40th Biennial National Convention, Milwaukee, WI June 22-25
We traveled by train,
on Amtrak heading to Milwaukee in style
We 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 Center
Sky walk from Hilton to Wisconsin Convention Center
Sunrise over Lake Michigan. A time of reflection and prayer before the convention begins
Convention Stage front
Convention stage front
15 members, 2 pastors and 1 student from the LWML Wyoming District attended
Excited to be at the convention
Seeing long time friends
Meet our new friend Bobbie, the purple rhinosaurus
LWML Wy District President looks stunning in her 1920s outfit ready for the Officers, District Presidents, and guests Wed. evening Gala
You look absolutely smashing there darlin' - District President Terri posing with Bible Study leader, Kaye Wolff
Pinning our Pastoral Counselor at Thursday evening District Caucus
Dr Dina Vendetti led us in song
Waiting in anticipation for the Thursday evening Divine Service
Lining up for processional - Thursday evening Divine Service
Celebration candle and Cross
Senior Pastoral Counselor Rev. Brian Noack
Terri and Joan Anderson - these LWML sisters joined LWML together in 1980
All smiles - Lindsay Hausch (right) is the author of the book, God's Provision in a Wilderness World
Assembling for Friday morning session
LWML Wyoming District front row seating
Waiting for session to start
Delegate table decor
President Debbie leads Friday morning Banner procession
Wyoming District banner held high by District President Terri during Friday Morning district banner procession
President Debbie addresses the assembly Friday morning
Lunch time... Nothin' better than sitting on the floor talking over the morning events...........
Laura and Cindy take a break between sessions
LWML Past Presidents line up for Saturday morning opening procession
National flag processional Saturday morning
Carrie holding the signage for Paraguay - 83 countries were represented at the Saturday morning flag procession....
Saturday morning flag procession.... Laura holding the flag
Standing for the flag of our United States of America
Photo opp!!!
Kids Camp Celebrate follow Flags of the Nations in Saturday morning opening procession
Saturday morning - Recognition of Heart to Heart District Leaders
Greetings from LWML Canada - Linda Long, President
Enjoying Convention speakers
Officer Candidates introduced
Busted!!! Seating in center front does have it's disadvantages. It's not easy getting out when nature calls
Enjoying a game of cup stack kids Camp Celebrate
Out for lunch with auntie and mom
Catching up with friends
Joyfully attending the Water and the Word mission booth
Service dog and friend - one of the many booths in the Exhibit Hall
Standing firm - Becky sports her Put on the Armor of God costume for the Wy District Friday Fest skit
Ready to start the skit
Bobbie found another friend - Good to meet you Rev. Maas!!!
Celebrating our church workers
We heard inspirational speakers (Rev. Seltz)
LCMS President Rev. Harrison
Newly elected president Eden Keefe, LWML Kansas District, addresses the assembly
They were amazing!!! Check out the Convention Video to hear these inspirational speakers
Great to see you again!!!
Of course, gotta try some ice cream
Congratulations Rev Maas - Newly elected National Jr. Pastoral Counselor
Ready for Saturday afternoon Mission River Walk. Let's get goin' - Carrie and Christa patiently waiting
Mission River Walk.....
a river of blue t-shirts
Boat crossing under raised bridge as seen during Mission River Walk
LCMS President Rev. Harrison with Rev Dan Barz - Trinity, Riverton DCE in 1991 when Riverton congregation started the school
Lounge Ladies Saturday evening entertainment
Sunday LIfe Fest - Awesome entertainment
These guys can really play - Love the Blue Grass music!!!
How are you ol' friend
Enjoying Sunday Life Fest
Kids Camp Celebrate visit the zoo
Tour guide meets Bobbie
Touring Papst Mansion
Bobbie is amazed at the workamanship in the Papst Mansion
Ready for tea
How many forks do you need?
Enjoying a complimentary beer sample at the Papst Mansion tour
That was a pretty cool tour
Light house tour
Art Museum on the Shore of Lake Michigan
Wings of the Art Museum unfurl at 10:00 a.m.
WOW
One of the iconic historical churches - St Johannas Lutheran Kirche
Awed by the architecture of the Milwaukee Public Library
On the shore of Lake Michigan
Waiting for a boat crossing under the uplifted bridge walk
Time for Selfies
Seriously?
Or not................
Cheese Heads
Posing with the LWML Wyoming District Banner
Oh what fun we had
Time to say good by.... See ya in Omaha for the 41st Biennial convention - June 2025
