Greetings to the gathering

People throughout the church are praying for the Sixth Triennial Gathering, the women attending, and the ministries of Women of the ELCA, the women's organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We will post as many greetings as we are can throughout the week of the gathering.

June 24, 2005

The faculty, staff, and students at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, South Carolina, send greetings to all the Lutheran women gathered in San Antonio. The ministries which you do are vital for God's mission in God's creation. We uphold you in prayer this week as we worship on our campus in Christ Chapel. We thank you for your support and help in the ministries of the ELCA and the entire Body of Christ. We admire your enthusiasm, wisdom, dedication, and energy. Often you speak a prophetic word to our Church and to us, and show us where Christ is calling us to service. We are forming women for ordained and lay ministries. Thus, we ask for your prayers also for these sisters as they discern God's Call as it comes through Christ's Church. May the Spirit pervade all that you are doing in these days. I am sure that Christ smiles on your gathering! As you walk the River Walk also remember your baptisms! In Christ's Peace...

Fred Reisz, President, LTSS

July 6, 2005

To all those gathered in San Antonio, Koinonia sisters,
God be you and you; worship, pray, learn, share, fellowship and discern as one in Christ. May you be bold in your actions and decisions, acting in the Spirit with the gifts of the Spirit as you heard from Pastor Sue. How I long to be with you, but know that we are with you in Spirit and via the Internet. Our Women of the ELCA group met this morning and prayed for you.

Janelle Cunning, Associate in Ministry
St. Peter Lutheran, Ceylon, Minn.

Hi Nebraska delegates. Have a good time. Live deep in your faith. Be fruity.

Betsy

July 7, 2005

Greetings to Mary Anne, Linda, Carol and Sara from Edmonds Lutheran Church and Siggy.

Edmonds Lutheran Church

Hello to all 8E delegates and visitors,
Glad to hear you all arrived safely after the plane switch. Wish I was with you. ... I really miss not being there. President Joan and crew, I expect a full summary when you return. My prayers are with you as you elect a new president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and executive board. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your deliberations. Have fun. See you back in Pennsylvania.

Joyce Shearer, former 8E president

All Peoples Acting BOLDLY!
Greetings to my Sisters from All Peoples Church!!!
I am so proud of each of you... Joyce, Jacqui, Taya, Willie Mae, Andrea, Marie, Christye, and Carolyn.  Thank you for your commitment to the church!  You are an inspiration!  May you be blessed richly during these days of the triennial!

Vonda

Greetings to all from the Montana Synod
Hi, Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. Hope this finds you all doing well and having a great day. I will keep posted on the Internet so I will be with you in spirit.  

Martha

Tammy H. & Gals from Good Shepherd
We have you in our prayers and we hope you are all having a wonderful and exciting time. God be with you and Keep you in His care. Miss you and see you soon. Love ya a bunch of Hugs and Kisses.

Mom & Dad

Greetings to our Caribe sisters
Greetings to all from your Caribbean Synod sisters representing Puerto Rico and the American Virgin Islands. We have enjoyed the diversity and programs in this Triennial Convention at San Antonio Texas. Thanks for your hospitality.

Thank you for your donations
To my sisters in Christ - Thank you for giving God's gift of life - blood. As a Red Cross employee in Connecticut, we hear every day of our nation's shortage of blood. You, my dear sisters, have helped to ease that shortage. Please know that the patients who need that blood bless you and your ministry. Thank you again.

Pat Johnson
WELCA - First Lutheran Church of the Reformation

July 8, 2005

Two sisters, who are attending the convention, are sharing a birthday today, July 8. Their names are Lorna  and Zaidee, who are there with their sisters, Juanita and Wylda. These girls all were members of St. Paul's Church in tiny Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, as youth.

Greetings to Lord of Love Omaha Nebraska Women
Hi, Ruth, Gwen, Heather, Jackie, and Pastor Donna. I am keeping you in my prayers and hope you are 'yarning' boldly!

Peace and Love.
Sandy Hall

Hello South Carolina!
St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Columbia, S.C., sends greetings and blessings to all South Carolina delegates--especially our church family members, SC WELCA President Bunny W and Young Adult Representative Lisa Ann W. We are proud of your dedication to serve God and the church and know that you will have lots to share with us on your return. Our prayer is for the Spirit's guidance as you make Gathering decisions, as you enjoy the leisure times, and for safe journeys home.

July 9, 2005

Congratulations Marie Tesch
The last comment I heard was, "I'm going to take some breathing time in order to see where God will be calling me next".. I see by the news update you are called!! Congratulations are in order as noted, You are now on the Women of the ELCA Executive Board. May God Bless you "real good!"

Your Sister In Christ, Bev