WOMEN OF THE ELCA
The women of our church are engaged in a mission of study, fellowship and service. This page contains further information about this ministry.
MISSION 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 calling, engage in ministry and action and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society and the world.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA MEETINGS
Our meetings are held on Wednesday evenings four times each year. Program and hostesses vary. See WELCA schedule.
REBECCA CIRCLE
Rebecca Circle meets for bible study and fellowship on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at members’ homes or at church. The 2008 schedule is as follows:
January 9 Gayle Bahlmann
March 12 Pastor Laura
April 9 Grace Ziegelmaier
May 14 Dorothy Becker
June 11 Donna Reed
July 9 Avis Davis
August 13 Nancy Amble
September 10 Donna Thran
October 8 Jean Meyer
No meetings in February, November or December.
NAOMI CIRCLE
Naomi Circle meets for bible study and fellowship on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The 2008 schedule is as follows:
February 14 Chris Bolson
March 13 Betty Estebo
April 10 Sharon Kiesau
May 8 Pastor Laura
June 12 Sharon Kiesau
July 10 Betty Estebo
September 11 Lee Bjerke
October 9 Mary Schweitzer
No Meetings in January, August, November or December.
QUILTERS
There will be quilting the fourth Wednesday of each month when announced. The sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church.
COFFEE HOUR
Coffee hour is held each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. The women organize hostesses for these coffees.
FUNERAL COMMITTEE
The funeral committee arranges to have lunch after funerals. Grace Ziegelmaier chairs this committee. Other members are:
Lee Bjerke, Amber Magnusson, Florence McKee and Lois Seeley.
SERVICE PROJECTS
The women of our congregation engage in various community service projects like leading bingo at the nursing home, serving at the food bank and gathering items to send to Lutheran World Relief.
ALTAR GUILD
The church women serve in this capacity as well, taking care of the communion and paraments. Please let us know if you would like to be placed on next year’s schedule.
OFFICERS
President of Women of the ELCA is Nancy Amble, Vice President is Kim Timmerman. Chris Bolson is Secretary. Mary Schweitzer is Treasurer. Grace Ziegelmaier and Lee Bjerke are the Mission Action officers.
WOMEN OF ELCA WEBSITE
To learn more about the national organization of the Women of the ELCA and its many, vital ministries, visit Women of the ELCA.
MISSION 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 calling, engage in ministry and action and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society and the world.
WOMEN OF THE ELCA MEETINGS
Our meetings are held on Wednesday evenings four times each year. Program and hostesses vary. See WELCA schedule.
REBECCA CIRCLE
Rebecca Circle meets for bible study and fellowship on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at members’ homes or at church. The 2008 schedule is as follows:
January 9 Gayle Bahlmann
March 12 Pastor Laura
April 9 Grace Ziegelmaier
May 14 Dorothy Becker
June 11 Donna Reed
July 9 Avis Davis
August 13 Nancy Amble
September 10 Donna Thran
October 8 Jean Meyer
No meetings in February, November or December.
NAOMI CIRCLE
Naomi Circle meets for bible study and fellowship on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The 2008 schedule is as follows:
February 14 Chris Bolson
March 13 Betty Estebo
April 10 Sharon Kiesau
May 8 Pastor Laura
June 12 Sharon Kiesau
July 10 Betty Estebo
September 11 Lee Bjerke
October 9 Mary Schweitzer
No Meetings in January, August, November or December.
QUILTERS
There will be quilting the fourth Wednesday of each month when announced. The sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church.
COFFEE HOUR
Coffee hour is held each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. The women organize hostesses for these coffees.
FUNERAL COMMITTEE
The funeral committee arranges to have lunch after funerals. Grace Ziegelmaier chairs this committee. Other members are:
Lee Bjerke, Amber Magnusson, Florence McKee and Lois Seeley.
SERVICE PROJECTS
The women of our congregation engage in various community service projects like leading bingo at the nursing home, serving at the food bank and gathering items to send to Lutheran World Relief.
ALTAR GUILD
The church women serve in this capacity as well, taking care of the communion and paraments. Please let us know if you would like to be placed on next year’s schedule.
OFFICERS
President of Women of the ELCA is Nancy Amble, Vice President is Kim Timmerman. Chris Bolson is Secretary. Mary Schweitzer is Treasurer. Grace Ziegelmaier and Lee Bjerke are the Mission Action officers.
WOMEN OF ELCA WEBSITE
To learn more about the national organization of the Women of the ELCA and its many, vital ministries, visit Women of the ELCA.
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SCHEDULE OF OUR
WOMEN OF THE ELCA MEETINGS 2008
WOMEN OF THE ELCA MEETINGS 2008
JANUARY 16 @ 6:45p.m. @ church
APRIL 16 @ 6:45 p.m. @ church
JULY 16 @ 6:45 p.m.
Church Potluck Picnic with WELCA afterwards
Location to be announced
OCTOBER 15 @ 6:45 p.m. @ church
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 2008
JANUARY 16 ~ 1:30 P.M. Bingo at Thornton Manor
FEBRUARY 20 ~ 1:30 P.M. Bingo at Thornton Manor
APRIL ~ Cluster 8 Spring Convention
MAY ~ Loading Lutheran World Relief Truck at Decorah
AUGUST ~ Volunteers @ Allamakee County Food Shelf,
in Waukon
SEPTEMBER ~ Sugar Creek Bible Camp Quilt Auction.
We donate quilts.
SEPTEMBER ~ EWALU Bible Camp Quilt Auction.
We donate quilts.
OCTOBER ~ Cluster 8 Fall Convention
NOVEMBER 3 ~ LWR Truck at Decorah
NOTE: New round tables in Fellowship Hall donated by Women of the ELCA are not to leave the church
FEBRUARY 20 ~ 1:30 P.M. Bingo at Thornton Manor
APRIL ~ Cluster 8 Spring Convention
MAY ~ Loading Lutheran World Relief Truck at Decorah
AUGUST ~ Volunteers @ Allamakee County Food Shelf,
in Waukon
SEPTEMBER ~ Sugar Creek Bible Camp Quilt Auction.
We donate quilts.
SEPTEMBER ~ EWALU Bible Camp Quilt Auction.
We donate quilts.
OCTOBER ~ Cluster 8 Fall Convention
NOVEMBER 3 ~ LWR Truck at Decorah
CHURCH
SUPPLIES
Mary Schweitzer: Buys Styrofoam cups,
plates, coffee, sugar and creamer for the
church kitchen.
Sharon Goeke: Buys cleaning supplies for the church plus Kleenex, toilet tissue & towels.
If you notice we are low in something, please check the basement supply room first before telling Sharon or Mary.
Mary Schweitzer: Buys Styrofoam cups,
plates, coffee, sugar and creamer for the
church kitchen.
Sharon Goeke: Buys cleaning supplies for the church plus Kleenex, toilet tissue & towels.
If you notice we are low in something, please check the basement supply room first before telling Sharon or Mary.
NOTE: New round tables in Fellowship Hall donated by Women of the ELCA are not to leave the church
On Sunday, April 29, we displayed the 12 mission quilts on the altar rail during worship. Pictured above is Margaret Cannon with the quilts. Margaret did a tremendous amount of work sewing the tops of these quilts. Other quilters who helped complete them were: Grace Ziegelmaier, Donna Reed, Claudia Dabbs, Gayle Bahlmann, Florence McKee and Joyce Glynn. Grace took them to Decorah to be shipped to Lutheran World Relief. From there they will be sent all over the world to people who need them.
In addition, Carolyn Vogel has donated 3 hand sewn 10" blocks quilts, sized 60x80". These were then hand tied by Grace Ziegelmaier, Donna Reed and Gayle Bahlmann. These will be donated where there is a need, maybe the camp auctions.
Pictured below is the Rebecca Circle.
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