LWML Texas District 43^rd Biennial Convention
June 13–15, 2024
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works (Hebrews 10:23–24).

Convention Goal
Hold fast in Christ, our source of hope, living out our faith without wavering.
Convention Objective
Attendees will:

• Be strengthened in faith through worship and fellowship.

• Honor God by showing love to one another.

• Witness boldly, anchored in Christ.

Did you miss the convention? The recordings are available on our YouTube channel. 

The Opening Worship Service and the convention sessions were live-streamed on our YouTube channel. You can access it HERE. The following documents from the convention manual can be printed for your use.

Convention Program
Opening Worship Service (Thursday) This file is a Word document and will need to be downloaded to view or print. 
Bible Study 1 (Friday)
Bible Study 2 (Saturday)

Convention Newsletters

The Anchor News #1 
The Anchor News #2 (includes attendance, Gifts from the Heart totals, results of elections, and more). 

Convention Offerings, Mission Service, and Gifts from the Heart

Offering #1 — LWML Texas District 2024–2026 Mite Goal — $6,065.30 
Offering # 2 — Kleberg County Pregnancy Center — $3,005.18
Offering #3 — St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center, McAllen, and Lord of Life Lutheran Child Development Center, Flour Bluff (divided equally between the 2 agencies) — $3,117.08

Detailed descriptions can be found HERE.

Moving for Mites — $2,412

26 Ladies participated in Off-Site Mission Events

On-Site Mission Events
77 Spanish Bibles marked for Coastal Bend Detention Center, Robstown
3 fleece blankets for children at Ronald McDonald House, Corpus Christi
11 fleece blankets for children at New Life Refuge Ministries, Corpus Christi
145 breast pillows for Christus Spohn Cancer Center, Corpus Christi
90 lap quilts completed for Fisher House, San Antonio
87 cards of appreciation for military emergency responders

Gifts from the Heart
159 sheet sets and 171 towel sets for Upbring Children’s Centers
208 bottles of shampoo, 228 bottles of body wash, 263 toothpaste, 27 toothbrushes, and 50 combs for Rainbow Rooms
Gift cards for the Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend $2595
Gift cards for New Life Refuge Ministries $2593.69
(gift card total was different than given in newsletter #2 after the recount)

Total Attendance: 465

Voting delegates: 171
Non-voting attendees: 294
(corrected from the convention newsletter)

Past LWML Texas District Presidents and Conventions

Hildegarde Bruns* 1942–1943
Convention — June 10, 1942, Austin

Erna Dorre* 1943–1945
Convention — June 10, 1943, Ft. Worth
Convention — June 8, 1944, San Antonio

Toni Kraatz* 1945–1946
Convention — June 12, 1946, Houston

Lil Kobs* 1946–1947
Convention — June 16, 1948, Vernon

Edith Rast* 1947–1950
Convention — June 14, 1950, Houston
Service of Lutheran Women

Anne Blasig* 1950–1952
Convention — June 13, 1952, Corpus Christi
All for Christ

Gladys Oswald* 1952–1956
Convention — June 15, 1954, Waco
Grow and Go
Convention — June 13–14, 1956, Brownsville
Grow in Christ

Vera Wilkinson* 1956
Virginia Tschatschula* 1956–1958
Convention — June 13–14, 1958, Waco
Magnify the Lord with Me

Lilian Kramer* 1958–1960
Convention — June 7–8, 1960, Dallas
A Pattern of Good Works

Ann Garrett* 1960–1964
Convention — June 13–14, 1962, San Antonio
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Convention — June 17–18, 1964, Odessa
Well of Life

Gladys Kaltwasser* 1964–1968
Convention — June 7–9, 1966, Corpus Christi
Be Ye Fishers of Men
Convention — June 19–20, 1968, Austin
And unto God

Amalie Long* 1968–1972
Convention — June 10–11, 1970, Ft. Worth
I Am the Light of the World
Convention — July 12–13, 1972, Amarillo
Declare His Glory on All Frontiers

Jeanne Cargile Meredith* 1972–1976
Convention — June 11–12, 1974, Beaumont
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Convention — June 10–11, 1976, McAllen
In God We Trust

Pat Barlow* 1976–1980
Convention — June 15–16, 1978, Dallas
Again I Say, Rejoice
Convention — June 12–13, 1980, Tyler
He Rose to Life

Pearl Biar* 1980–1984
Convention — June 24–25, 1982, Corpus Christi
Gather and Share in the Body of Christ
Convention — June 20–22, 1984, San Antonio
There is a River of Joy

Marcella Gaus Olivier* 1984–1988
Convention — June 18–20, 1986, Waco
Praise Him! All Heaven and Earth
Convention — June 23–24, 1988, Galveston
Anchored in Christ, Cast Your Nets!

Doris McKay* 1988–1992
Convention — June 20–22, 1990, Austin
Blossom With Love
Convention — June 19–21, 1992, Houston
Celebrate! Tell the Next Generation!

Pat Biar 1992–1996
Convention — June 15–17, 1994, Wichita Falls
Shine Like Stars
Convention — June 28–30, 1996, College Station
Rooted in Christ, Watered by the Word

Peggy Turnipseed 1996–2000
Convention — June 26–28, 1998, Corpus Christi
Set Sail. . .Filled with The Spirit
Convention — June 23–25, 2000, Waco
Bridges of Life: Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom

Eloise Kuhlmann 2000–2004
Convention — June 28–30, 2002, Midland
Enlightened to Encourage
Convention — June 23–27, 2004, Arlington
I know the plans I have for you. . .Plans to give you hope and a future

Dorothy Hunger 2004–2008
Convention — June 8–11, 2006, Beaumont
Taste and See that the Lord is Good
Convention — June 26–29, 2008, Houston
Lord, Open My Eyes

Kathy Lowman 2008–2012
Convention — June 18–20, 2010, Austin
Melody of God’s Love
Convention — June 29–July 1, 2012, College Station
Adorn Yourself with God’s Word: His Wisdom, Our Witness

Lois Teinert 2012–2016
Convention — June 20–22, 2014, Frisco
Designed to Shine
Convention — June 24–26, 2016, Lubbock
I am the Vine, You are the Branches

Debbie Curry 2016–2020
Convention — July 5–8, 2018, Waco
Filled to Overflow…serving, sharing, telling
Convention — June 20, 2020, Virtual
Christ is Our Anchor

Frances Molitor 2020–2024
Convention — June 16–18, 2022, Houston
Great is His Faithfulness
Convention — June 13–15, 2024, Corpus Christi
Hold Fast — Christ is Our Anchor

*In the arms of Jesus

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