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Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Women of the E.L.C.A.:
All women of Our Savior's are members of WELCA.
2012 Board Members:
Marilyn Bence, Lisa Bertelson, Sharon Brinkmann, Valerie Brown, Jeanie Burchardt, Pat Rodell, Carol Hannula, Emmy Schallhorn, Linda Steinlein, Sylvia Wilson, Joyce Lovely, Cathy Popelka
WOMEN OF THE ELCA PURPOSE:
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
Promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
The programs carried out or sponsored by WELCA Board members include:
Mother Daughter Banquet
Thanksgiving Pie Fest
Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits
Lutheran World Relief Quilts
Women’s Sunday
Christmas Shut-ins visits and gift bags
Shorehaven members birthday cards
YES student scholarship
Funeral food service
Coffee hours
Elizabeth Circle
Rebecca Circle
Other programs this year for all the women of the congregation include:
Women of Faith Conference
Pine Lake Camp Retreat
Lutherdale Auction Quilters
Our new outreach efforts are serving to unite all the separate women’s groups into affiliation and communication, as more visible ministries by all the women of Our Savior’s WELCA will continue its mission of unification within and among these groups that provide service, Bible study, and fellowship:
Altar Guild
Prayer Shawl Knitters
Lutherdale Quilters
Baptism Quilters
Women’s Evening Study
Bible Babes
Tuesday Morning Women
Moms G.I.F.T.
Girls Night Out
It has been a gift and a blessing to serve with this group of dedicated women. WELCA is steeped in tradition but focused upon new opportunities for our future.
Valerie Brown, WELCA Board President
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