And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her (Luke 1:38).

In the Old Testament, God instructed the Israelites to celebrate their accomplishments whether it was their harvests, the Passover, or the return from exile. Lutheran women everywhere should celebrate all the gifts God has brought together as they Serve the LORD with gladness as Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML). 

This year’s Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday theme is “Ready to Serve” based on Luke 1:38. Throughout the years, Lutheran women have served the Lord through missions, sharing their faith, talents, and skills. That is why we celebrate Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday every year — typically on the first Sunday in October, but it can be celebrated on any Sunday.

The LWML SHOP helps churches celebrate Lutheran Women in Mission by providing a variety of free resources and products for purchase, such as bulletin covers, bulletin announcements, a pattern for creating a special banner, ideas for collecting mite offerings, as well as logos. Also included as free downloads are a sermon written by Rev. Dr. Dwayne Lueck and an entire worship service, including PowerPoint slides. We pray that these resources will make it easy for your pastor to highlight Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday. Please don't forget to show your appreciation for all of his hard work for this special Sunday and throughout the year!

Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday is an opportunity to reach out to women in your congregation by handing out brochures, mission grant bookmarks, or showing a Focus on Jesus video available on the LWML website. This special celebration can help grow your group by making others aware of the enthusiasm and great things happening with Lutheran Women in Mission

2023–2025 Group Development Committee
Julie Hatesohl,
Cinda Poppe,
Jennifer Gierke, Chairman
Arlene Naasz, Vice President of Organizational Resources