In The Word: And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15
Zone Counselor - Pastor Steve Berndt President - Billie Lelle Vice President - Ann Marie Bollas Secretary - Sue Matzke Treasurer - Gayle Hunt Leader Development/Christian Life - Char LePere Human Care - Jeanne Schimmelmann Structure - Beth Christopherson Historian - Vacant Public Relations - Kelly Hines
2024 Fall Retreat - September 28, 2024 Environmental Learning Center, Concord OH
Reminder: Donations to Zone- Standing Rule #2 in our Bylaws states: "Each unit is asked to contribute $75.00 or more annually to the Zone convention fund for convention expenses for delegates. Additional contributions by Units or individuals are encouraged." If your unit can afford to contribute, please send it to our Zone Treasurer: Gayle Hunt 8295 Dewey RD Thompson, OH 44086 (A smaller contribution is also appreciated.)
Serving Him with you, Billie Lelle, President Northeast Zone LWML Ohio District 440-867-2747 blelle@roadrunner.com
St.Mark Lutheran Church 11900 Chillicothe Road Chesterland, Ohio 44026 (440) 729-1668 Pastor Mark Matzke (Senior Pastor) Pastor Chris Ryan (Associate Pastor)
Please contact Billie Lelle to list links or email addresses to your church
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these events:
June 21-22, 2024 LWML Ohio District Convention to be hosted by Akron-Youngstown Zone
2024 Fall Retreat - September 28, 2024 9 AM-3 PM "God's Gift of Rest" (Relax - Enjoy - Seek -Trust) The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest" Exodus 33:14
Where: Jordan Creek Park - 7250 Alexander Rd. Concord, OH Cost: $25 Register by Sept. 16th
The Northeast Zone Spring Rally was held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 27. 36 women, 4 pastors and honorary LWMLers (4 men and a child) were present. 11 of our churches were represented. The theme, "Life is Like That" was based on Hebrews 4:16. Zone Counselor, Steve Berndt led us in devotions, Cara Stock from Hope Lodge in Cleveland was our guest speaker. Many items were collected for Hope Lodge as well as $301. In addition, those brought $315 for mites. The women of St. Paul's are grateful for the help given by the men of the congregation in setting up, preparing sandwiches, serving food and cleaning up. The pictures, not always in chronological order, are best viewed as a slide show (then none of the pictures will be displayed sideways).
Some of the 40+ people present
Some of the 40+ people present
Diane, Erin and Jenn were all smiles as they greeted the guests.
Diane, Erin and Jenn were all smiles as they greeted the guests.
Smiles all around!
Smiles all around!
Pastor Steve at opening devotions
Pastor Steve at opening devotions
Smiles as the ladies dropped off ingathering items for Hope Lodge. Honorary member, Jack kept track of the donations.
Smiles as the ladies dropped off ingathering items for Hope Lodge. Honorary member, Jack kept track of the donations.
WOW!
WOW!
Breakfast. (Also pictured Pastors Berndt and Sundbom)
Breakfast. (Also pictured Pastors Berndt and Sundbom)
Beautiful table decorations by Star and Jenn.
Beautiful table decorations by Star and Jenn.
Tables starting to fill up.
Tables starting to fill up.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen - Star, Ed and Terry are being given directions by young Clare.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen - Star, Ed and Terry are being given directions by young Clare.
Gathering
Gathering
Ann Marie introducing the speaker, Cara Stock
Ann Marie introducing the speaker, Cara Stock
Cara gave so much information about the facility.
Cara gave so much information about the facility.
All were listening!
All were listening!
President Billie Lelle thanked Gayle Hunt, outgoing Treasurer. Carol Johnson was elected to the office of treasurer.
President Billie Lelle thanked Gayle Hunt, outgoing Treasurer. Carol Johnson was elected to the office of treasurer.
Jenn Drake played the piano
Jenn Drake played the piano
Hello, from the president.
Hello, from the president.
Men and Clare still at work preparing the sandwiches
Men and Clare still at work preparing the sandwiches
Scooping up the soup (Terry and Ed)
Scooping up the soup (Terry and Ed)
Kelly Hines planned all the food.
Kelly Hines planned all the food.
The initial planning committee
The initial planning committee
Many more helped with set up on Thursday night. The banner is for the 2024 district convention.
Many more helped with set up on Thursday night. The banner is for the 2024 district convention.
Yum, the food looks great.
Yum, the food looks great.
Ken and Terry dishing up the salads.
Ken and Terry dishing up the salads.
A fun game - at registration each received half a playing card. If the other half was under a decoration, it was yours to take home!
A fun game - at registration each received half a playing card. If the other half was under a decoration, it was yours to take home!
Future LWMLer, Clare was so excited to be a part of this day.
Future LWMLer, Clare was so excited to be a part of this day.
PRAYER SERVICE 2024
Peace Lutheran Church hosted the Northeast Zone Prayer Service on February 24. The uplifting service was led by Zone Counselor, Steve Berndt and zone members using Scripture readings, hymns and a skit. 62 were in attendance (this number includes 4 pastors and 3 children). $566 in mites was collected and will be given in honor of past LWML Ohio District Presidents from the Northeast Zone: Marlis Schmidt, Nancy Milanich, Ann Marie Bollas and Jeanne Schimmelmann. The food and fellowship was enjoyed by all in attendance.
Peace Lutheran Church
Peace Lutheran Church
62 in attendance
62 in attendance
The tables were decorated with daffodils.
The tables were decorated with daffodils.
Registering
Registering
Worship time
Worship time
Deb Hoffmann on the organ
Deb Hoffmann on the organ
Kelly and Char presenting a skit - "God Have Mercy on me a sinner".
Kelly and Char presenting a skit - "God Have Mercy on me a sinner".
Just a few of the many ladies who hosted this event.
Just a few of the many ladies who hosted this event.
A beautiful cake with the prayer service theme.
A beautiful cake with the prayer service theme.
Delicious Cookies
Delicious Cookies
The lunch was delicious!
The lunch was delicious!
FALL RETREAT 2023
36 women and 1 Pastor, representing 9 of the Northeast Zone church groups, met at Jordan Creek/Environmental Learning Center on Saturday, September 23. Our theme "Free to Serve....Free In Deed" was ba sed on 1 Peter 2:16. Events included "Stuff the bus for Sub Zero Mission", Bible Study, Singing, Skits, A visit from a Civil War Spy, Games and a "No Code Needed" walk in the woods. Our Thanks to Thrivent for providing funds for this faith lifting retreat. Picture descriptions will be added later.
5/7 of the retreat committee
5/7 of the retreat committee
The Sub Zero Mission "No one should freeze to death in America" https://subzeromission.org/
The Sub Zero Mission "No one should freeze to death in America" https://subzeromission.org/
Human Care Chairman, Jeanne, with Ron and Kevin.
Human Care Chairman, Jeanne, with Ron and Kevin.
Kelly met registrants as they arrived.
Kelly met registrants as they arrived.
Robin and Donna from Bethel, Willowick.
Robin and Donna from Bethel, Willowick.
"Stuffing the bus" with heavy shoes, socks, hats, sleeping bags, tents, hand warmers and more! $330 was also collected for the mission.
"Stuffing the bus" with heavy shoes, socks, hats, sleeping bags, tents, hand warmers and more! $330 was also collected for the mission.
St. Mark, Chesterland, used a Thrivent card to purchase items to aid in the mission of Sub Zero.
St. Mark, Chesterland, used a Thrivent card to purchase items to aid in the mission of Sub Zero.
The mission especially reaches out to homeless verterans.
The mission especially reaches out to homeless verterans.
Inside the beautiful Lakemetroparks Environmental Learning Center.
Inside the beautiful Lakemetroparks Environmental Learning Center.
A surprise guest...."Crazy Bet"
A surprise guest...."Crazy Bet"
Ruth Pangrace portrayed Elizabeth Van Lew (Crazy Bet) who was a Civil War Spy. Very informative!
Ruth Pangrace portrayed Elizabeth Van Lew (Crazy Bet) who was a Civil War Spy. Very informative!
All present enjoyed our guest speaker.
All present enjoyed our guest speaker.
We raised our voices and hands as we sang with Erin Cardina our song leader. Erin played her guitar and Deb Hoffmann was on the keyboard.
We raised our voices and hands as we sang with Erin Cardina our song leader. Erin played her guitar and Deb Hoffmann was on the keyboard.
Some of the women took part in a walk through the park that told God's plan of salvation as recorded in the book of Romans. (No Code Needed)
Some of the women took part in a walk through the park that told God's plan of salvation as recorded in the book of Romans. (No Code Needed)
A mite skit between "Ima Gucci Wallet" and a mite box was given before a special mite offering was taken. $563.71 was collected. To God be the glory!
A mite skit between "Ima Gucci Wallet" and a mite box was given before a special mite offering was taken. $563.71 was collected. To God be the glory!
The left/right game was a lot of fun and it also told the resurrection story.
The left/right game was a lot of fun and it also told the resurrection story.
Pastor Berndt led us in morning devotions and an afternoon Bible Study.
Pastor Berndt led us in morning devotions and an afternoon Bible Study.
Jeanne told a story and then led the dedication of the ingathering items.
Jeanne told a story and then led the dedication of the ingathering items.
Listening
Listening
Ruth Mowery and her daughter Hannah registered guests and led the group in a trivia game.
Ruth Mowery and her daughter Hannah registered guests and led the group in a trivia game.
A "handy" skit - we all work together to get things done in the LWML.
A "handy" skit - we all work together to get things done in the LWML.
Newsletter
Here is the newsletter that will give you the Northeast Zone news and pertinent LWML Ohio District news. Please feel free to copy this newsletter.
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