"Living in the Promise"

WELCA

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
 

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
 

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

  

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

 March- Gift of Life Transplant House

Paper products & Lutheran World Relief Sewing kits

 April-Bath-size soap for Lutheran World Relief

 

May-Channel One & Layettes for

Lutheran World Relief

June-Paper Products for Hope Lodge 

July-Global Health Ministries Mid-Wife kits

 

August-School kits for Lutheran World Relief

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

November-Ronald McDonald HousePaperProducts&                       Quilting Supplies for the Bethel quilters

December- LWR Project Comfort Money to offset shipping fees

 

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