LWM Gathering & Quilt Auction

Welcome to one of the many open arms of our women’s ministries here at St. Peter’s. This one connects not only to ladies in our own church, but spreads her wings regionally, nationally, and far across the globe. The joy of Lutheran Women in Mission is with works of mercy to those in need which had its beginnings in the 1850s. That’s a long legacy of care. 

Our St. Peter’s LWM ladies quilt (on Thursdays) and knot blankets (4th Monday each month) to be sent around the world through Lutheran World Relief and also send some quilted comfort on more local (national) mission trips led by Social Ministry Team member, Mike Bultemeier. In fact, 551,700 quilts have been shipped to over 14 countries! A facinating video about how our quilts brought comfort to crews on ships stuck in Baltimore after the Key Bridge collapse can be found at www.lwr.org/backyard. You should already see quilts and aprons displayed in the Ministry Center for our annual Quilt Auction starting Saturday, October 12th. Funds from this auction are used to offset the shipping costs of these quilts internationally.

Quilting and knotting aren’t the only mission our LWM coordinates for our congregation to participate in. Every month, our Compassionate Care Collection seeks out local needs in the Fort Wayne area to show love to our neighbors and support organizations who strive to do the same. You notice sometimes our Compassionate Care Collection might line up with the Special Monthly Offering which is determined by our MIT (Ministry Impact Team). This allows us as a congregation to have a greater impact through in-kind donations as well as financial support to our local community. When our members donate to one of these monthly mission opportunities, they are participating in our Lutheran Women in Mission. This is one of the ways the hands and feet of St. Peter’s moves out beyond our walls. God does great things with even the smallest of contributions. You are part of His great work to bless our neighbors in this way.

The East Zone Gathering for our Lutheran Women in Mission will be hosted at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 12th. You can get in an early bid for a quilt! The cost is only $7 when you register. Registration will start at 8:30 am in the Ministry Center and worship in the Sanctuary will follow at 9:00 am. Brunch will be served in the Cornerstone Room on the Lower Level at 11 am.

We are so pleased the East Zone chose to use their in-gathering to serve our very own missionaries in Uruguay, Pastor Sharp, his wife Angie and their children. Bring your mites (coins) and offerings to support the great commission in Uruguay. God’s blessings to all Lutheran Women in Mission and to those they serve.