Over 60 volunteers from 10 congregations provided their time and talents to make the LLL
presence at the 2023 Kansas State Fair a huge success as they shared Bibles and other
religious materials with youth and adults. Many other congregational members helped with
their time and dedication as they collected the Bibles and religious materials that were
offered gratis to fair attendees. Keren, comfort dog, and members from Immanuel Luteran
Church in Ellsworth, Kansas, were able to be in the booth for about five hours during each of five
days. Keren was able to have many favorable interactions with the fair attendees.
The Kansas District Lutheran Laymen's League was listed as a bronze sponsor for the
fair.
We thank and praise our Lord and Savior for the many opportunities that were
available to witness to the many people that stopped by the booth.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2022 Kansas State Fair
The 2022 Kansas State Fair and the LLL/LHM booth is now completed. The opening day was
blessed to have Keren, the comfort dog from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth in the booth.
Members from Immanuel handled Keren throughout her six hour presence at the booth. Keren
attracted many people to the booth to learn more about this special ministry.
Over 50 volunteers, representing eight congregations, worked in the booth. Many congregations
across the LCMS Kansas District provided religious material to handout to children and adults.
Several people commented that they were very appreciative of LLL/LHM booth and the contacts that were made.
Special thanks to Terry Simpson, Dave Rupp, and Bill Wiese for their help in setting up the booth.
All praise and thanks to our Lord and Savior for providing these opportunities to share our faith!
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2021 Kansas State Fair
We were blessed with the response that we had when the decision was made to have the booth at the 2021
Kansas State Fair. The Kansas District LWML served as collection point for material. Ten
congregations were represented with booth volunteers that numbered at least 50. The support was
overwhelming. A number of fair participants commented that they were pleased that we had a booth and
were able to provide religious material for children and adults.
Special thanks to Terry Simpson, Dave Rupp, and Bill Wiese for their help in setting up the booth.
Blessings to everyone who supported the outreach efforts though the booth.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
The Kansas State Fair was cancelled in 2020 because of the danger that COVID-19 virus infections might
be transmitted among the fair attendees. Consequently, the Kansas District LLL/LHM
booth could not be exhibited at the Kansas State Fair in September 2020.
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2019 Kansas State Fair
The 34th year of the Kansas District LLL/LHM presence at the Kansas State Fair is now history.
The booth was open from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. from the opening of the fair on Friday, September 6, 2019
until Sunday, September 15, 2019. The booth was located in the southwest corner of the Meadowlark Exhibition Hall.
Many congregations of the LCMS Kansas District provided religious materials that were shared at the booth.
The distributed materials included Portals of Prayers and My Devotions devotional booklets, Holy Bibles, Sunday
school material, hand-made book marks, and other religious materials. Booth volunteers represented eight
LCMS Kansas congregations. Financial support to purchase these items came from the LLL/LHM Kansas District,
a pancake feed, and donations.
One of the goals of the state fair booth ministry is to engage the children with
a gift that then leads to conversation with their parents and other family members as well as other individuals
that stop at the booth.
May God continue to bless the team work of the committee and of the many volunteers as they share their faith and
commitment. All praise and thanks to our Lord and Savior for providing these opportunities to be His
witnesses. Blessings and thank you!
The 2019 LLL/LHM Kansas State Fair committee memebers included Mike Tonn, Terry Simpson, Bill Wiese, Dave Rupp,
Jay Bullinger, Betty Fenton, Charlotte Buckmaster, Mark Stites, Gary Newschafer, Keith Jopp, and John Johnson.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2018 Kansas State Fair
2018 marked the thirty third year that the Kansas District LLL/LHM has sponsored a booth at the Kansas State Fair.
Volunteers in the booth represented ten congregations from across the Kansas District.
Many congregations from across the Kansas District as well as the in-gathering at the LWML District
convention donated Portals of Prayer, My Devotions, Bibles, Sunday School material, and other religious material.
Financial support to purchase Bibles and other religious themed material comes from the Kansas District
LLL/LHM, Thrivent grants, a pancake feed, etc. Our goal is to engage the children with a gift that then
leads to conversation with their parents and grandparents. The booth is open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. and is
located in the southwest corner of the Meadowlark Building.
May God continue to bless the team work of the committee and the many volunteers that provide their time and support.
Blessings and thank you!
The 2018 LLL/LHM Kansas State Fair committee memebers included Mike Tonn, Jay Bullinger, Betty Fenton,
John Johnson, Keith Jopp, Gary Newschafer, Dave Rupp, Stan Schrag, Terry Simpson, Mark Stites, and Bill Wiese.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2017 Kansas State Fair
Members of local congregation LLL/LHM groups, the Kansas district LLL/LHM board, and other volunteers
were blessed with continue presence at our booth at the 2017 Kansas State Fair. The Kansas
District LLL/LHM has sponsored the booth for the past 32 years. Booth volunteers
represented about a dozen congregations. Portals of Prayer, My Devotions, Sunday School material,
and other items were donated by many congregations across the Kansas District. Thrivent grants,
a pancake feed, monetary gifts from congregations and LLL/LHM groups provided money to purchase
Bibles for children and adults and other religious themed gifts primarily directed towards children,
as well as LHM material. Our goal is to engage the children with a gift that then leads to
conversation with them and their parents and grandparents. The booth is open from 9 A.M. to
9 P.M. each of the ten days of the Kansas State Fair and is located in the southwest corner of the
Meadowlark Building. May God continue to bless the team work of the committee and the many
volunteers that provide their time and support. Thank you!
The 2017 LLL/LHM Kansas State Fair committee memebers included Mike Tonn, Jay Bullinger, Betty Fenton,
John Johnson, Keith Jopp, Gary Newschafer, Dave Rupp, Stan Schrag, Terry Simpson, Mark Stites, and Bill Wiese.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2016 Kansas State Fair
The 2016 Kansas State Fair was held in Hutchinson from Friday, September 9, through Sunday, September 18.
The LLL/LHM Kansas State Fair booth was located in the southwest corner of the Medowlark Building and was open
from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M each of the ten days of the Fair. Rev. Gregory Seltz, the Lutheran Hour Speaker, and Polly Gregali,
Lutheran Hour Ministries Resource Manager, stopped by the booth following the Kansas State Fair Worship Service
on Sunday, September 11.
The volunteers at the LLL/LHM booth have had the privilege of sharing the Gospel for 31
consecutive years at the Kansas State Fair. Bibles for children and adults, "The Lord's Prayer"
by the Rev. Gregory Seltz, as well as other LHM material, Portals of Prayer and religious themed gifts
were available for distribution at the LLL/LHM State Fair Booth.
Many congrgations across the Kansas District were represented by the volunteers in the booth as well as
providing donated religious material for distribution. Blessings to everyone that made this
opportunity for sharing the Gospel and witnessing a reality.
The 2016 LLL/LHM Kansas State Fair committee memebers included Mike Tonn, Betty Fenton, John Johnson, Keith Jopp,
Gary Newschafer, Dave Rupp, Stan Schrag, Terry Simpson, Mark Stites, and Bill Wiese.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2015 Kansas State Fair
The Kansas State Fair was held in Hutchinson on September 11th through the 20th. The Kansas District
LLL/LHM received a 30-year longevity award during the exhibitor awards breakfast. Thank you to all the
volunteers that have made these 30 years of witnessing and sharing the Gospel a reality. About 20
congregations from the Kansas District provided volunteers, financial support, and/or religious material
for the 2015 booth.
The booth was located in the Medowlark Building and was open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M each of the ten days of the Fair.
We pray that our opportunities to witness and share religious material was and is a blessing to those that we
come in contact with. A $900 grant from Lutheran Hour Ministries purchased children’s and adult Bibles
for distributions. Other donations for booth material were from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church,
Trinity-Salina LLL, and Zone 12 LLL. Blessings to everyone that that make this opportunity of sharing
the Gospel and witnessing a reality.
The 2015 LLL/LHM Kansas State Fair committee memebers included Mike Tonn, Betty Fenton, Keith Jopp,
Gary Newschafer, Stan Schrag, Terry Simpson, Mark Stites, and Bill Wiese.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2014 Kansas State Fair
The volunteers at the LLL/LHM booth at the 2014 Kansas State Fair were provided the
opportunity to witness and lovingly share the precious Word of God whenever He opens
the doors in conversation and example. (See Pastor Snow's article in the August,
2014 Kansas District LLL/LHM Reporter for "faith-sharing tools".) The volunteers
at the booth were able to share a variety of Christian themed items and materials with
the Fair participants. The booth is open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. on each of the
ten days of the Fair and is located in the southwest corner of the Meadowlark Building.
The committee extends a huge thank you to the volunteers and congregations that
provide their time and/or their Portals or Prayer, Sunday School material, and other
religious based material. A $500 contribution was received from Our Redeemer,
Hutchinson. Volunteers and/or material was provided by fifteen congregations
from across the Kansas District. Blessings and thank you!
The 2014 LLL/LHM Kansas State Fair committee memebers included Mike Tonn, Betty Fenton,
Gary Newschafer, Stan Schrag, Terry Simpson, Mark Stites, and Bill Wiese.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2013 Kansas State Fair
The 100 year celebration of the Kansas State Fair occurred
from September 6th to the 15th in Hutchinson. The LLL/LHM evangelism/outreach booth was
located in the southwest corner of the Meadowlark Building, the same location as the previous year.
The booth was open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each of the 10 days of the fair.
The committee extends a "thank you" to the many congregations that
were represented by volunteers and/or provided donations of Portals of Prayer, Sunday School material,
and other religious based literature. A $500 contribution was received from Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church, Hutchinson.
Many opportunities to share the Gospel occur every day of the fair.
This is a great time to volunteer your time to get some hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
Make plans for the 2014 Fair by encouraging your church or zone to attend and by volunteering your
time at the booth. Volunteers are scheduled on a 3-hour time frame. Some congregations
volunteer to cover the booth for as much as a half day or a full day. Initiate your participation plans at your
fall rally and complete the plans at the spring rally. Please contact Mike Tonn for details.
The 2013 LLL/LHM Kansas State Fair committee memebers included Mike Tonn, Lawrence Bullinger,
Kermit Menzies, Stan Schrag, and Bill Wiese.
Mike Tonn,LLL Kansas State Fair Booth Committee Chairman
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2012 Kansas State Fair
Volunteers from 12 congregations across the Kansas District
worked the LLL booth were able to witness and share their faith with the fair
participants.
Christian themed prizes were awarded to the children
who spun a wheel with five winning categories: "Faith", "Grace", "Hope", "Love", or "Life".
Lutheran literature and Sunday school material was displayed in the booth and distributed without cost.
Visitors to the booth were provided with the
opportunity to enter drawings for a framed picture of Jesus.
From among those that entered the drawings, individuals from Hutchinson,
Larned, and Junction City won pictures of Jesus Christ.
A number of Lutheran churches throughout the state of
Kansas provided Sunday school material, Portals of Prayers booklets, and other Lutheran
literature for distribution to visitors of the LLL fair booth.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, contributed $500 to partially defray
the expenses of the Kansas Lutheran Laymen's League state fair booth.
Committee members for the Lutheran Laymen's League booth
at the 2012 Kansas State Fair were Rod Brown, Kermit Menzies, Stan Schrag, and Mike Tonn.
The committee extends its sincere appreciation to all that participated as volunteers in
making the 2012 Kansas State Fair LLL booth a success and who made the most of this
opportunity to be a witness for our Lord and Savior.
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2011 Kansas State Fair
Volunteers from fourteen congregations were able to witness
to the Fair crowds through conversation and sharing Christian themed prizes, Lutheran
literature, and a Lutheran Hour Ministry video.
Christian themed prizes were awarded to the children
who spun a wheel with five winning categories: "Faith", "Grace", "Hope", or "Life".
Lutheran literature, including Sunday school material and Portals of Prayers devotional
booklets, was displayed in the booth and distributed freely.
Lutheran Hour Ministry videos were shown on a big screen TV.
Visitors of the booth were provided with the
opportunity to enter three drawings for a framed picture of Jesus. Many
individuals signed up for the three drawings. Two of the three winners were
from Hutchinson, and the third winner was from Lost Springs.
Numerous Lutheran churches throughout the state of
Kansas provided Sunday school material, Portals of Prayers booklets, and other Lutheran
literature for distribution to visitors of the LLL fair booth.
Committee members for the Lutheran Laymen's League booth
at the 2011 Kansas State Fair were Rod Brown, Kermit Menzies, Stan Schrag, and Mike Tonn.
The committee extends its sincere appreciation to all that participated as volunteers in
making the 2011 Kansas State Fair LLL booth a success. In particular, the
committee gratefully acknowledges the benefit received from working with Dick and Betty
Borchard, members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wichita, who co-chaired The Navigators
booth, which was also located in the Meadowlark Building.
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2010 Kansas State Fair
Volunteers from ten congregations manned the Lutheran
Laymen's League and Lutheran Hour Ministries booth in the Meadowlark Building for 12
hours each day throughout the ten days of the 2010 Kansas State Fair. The volunteers
who worked at the LLL booth were able to witness to the Fair crowds by their presence
as well as by their conversations with the individuals and families that stopped at the booth.
Christian themed prizes were awarded to the children
who spun a wheel with five winning categories: "Faith", "Grace", "Hope", or "Life".
Lutheran literature, including Sunday school material and Portals of Prayers devotional
booklets, was displayed in the booth and distributed freely.
A continuously running Lutheran Hour Ministry video was presented on a big screen TV.
Visitors of the booth were provided with the
opportunity to enter a daily drawing for a framed picture of Jesus. Hundreds of
individuals signed up for the drawings. Winners of a framed picture of
Jesus included three individuals from Huthinson and an individual from each of the following
Kansas cities: Abilene, Canton, Clearwater, Salina, Wellington, Wichita, and Wilson.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Kansas,
contributed $500 to partially defray the expenses of the Kansas Lutheran Laymen's League
state fair booth. Numerous other Lutheran churches throughout the state of
Kansas provided Sunday school material, Portals of Prayers booklets, and other Lutheran
literature for distribution to visitors of the LLL fair booth.
Committee members for the Lutheran Laymen's League booth
at the 2010 Kansas State Fair were Rod Brown, Kermit Menzies, Stan Schrag, and Mike Tonn.
The committee extends its sincere appreciation to all that participated as volunteers in
making the 2010 Kansas State Fair LLL booth a success. In particular, the
committee gratefully acknowledges the benefit received from working with Dick and Betty
Borchard, members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wichita, who co-chaired The Navigators
booth, which was also located in the Meadowlark Building.
LLL/LHM Booth at the 2009 Kansas State Fair
The Lutheran Laymen's League booth at the 2009 Kansas State Fair provided an opportunity
for the booth volunteers to witness to the crowds through their conversation, Christian
theme prizes that were provided for the children, Lutheran literature that was distributed,
and overall presence.
Hundreds of visitors to the booth registered for a religious picture.
Those who registered represented every corner of Kansas and numerous other midwestern states.
Volunters from eight area Lutheran churches manned the booth
throughout the ten days of the Kansas State Fair. The committee extends its sincere
appreciation to all that participated as volunteers in making the 2009 Kansas State Fair LLL
booth a success.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, Kansas, contributed $500 to partially defray
the expenses of the Kansas Lutheran Laymen's League state fair booth. Numerous other
Lutheran churches throughout the state of Kansas provided Lutheran literature and other items
for distribution.
Committee members for the Kansas Lutheran Laymen's League booth at the Kansas State Fair were
Lawrence and Irma Bullinger, Rod and Jenny Brown, Kermit and Joyce Menzies, and Mike and Teresa Tonn.
