Greetings from President Carolyn Holbrook!

Where has the time gone? Just yesterday it was Christmas and now we are rapidly approaching spring! Just around the corner will be our 2026 District Convention in Spokane, Washington. We will begin our convention with the worship service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, a short distance from the Ruby River Hotel where all the remaining activities will be held. Our Proclaimer will be Rev. Dr. Mike Von Behren, whose message in Everett left us thinking of "under-armour" in a whole new light!

We will study God's Word with our keynote and Bible Study leader, Deb Burma. Perhaps you have been involved with some of her books and Bible studies with your LWML or ladies Bible groups. You won't want to miss our Mission Walk as we walk out the doors of the hotel into the Centennial Trail traveling along the river! Saturday evening, following the banquet, we have some very special entertainment, including some of our own talented youth. You won't want to miss a minute!

Our delegates will pray for the Lord's guidance as we vote to select the Mission Grants which we will fund with our mites for the next two years. Our theme, "Here I am! Send me." will inspire us to consider how the Lord will use us in the coming days. Be ready to respond to Him, "Here I am! I'm ready to serve You!" as we serve the Lord with gladness.

I look forward to seeing you in July in Spokane!

In His Service,                                                        Carolyn Holbrook