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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
Thursday, September 5, 2019
9:00am; Call Church Office for Location
Hannah Circle will meet on Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at 9:00am. Call the
church office for location. This is a “potluck”-we will not have a hostess.
Rene’ is the Bible Study leader.
We begin a new three-session Bible Study—”Poetry
of the Old Testament” by Anna Madsen. In this study we will explore
selections of Old Testament poetry from Job, Psalms and Lamentations.
Drawing from the experiences of these ancient writers, we will learn to look
for God in times of deep emotions, such as joy, anger, celebration,
depression, misunderstanding and contentment, finding home and grace along
the way.
No hard feelings? Session One: “The angst of
anger” is in the September 2019 Gather Magazine. Please join us as we look
at Psalms 44,51,69 and 137. Our sessions are very informal. We always have
extra magazines. Contact Rene’ Johnson or Pastor Miho to get a magazine.
Come and join us for fellowship, lots of good company and lively
discussions-all are welcome at our table.
All women of the church and their guests
are welcome to attend all circle functions.
Northern Illinois Synod WELCA
31st Annual Convention: “New Horizons”
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Morning Message: Bishop Jeffrey Clements
Ephesians 2:19 “So then you are no
longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow citizens with the saints and
members of the household of God.”
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1330 13th Street, Moline, IL 61265;
Coffee and registrations: 8:00am; Registration Fee $40.00.
Fellowship-worship-singing songs-exhibits (Items from Tanzania, Books)
Convention Offering:
50% Women of the ELCA
15% Tanzania Women North Central Conference
15% India Arcot Women’s Desk
10% AAMPARO-ELCA’s Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection,
Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities
10% The Nursing Project—Tanzania
Physical Offering: LSSI Foster Care Program
Gift Cards; Suggested gift Cards: Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Dollar
General, Dollar Tree, Casey’s General Store, Kroger, Aldi, Hy-Vee, Schnucks,
Woodman’s McDondalds, Subway, Culvers, Gas cards (Shell, Mobil, Amoco,
prepaid Visa/Mastercard).
On Friday evening at 7:00pm, we will have a
gathering a the church for an informal meet & greet session with Churchwide
Representative, Elizabeth Burgess. A block of rooms has been reserved at the
La Quinta Inn in Moline, 5450 27th Street, Moline, phone 309-762-9008. Cost
is $67.80 per room, with 2 double beds. Hope to see all of you there!
Registration forms and agendas are available at
the Good Shepherd office.
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