At the District Convention, each Zone creates a banner to represent itself.
For 2024, these are the Zone Banners artfully created by zone members to connect with the main logo and theme of the convention and to stand for each of them.
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Herington Zone
Designed by — Helen Mitchell
Crafted by — Sharon Kolanowski
God has given us His promise and gives hope. LWML reaches many countries throughout the world that need to know the Word of God. Jesus is the Anchor for all the nations.
Hutchinson Zone
Designed by — Our Redeemer Circle 4
Crafted by — JoLyn Geuy, Erikka Geuy, Morgyn Glenn, Amallia Geuy, and NataleaAnna Geuy
Inspired by the imagery in Hebrews 6:19, these “water curtains” are symbolic in two ways. The water aspect represents that we have a steadiness in our faith with Christ as our anchor. The open curtains remind us of how the curtain to the Holy of Holies was torn as He died for our sins.
Kansas City CrossRoads Zone
Designed by — Cindy Mead
Crafted by — Chyleen Pauesick
Jesus is the Anchor of our lives. The banner is a simple design, with the cross of the anchor being the most important part.
Lincoln Zone
Designed by — Jeanne Haase
Crafted by — Jeanne Haase assisted by her granddaughter
The anchor is a symbol of strength in our faith and Jesus. It keeps us firmly grounded in our beliefs.
Linn Zone
Designed by — Zion, Linn, LWML Group
Crafted by — Dev Ohlde and Linda Beikmann
The banner clearly shows Jesus is my Anchor.
Manhattan Zone
Designed by— Judy Kolterman
Crafted by — Judy Kolterman and Pam Steinmeyer
When I heard this verse, I thought how Jesus is my anchor, that He is keeping me stable and that I don’t wander off and float down the stream. The crown of thorns symbolizes how much suffering He did for us. “Jesus” is in red material, reminding us that He shed His blood for us. Think about how Jesus has become your Anchor in your life.
Northeast Zone
Designed and Crafted by — Joyce Duitsman
Everyone goes through trials and troubles in their lives and at times we feel we are in the eye of the storm. No matter what troubles we go through, (You alone), Jesus is the anchor who will hold us and that we can depend on. The song, “Eye of the Storm” by Ryan Stevenson kept playing in my head and inspired the design.
Northwest Zone
Designed and Crafted by — Ruth Miesner and Peggy Groneweg
Every day we look to the cross (Jesus) for Comfort, Guidance and Forgiveness. He (Jesus) is our Anchor that keeps us focused on Him to see us through our life’s journey.
Southeast Zone
Designed and Crafted by — Marcia Bosse
The background represents the horizon beyond the ocean waves—the world around us. The anchor is Jesus in our daily lives. The ship’s wheel is Jesus guiding us every step of our daily walk with Him. The purple and gold are for the LWML colors.
Southwest Zone
Designed and Crafted by — Ladies at Trinity Lutheran Church, Garden City, Kansas
To God Be All the Glory – The one Triune God, always watching, seeing all; God the Father, Creator and Giver of life, the Holy Spirit who lives within me and strengthens me, and Jesus, my anchor, the One who suffered and died that I might have life eternally. My awesome God, one God, Three Persons, and the Anchor of my life!
Topeka Zone
Designed by — Susan Thowe, Shari Albrecht, Claire Banion, Tracy Leonard
Crafted by — Susan Thowe and Karen Tardiff
The word nave comes from the Latin word for ship, and the chancel serves as the anchor of the nave during our worship services. The main feature of the chancel is the altar, which symbolizes the place where sins were paid for with offerings. Christ is the ultimate sin offering who won for us salvation. Faith Lutheran’s altar features these symbols: the triangle, Trinity, and anchor. With God as our Creator, and the Holy Spirit as the Giver of Life, we have Christ as the Anchor of our lives. The stained glass arch represents the lovely stained glass found in many sanctuaries, as well as ours.
Wichita Zone
Designed by — Chris Brandorff
Crafted by — Chris Brandorff, appliques professionally sewn in place
Anchors have been used since antiquity for safety in storms and secure overnight rest. The writer of Hebrews uses the anchor as a timeless illustration of Jesus, our Savior and the anchor is the center of our design. I chose dark blue fabric to represent the turbulent, stormy sea on both the back and front of the banner. Silver and gold trim represent the time, talent and mite offerings Lutheran Women in Mission bring. All the numbers and letters represent us, in our time and place, gathered around the Word.