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I RESOLVERESOLUTIONS - they are statements that we as a WMF vote on each year at our annual conference. They are intended to guide each of us as individuals and as local WMFs, District WMFs, and the National WMF as we strive to serve the Lord and our church. (If you have not seen them, please contact our WMF Executive Secretary for a copy of the most recent ones passed at the annual conference in

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FRESH START FROM GODThe New Year always feels like a clean slate, a new beginning and I am reminded of Lamentations 3:22-23 ~ "The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail, they are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness." Each year, each day, is a fresh start with God. What an incredible blessing.Instead of New Year's resolutions, I like to take some time

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Border Crossings Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from the newsletter of our missionaries – The Schierkolk Family. “‘. . . and they shall call His name Immanuel’ which means, God with us.” -Gospel of Matthew 1:28 Advent and Christmas bring some paradoxical feelings for us. On one hand, we are really enjoying being with our daughter Rachel, seeing snow, being with family, experiencing the

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LADIES OF THE AFLC –YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION RETREATofTHE WOMEN’S MISSIONARY FEDERATION OF THE AFLCatTHE ASSOCIATION RETREAT CENTEROsceola, WisconsinMARCH 23-25, 2012Speakers :“YESTERDAY”—Faith Nelson“TODAY”—Esther Hylden“FOREVER”— Emily NashSkits performed by THE NEW IMAGE PLAYERSIf you have old pictures that you would like to share at the retreat or if you are willing

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LIVING BY FAITHWhat does it mean to live by faith? At the Galilee Bible camp in July, our Adult class looked at this question. It was awesome to read the descriptions of God in chapter 1 of Hebrews. He “sustains all things by His powerful word” (Hebrews 1:3a). His “throne lasts forever” (Hebrews 1:8 excerpt). He “laid the foundations of the earth” (Hebrews 1:10), and one day He will “roll the

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Central Tri-State District 9-17-11 St. Paul's Lutheran in Jewell, IA. 9:00 a.m.(reg., too) no charge. Ends at 2:00 Todd and Barb Schierkolk will be speaking Minneapolis District WMF Fall Rally Sat., 10/29/2011 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cokato, MN 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pastor Jonathan and Tamba Abel will be speaking "Serving Jesus" Joshua 22:5. The registration cost will be $3. It includes

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THANK YOU – FOR HARD LESSONS!Thank you for your love and concern expressed to me by your prayers, cards, emails, and letters during the time I was in the Crystal Cove Care Center in Newport Beach, California, and now while I am at home. I am still recovering from a broken femur which was suffered in a fall I experienced while my husband, John and I, were on vacation in southern California.

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REBUILDING THE RUINS“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” Isaiah 61:4Tornadoes, tsunami, earthquakes, and floods--- they fill the media with devastation, death, and distress beyond human understanding. Lives lost, homes leveled, businesses destroyed, and whole landscapes changed in

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Jeremy and Lacey Crowell, Home missions servants in Alaska, are the proud parents of baby boy Malachi Michael, He arrived April 26th, at 4:53 pm and weighed in at 7 lbs 8 oz. with 19.5 inches in stature. Pastor Jeremy Crowell graduated from the AFLC Seminary in 2010 and is also a certified and licensed pilot and flight instructor. They join the Swanson’s and the Lee’s with aviation support.

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Central Tri-State April 9th9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Mt. Sion Ind. Lutheran 502 1st Ave.SW, Kasson, MN Theme verses: Psalm 37:3-5 Speaker: Ben JoreMinneapolis District April 30th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Hope Lutheran Church5200 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN Theme: Tending God's GardenTheme verse: Matthew 13:24Speakers: Pastor Richard GundersonMrs. Monica CoyleSouthwest Central Minnesota April 30thAbiding Faith

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WHAT IS YOUR PASSION?We hear much about passion these days. There are those who have a passionate love of sports. (We just watched the Super Bowl football game at our house. The passion of the fans was certainly seen in that crowd on television.) There are those who have a passionate love for their children and I’m so thankful for that. There are those who have passion for their daily work

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What Should We Do?Is it worth it to take time in our daily lives to attend rallies, prayer meetings or even lobby our representatives? With the climate of our society today, will it matter if we stand in support of those leaders that follow God’s truths? What does God require of us? Ananias’ had faith to leave his home and meet with Paul, a dangerous man. When God told Ananias, “Go!” he

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RESERVE TIMEWe have come through the busiest time of the year for many women. The Thanksgiving Holiday and the Christmas Holidays bring much to do for all of us. At this time of year many of us have difficult times because of strained family relationships or because we have simply too much to do (Do we bite off more than we can chew?)! We especially need to reserve TIME to spend in the Word of

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Psalm 119:114"You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word."This world does not give us much to hope for, does it? People don’t. Riches do not. Jobs do not. Government does not. Even churches cannot. You say what . . .churches cannot? Remember churches are made up of people. These people are human, they are sinners. They deal with many of the same problems you do. So, if

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Friends and Family,August has been a great time to really focus on the long lasting impact that we see God making in the hearts and lives of the people here in Brazil . August 11th, we started working on a project to benefit ALL of the Free Lutheran churches here in Brazil , which God has really opened up the door for in the process of it going forth!This project is the revising, editing,

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Illinois DistrictSaturday, September 18Ottawa, ILSouthwest Central MN DistrictSaturday, September 25Minnewaska LutheranStarbuck, MNSpeaker: Faylin MyhreEastern ND DistrictSaturday, September 25Victory Free Lutheran ChurchPark River, NDSpeakers Paul and Becky AbelWestern ND/Eastern MT DistrictSaturday, October 2Golden Valley, NDSpeakers Paul and Becky AbelNorthwestern MN DistrictSaturday, October

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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” -Elizabeth Kubler RossWhen

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You are cordially invited to attend the annual convention of theWomen’s Missionary Federation of the AFLCto be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010,at the AFLC Schools Campus.At this convention you will experience times of prayer, praise and worship, and Bible study, all based on the theme of the conference: “Encourage one another. . . for such a time as this.” The theme verses are from Hebrews 10:

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By Theresa BoeWife of Intern Pastor Brett BoeServing in Grafton, NDWait. No one likes to hear the word. When I tell my 2-year-old to wait, he asks again. And again. Often times he will keep repeating his request until the wait is over. The fact that he was told "wait", and not "no," instilled a hope that he would eventually see his request realized. Every person, in every stage of life, is

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2009 Eastern District Fall ConferenceThe Annual Eastern District AFLC Women’s Conference and Pastor’s Luncheon was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ambridge, PA on Saturday, October 17, 2009. The focus was on 1 Timothy 1:7 “For God had not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”The program was opened by Pat King, St. John’s WMF President. A welcome address

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ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID’S CITYBy Cecil F. AlexanderOnce in royal David’s cityStood a lowly cattle shed.Where a Mother laid her babyIn a manger for his bed.Mary was that Mother mild,Jesus Christ her little Child.He came down to earth from heavenWho is God and Lord of all.And His shelter was a stable,And His cradle was a stall.With the poor and mean and lowly,Lived on earth our Savior holy.And through

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Change is NO Surprise to GodBy Carolyn FeldmanOur Savior’s Free Lutheran ChurchStanley, North Dakota“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity underheaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Seasonal Change The word “season” denotes change. As a farmer’s wife, I like to see the fall color-change in grains so they can be harvested. This year with the beautiful, but uncommonly cool, summer;

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REACHING OTHERS IN TANZANIA God has laid on your heart for a long time His command, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 0and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19, 20a) You finally make the decision—“I have to go and help in the Mission field”.God opens doors, the

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Where’s your focus?As women we have many responsibilities that take up our time, cause distractions, bog us down, and wear us out! BUT we must spend time focusing on Jesus in order to get our priorities straight.When Jesus visited Martha and Mary, Martha was distracted with many “things” to do.Luke 10:40-42 tells us: “But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and

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A PLACE IN THIS WORLDFROM KALIKA PESKE, SHORT-TERM MISSION WORKER, WHO WORKED WITH NATE AND RHODA JORE, OUR AFLC MISSIONARIES IN UGANDAIt’s amazing where God leads. Before the age of 12, my family had lived in 11 different houses in locations spread across four states, three countries, and two continents. Finally we settled for good in northern Minnesota and there I expected to stay for a long

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WMF – USING OUR GIFTSBy Lorilee Mundfrom, Women’s Missionary Federation PresidentandRobin Jameson, Correspondence Secretary“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them.” Romans 12 :6 When the Women’s Missionary Federation of the AFLC meets for our annual conference in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on June 16, 2009, we will gather under the above theme. We

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GIFTSMolly Wiesen, WMF 2nd Vice President“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom--.” Col. 3:16Investments. Mortgages. Jobs. Taxes. Interest rates. Cash. Gold. Savings. Loss. Gain. Are these words and concepts occupying your thoughts, prayers, and time? How about “sports schedules”, “appointments”, “lawn chores”, “housework”, “

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BELOW IS AN EMAIL RECEIVED FROM KALIKA PESKE, SHORT-TERM MISSION WORKER, WHO WORKED WITH NATE AND RHODA JORE, OUR AFLC MISSIONARIES IN UGANDA BEFORE SHE LEFT UGANDA ABOUT A MONTH AGO.Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:18 AMSubject: Uganda comes to a closeDear family and friends,Well, the countdown begins. My six months in Uganda is almost at an end. In two and a half weeks I leave Entebbe, travel

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1. PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE WMF NATIONAL CONSTITUTIONThere will be discussion on the reasoning for this proposed change to the constitution at the conference but we wanted to post the proposed change so that you have time to look at it and consider it before we meet.Article V Section 2 and 5(Current Amendment) Section 2: Officers in the WMF shall be a President, a First Vice President, a Second

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Jesus Soothes the Stings in Life By Lorilee MundfromNational WMF PresidentI love to “give advice”. It seems when someone comes to me with a problem or a concern, I like to have an answer! Much of the time, however, the person coming to me is not looking for AN ANSWER, but a LISTENING EAR or someone who can actually help them!Perhaps you have experienced a physical ailment. You share this

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Trust in the LordMargaret Loken On October 6, 2008, we received a phone call at 11:30 PM. My 85 year old mother had fallen. We later learned that she had suffered a compression fracture of a vertebra in her back. Since that date, we have gone through many unforeseen situations and faced many difficult decisions. Through it all, I have been sustained by scripture and prayer support. One of my

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Dear WMF friends,Another Christmas has come and gone and it's finally starting to warm up here in the mountains of Central Mexico. This year at our Christmas outreach we gave away 50 quilts to women who came to the service and another 20-30 beyond that to children and young people. There have been numbers of groups of women in the AFLC who have helped us in this outreach over the years and we are

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2009 WMF Bible StudyLiving WaterBy Bunny MeyerAs believers we look forward to the eternal rest where we will see the River of Life flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb.“Come , all of you who are thirsty, come to the waters;…”Isaiah 55:1____Number of books ordered ($8.00 each).Please include payment with order (checks made to National WMF).Send Books to:Name:________________________________

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The WMF website is up and running. Be sure to check it out.June 16, 2009 Annual WMF Day! Be sure to join us in Fergus Falls, MN.

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By Carol HensrudIsaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”Life is fragile; we know not what tomorrow holds for any of us. I was once again reminded of that when a friend was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. All of us, at some point, face “storms” in our lives and

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INTRODUCING OUR NEW NATIONAL WMF TREASURER:Lois GrotheAstoria, ORLois is from Astoria, Oregon. She is married to Kelly Grothe, and mother to two children, a daughter, Melissa and a son, Matthew. She is the daughter-in-law of Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Grothe.Lois has served as treasurer for her local congregation, Bethany Free Lutheran in Astoria, and as the treasurer of the local and district WMF.Lois

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2009 WMF Bible StudyLiving WaterBy Bunny MeyerAs believers we look forward to the eternal rest where we will see the River of Life flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb.“Come , all of you who are thirsty, come to the waters;…”Isaiah 55:1____Number of books ordered ($8.00 each).Please include payment with order (checks made to National WMF).Send Books to:Name:________________________________

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The WMF web site is under construction and hasn't been updated. The new site should be up soon. If you have any questions please contact Executive Secretary Dawn Johnson. The 2009 WMF Bible Studies are now available. See the information above to order yours today.

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