The Goal

$1,000,000 in planned-giving commitments and cash gifts by the 75th anniversary of the LWML Texas District in 2017 (Partnered with Lutheran Foundation of Texas)

The deadline is fast approaching!
The campaign needs YOU!

As LWML Texas District members, we desire to provide future funding for tomorrow's Lutheran Women in Mission to have varied opportunities to grow as Spirit-filled and Spirit-led leaders (Mission Inreach Endowment Fund).
As LWML Texas District members, we desire to provide future funding for more women of tomorrow to receive financial support to be trained as full-time church workers (Scholarship Endowment Fund).

Commitments to Date: 147 commitments for over $465,000

How can I make a commitment or receive more information?

Click here to print a commitment form, then mail the form to The Lutheran Foundation of Texas, 7900 East Highway 290, Austin, TX 78724. Or contact the Lutheran Foundation of Texas at 1-800-880-3733, via e-mail at larryo@lfot.org (Larry Ohls) or on the website at www.lfot.org.

Or you may contact one of the Steering Committee members listed below:

Note: When calling a committee member, please leave a message identifying yourself and she will return your call.

Pat Biar, Chairman	Nederland	(409) 722-7842
Ann Bamsch	Warda	(979) 242-3603
Gladys Byer	College Station	(979) 696-5965
Debbie Curry	Lufkin	(936) 634-2720
Mina Fitting	Midland	(432) 694-4844
Beth Franke	Bellville	(979) 865-9648
Sherlyn Fritz	Houston	(713) 778-9033
Diann Higgins	Crowley	(817) 297-2356
Eloise Kuhlmann	Amarillo	(806) 383-7700
Linda O'Leary	San Antonio	(210) 496-9425
Carolyn Rivers	Liberty Hill	(512) 515-0286
Andra Smith	Wichita Falls	(940) 761-9009
Peggy Turnipseed	Georgetown	(512) 930-0303
Dr. Mary Ann Waldon	League City	(281) 332-2775

What Motivates Members to Participate?

What motivates LWML members to support the 75th Anniversary Campaign?

"I am committed to the endowment because it means that Texas District women will continue to grow in leadership skills and young women will have help in preparing themselves as church workers. I can have a part long after the Lord has called me home." - Eloise Kuhlmann
"Knowing my future grandchildren will be reminded of the blessings I received serving in the LWML when I am no longer with them gives me great joy. I do not want my heirs to forget the LWML when my estate is settled." - Debbie Curry
"I gave to the endowment, hoping it will be able to give more scholarships to enable young ladies to further their education in church work and to have funds available for future LWML'ers to be trained to become leaders in this wonderful organization." - Ann Bamsch
"LWML has been a source of much joy in my life. I pray it continues to make a difference in bringing Christ's love to people in Texas, the United States, and the world." - Beth Franke
"Endowment gifts are like mites, if everyone gives a little, much can be done. Talk with your family about giving 5% of your life insurance or retirement plan to the 75th Anniversary LWML Texas District Endowment Campaign. The Lutheran Foundation of Texas staff will help you with the necessary wording for the beneficiary change form. Remember the loaves and fishes? God can do wondrous things with our gifts." - Diann Higgins
"For the campaign I am especially committed to the effort after the death of my granddaughter. I had set up a fund for her for her further education but she was never able to use it. I found that I wanted to remember her by remembering other young women. This campaign allowed me to do so." - Mary Ann Waldon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scholarship Endowment Fund?

This fund was established as the 50th anniversary endowment of the LWML Texas District. The principal remains untouched while the interest is used to give scholarships to qualifying women of the Texas District who are pursuing fulltime church work degrees from an accredited college of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Since 1992, $63,675 has been awarded in over 60 scholarships averaging $950 per year.

What is the Mission Inreach Endowment?

This endowment was established at the 1998 LWML Texas District Convention in Corpus Christi. The interest is used for spiritual enrichment, member development and leadership training opportunities for members of the LWML Texas District as decided by the Executive Committee. For example, in 2003 the interest was used to offset Quarterly expenses, enabling mite monies to go to mission projects. In 2004 the interest was used for "God's Own Amazing Leaders" (GOAL) training throughout the district and in 2008 three district leaders attended the Assembly of Leaders training. In subsequent years, the interest has been used to offset the expenses of the Zone Presidents' Orientation (held in the fall of even years to train newly elected Zone Presidents) and to send the newly appointed Heart to Heart Sister Texas District Leader to training provided at the Peoria LWML Convention. Leadership training benefits all LWML members.

Can I use a cash gift to participate in this campaign?

Although estate-planned gifts are strongly encouraged by the 75th Anniversary Campaign, beginning in 2012 cash gifts towards the Campaign will be accepted. An envelope for cash gifts (which will keep the amount of the gift anonymous and credit it towards the Campaign) can be obtained by contacting the Lutheran Foundation of Texas at 1-800-880-3733, via e-mail at larryo@lfot.org (Larry Ohls) or on the website at www.lfot.org.

Do gift amounts have a minimum or maximum limit?

Gifts may be for any amount—none are too large or too small. It is easy to participate with an estate-planned gift by designating the Scholarship and Mission Inreach Endowment Funds as beneficiary of a percentage of an IRA, life insurance policy, Church Extension Fund account (either Save-By-Mail Account or Term Note), or other savings account. Making a cash gift may also be done using the envelope provided by LFOT.

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