Gone Fishin' instead of just a-Wishin'!

The Fourth Annual Men's NetWork North American Fishing Tournament is now underway. Congratulations to those who have captured the top spot for the week of April 30-May 6. Your prizes are in the mail. You can CLICK HERE to view the winners.

There are plenty of opportunities through this spring and summer to snag the Men's NetWork fishing tournament T-shirt and a $10 Bass pro ® gift card as a weekly winner. If you end up being a repeat weekly winner, you receive an additional $10 gift card each time you take top honors.

In order to be eligible, however, you must first be registered. All the necessary details can be found HERE.

To find information about submitting your catch, just CLICK HERE.

Note about submissions: all catch submissions are checked and entered on the web by real people; it is not an automated system. Please know we will make every effort to be accurate and timely in our postings. However, there are circumstances beyond our control that sometimes prevents us from entering your submission as quick as you might expect. We ask for your patience and understanding if this happens. Thank you!

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Grillin' in Style

A big thank-you goes out to everyone who has already submitted a personal masterpiece for the Men's NetWork BBQ Master page. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. In fact, we like them so much we would like to offer a customized Men's NetWork propane grill lighter to the first 20 people who submit a recipe. This portable torch is not only slick and cool, but functional too. It shoots out a flame that will ignite gas, fluid or anything else you use to kick-start your grill's fire.

Now it's up to you. Send your time-tested or brand-new grilling recipes to http://www.lhmmen.com/grilling.asp and be one of the few who receives a customized Men's NetWork propane grill lighters from us -- on the house.

You can check out this new grilling accessory at the Men's NetWork BBQ Master page!

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Supporting the Men's NetWork

We have received a number of inquiries about donations to support the Men's NetWork. It goes without saying (but we'll gladly say it anyway) how much we appreciate all those who have voiced an interest in making a contribution to this much-needed men's ministry effort. Of course, the Men's NetWork, like other programs Lutheran Hour Ministries offers, requires funds to create, distribute and sustain.

In case you're interested in giving, your contributions are used to

1. offset dollars spent on development, production, packaging and distribution;

2. provide immediate cash for developing new ministry tools;

3. help keep this free, online ministry moving forward.

If able, please give some thought to making a tax-deductible donation to the Men's NetWork. Just click HERE and you're off and running -- helping the Men's NetWork reach others with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your interest in the Men's NetWork!

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Voting Now Open for Int'l LLL Election

The Men's NetWork is a program of the International Lutheran Laymen's League (Int'l LLL), also known as Lutheran Hour Ministries. The Int'l LLL is in the midst of electing a new Board of Directors. If you are a member of a congregation of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod or the Lutheran Church-Canada and have contributed to Lutheran Hour Ministries within the past 18 months, you will soon receive your ballot.

Voting may be done either through a mail-in system or on the Internet. You are encouraged to cast your votes as soon as possible. Either way is exceptionally easy. Brief individual bios and other voting information come with your mailing, and can also be read online.

Don't delay! Ballots must be received at the independent tabulation firm by May 30 to be valid. Spouses receiving separate ballots are definitely encouraged to cast their votes as well.

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Israel - 2012 ~ An Opportunity for the Men's NetWork and Friends

We are very pleased to announce we have a number of reservations set in place for Men's NetWork participants on this coming fall's overseas trip: Israel 2012 Tour: A Journey of a Lifetime. This 12-day event will be something to remember (and that's putting it mildly). There's still time to get your November schedule lined up, so you can get on board. Be sure to check out the travel info as given below on our website. We'd like to have you join us on this remarkable travel experience!

When it comes to visiting Israel, the journey is simply a life-changer. There's really no other way to put it. This coming November 3-14, 2012, the Men's NetWork teams up with Lutheran Hour Ministries to present Israel 2012 Tour: A Journey of a Lifetime. Your tour guides for this extraordinary trip will be the Rev. Greg Seltz, the Speaker of The Lutheran Hour; Rev. Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour; and Bruce Wurdeman, executive director for LHM.

For detailed travel and itinerary information, go to the Men's NetWork site.

Special Note: Be sure to use the registration code MNW when you sign up. This lets us know you're connected with the Men's NetWork. Please use the code MNW when registering your wife, daughter, mother or other female, for they too are considered part of the Men's NetWork group. Tour participants identified as part of the Men's NetWork group will receive a special perk reserved for Men's NetWork tour members. Be sure to write the letters MNW on all registration forms and payment checks..

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Save the Date - 94th International Convention

Mark your calendars now for the 2012 International Convention of the International Lutheran Laymen's League. This event will be held July 26-28, 2012, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Saskatoon is a Canadian city infused with a lively ambience, friendly hospitality and rich, diverse cultural experiences. This long-standing gathering of LLL members and other interested attendees is now held every two years; this year's convention is slated to be an enriching event on several levels.

The convention will include uplifting worship, outreach training, fellowship opportunities, and inspirational entertainment, making this a time to remember. Visit www.lhm.org/convention for more information.

Reminder: U.S. residents need a valid passport for travel to Canada!

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Hi Mom!

You have seen it -- the star athlete stands next to the reporter on the field after the big game; the camera rolls, and the player leans into the microphone to utter those famous words, "Hi, Mom!" Over the years, the phrase, "Hi, Mom!" has become synonymous with those sports figures that have made it into the big time, especially in football.

Perhaps the tradition started when Hall of Fame inductee, Detroit Lions tight end, Charlie Sanders paid tribute to his mother with the words, "Hi, Mom." The phrase was especially moving since his mother had died when he was two years old. He felt it was fitting he recognize his mom, especially as he achieved the highest recognition a pro football player could receive.

Wounded soldiers have been known to ask for their moms. Criminals facing execution have asked for their mother's forgiveness. Little boys seek their mom's comfort when they get hurt. There is a special place in a mom's heart for her son, which is mirrored in the heart of her son.

In a few days we will observe Mother's Day, when we celebrate and honor the important roles mothers play in our society. Anna Jarvis of West Virginia started the holiday in 1908 to pay tribute to mothers, but it wasn't until 1914 that President Woodrow Wilson made the holiday official by signing it into law.

Men, it is not too early to purchase a gift that expresses the love you have for your mom. It is also fitting you remember your wife's mom (always a good move) and your wife as well. Some would argue husbands don't need to remember their wives. After all, it is Mother's Day, and she is not your mother. Instead, it is reckoned that you should pay her the homage of being the mother of your children. The role of motherhood is no small thing.

Here's a simple suggestion I'm sure the lion's share of guys reading this already know: call your mom on Mother's Day; visiting her is even better. Let her know you love her. Let her know you care. Moms appreciate it when their sons make time just for them.

Perhaps you can still remember those immortal words spoken by your mother as you left for college or some other significant event in your life, "Call me!"

You'll be glad you did.

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What's New

Stuff They Didn't Teach Me in Sunday School: Episode 134: Time to Go to School
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Our Newest Men's NetWork Groups


True Foundation Association
Bellwood, IL

Forest Oaks Men's Club
Spring Hill, FL

Saturday Morning Men
Peoria, IL

OSLC Men's Network
Arcadia, CA

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Upcoming Local/Regional Events


OK, Broken Arrow: Ironmen - Bonfire
May 13, 2012 - May 13, 2012

NY, Angola: 66th Men's Retreat hosted by the Eastern District Lutheran Hour Ministries
Jun. 1, 2012 - Jun. 3, 2012

OK, Broken Arrow: Ironmen - Tulsa Driller Night
Jun. 10, 2012 - Jun. 10, 2012

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