In The Word: Fourth Sunday of Easter My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. John 10:27-28
Kelly, Beth, Ann Marie, Billie, Jeanne, Carol,Char, Erin
President - Billie Lelle Vice President - Ann Marie Bollas Secretary - Erin Cardina Treasurer - Carol Johnson Leader Development/Christian Life - Char LePere Human Care - Jeanne Schimmelmann Structure - Beth ChristophersonHistorian - Vacant Public Relations - Kelly Hines
2025 LWML Convention - June 26-29, 2025 in Omaha, NE
2025 Fall Retreat - September 20, 2025 at Lake MetroParks Environmental Learning Center (Jordan Creek)
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: Carol Johnson 12594 Woodside Dr. Chesterland, OH 44026 (A smaller contribution is also appreciated.)
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:
2025 LWML Convention - June 26-29, 2025 in Omaha, NE
32nd Annual -- LWML FALL "GET AWAY" RETREAT September 20, 2025 Theme:"It could be worse-but God has a Plan!" "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 NIV Place -- Jordan Creek Lake Metro Park 7250 Alexander Rd., Concord Twp., Ohio Cost -- $25.00/person REGISTER EARLY (Deadline is September 4th, 2025)
Complete Information Packet - upload and print as needed (Includes Registration Form to be sent to Jeanne Schimmelmann)
Retreat Poster (viewing the poster will give a complete overview of the retreat)
Recent Events
SPRING RALLY 2025
44 women and men (from 10 of our 15 groups) attended the Northeast Zone Spring Rally on April 26 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mayfield Heights. The theme was "Faith Not Sight" based on 2 Corinthians 5:7. Our guest speaker, Rachel Potts, told us about the amazing work of the Lutheran Braille Workers. President Billie Lelle presided over the business meeting which included the reports, zone, district and national news, election of officers and a piggy skit. Food was gathered for the Our Savior Food Pantry, and monetary gifts of $409.00 for mites and $510.00 for LBW were given. It was a wonderful day of Christian fellowship, delicious food and joyful service.
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Happy Faces from Our Savior greeted us at the registration table.
Happy Faces from Our Savior greeted us at the registration table.
For our Coffee fellowship.
For our Coffee fellowship.
A hug from Billie for outgoing secretary, Sue Matzke
A hug from Billie for outgoing secretary, Sue Matzke
Speaker Rachel Potts from Lutheran Braille Workers
Speaker Rachel Potts from Lutheran Braille Workers
Ann Marie telling us about the need for volunteers for the 2026 convention
Ann Marie telling us about the need for volunteers for the 2026 convention
Billie leading devotions
Billie leading devotions
The Northeast Zone Officers and committee heads for 2025-2026
The Northeast Zone Officers and committee heads for 2025-2026
Pastor Beaumont installing Ann Marie Bollas (VP) and Eric Cardina (Secretary)
Pastor Beaumont installing Ann Marie Bollas (VP) and Eric Cardina (Secretary)
The altar area of Our Savior
The altar area of Our Savior
Sue Matzke taking notes, Carol Johnson sharing the financials and president, Billie Lelle listening
Sue Matzke taking notes, Carol Johnson sharing the financials and president, Billie Lelle listening
A picture of most of us in attendance
A picture of most of us in attendance
Ingathering for Our Savior food pantry
Ingathering for Our Savior food pantry
Come to the retreat say the piggies!
Come to the retreat say the piggies!
We each received a small plant to take home
We each received a small plant to take home
PRAYER SERVICE 2025
52 women and men braved the snow and cold to be blessed at the Northeast Zone Prayer Service, "Blessed are They" held on Saturday, February 15 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Chesterland. 9 of our 15 zone churches were represented. To God's glory $557.45 was collected for mites. Unnumbered blessings were showered upon all in attendance. God is good.
FALL RETREAT 2024
51 Northeast Zone members, representing 11 of our 15 groups, joined together on September 28 for its 31st annual fall getaway. It was held at the Environmental Learning Center in Concord, OH. The the of the event was "God's Gift of Rest" as we came to Relax, Enjoy, Seek and Trust. Our theme verse was from Exodus 33:14 - The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you and I will give you rest." Events of the day included Keynote Speaker, Pastor Steven Hackman leading us in a session entitled "Sabbath, a Time of Rest"; songs throughout the day, making fleece scarfs for the Salvation Army, a swap table, games, a R.E.S.T ful walk; skits and Bible Study with Zone Counselor, Pastor Steven Berndt which expanded on our theme verse. We enjoyed a delicious continental breakfast and a yummy lunch. $1,427 was collected for "Sleep In Heavenly Peace" - a volunteer group that provides beds and bedding, so that NO CHILD will be sleeping on the floor. $562.28 was collected in a special mite offering which will be given to the district in memory of John (Jack) Schimmelmann. We are thankful to THRIVENT for providing funds which helped to offset the cost of this event. We praise God for this faith strengthening event.
Gathering together for a RESTful day!
Gathering together for a RESTful day!
Danish, fruit, coffee and juice available during a time of fellowship
Danish, fruit, coffee and juice available during a time of fellowship
Kelly and Gayle made sure there was plenty of food for the day!
Kelly and Gayle made sure there was plenty of food for the day!
Enjoying morning fellowship and a few songs before the retreat "officially" began.
Enjoying morning fellowship and a few songs before the retreat "officially" began.
Retreat chairman, Ruth Mowery, welcomed everyone.
Retreat chairman, Ruth Mowery, welcomed everyone.
Keynote Speaker, Pastor Hackman, from Shore Have Lutheran Church in South Euclid.
Keynote Speaker, Pastor Hackman, from Shore Have Lutheran Church in South Euclid.
Jeanne Schimmelmann telling about our theme and leading us in our ingathering prayer.
Jeanne Schimmelmann telling about our theme and leading us in our ingathering prayer.
Song Leader, Erin Cardina
Song Leader, Erin Cardina
Keyboardist, Deb Hoffmann.
Keyboardist, Deb Hoffmann.
The group filled the room.
The group filled the room.
Ruth Mowery leading Bible Trivia game.
Ruth Mowery leading Bible Trivia game.
Diane Wayner helping the ladies make fleece scarves for the Salvation Army.
Diane Wayner helping the ladies make fleece scarves for the Salvation Army.
Cutting and tying those scarves.
Cutting and tying those scarves.
Many walkers enjoyed the Bible Study on one of the Jordan Creek trails.
Many walkers enjoyed the Bible Study on one of the Jordan Creek trails.
A skit by Char, Gayle, Ruth, Erin and Kelly reminded us that worry is useless.
A skit by Char, Gayle, Ruth, Erin and Kelly reminded us that worry is useless.
Zone Counselor, Pastor Steve Berndt.
Zone Counselor, Pastor Steve Berndt.
Kelly, Billie and Ann Marie telling about convention 2026 "Joyful Always" to be held June 19-20, 2026 in Westlake Ohio.
Kelly, Billie and Ann Marie telling about convention 2026 "Joyful Always" to be held June 19-20, 2026 in Westlake Ohio.
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.
Send your society news or articles or to subscribe to the Editor: Kelly Hines. (khines136@yahoo.com) The next winter edition articles are due December 6,2024.
Mark your calendars for these events:
32nd Annual -- LWML FALL "GET AWAY" RETREAT 
52 women and men braved the snow and cold to be blessed at the Northeast Zone Prayer Service, "Blessed are They" held on Saturday, February 15 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Chesterland. 9 of our 15 zone churches were represented. To God's glory $557.45 was collected for mites. Unnumbered blessings were showered upon all in attendance. God is good.
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