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Women of Bethel Evangelical
Lutheran Church
-are committed to studying the Word of God
-are supportive of one another
-participate in a variety of activities that carry out the
mission of all who are called Christians
Women of the ELCA
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.
Mission Statement
To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in
Jesus Christ
Organizational Structure
Executive Officers for 2008
Co- Presidents: Kay Buske, Carol Lamberg
Secretary: Barb Perry
Treasurer: Sheila McElmury
Mission:
Growth Secretary Terri
Wehrman
Mission:
Action Secretary Sharon
Oliver
Publicity
Pastoral Advisor Norm
Wahl
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Committees
Christian Service Co-chairs: Deb Berg, Alice Ryba
Funeral Coordinators: Gloria Pankow, Jan Kaehler
Bethel Reception Coordinators: Kay Buske, Carol Lamberg
Rummage Sale Contacts: Nancy Becker, Terry Wiltsie
Yearbook:
Interfaith Connections
Christian Women United/Fellowship of the
Least Coin
Bethel’s representatives are: Carol Steffenson, alternate,
Jan Anderson
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Special Events 2008
| January 26/27 |
Thankoffering Service |
| March 7 |
World Day of Prayer, CWU |
| April 7 |
WELCA Board Meeting |
| May 1 |
Spring Rummage Sale |
| May 3 |
May Friendship Day, CWU |
| June 21 |
Women’s Day at Good Earth Village |
| July 10-13 |
Triennial Gathering of WELCA |
| August 27 |
WELCA Board Meeting |
| October 9 |
Fall Rummage Sale |
| November 7 |
World Community Day, CWU |
| November 10 |
WELCA Board Meeting |

You are cordially invited!
Contact the church office for more information.
Special Interest Groups
Quilters-The Friendly Quilters meet Tuesday mornings at church.
Moms and Kids: Meet every Thursday mornings for Bible study, to
share ideas, and for fellowship. Child care is provided.
Outreach/Missions
Ongoing Collections: Pop Can
Tabs
Campbell’s Soup Labels Used Eye
Glasses
Milk Bottle Caps from Kemps, Kwik
Trip
Box Tops for Education
Missions of the Month
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January-
Women’s Shelter
Paper Products (Toilet paper, paper towels, Feminine
hygiene, paper towels, diapers |
February
Nursing Home Bingo Prizes & Lutheran World Relief Health
Kits |
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March-
Gift of Life
Transplant House
Paper products & Lutheran World Relief Sewing kits |
April-Bath-size
soap for Lutheran World Relief
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May-Channel
One & Layettes for
Lutheran World Relief |
June-Paper
Products for Hope Lodge |
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July-Global
Health Ministries Mid-Wife kits
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August-School
kits for Lutheran World Relief |
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September-Marie
Sandvik Center Christmas shoe boxes, Campbell’s soup label,
Box Tops for Education, Kemp’s milk jug caps |
October-Dorothy
Day House
Paper Products |
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November-Ronald
McDonald HousePaperProducts& Quilting
Supplies for the Bethel quilters |
December- LWR
Project Comfort Money to offset shipping fees |
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