LWML

2025–2027 Primary Focus

• Proclaiming Christ
  Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all peoples! (Psalm 96:3).

• Supporting Missions
  And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation (Mark 16:15).

• Equipping Women
  Now may the God of peace … equip you with everything good that you may do his will (Hebrews 13:20–21).

• Serving Others
  As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another (1 Peter 4:10a).

Mite Explanation and History

Based on the Biblical account of the widow's mite (Luke 21:1-4), the mite box is intended for regular contributions of "mites" - offerings above and beyond the support given to congregations and the LCMS. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement the LWML program.

Mite Boxes, available from the district, zone or LWML office, are distributed to every woman in a society, and often to each member of the congregation. Local groups submit mite box offerings to the appointed district officer.

The Widow's Mite

Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on" (Mark 12:41-43).

Basic Facts of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League

• The Lutheran Women's Missionary League is the official women's auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).

• It has as its "mission heart" thousands of volunteers who are daily dedicating their lives to making a difference in this world.

• "Lutheran Women in Mission" describes in spoken and written form who we are and what we do.

• It is women who are finding avenues to use their God-given talents as they meet the challenges to share the Gospel message.

• It is composed of individual women and women's groups within congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, on campuses, in resident homes, or in other settings.

• Individual membership is available to women in LCMS congregations with or without a society affiliated with the LWML. Women may have an interest in the mission and ministry of the LWML - and wish to be a part of the organization; but cannot for a variety of reasons belong to a local group.

• The LWML seeks to develop and maintain a greater mission consciousness among women of the LCMS through education, inspiration, and service.

• A major emphasis is the support of mission and ministry throughout the world by means of mite box offerings. These mite box offerings have funded tens of millions of dollars in mission grants since the organization's inception in 1942.