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WELCA

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Ruth Circle meets on Wednesday, June 11th at 9:30 a.m at the church.

Alice Circle Outing: The Alice Circle will meet at Ye Olde Mill on Thursday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m. All women are invited. Anyone needing a ride should call Phyllis Citrone at 366-4700

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WELCA OFFICERS 2007

President - Julie Ingram
Vice President - Alice Smith
Secretary - Betty Neighbarger
Treasurer - Marie Holmes

About WELCA
The "Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church" Web Page contains information pertaining to the organization and function of St. Paul's WELCA.  Individual women in the congregation are called "participants" as they participate in the activities of the organization.  NO signing up or joining is required.  Instead the whole congregational chapter or "unit" is a "member" of the church-wide Women of the ELCA.  Names listed on this page are the names of those who regularly participate in WELCA activities, but all women of St. Paul's are welcome to participate.

The symbol (above)--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 rises out of that life-giving baptismal water.  It is also a reminder 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).

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.

The Fellowship of the Least Coin
It began in Asia, an Indian woman on a fellowship visit to the Women of East Asia felt the instantaneous warmth of Christian friends everywhere.  She longed for the experience for her village women who never could travel. Here began a "Fellowship of the Least Coin", which since 1956 has spread to thousands of women in more than 50 countries.

It continues with you when you:  pray regularly each month for women in every part of the world;  become an instrument of reconciliation in your family, or neighborhood, or in some act which brings people of other races or nations more nearly in harmony.  Set aside a token of participation ? a least coin.

The Church Women United encourage you to be a part of the Fellowship of the Least Coin.  At each group meeting and general meeting we just ask a penny from all members.  All gifts are sent to the National Treasurer and used for such projects as:  evangelism, service, and ecumenical fellowship among women.
 

2003 WELCA Goals


- Reach out, invite, and involve all women of St. Paul's
- Each circle put together a CWU kit for dedication/presentation in November
- Upgrade the Kitchen


 

 

ALICE GROUP  

Leader:  Phyllis Citrone

 

The ALICE GROUP meets the 3rd Thursday at 1 PM ( Church Directory  J-Q ).  

This group was named after Alice Danford Butte, wife of  Allen Butte,

 a former missionary to Malaysia.

 

Receptions  -  March   June   September  December  
    Tula Andrews,   Marty Gordon,   Linda Kinser,   Mary Leckrone,   Elsie Mills
Kitchen/ Cups   -  January   April   July   October
    Elsie Guinsler
Visitations  /  Weddings -   February  May   August   November
   Tula Andrews,  Marty Gordon,  Fran Kaercher,  Linda Kinser,  Elsie Mills
 

NANCY GROUP

Leader:  Shirley Campbell

 

 

The NANCY  GROUP meets the 4th Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ( Church Directory  R-Z ).
This group was named after Nancy Danford Swingle, wife of the former missionary Albert Swingle.

 

Kitchen / Cups                   Mar   June   Sept   Dec
Visitations /  Weddings    
Jan   April    July    Oct      
Receptions      
                 Feb    May    Aug    

 

Leader:  Shirley Campbell

RUTH GROUP

Leader:  Crystal Stamper

 

 

The RUTH  GROUP meets the 2nd  Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.  (Church Directory A-I).

This group was named after  Dr. Ruth Myers, former missionary in India.
 

Visitations /  Weddings       Mar  June  Sept  Dec
Receptions                          Jan   Apr   July    Oct
Kitchen / Cups                    Feb  May  Aug  Nov
 

 

 

WELCA/CWU PROJECT
HEALTH KITS - bundle in hand towel
  1 washcloth,  1 comb,  1 nail file,  1 toothbrush,
  1 bath size bar of soap,  1 tube of toothpaste,  6 band-aids.


BOARD MEETINGS 

2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM  in the Church Lounge.
Watch  for  reminders  in  The Forward  and  the Bulletin            

SERVICE COMMITTEES 

Church Women United, Kitchen Committee, Prayer Chain, Stitch & Chatter, 

Sunshine, Usher Coordinators

STANDING COMMITTEES

Committee of Growth, Committee for Community, 

Committee for Action, Committee for Outreach  and  Fellowship
 

 

 

 

CONVENTIONS  -  MEETINGS  -  SCHEDULED  EVENTS
Calendar dates / events are subject to change.  

Board and Business meetings as scheduled may be subject to change.  

All officers, circle leaders, service and standing committees 

are asked to attend.