Organizations

W.E.L.C.A (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

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 world.
LOGO EXPLANATION
The symbol--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 and eternal life. It is a reminder of the growth, beauty and vitality that rises out of that life giving baptism. It is also a reminder of the mission of the church to "Go, therefore, make disciples of nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit."

(Matthew 28:19--The New Jerusalem Bible)

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS meet in member homes and use the Bible study from Lutheran Women Today magazine.
Group meeting times are:

Women's Bible Study 3rd Saturday of the month 9:30 AM

SPIRITUAL GROWTH/SUPPORT/SERVICE GROUPS
Groups and meeting times are:

Lilith 4th Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM

Sewing Group 3rd Tuesday of the month 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Call the church office (242-5942) for locations of meetings and more information.
Women in the sewing group make lap robes for hospitals, hospice, and nursing homes. Quilts are given to the Storehouse and Martineztown House of Neighborly Service.

SPECIAL EVENTS and SUPPORT AREAS INCLUDE:

Women’s Ministries at St. Paul

Upcoming Churchwide Events:	Opportunities to Serve Contact the Church Office
Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering - See Bulletin Board for more details Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center	Condolence Receptions recyclinG Support Groups by saving

Other Groups to Support Women’s Bible Study 3^rd Saturday of the month – 9:30 in conference room at church. “The Beatitudes” – from Lutheran Women Today Magazine Contact Sylvia Chenault	Adopted Families – household items, furniture, toiletries, and cash.
	Calico Butterfly Pre- School Campbell’s Soups UPC labels plus many other items

	Church Women United Greeting card fronts (all kinds)

	Ronald McDonald House Pull tabs from aluminum cans

	Century 21 Charter School Box tops for Education

	Storehouse – peanut butter and jelly

	Dime Sunday – bring your dimes to church on the first Sunday of each month. The monies go to a different organization each quarter: within our church, within our city, synodically, and church-wide.

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