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Women
of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America
Started in 1988, WELCA had it’s beginnings in Ladies’ Aid, Women’s Missionary
Society, quilting groups, clothing drives, food drives, groups that made cancer
dressings, and hundreds of other causes, that were just part of their daily
lives. Just as women were part of the first followers of Jesus, their
involvement in church life has always been there.
Visit the Women of the ELCA Web Site.
Click here.
WELCA Mission Statement
To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
The women of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are a “church unit” of the ELCA. We
have a Circle in our “unit” that meets monthly. The main
emphasis of circle meetings is fellowship and sharing the Word and Love of God.
Hannah Circle meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:00am (except
January, February, July and August). This circle usually meets in the fellowship hall, but some members
like to meet in their home when they are the hostess. This information is posted
monthly in the newsletter and in the bulletin.
Our Bible study uses the “Gather Magazine – Gathered by God”, the magazine of Women
of the ELCA.
In addition to Circle meetings, we host other events:
Women’s Mother/Daughter Spring Supper
Usually held in May
Meeting/Fall
Funeral lunches when held at Good Shepherd, are coordinated by our
members
All women of the church and their guests are always welcome at all our meeting
and functions.
In addition to events at Good Shepherd, we meet with the women from our
Northwest Conference for events at their churches, and also for retreats,
conventions and leadership gatherings with all the women of our Northern
Illinois Synod – Women’s Organization.
WELCA 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.
Contact
Contact the church for more information about programs and opportunities for
women, 815-369-5552 or
goodshepherdlc@mediacombb.net.
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All Women Welcome
All women of the church and their guests are welcome to attend all circle
functions. Please Contact the church office for more information about our
Circle Groups, Women of the ELCA, and/or our Bible Study material.
Hannah Circle
Hannah Circle Typically meets the first
Thursday of the month.
Circle Information
If you would like information about our Circle, Women of the ELCA,
and/or our Bible Study material please contact René Johnson (815) 369-2818.
All Women of the church and their
guests are welcome to attend all circle functions.
Hannah Circle
We continue our summer Bible Study: Let Us Pray by theologian Anna Madsen.,
of the OMG: Center for Theological Conversation. In Session Two: “The
Practices of Prayer” in the July/August issue of “Gather Magazine” Anna
shares how people of faith find different reasons and ways to come before
God, enriching our devotions and our lives.
Our Bible Study will focus on Psalm 19; the Theme Verse is Psalm 19:14 - Let
the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O
Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
All women of the church and their guests are invited and welcome at all
circle functions
WELCA Women’s Conference, Retreat and Bible
Study
August 9th from 8:30am - 2:00pm
At First Lutheran Church, Freeport
Bible Study Leader: Rev. Keith Johnson,
Pastor, First Lutheran, Freeport
Registration & Coffee—8:30 am
Bible Study-9:00 am
Luncheon-12:00 pm
Program-”Prayer”
Bible Study will be from the June July/August
Gather Magazine, bring your magazine if you subscribe and Bible.
A freewill offering will be collected and given to
charity, 1/2 to NISWO and 1/2 Bible Study Leader’s Charity.
Reservations needed by August 1st, 2018. Please
make reservations by calling Judy Castle 815-233-2425 or 815-291-1994-24
(cell).
Flyer posted on the WELCA bulletin board in
Fellowship Hall. Any questions contact
Judy Castle at 815-233-2425 or 815-291-1994-24 (cell).
September 22nd Northern Illinois Synod
WELCA 30th Annual Convention
Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 E Diggins
St., Harvard, IL 60033.
Registration fee is $35.00. Registration forms available in the church
office.
All women of the church and their guests
are welcome to attend all circle functions.
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