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 Spring Rally - April 27, 2024 St. Paul's, Painesville
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:
2024 Spring Rally - April 27, 2024 St. Paul's, Painesville Theme: Life is Like That" Theme Verse: Hebrews 4:16 St. Paul's Lutheran Church 250 Bowhall Road Painesville, OH
Fellowship and Coffee at 9:30 AM Meeting begins at 10 AM
2024 Fall Retreat - September 28, 2024 Environmental Learning Center, Concord OH
June 21-22, 2024 LWML Ohio District Convention to be hosted by Akron-Youngstown Zone
Recent Events
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.
SPRING RALLY 2023
The Northeast Zone held its Spring Rally at Bethel Lutheran Church, Willowick,OH on May 6, 2023. Members and guests representing 12 of our 15 units were present. The theme of the rally was "Savior of the Nations, Come" based on Revelation 7:9-10. Vivian Nelson, LWML Ohio District brought district greetings. Jackie Rychel from Ministry in Mission spoke about the need to finish work in Haiti and to open new mission opportunities in the Dominican Republic and in the United States. The business of the zone was conducted. There was fellowship, food and a fantastic ingathering for Ronald McDonald House - Cleveland (two carloads of needed items as well as $565 in gift cards and $260 in cash and checks). $382 for Mites was collected. The pictures tell more of the story.
A beautiful day to gather at Bethel Luteran, Willowick OH.
A beautiful day to gather at Bethel Luteran, Willowick OH.
The altar area
The altar area
Smiling faces greeted 50+ Northeast Zone members and guests.
Smiling faces greeted 50+ Northeast Zone members and guests.
Robin Bartley, welcomed us with open arms to Bethel.
Robin Bartley, welcomed us with open arms to Bethel.
Zone Counselor, Rev. Steve Berndt, led us in our opening devotions based on Rev. 7:9-10 and the hymn "Savior of the Nations, Come".
Zone Counselor, Rev. Steve Berndt, led us in our opening devotions based on Rev. 7:9-10 and the hymn "Savior of the Nations, Come".
We recited the LWML Pledge.
We recited the LWML Pledge.
Jeanne Schimmelmann, Zone Human Care Director dedicated the ingathering.
Jeanne Schimmelmann, Zone Human Care Director dedicated the ingathering.
Secretary, Sue Matzke called roll call and distributed the minutes.
Secretary, Sue Matzke called roll call and distributed the minutes.
Vivian Nelson, District president, brought greetings and District information.
Vivian Nelson, District president, brought greetings and District information.
Zone President, Billie Lelle and Vivian sharing a laugh.
Zone President, Billie Lelle and Vivian sharing a laugh.
Send your society news or articles or to subscribe to the Editor: Kelly Hines. (khines136@yahoo.com) The next winter edition articles are due June 15,2024.
Zone Counselor - Pastor Steve Berndt
Mark your calendars for these events:
2024 Spring Rally - April 27, 2024 St. Paul's, Painesville
2024 Fall Retreat - September 28, 2024 Environmental Learning Center, Concord OH
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.
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