LWML — Lutheran Women in Mission

LCMS women have been “influencers” in our American culture over the years, using their many gifts and talents to share Jesus’ love in their homes, families, churches, schools, and work places. Here are stories about LCMS women who applied biblical principles in their vocations; some names you may recognize, while others are known only to a few.

Dorothy

A verse from Dorothy Degnitz’s confirmation days that came to mind when she asked God for advice on where to work after graduating from nursing school was “Here am I! Send me” (Isaiah 6:8). Inspired by a missionary nurse’s presentation, she said “Yes!” to working in the LCMS mission field. In 1966 her first assignment was to Immanuel Lutheran Hospital in Eket, Nigeria.

After serving for about a year, war broke out …

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