah Zone LWML Spring Event

Saturday, March 5th 2011

Grace Lutheran Church, Sandy

Registration beginning at 9:00 am

Registration Fee $10

Muffins, Fresh Fruit, Juice and Coffee

Child Care Will Be Provided

"Speaking Boldly"

Acts 4:13 b, 20

*News from around our district and from National

*Brief Business Session

*Bible Study

*Fellowship

*Lunch

*Installation of Officers

*Community Service Project

St. Paul's Annual Fall Retreat

Join us on Saturday, November 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ogden for our annual fall women's day retreat. Tickets are $20 which includes lunch, journals, and more! Please contact Jeannie wbarrette1@msn.com for more information. God's Wonder Full World!

check out this link for a sneak peek!

http://wonderfullworld.group.com/learn/videos

* This day retreat is a travel-themed experience that focuses on God's wondrous love. We all know about the Seven Wonders of the World, but what about the wonders of a woman's heart? At Wonder Full World, we explore questions every woman asks, such as "I wonder if anyone cares about me, I wonder where God is when life is hard, or I wonder if I can make a difference." Women find the answers to their questions in God's Word, and are affirmed over and over in God's unending love for them.

* The day includes service. Women today long for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. So we've incorporated a way for women to make a difference in the lives of others right away!

* Everyone gets involved.
* Bible Study

* Fellowship

* Prayer time

* Singing and more!
* It's fun for women of all ages.
* Bring a friend!

Photos from Timberlakes Retreat...

Here are some photos from our annual zone retreat at Kris' (St. Marks) Cabin in Timberlakes. What a wonderful time it was! Food, friends, prayer, Bible Study and a craft. Perfect way to spend an afternoon! We had some new friends join us this year, it was so nice to spend time with them! Thanks to everyone who traveled to spend time with us. Also a special thanks to Jean our craft consultant and Kris for sharing her home.








The finished product modeled by Meredith and Jan (Christ, Murray)
These are little cross boxes made out of paper. We each got the chance to put them together and decorate them, SO FUN!!