LCEF south wisconsin district
We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, 
so that you also may have fellowship with us.
And our fellowship is with the Father 
and with His Son, Jesus Christ.                              1 John 1:3
In This Issue
Intentional Communication
Church Basement Ladies
Stewardship Resources
LCEF Summer Internship
LCEF - PartnerPlus
Lutheran Schools Night at Miller Park
Concordia Plan Services
SWD Convention
Volunteers Needed
Recipe of the Month
Lenten Devotion
Quick Links
CALENDAR

-2015-
March 29
Palm Sunday

April 2
Maundy Thursday

April 3
Good Friday
SWD Office Closed

April 5
Easter Sunday

April 20-23
Spring Pastors' Conference
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
 
June 7-9
District Convention
Concordia University Wisconsin

October 12-14
Fall Pastors' Conference
Onalaska, Wisconsin
Intentional Communication Is Key
Whether we're talking about parenting, sales, teaching, marriage, operations, administration or preaching, communication is key. If we are not communicating we are not growing. If we're not growing we're dying.

Because communication is central in our relationships it is important that we approach communication intentionally. This is especially true for those whose vocations which deal directly with people. Here are three forms of intentional communication:


Church Basement Ladies
THE LAST (POTLUCK) SUPPER
 
On: 
Sunday, April 26th at 2pm
At:  
Stefanie H. Weill Center 
26 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan

Tickets: $29/$34 plus tax
Tickets are available for purchase online, in person or by the phone 920-208-3243. The Ticket Office is open Monday - Friday from Noon to 5pm.

If you are interested in attending, please contact me by phone 414-464-8100, ext. 13 or by email: slak@swd.lcms.org by Friday, April 3rd. Transportation costs will be covered by LCEF. 

Click here to learn more about these ladies of the church basement.
Stewardship Resources
Is your Stewardship Committee/Board looking for Stewardship resources? Or maybe you want someone to attend your board/committee meeting to discuss the many different facets of stewardship?  The South Wisconsin District can assist you and your congregation. 

Over the years we have accumulated programs, Bible studies, books and other resources that we would love to share with you.

We would be glad to help you in any way we can with your
stewardship need(s). Feel free to contact us here at the district office. 
Summer Internship Program 

Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) announces its Summer Internship Program for summer 2015. The program will provide an opportunity for four college students to explore career paths and gain valuable work experience in the areas of Ministry Support, Information Technology, Marketing, and Lending and Real Estate Management.

 

LCEF assists Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod ministries, facilitating the sharing of the Gospel through investments, loans and ministry-support services, ensuring funds and resources are available now and in the future to empower ministries in Kingdom work.

 

An internship at LCEF will give the student real-world experience in an environment that is intellectually challenging and rewarding. The interns will gain valuable on-the-job experience and develop professional skills while learning about career opportunities at LCEF. Interns will benefit from a supportive, ministry-oriented environment.


>>Click here for more information and to apply.
It's Your Move
When God calls His people, we can't help but make a move? Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) ministries are poised to build more relationships and energize more believers. Empower the positive influence ministries and rostered church workers have on their communities and invest in Lutheran Church Extension Fund's (LCEF) fixed-rate term note, PartnerPLUS.

Lutheran Schools Night at Miller Park
Saturday, April 11, 2015

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Ticket Prices: Loge Outfield Box
Special Food Pricing at Miller Park: 
$4 Nachos * $1 Hot Dogs * $1 Small Soda * $4 Domestic Beer

Concordia Plan Services

"CHP Not Administered by Anthem Health - Update 2/24."

 Click here to read the news article.

The 54th Convention of the South Wisconsin District
June 7-9, 2015
 
"Walk humbly with our God" will be the theme of our District Convention to be held at Concordia University Wisconsin's campus in Mequon, Wis., June 7-9, 2015. You can keep up-to-date with information and resources as they become available. 

Click on the convention logo at the right to take you to the District Convention page.
Volunteers Needed!

 

As an LCEF Advocate, you can help move your ministry forward with Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), by continuing to promote investment partnerships and ministry services to the members of your congregation. The time commitment is minimal.


> Pastor Prada needs volunteers for Sunday school! 

Help! Pastor Alfonso Prada Has the wonderful problem of needing more help and volunteers for the children of his  Sunday school at St. Martini, Milwaukee. His wife, Rosmy,  has been doing it all...but there are too many children? Though many of these children are Hispanic, they know English, so volunteers do not need to know Spanish. We're looking to find enough volunteers so that each volunteer would be needed only once per month. Time frame is 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Sundays. Please call Peg Raabe or Rev. Peter Kelm if you'd like to volunteer (414-464-8100). Thank You!

Recipe of the Month 
Makeover Chicken Potpies
With the damp spring months ahead, this recipe is not only easy, but it will very comforting. 

Click here to download the recipe.