Family Shield Ministries Update

I thought I’d share some of gatherings, conversations, and visits we have had with a few of those we've served recently. Last week we had a group of our prayer warriors gather at a local congregation to discuss their prayer needs and pray together for these needs and prayers that have been shared with Family Shield. Three of the women who attended are widows. Two of them lost their husband in the past year.  It’s a fact—the holiday season can be difficult, especially for those who have lost loved ones. Afterward we went to lunch together. The fellowship is so important.

I was also blessed to speak at the Concordia LWML Rally recently in Marshall, Missouri on Balance-When Life Seems Overwhelming. My husband and I met at Missouri Valley College in Marshall many years ago. It was such a blessing to meet old and new friends at the rally and again worship at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshall. My husband and I attended church there when we were college students. One family from the church would invite us to their home after the service for a meal. We didn’t remember the family’s name but we did recall their loving and caring spirit. So, it was a blessing to meet George, who was at the rally helping his wife. My husband and George hit it off right away. As they got acquainted we discovered that it was George’s family that invited us to their farm for a meal so many years ago! What a small world!

Tanya contacted us recently. Her husband doesn’t attend church with her. She explained he had questions about the Christian faith and asked if we could help. I visited by phone with her to learn more. His questions focused on Evolution vs. Creationism. We shared some past Family Shield programs that dealt with this topic, as well as programs that explain who Jesus is and what He has done for us through His death and resurrection. We also shared websites including information about the Creation Museum. She told us he listened to every program and is now attending a church membership class to learn more about the faith. Praise the Lord!

Other projects include:

• Writing LWML District grants to help with our expansion plans. One is to expand our mentoring-missionary work. Another grant is to partner with Glencoe LLL Zone to continue to broadcast the Family Shield program in MN SO on KGLB 96.1 FM and 1310AM.
• Planning our weekly radio program & podcast by researching potential topics, scheduling guests, and reading  author’s books.
• We recently held a Board of Directors meeting. Rev. Mark Frith is the Chairman. Thank you, Mark! We appreciate all you and the other Board members do to serve the Lord and our ministry! Our Board has committed to helping us raise support for a development director.

In His Service and yours,