WNALC Annual Gathering 2021
Yet...Rejoice in the Lord!
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Corpus Christi, Texas
WNALC welcomes every church in the NALC to send a delegate to our Annual Gathering. Each delegate’s role is to represent her church as we celebrate our love for the Triune God and address the matters of the women of the church. Every church in the NALC is encouraged to send one voting delegate to the gathering. There is no limit to the amount participants of participants a congregation may send, however, only one may act as the delegate. Women may also attend as an individual even if they are not there to represent a congregation.
Worship
Join in prayer & song, plus rousing speakers to feed your soul.
Fellowship
Long-lasting friendships made with fellow Lutheran women of faith.
Meal Provided
Three choices for a plated meal… plus delectable desserts!
Cost
$80.00
Due at registration.
Annual Meeting
Vote on council, missions, budget & all that jazz.
Registrants
Women who are the only attendee from their congregation should register as a delegate. Any attendees who are not delegates should register as a visitor.
The Women of the North American Church are offering scholarships to women interested in attending our Annual Gathering. The scholarships are for no more than $800 and the following costs are eligible for reimbursement:
– Transportation
– Hotel
– Registration Fee
– $50 per diem
Application Due Date: June 15, 2021
Notification of scholarship receipt by June 25, 2021
Our Honorable Guest
The Rev. Amy Carpenter
Bishop's Address
Bishop Dan Selbo
The Bishop carries out a pastoral ministry within the church, serving as pastor for the pastors and congregations of the NALC. The Bishop preaches the Gospel, forgives sins, administers the Sacraments and judges doctrine (Augsburg Confession XXVIII). The Bishop carries out a ministry of visitation throughout the church, is a defender of the faith, and promotes the mission of the church.
Mission Banks
Jenny Brockman
Jenny Brockman currently serves in the Mission Office of the North American Lutheran Church and lives in Columbus, Ohio.
Originally from Iowa, Jenny began serving in full-time ministry with Youth Encounter, on Captive Free South Central, a Christian ministry band. Moving to southern California after completion of her first tour with Youth Encounter, she graduated with the highest honors from Concordia University Irvine with a degree in Christian Education Leadership. While working for the Lutheran Bible Institute in California in a variety of roles, she also earned an additional degree in Biblical Studies. Upon graduation, she continued her time in California, serving as the Director of Youth Ministry at Reformation Lutheran Church in Westminster, California.
In 2005, Jenny served with a third Youth Encounter team – Watermark – that took her to Denmark. After her final year with Youth Encounter, she served as the Director of Youth Ministry for several years at First Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, prior to moving back to Denmark to serve in a full-time capacity, as a missionary, with Indre Mission in Copenhagen. Returning to the United States in 2011, Jenny accepted a call to serve at Jacob’s Porch – the Lutheran Campus Mission at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
In her free time, Jenny enjoys volunteering and serving as a consultant, teacher, and preacher for a variety of Christian ministries. Otherwise, you can find her spending time on the beach, drinking a chai tea latte or Diet Coke, playing music, running, enjoying time with her FaithWeb Family at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grove City, or visiting those near and dear to her heart in Denmark.
Outgoing Mission Banks
2020-2021
When Disaster Strikes: How NALC Congregations Can Help
What should NALC pastors or congregation leaders do when a natural disaster, such as flooding, tornadoes, and fires, strikes in their community or in an area where the congregation is able to or desires to provide assistance?
Since the NALC is a small church with widespread congregations, it is important that you contact us as quickly as possible when a disaster occurs in your area.
First and foremost, if the disaster is close by, make sure you are safe.
Next, contact NALC Disaster Response Coordinator, Mary Bates as quickly as possible so the prayer power of the NALC can be unleashed. Be sure to also contact your Mission District to see if your local NALC Disaster Response Team can provide assistance.
NALC Disaster Response has resources and capabilities to assist in early response and longer term recovery. We can open the gates to material resources, networking, counseling, training, and volunteers.
Remember, the key is early communication! The sooner we learn of a disaster in your area, the more quickly NALC Disaster Response can respond to the needs of your community.
The purpose of the Great Commission Society of the NALC is to mobilize disciples for the work of the Great Commission. Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that is in desperate need of the Good News. We propose to do this by networking congregations and individuals who have a passion for the proclamation of the Gospel and a commitment to the calling of the Great Commission.
“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20 ESV)
Hotel Location
Discounted rates apply under North American Lutheran Church.
Meeting Location
Shuttle provided for transportation to/from hotel.