Convention 2026

LWML Nebraska South District Convention Tentative Schedule 

September 18-19, 2026, Younes Center, Kearney NE
(times & events subject to change)

Friday, September 18
Exhibit Set-up - 8:00 
9:30 Board of Directors Meeting
 11:00 Processional Practice
 11:30 Registration Begins
1:30 -4:30 Servant Events
1:30 – 6:00 Semisaurus - a self guided tour through the History of the world from a Biblical perspective
1:30 – 6:30 Exhibits will be Open
3:00 Zone Presidents meet with Endowment Fund Committee
4:30 – 6:30 Breakout Sessions –
Carol von Soosten- Gift Planning
Rosie Adle – Sharing the Love of God as a Deaconess 
Rev. John Reinke – Deaf Outreach
GracePoint/Inn His Grip
5:15-6:15 Choir Practice/ YWR Meet & Greet
 6:30 Doors Open for Banquet
6:40 Banquet Begins
Welcome & Introduction of Special Guests 
Entertainment
8:30 Evening Devotion/ Fellowship time

Saturday, September 19
7:00 – 8:15 Exhibits are Open
8:00 Singing
8:30 Opening Processional (line up at 8:15)
 Opening Worship with Offering #1 for 2026-2028 Mission Goal
10:00 - Break
10:20 Review of Candidates
Greetings from LCMS Nebraska District – Lonnie Jacobsen
Mission Grants Presented
Bylaw Changes
Carol von Soosten - LWML Gift Planning
12:00 Lunch/Recess- Voting & Young Women & Teen Luncheon; Exhibits are open until 1:30
1:15 Singing
1:30 Bible Study – Lonnie Jacobsen
Break – Singing and Offering #2
Greetings from National Representative Nila Rodriguez
Keynote - Linda Reiser
Greetings from LWML Nebraska North District
Mites in Action Speaker – Kathy Carter, Common Threads
Omaha Convention Young Women Representatives Report
YWR/Teen Introductions
2027 Convention Invitation
2027 Retreat Invitation
Voting Results
Gifts from the Heart Dedication
Installation of officers
Closing Devotion & Prayer