Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

This symbol - with the cross, water and a white lily - identifies the women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as children of God: baptized, forgiven, adopted into God's family, full of grace and hope in eternal life.  It is a reminder of the growth, beauty and vitality that rise out of that life-giving baptismal water.  The symbol also reminds us of the mission of the Church to "Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19

OUR 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, and PROMOTE healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.

MEETINGS

The Women of the ELCA Circle Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month, from September through May. The General Meetings are held three times a year. Visitors are most cordially invited to attend.

BIBLE STUDY & BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

The Bible study preparation, led by Pastor Jeff Fricke, begins at 7 p.m. on the last Monday of the month. When that day is directly before the first day of the month, then Bible study preparation is the previous Monday. With one exception, the March meeting will be held on the second to last Monday since most school districts will be on spring break the last week in March.

Board meetings convene at 8:15 p.m. following the Bible study preparation.

• September 27
• October 25
• January 31
• February 28
• March 28
• April 25 (Board Only)

BOARD MEMBERS 2010-2011

PRESIDENT: Kathy Essem, j.essem@sbcglobal.net

VICE-PRESIDENT: Linda Miller, miller-lcky7@att.net

SECRETARY/TREASURER: Julie Brown, juliebrn81@aol.com

BOARD ADVISOR: Pastor Jeff Fricke

CIRCLE LEADERS:

• ABIGAIL Debby Klapmeier dklapmeier@att.net, Aimee Swenby aimeeswenby@gmail.com
• ESTHER Kara Brauer akbrauer@hotmail.com, Meg Kenning chicagomeg@gmail.com
• HANNAH Deb Kelly Schlak bedebkelly@aol.com
• MIRIAM Co-operatively Chaired, contact Barb Vlack barb@barbvlack.com
• NAOMI Sharon Booth seb1412@live.com and Olive Leckbee oleckbee@aol.com
• PRISCILLA Cindy Alworth alworth@sbcglobal.net
• RUTH Donna Beach, Kelly Collins kelly.collins60@gmail.com

Women's Circle Information

Evening Circles

ABIGAIL EVENING

• Co-Leaders: Debby Klapmeier & Aimee Swenby
• Serving: Winter Retreat
• Responsibility: Prayer-based College Care.
• Meets: First Tuesday of the month in members’ homes or at church at 6:30 p.m. for a light supper followed by Bible study beginning at 7:15 p.m.

ESTHER EVENING

• Co-Leaders: Kara Brauer & Meg Kenning
• Serving: Spring Picnic
• Responsibility: To share, promote and invite others to join and learn the gifts of the WELCA experience.
• Meets: First Tuesday of the month in members’ homes at 7 p.m.; Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m.

HANNAH EVENING

• Co-Leaders: Deb Kelly-Schlack
• Serving: Spring Picnic
• Responsibility: Fireside Lounge Kitchenette & Education Hall Kitchenette
• Meets: First Tuesday of the month at Church at 7:15 p.m.; Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m.

NAOMI EVENING

• Co-Leaders: Sharon Booth, Olive Leckbee
• Serving: Advent Buffet
• Responsibility: Main Kitchen
• Meets: First Tuesday of the month in members' homes or at church at 6:30 p.m.

Afternoon Circles

MIRIAM AFTERNOON

• Co-operatively Chaired: Contact Barb Vlack
• Responsibility: Bethel Share
• Meets: First Tuesday of the month in Education Hall at 12:30 p.m. for a luncheon & Bible study.

Morning Circles

PRISCILLA MORNING

• Co-Leaders: Cindy Alworth
• Serving: Winter Retreat
• Responsibility: Nursery & Busy Bags for Young Children during Church Services
• Meets: First Tuesday of the month in the Fireside Lounge/Library at 9:00 a.m. A babysitter is provided.

RUTH MORNING

• Leader: Donna Beach & Kelly Collins
• Responsibility: Lazarus House
• Meets: First Tuesday of the month in Education Hall at 10:00 a.m.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2010 - 2011

December 7 - Advent Buffet, hosted by the Naomi Circle, 6:15 pm

January 4 - Service Project, Feed My Starving Children, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

February 2011 - Soup Service Project

March 4 - 5 - Winter Retreat hosted by Priscilla & Abigail Circles

April 2011 - Helping Hands Project

May 24 - Women's Spring Picnic hosted by Ester & Hannah, 6:00 pm