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Purpose
Statement
As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship
in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to
grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage
in ministry and action and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the
society, and the world.
Women of the ELCA
(WELCA)
Our women meet on the first Thursday of the month in September, October,
November, January, February, March, April, May and June for sewing in our
Sewing Room in the basement of First East Church. We put together and
tie around 80 quilts each year to send to Lutheran World Relief, along with
sewing kits, school kits, and soap. These meeting are open to anyone
who would like to help. Squares usually are available for those who
would like to sew tops at home.
We have seven circles which meet
monthly for business and Bible Study (this year it is the book of Romans),
and which do many of the duties around the church, find ushers and provide
flowers for the altar. Circles meet at various times, morning, afternoon or
evening,
A book is published each year including all the necessary information about
circles and the Women of East Koshkonong.
Of course our women are also involved in the whole life of the
church,including teaching, singing, reading, and leading, and we also
enjoy meeting for study, food, and fun. Join us.
WELCA Report: November, 2011
Gods work. Our hands.
WELCA meeting on 11/3/11 was held at the upper church dining room – 9 am
until noon was Pin N Sew - 8 quilts completed; 15 tied and ready to be sewn.
The quilts are sent once a year, to Lutheran World Relief and given to
provide comfort and warmth. Some may be used for a baby while others may be
needed as a wall divider or used as a sunshade; and most importantly each
quilt will be a constant reminder that someone, far away, cares a lot.
Business meeting included discussion of the 2012
WELCA booklet. Obedience Circle requested to be dedicated to Bible study and
fellowship. It was decided to organize the ministry of USHERING through a
rotation process similar to the greeter and lay reader schedules. This will
include men and women; young and old. Individuals will be asked to sign up
to usher once every three months, or as often as they desire. Invite all
family members to take part in this helpful ministry.
WELCA meeting for December will be on Saturday,
12/3/11 at 9:30am in the lower church dining room.
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Women's
Retreat: May 18 & 19
Our Synodical Women are planning a Retreat with
the Milwaukee Area Synod for this coming spring,
May 18 & 19. This will be held again in Watertown,
at Immanuel Lutheran Church. A block of rooms will
be reserved at an area hotel, and information on
this will be available soon. Please save the days!
We will begin on Friday evening, and continue
through the day on Saturday. Plan to attend, and
bring a group from your unit or neighboring units,
or friends, or family.
If you can’t make it for overnight, plan for just
Saturday. The cost will be kept within a fair range,
and we know you will have a great time. Watertown,
here we come!
Thank You From Luther
Elementary!
What's In A Name?
Café
is an electronic magazine for young women
who want to build Community, participate in
Advocacy,
strengthen Faith, and strive toward
Enlightenment (CAFE!).
It incorporates a Lutheran perspective for
women of Christian faith or simply for any
woman who is interested in how faith can relate to the issues that
women face today.
Read. Connect. Grow.
Our new
URL,
www.boldcafe.org,
is not only shorter and easier to remember it also reflects
Women of the ELCA's mission statement. Women of the the ELCA,
the women's organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America, creates and publishes every issue
of Café.
East Koshkonong Lutheran Church
2011 WELCA Handbook
Click the image below to download.
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