WEW 2011

SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 11 2011

“Keep Me as the Apple of Your Eye” - Psalm 17:8

All events will be held at Salem Lutheran Church except Dinner Buffet

Keynotes

Mary, Martha, and Rachel Ray - Valerie Johnson

I admit it. I'm a Martha. I love to prepare, entertain, and be busy. And I'm proud of it. I often marvel at what a joy and honor it must have been to prepare a meal for our Savior. Women like Martha are needed in the Body of Christ too. Hospitality and encouragements are Spiritual gifts as is the love that goes into such preparations. Join me in celebrating the Martha in all of us as we take Mary's example and listen at our Savior's feet.

Ten Lessons From Our Heavenly Father - Naomi Schmidt

Ten Lessons to my beloved daughter/Ten Lessons from our loving Father" In looking to encourage her daughter as a new mom, Naomi found refreshing insights about our Heavenly Father's perfect love and care for us!

Nursing in a Disaster Zone - Pat Schlosser

Following disasters, it's easy for nurses to feel like they want to go out and "save the world". But we quickly realized that we couldn't save them all. What a huge blessing to know that we didn't have to - we simply needed to tell them about Jesus, who already did. From NYC to Haiti, I was given many unique opportunities to experience mission work first hand and to see the amazing difference God can make in people's lives - including my own.

Sessions

How to Build a Strong Parent/Child Relationship - Sarah Reik

Discuss and share practical ways to establish the essential elements of love and discipline in the home, as we strive to build healthy, positive, and long lasting relationships with our children.

God’s Personality Theory - Sarah Reik

We will explore the ways in which we are “fearfully & wonderfully made,” and discover not only what we are, but more importantly, who we are as children of God.

The Three “Mosts” of Motherhood - Sarah Reik

We will consider God’s word and what He says about what is most important, most comforting, and most powerful for Christian mothers/parents to remember as they are raising their children.

Power Wives Wield - Valerie Johnson

Learn how much power the Lord has given wives to encourage and strengthen their husbands and their marriages. We have the power to make it or break it ladies… …how are you using your power?

Time Out to Refocus - Valerie Johnson

Do you have every hour of the day mapped out? Do you feel full or empty in the midst of your busy life? Time Out!

Contentment - Naomi Schmidt

Contentment is often elusive and has been since the Garden of Eden, when Eve wanted something more (than a perfect life with a perfect husband). How do we find contentment in Christ, and how can we rest there?

Speakers

Valerie Johnson works with her husband as the Ministry Coordinator for True North, organizing worship, outreach, student committees, and filling in where needed. This experience and her background as a Lutheran High School teacher has led to a variety of other ministry opportunities, including serving as a life counselor, public speaker, and women's Bible study teacher. She also currently serves on the WELS Women's Ministry Committee where she is involved in planning the WELS National Women's Leadership Conference.

Naomi Schmidt is a Pastor's wife, currently living in Lomira, Wisconsin.  She is a mother of 4 daughters, a grandma and has a passion for the Word of God and worship!  She has recorded several CDs and has traveled to sing at churches throughout the Midwest.  Naomi currently serves on the Women's Ministry Committee and teaches a Women's Bible Study at her church.  She has spoken and sung at many women's retreats and events on spiritual themes.

Sarah Reik is a licensed professional counselor with Trinity Counseling Services in Germantown, WI.  She counsels struggling individuals, couples, and families with the truth and comfort from God's Word.  She is also an adjunct psychology professor at Wisconsin Lutheran College where she teaches Personality Theories.  Sarah lives in Jackson with her husband, Dan, and 3 small children, Carson, McKenna, and Braden.  She is a member at Morning Star Lutheran church.

Pat Schlosser is a registered nurse who works with Mayo Health Systems in Eau Claire, WI.  Her first experience with mission work was when she worked with WELS Kingdom Workers after 9/11 as she traveled to NYC to help set up a free grief and crisis counseling center.  Following Hurricane Charlie, Pat traveled to Florida and after Hurricane Katrina she went to New Orleans.  Last March she traveled with a group of nurses to Haiti where she worked with people injured and displaced by the earthquake.  She returned to Haiti/DR in February of this year and just returned from Grenada doing clinics in those areas as well.  Pat is a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI.  She has been married to her childhood sweetheart Peter for over 34 years, and they have two wonderful daughters, Carisa and Katrina.

Further Information

Contact Karen Diethert for further information.

Registration

$5.00 late fee was added after August 15th

If you would like to register, please call the church office at (651) 439-7831

Please refrain from wearing heavy fragrance due to allergies.

We will not be providing child care, please make arrangements ahead of time.

Please indicate if you have dietary restrictions

Itinerary

Friday, September 9

Saturday, September 10

Sunday, September 11

 Northwestern Publishing will be joining us for the entire weekend.

Lodging is available at the following hotels:

AmericInn
(651) 439-0980 | 1-800-634-3444

Lexington Inn & Suites (formerly Holiday Inn Express)
(651) 275-1401

Crossings Inn by Grandstay (formerly Country Inn)
(651) 430-2699 | 1-866-803-0606

Stillwater Super 8
(651) 430-3990 | 1-800-800-8000

Best Western Stillwater
(651) 430-1300 | 1-800-647-4039