Our August 2021 Newsletter is Here!

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In this issue:

1. Section 1 - Articles from our hospital, care center, and prison chaplains. Also, our Executive Director presents the 2021 matching gift campaign.

2. Section 2 - An invitation to join our Care Center ministry. Recently, one of the sites we have served for many years sent us a direct invitation to resume in-person care center services as conditions allow. That is an exciting affirmation of the good work our volunteers have been doing. This is an exciting outreach and way to get involved.

3. Section 3 - “Why Prison Ministry” - our Executive Director shares why prison ministry is so important and encourages ongoing work in this important aspect of ministry.

Our July 2021 Newsletter is Here!

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• Section 1 has articles from our Executive Director, Senior Chaplain, and Jail / Prison Ministry Chaplain

• Section 2 highlights

  • Our Care Center ministry that includes an update about Dcs. Shimoi’s work at The Hearthstone

  • “Why Prison Ministry” - Our Executive Director reflects on the importance of Prison / Jail ministry and the difference it makes in the lives of the inmates we serve. Below is the video “Not Forgotten,” a testimonial of how God can change a person’s life through prison / jail ministry.

Our June 2021 Newsletter is Here!

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• Section 1 has articles from our staff

• Section 2 has updates from our care center ministry

  • Read about our new service opportunity at The Hearthstone

  • See pictures from the celebration of Chp. Werzner’s 20th anniversary with LMSN

Our May 2021 Newsletter is Here!

The May 2021 newsletter has 2 sections.

• Click here to see the main body of our newsletter.

• Click here for our care center insert.

  • Special feature - Instructions for sewing clothing protectors. Can you sew? Do you want to help our outreach by making clothing protectors? If so, please contact us for material and tips on making clothing protectors. Instructions included here.

Our April 2020 Newsletter is Here!

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Highlights:

• Some care centers have reopened for services. See our newsletter for more.

• Service opportunities

  • May - cards for the ladies in care centers. We are making it a “thinking of you” effort as opposed to Mother’s Day in order to make the sentiment of the card inclusive.

  • June - cards for the men in care centers - same idea as above, “thinking of you” instead of Father’s Day.

  • July - “red, white, & blue” … more to come

Our March 2021 Newsletter is Here!

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In this issue:

• An appeal from the president of our Board of Directors for volunteers to serve as board members.

• An update from our Executive Director

• Articles from our staff

• Can you sew, even just a little bit? Do you have a collection of “odds and ends” material waiting to be used? You are needed. Our resource for clothing protectors would greatly appreciate your help. We can supply the towels for the main body of the clothing protectors and help with other items. We just need your willing hands to sew. Get in touch with Dcs. Ruth Ann Shimoi at 206-450-7128 x3 for more information. Thank you!

Our February 2021 Newsletter is Here!

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• Updates on our ministry from our Executive Director

• Stories about how LMSN staff and volunteers are making an impact

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• Read about how we delivered over 2,000 Valentine’s Day cards, bouquets of flowers, and crafted pillows to area care centers to bring love and cheer to residents and staff

Our January 2021 Newsletter is Here!

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• Articles from our staff

• LMSN Executive Director Don Sundene’s update on his presentation to the “Making Disciples for Life” virtual conference. The video presentation can be found by scrolling down on this webpage

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• Highlights from our outreach to care centers - especially offering flowers and gifts for residents and staff

• Thank you notes

LMSN’s Executive Director, Mr. Don Sundene, put this video together for the online “Making Disciples for Life” conference. In it, he highlights the importance of outreach to the incarcerated.

The video has several components. The first section is a devotional song that Mr. Sundene’s mother sang every morning of her adult life. She lived to be 105 “years young.” The words of the song inspired her to a life of devotion to Christ and outreach. The other sections include Mr. Sundene’s presentation for the “Making Disciples for Life Conference” and the video “Not Forgotten” which highlights the impact that prison ministry has had on the life of a former inmate.

Ex. Director Don Sundene's Prison Ministry Presentations

LMSN’s Executive Director, Mr. Don Sundene, put this video together for the online “Making Disciples for Life” conference. In it, he highlights the importance of outreach to the incarcerated.

The video has several components. The first section is a devotional song that Mr. Sundene’s mother sang every morning of her adult life. She lived to be 105 “years young.” The words of the song inspired her to a life of devotion to Christ and outreach. The other sections include Mr. Sundene’s presentation for the “Making Disciples for Life Conference” and the video “Not Forgotten” which highlights the impact that prison ministry has had on the life of a former inmate.

Our December 2020 Newsletter is Here!

In Section 1 -

• Merry Christmas!

• Articles from our staff

In Section 2 -

• “Here we come a’ caroling” (virtually)

• Updates on our ongoing service during the lockdown

• Thank you notes

Our November 2020 Newsletter is Here!

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In Section One:

• “Thank you” from LMSN’s Executive Director and staff for your support of our matching fund campaign

• Letters from our staff

In Section Two (Care Center Ministry Insert)

• December “Ingathering” for Care Centers - See Care Center Insert

• Saying, “Thank you for your ‘Kindness’” through “Kind Minis”

• LMSN volunteers behind the scenes - making clothing protectors, lap robes, and countless other “little items” that add up to make a big difference! Thank you LMSN Volunteers!

Our October 2020 Newsletter is Here!

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In this issue:

• Articles from our chaplains and Executive Director.

• Update on our 2020 Matching Campaign

  • By God’s grace, we are close. You can help us fill the gap.

Click here for our Care Center Ministry Insert.

• We procured and delivered 250+ pumpkins to 16 care centers and 4 individuals.

Our September 2020 Newsletter is Here!

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In this issue:

• An update on our 2020 Matching Gift Campaign

• Message from our Executive Director

• Articles from our chaplains

Our August 2020 Newsletter is Here!

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In this issue:

• Read about our 2020 Matching Fund Campaign

• Letter from our Executive Director

• Articles from our chaplains

Click here for our letter to area care centers.

• Find out about the ways we are reaching out during this pandemic

Our July 2020 Newsletter is Here

Our July 2020 newsletter has 2 sections.

• Click here for articles from our Executive Director, our Senior Chaplain, and our Jail / Prison Chaplain.

• Click here for the article and pictures from our Care Center Chaplain and our outreach to area care centers in the midst of this pandemic.

  • Below - our care center staff and volunteers have found new and creative ways to reach out during the pandemic. For Mother’s Day, we delivered flowers and boquets to care center residents and staff. For Father’s Day, we delivered cards and carnations. To celebrate Independence Day, we distributed pinwheels. There will be more to come. Contact us to take part.

Our June 2020 Newsletter Is Here!

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In this issue:

• Letter from our Executive Director

• Chaplain Arthur Werzner’s article

• Dcs. Ruth Ann talks about the ways our care center ministry has adapted. We continue to reach out with God’s love.

• Chp. Tim Johnson’s article

Our May 2020 Newsletter Is Here!

Ministry continues in the midst of this pandemic.

Our Newsletter has 3 sections. Hover over each section and “click” to open.

1. Part 1 - Hospital and Jail / Prison Ministry

   1. Page 1 of this section tells about the precautions that Chaplain Arthur Werzner is taking as he continues in-person and “remote” hospital ministry.

   2. Page 2 of this section explains how Chaplain Tim Johnson has taken an important role at the downtown King County Cor. Ctr. as the only official chaplain operating in the facility at this time as well as highlighting our “Free on the Inside” initiative for Bible marking and distribution.

2. Part 2 - Care Center Ministry

   • Get in touch with us to take part in reaching out to care center residents by remote. (See this section for more details.)

3. Part 3 - Executive Director’s Letter

   • Click here to read a letter from LMSN’s Executive Director. It contains a wonderful “Thank you” note as well as an update on sustaining our outreach.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

Our Apirl 2020 Newsletter Is Here!

Alleluia! He is risen!

Click here to read about our outreach during this pandemic.

• Our hospital ministry continues with in-person chaplaincy provided at one major medical center and remote contact at various locations.

• Our care center teams are reaching out with phone calls, letters, and cards to people in care centers. Do you want to join in this ministry of encouragement? See the article.

• Our jail / prison ministry chaplain still visits the King County Corrections Center. See his article to find out how he still provides ministry to inmates.

Click here to see the letter from our Executive Director about sustaining our ministry through the COVID-19 crisis.

Jesus said, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Trusting that our Lord is with us and with those we serve, we are bold to pray -

Living Lord, we pray for all of those who are affected by this pandemic.  For those who are ill, bring your healing touch.  Watch over, guide, and bless those who serve in hospitals - from the doctors and nurses, to those who prepare the food and clean the rooms and everyone else involved.  Grant the supplies that are needed at every level.  Watch over those in nursing homes.  Grant them your strength and help and send messages of hope that ward off loneliness.  Never let us lose sight of compassion for the sake of Christ.  Mercifully grant us relief.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer in Jesus’ name.

Lord, we lift up those who are incarcerated and those who work with them during this pandemic, especially our own jail / prison chaplain.  Watch over them.  Keep them from getting this illness.  We pray that you would use this time and this experience to renew their faith and their lives, even as you do the same for all of Your people.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer in Jesus’ name.   Amen.

Our March 2020 Newsletter Is Here!

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In this issue:

• An update from our Executive Director

• Articles from our staff

• Highlight - “Letters of Hope” - You can help reach out to people who are quarantined (voluntary and otherwise) in care centers by writing letters. Get in touch with Dcs. Ruth Ann Shimoi and other staff members to learn more about this effort to let people know that they are not forgotten!

• A special article from Pr. Chris Howell, Pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac and LMSN Jail / Prison Minister

We are praying for all who are affected by the Corona Virus. We continue to reach out.

Our February 2020 Newsletter Is Here!

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In this issue:

• Join us for our Annual Gathering on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Enjoy desserts and beverages while you hear stories of how LMSN is making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

• Please bring hand towels (to be made into clothing protectors) to the annual gathering.

• Articles from our staff and expressions of appreciation.

See the blue sample of a clothing protector pictured above.