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January/February 2004

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GIVE US THIS DAY
A New Command

by Marj Leegard

Reader Call
How has your connection with another woman helped you on your faith journey?

MOTHERING SEASONS
Overexposed? 

by Dana Vance Colby

IdeaNet
What intergenerational events or activities does your group hold?

GRACE NOTES
New Hope for the Human Race

by Linda Post Bushkofsky

AMEN!
My Sisters, My Friends

by Catherine Malotky

Bible Study
I Thank God for You! Forming Community with Paul

Session 5: Confident of Your Obedience
by Robin Mattison
In this session of Paul's letter to Philemon, we learn how Paul aimed to persuade Philemon of the value of God's revelation to Paul about being equal in Christ and one in Christ. 

Session 6: Rejoice! My Imprisonment Is for Christ!
by Robin Mattison
The community of the Philippians had given Paul the most support throughout his ministry, and Paul wanted to show then that his dire situation was an occasion for rejoicing.

Theme Articles: Communities of Women
Women as Companions
by Norma Cook Everist
We are different from one another, but do we need to compete? Companionship is the better way, strengthening us for service.

Girls Need Community
by Gloria Reinertson Koll
What can we do to raise today's girls into tomorrow's strong, confident women?

Lutheran Liberian Women Unify for Peace
by Eva Jensen
Civil strife has endangered Liberians, but women united have brought new hope

Strength in Numbers
by Clare La Plante
Without the bonds of friendship, comradeship, and community, women lose our gifts.

Swimming Upstream
by Carol A. Burk
Those who are able to swim upstream can make a remarkable difference in the world. A look at the ELCA Deaconess Community.

Plus ...
First Slice: Hot Food and Cool Ideas
by Viviana Ramirez
Your dollars at work! A look at a unique program that is funded in party by Women of the ELCA.

Café: Serving Hot Topics on the Internet
by Ceciley Boykin
A new resource offered by Women of the ELCA finds an audience just waiting to be served!

Reflection on a Sunday Morning
by Michael L. Troutman
When the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

Pour It On!
by Brenda Meier
An update on the 90-Ton Challenge (LWR Coffee Project).

Question of the Month
This month's question and your answers concerning your closest friends.

Earning Interest Faithfully
by Marlys Taege Moberg
Women with a passion for faith and finance help get the job done!

January/February LWT
Cover Art
Pamela Callahan
More Featured Articles in This Issue:
"My Sisters, My
  Friends"
-by Catherine Malotky
"Lutheran Liberian
  Women Unify for 
  Peace"
-by Eva Jensen
"Strength in Numbers"
-by Clare La Plante
"Women as
  Companions"
-Norma Cook Everist