WELCA
Thank you to everyone who donated items to sell and delicious baked goods. The rummage sale made $869.91 and the bake sale $129.05 - that’s a total of $998.96! Our next board meeting will be May 5th at 9:30 a.m. in Danford Hall.
~ Alice Circle - Our next meeting is scheduled for May 17th th at 1 p.m.
~ Ruth Circle - Their next meeting is Wednesday May 9th at 9:00 a.m. in Danford Hall.
~ Nancy Circle - Our next meeting is Monday May 14th at 6:30 p.m. Wear old clothes, we’ll be washing walls!
WELCA OFFICERS 2012
President Kerrill Foster
Vice-president Sharon Britton
Secretary Shirley Campbell
Treasurer Debbie Anctil
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.
2012 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
WELCA/CWU PROJECT 2010, 2012 SCHOOL
SUPPLIES – Notepaper, scissors, rulers, pencils, 24 ct
crayons, glue sticks, highlighters. WELCA/CWU
PROJECT 2011, 2013
1st Saturday of the month at
9:30 AM in Danford Hall, in February, May, August and November.
Church Women United, Kitchen Committee, Prayer Chain, Stitch & Chatter, FULL MEETINGS Are held the first Saturday in the month at 9:30 a.m. during the months of March, June, September and December. Watch the
Forward and bulletins for details.
Committee of Growth, Committee for Community,
Committee for Action, Committee for Outreach and Fellowship
CONVENTIONS - MEETINGS - SCHEDULED EVENTS Board and Business meetings as scheduled may be subject to change. All officers, circle leaders, service and standing committees are asked
to attend.
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