LWML SELC Holds Biennial Convention
The LWML SELC Convention was held May 3 - 5, 2024 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Macungie, PA. Eden Keefe, the National President of LWML attended the convention and spoke to the attendees.
Saturday began with a worship service followed by a presentation by Rev. Dan Lepley, the LCEF DVP for our District. He also spoke about Israel as he travels to Israel and leads groups on the Israel tours. National President Eden Keefe spoke to the convention attendees about LWML, participation as a petal pusher at the Rose Bowl parade, and what the national office is focusing on. Please see the article next week for more information about what to look for from the national office.
President Vinovskis welcomed the group to Concordia and also gave an update on what the SELC District is doing, including planting churches in our District, the District without borders.
The business portion of the convention included a report from Milly Kwiatkowski, District LWML SELC President. She reported on the grants that were awarded and Committee reports, including the Nominating Committee report. The following women were voted to serve for the 2024 - 2026 term.
- President - Carol Miksad, Western Zone
- Vice President - Betty Olah, Central Zone
- Secretary - Allyn Starry, Esq. Eastern Zone
Congratulations to the new Officers and thank you to outgoing President Milly Kwiatkowski and Secretary Martha Moyer for your dedication to the LWML SELC.
Rev. John Zimmerman, from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scranton, PA and St. John's Lutheran Church in Pittston, PA, led the afternoon Bible study. The group had a dinner followed by musical entertainment featuring an accordion and clarinet presentation. The Convention concluded with the Divine Service on Sunday morning. The new President and Vice President were installed by the Pastoral Counselor, Rev. Gordon Naumann.
Friday evening, following the opening devotional service, the group learned about making mats from recycled plastic bags that are used by homeless shelters to provide a surface for the homeless population to sleep on. The service project was led by Hannah Naumann from St. John's Lutheran Church in Hazleton, PA. Hannah was one of three young women from St. John's who attended the convention.
Pictured below are participants in the Friday night service project led by Hannah Naumann on the right with the help of her sister Ruth and ladies from St. Johns Massillon behind.
Pictured above on the top is the group picture of convention attendees. Pictured immediately above is Eden Keefe, National LWML President.
Pictured below is newly elected President Carol Miksad presenting the Past President pin to outgoing President Milly Kwiatkowski.
Pictured above is the LWML SELC Pastoral Counselor Rev. Gordon Naumann who led the opening devotions on Saturday morning.
Pictured below is the Saturday evening dinner event.
Pictured above are the current and newly elected officers for the 2024 - 2026 term. From left to right: Pam Reece, Betty Olah, Rev. Naumann, Carol Miksad, Karen Ann Kowalczyk, and Allyn Starry.
Archival Photos
PHOTOS from 2022 Assembly of Leaders and 2023 Zone Rallys and National Convention
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