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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.
 WELCA
NW Conference Breakfast in Durand, IL, with special speaker Rev. Amy Fallon
from Grace Place Campus Ministry. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and
learning!
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
Hannah Circle will meet on
Thursday, July 5th, 2018 at 9:00 am
at the Lena Living Center. Sheila Keene will furnish all the refreshments.
Rene’ Johnson is the Bible Study Leader, Pastor Miho will serve communion.
Please call Rene’ at 815-369-218 if you have any questions.
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 and 18th from 8:30am - 2:00pm
At First Lutheran Church, Freeport
Watch for flyer. Any questions contact Rene Johnson at (815)369-2818
All women of the church and their guests
are welcome to attend all circle functions.
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