The Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) is recognized as the official women's auxiliary organization of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The LWML (also known as Lutheran Women in Mission) is comprised of member societies within synodical congregations. The purpose of the LWML is to further Christ's mission to the world by supporting the work of the church and by providing education, inspiration, and opportunities for service, both at home and in the world. The LWML endeavors to develop and maintain a greater mission consciousness among the women of the synod through programs of Mission Inspiration, Mission Education, and Mission Service. Work of the LWML is accomplished by the voluntary contributions of its members through Mite Box offerings. The LWML Michigan District supports its programs with 75% of the Mite Box offerings and forwards the remaining 25% to national LWML for its projects and programs.
Core Values:
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Michigan District Targets and Goals - 2024 - 2026
LWML Michigan District Bible Verse
2024-2026 Biennium
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6).
LWML Michigan District Goals
2024-2026 Biennium
MISSION AWARENESS
To provide opportunities and ideas to serve those in need.
EQUIP WOMEN
To provide opportunities and ideas to use their gifts
Ruth Steele
2024-2028
Ruth is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caro in the Franconian Zone. She has served the LWML MI District as webmaster, Newsletter Editor, VP of Communication, Recording Secretary, and most recently as Personnel Records Liaison. Ruth enjoys being a member of the St. Paul, Caro LWML group, helping with crafts during Sunday School and VBS, and helping out wherever needed. She works at Rawson Memorial Library, Cass City as the library director.
Vice President of Special Focus Ministries Ann is a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Holland, Michigan, Lakeshore Zone. She is currently the Zone President and previously served on Christian Growth for two years. Ann is very involved in her church musically. She sings in the choir and the Praise group; she is a bell ringer and plays her clarinet in the church band. She enjoys Bible studies and attends a silent retreat at least once a year. She also enjoys knitting, reading, and hanging out with her 10 grandchildren. Ann is one of the co-chairs for the 2024 District Convention.
Vice President of Christian Outreach Laura is a member of SALT Church in Troy, Michigan and of the Suburban Lights Zone. She has served the LWML Michigan District as Christian Events Coordinator and as a Nominating Committee Member.
Vice President of Communication Jacki is a member at Immanuel, Macomb- Evergreen Zone. She was a district YWR in 2020 and a national YWR in 2022, and was the district Social Media Coordinator from 2022-2024. At Immanuel she is the co-chair for the Giving Tree, enjoys playing flute in the orchestra, PTL secretary, and is the medical team coordinator for Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine.
Vice President of Mission Outreach Carol was introduced to LWML by her older sister 50 years ago. She has held the following positions: Co-chair of the Multi-Lakes Zone for several years, Parliamentarian for the Michigan District, Financial Secretary, and now VP of Mission Outreach. Carol is a member of St. Paul, Millington, Franconian Zone.
Vice President of Organizational Resources Linda is a member of Living Water Lutheran Church of Whitmore Lake, where she serves as a volunteer staff member by leading Women’s, First Impressions, and MomCo ministries. She served as a 2024 Michigan District Convention Co-Chair, Co-Chair of the Ann Arbor Zone, and currently serves on the Steering Team of her LWML Daughters On Mission group. She is Secretary for the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) and a writer on the Bethania Kids Publications Team. Linda enjoys facilitating a weekly Women’s Bible Study and serves as a Manor Docent for the Concordia (CUAA) guild.
Recording Secretary Denise is a member of St. Lorenz Church in Frankenmuth. She has held the positions with the District, Parliamentarian, Structure Coordinator. Also, with the Zone she was Vice-President, Recording Secretary, and Group level she was President, Recording Secretary, Vice-President. She has held the position of Recording Secretary for the Administrative Council. Worked as chair of the Altar Guild.
Financial Secretary Allison is a member of Good Shepherd, Cass City in the Thumb Zone. She is Zone Secretary, Publicist, & Assistant to the President. She was a district YWR in 2022 & national YWR in 2023. At Good Shepherd, Allison is society President, Spiritual Growth Chair of Women’s Ministry & plays her French Horn in the church band.
Treasurer Jan recently was appointed to fill this open position. Her official bio is forthcoming.
Junior Pastoral Counselor I’m Pastor Jeff Frechette, the Sr. Administrative Pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Flint, where I've served for 2 years now. I previously served Bethlehem in Roseville and was Pastoral Counselor for the Macomb South Zone for many years. I also served a partial term as District Pastoral Counselor early 2018-2020. I'm honored to serve the LWML again!
Senior Pastoral Counselor Dave is a retired pastor, living in Bay City. He has served parishes in Sudbury, Ontario (Canada), Armada, Ann Arbor and East Lansing, Michigan, as well as taught and coached at Lutheran High School North, Macomb, MI. He was Zone Counselor in the Laurentian District (Ontario), and the Blue Water Zone, as well as Mich Dist Counselor in 1990-94. He is a member of St Lorenz Luth Church in Frankenmuth, serves part-time at Prince of Peace, Clare, and also does pulpit supply in his spare time. He is honored to serve with the Lutheran Women in Mission.