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40th Biennial National Convention, Milwaukee, WI June 22-25

40th Biennial National Convention, Milwaukee, WI June 22-25We traveled by train,on Amtrak heading to Milwaukee in styleWe traveled by plane,We traveled by automobile and bus.....And finally made it to Milwaukee for the 40th Biennial LWML Convention - view of the city from hotel window - notice all the church steeples!!!Photo of front door of Wisconsin Convention CenterSky walk from Hilton to Wisconsin Convention CenterSunrise over Lake Michigan. A time of reflection and prayer before the convention beginsConvention Stage frontConvention stage front15 members, 2 pastors and 1 student from the LWML Wyoming District attendedExcited to be at the conventionSeeing long time friendsMeet our new friend Bobbie, the purple rhinosaurusLWML Wy District President looks stunning in her 1920s outfit ready for the Officers, District Presidents, and guests Wed. evening GalaYou look absolutely smashing there darlin' - District President Terri posing with Bible Study leader, Kaye WolffPinning our Pastoral Counselor at Thursday evening District CaucusDr Dina Vendetti led us in songWaiting in anticipation for the Thursday evening Divine ServiceLining up for processional - Thursday evening Divine ServiceCelebration candle and CrossSenior Pastoral Counselor Rev. Brian NoackTerri and Joan Anderson - these LWML sisters joined LWML together in 1980All smiles - Lindsay Hausch (right) is the author of the book, God's Provision in a Wilderness WorldAssembling for Friday morning sessionLWML Wyoming District front row seatingWaiting for session to startDelegate table decorPresident Debbie leads Friday morning Banner processionWyoming District banner held high by District President Terri during Friday Morning district banner processionPresident Debbie addresses the assembly Friday morningLunch time... Nothin' better than sitting on the floor talking over the morning events...........Laura and Cindy take a break between sessionsLWML Past Presidents line up for Saturday morning opening processionNational flag processional Saturday morningCarrie holding the signage for Paraguay - 83 countries were represented at the Saturday morning flag procession....Saturday morning flag procession.... Laura holding the flagStanding for the flag of our United States of AmericaPhoto opp!!!Kids Camp Celebrate follow Flags of the Nations in Saturday morning opening processionSaturday morning - Recognition of Heart to Heart District LeadersGreetings from LWML Canada - Linda Long, PresidentEnjoying Convention speakersOfficer Candidates introducedBusted!!! Seating in center front does have it's disadvantages. It's not easy getting out when nature callsEnjoying a game of cup stack kids Camp CelebrateOut for lunch with auntie and momCatching up with friendsJoyfully attending the Water and the Word mission boothService dog and friend - one of the many booths in the Exhibit HallStanding firm - Becky sports her Put on the Armor of God costume for the Wy District Friday Fest skitReady to start the skitBobbie found another friend - Good to meet you Rev. Maas!!!Celebrating our church workersWe heard inspirational speakers (Rev. Seltz)LCMS President Rev. HarrisonNewly elected president Eden Keefe, LWML Kansas District, addresses the assemblyThey were amazing!!! Check out the Convention Video to hear these inspirational speakersGreat to see you again!!!Of course, gotta try some ice creamCongratulations Rev Maas - Newly elected National Jr. Pastoral CounselorReady for Saturday afternoon Mission River Walk. Let's get goin' - Carrie and Christa patiently waitingMission River Walk.....a river of blue t-shirtsBoat crossing under raised bridge as seen during Mission River WalkLCMS President Rev. Harrison with Rev Dan Barz - Trinity, Riverton DCE in 1991 when Riverton congregation started the schoolLounge Ladies Saturday evening entertainmentSunday LIfe Fest - Awesome entertainmentThese guys can really play - Love the Blue Grass music!!!How are you ol' friendEnjoying Sunday Life FestKids Camp Celebrate visit the zooTour guide meets BobbieTouring Papst MansionBobbie is amazed at the workamanship in the Papst MansionReady for teaHow many forks do you need?Enjoying a complimentary beer sample at the Papst Mansion tourThat was a pretty cool tourLight house tourArt Museum on the Shore of Lake MichiganWings of the Art Museum unfurl at 10:00 a.m.WOWOne of the iconic historical churches - St Johannas Lutheran KircheAwed by the architecture of the Milwaukee Public LibraryOn the shore of Lake MichiganWaiting for a boat crossing under the uplifted bridge walkTime for SelfiesSeriously?Or not................Cheese HeadsPosing with the LWML Wyoming District BannerOh what fun we hadTime to say good by.... See ya in Omaha for the 41st Biennial convention - June 2025