Dear Lutheran Women in Mission,

Ah, summer. We all look forward to those warm lazy days of sunshine and freedom. School’s out, vacation days are near, and schedules are light. It is not uncommon for Lutheran Women in Mission groups to take a break from their regular meetings in the summer. The time to recharge from the busyness of life and serving is often very much needed.

Summer can be a good time to just do something fun with your group. Plan to meet at a botanical garden nearby. Enjoy a time of devotion together before you take in the beauty of God’s creation. The devotion, Bloom and Grow, is available on the LWML website.

Ice cream is the iconic dessert for summer days. If your town has a favorite ice cream shop, pick a day and time to meet up for a treat. Do you have some shut-ins in your congregation? See if they would like to go for a drive and then go out for ice cream. The simple gesture will mean the world to them, and you will all have a great time sharing stories and ice cream.

Remember: The long summer days of sunshine are wonderful for restoring your body, but they can also be a wonderful time to restore your soul. Spend time taking in the beauty of nature. Spend time in fellowship with others. And spend time with God, thanking Him for all He has done for you. Refreshed by His love, you can again Serve the LORD with gladness! (Psalm 100:2).

Brought to you by the 2023–2025 LWML Group Development Committee
Julie Hatesohl; Cinda Poppe; Jennifer Gierke, Chairman; 
and Arlene Naasz, Vice President of Organizational Resources, Advisory