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WELCA / Women of Bethany
WELCA Board for 2019
President: Chris Van Emmerik
Vice-President: Carolyn Roff
Secretary: Alison Lacina
Treasurer: Dee Ann Leines
Mission Growth: Marion Bjorgan, Sheila Reich
Mission Action: Ann Piersol, Linda Hoffman
WELCA NEWS
We did Thankoffering in November.
We will do yearly giving in December. The gals Christmas party is December 15th at 2:30.
AM circle will have treats and the PM circle will have a program.
Come one and all ladies. No gift exchange but please bring something for the lily(care) bags for the emergency rooms at area hospitals. Garments - in sizes small to 2XL.
sports bras, underpants, socks, T-shir (Trivent's), toothbresh &paste and jogging pants or scrubs. . Ask Ann P.
Anyone have ideas for giving or service work and money raising? Don't keep it inside! Text or tell anyone and start the fun!
- Sheila and the Women's Board
We did Thankoffering in November.
We will do yearly giving in December. The gals Christmas party is December 15th at 2:30.
AM circle will have treats and the PM circle will have a program.
Come one and all ladies. No gift exchange but please bring something for the lily(care) bags for the emergency rooms at area hospitals. Garments - in sizes small to 2XL.
sports bras, underpants, socks, T-shir (Trivent's), toothbresh &paste and jogging pants or scrubs. . Ask Ann P.
Anyone have ideas for giving or service work and money raising? Don't keep it inside! Text or tell anyone and start the fun!
- Sheila and the Women's Board
Dec. Newsletter and website
Many women’s groups sew quilts for Lutheran World Relief or assemble school kits and hygiene kits for neighbors in time of need. The women of Bethany are once again putting together kits for a local hospital—but they’re not what you’d think.
We have decided that this will be a year-long project and 2020 is a year of celebration and acknowledgement of the women of our church.
These kits are for women who have gone through medical exams after sexual assault. The “lily bags” include sports bras, underpants, socks, leggings or yoga pants, tooth brushes, and prayer squares, or small sqeezable toy.
“Often [a victim’s] clothing is used for evidence or is not in condition to be worn again. In the bag, we also have a knitted prayer square with a message of hope and strength.”
Included with the bag will also be a sticker with the Women of the ELCA logo and another message: “You don’t know how strong you are until strong is all there is left to be.”“We used the lily for our bags because it stands for strength, beauty and vitality,” And because it’s the Women of the ELCA logo.
“You don’t know how strong you are until strong is all there is left to be.”
So, as you are shopping throughout the year,especially during the "change of season's sales". please remember this great need. All items should be new and larger sizes, especially of the sports bras. are greatly appreciated. Sadly, in just 6 months, all of the 16 Lily Bags that were donated to one of our local hospitals were used.
And, we ask for one more very important thing. Please pray for these victims and also those who assaulted them.
Christine Van Emmerik
218-253-2053 / 218-289-3780
Many women’s groups sew quilts for Lutheran World Relief or assemble school kits and hygiene kits for neighbors in time of need. The women of Bethany are once again putting together kits for a local hospital—but they’re not what you’d think.
We have decided that this will be a year-long project and 2020 is a year of celebration and acknowledgement of the women of our church.
These kits are for women who have gone through medical exams after sexual assault. The “lily bags” include sports bras, underpants, socks, leggings or yoga pants, tooth brushes, and prayer squares, or small sqeezable toy.
“Often [a victim’s] clothing is used for evidence or is not in condition to be worn again. In the bag, we also have a knitted prayer square with a message of hope and strength.”
Included with the bag will also be a sticker with the Women of the ELCA logo and another message: “You don’t know how strong you are until strong is all there is left to be.”“We used the lily for our bags because it stands for strength, beauty and vitality,” And because it’s the Women of the ELCA logo.
“You don’t know how strong you are until strong is all there is left to be.”
So, as you are shopping throughout the year,especially during the "change of season's sales". please remember this great need. All items should be new and larger sizes, especially of the sports bras. are greatly appreciated. Sadly, in just 6 months, all of the 16 Lily Bags that were donated to one of our local hospitals were used.
And, we ask for one more very important thing. Please pray for these victims and also those who assaulted them.
Christine Van Emmerik
218-253-2053 / 218-289-3780
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SEEKING DONATIONS
Bethany is supporting the Spirit Lake Shoebox Ministry. No postage is required. We are seeking donations of shoeboxes (either empty or filled), children's stocking caps and mittens, small toys, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hard candy, combs, brushes, school supplies, and books about Jesus. Contact Vicki Duden or Chris Van Emmerick with any questions. |
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MYSTERY TRIP 2019
Nine women attended the 2019 Mystery Trip on Sunday, August 4th, 2019. It included a stop in Fosston to visit with Harriet Pearson on her birthday, as well as a tour of Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby and a stop for refreshments at the Lengby Park. The inspiration behind this year's trip was Alison Lacina's father lives in Lengby.
Nine women attended the 2019 Mystery Trip on Sunday, August 4th, 2019. It included a stop in Fosston to visit with Harriet Pearson on her birthday, as well as a tour of Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby and a stop for refreshments at the Lengby Park. The inspiration behind this year's trip was Alison Lacina's father lives in Lengby.
WELCA Meetings
The next meeting of WELCA is Wednesday, Nov 20th
The general meeting is at 6:30 pm.
Open to all confirmed women of Bethany
“Come and See”, John 1:39-41 has been chosen as the Theme for Bethany's Women of the ELCA for 2019.
“Come and See” is the invitation that Jesus gave to His first disciples, the Apostle John being one of them. “Come and See” is the invitation that Jesus gives to people today.
“Come and See” is the invitation we send to all confirmed women of Bethany. Join us at 6:30 on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for fellowship, worship and service. We NEED you, regardless of age, abilities and even attitudes. We have lots of work to do sharing God's love and joy.
Please join us.
“Come and See” is the invitation that Jesus gave to His first disciples, the Apostle John being one of them. “Come and See” is the invitation that Jesus gives to people today.
“Come and See” is the invitation we send to all confirmed women of Bethany. Join us at 6:30 on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for fellowship, worship and service. We NEED you, regardless of age, abilities and even attitudes. We have lots of work to do sharing God's love and joy.
Please join us.
Prayer Shawls
Here is a picture of Carolyn Roff with two prayer shawls of the many she
has made. She has been doing this ministry since last year. These shawls
are prayed over as she makes them and also by the Women's Bible Study
group. They are given to people in need.
has made. She has been doing this ministry since last year. These shawls
are prayed over as she makes them and also by the Women's Bible Study
group. They are given to people in need.
QUILTING
Come join the fun! Winter quilting Wednesdays beginning at 9:30 am. You don’t have to know how to quilt as we need people to tie knots, thread needles, cut fabric and enjoy the day with the group! Lunch included. We will meet each Wednesday EXCEPT the week of circle when we will meet on Monday at 9:30 am.
- Quilts on Pews – There is a total of 32 quilts sewn by our quilting group that will be donated to Lutheran World Relief and Inter County Nursing to be distributed to families in need.
Marie Seeger, Linda Hoffman,Carolyn Roff, Bev Gilbertson, Marion Bjorgan, Phyllis
Borg, Ann Piersol, Nina Bakke, not pictured, Mavis Arvidson
Borg, Ann Piersol, Nina Bakke, not pictured, Mavis Arvidson
During the winter months, the Women's Wednesday morning Bible Study will meet at Sunview instead of the church. This new meeting location will begin on December 4th and continue until spring. Enter through the west end canopy at Sunview. Breakfast and Bible Study is from 7:30-9:30 am on Wednesdays.
The Women’s Bethany Bible study group met this morning at Sandy Bertilrud’s.
Cathy Gilleland, Marion Bjorgan, Carolyn Roff, Marie Seeger, Linda Hoffman, Pastor
Graff, Terri Hams, Mavis Arvidson, and Bev Gilbertson.
Cathy Gilleland, Marion Bjorgan, Carolyn Roff, Marie Seeger, Linda Hoffman, Pastor
Graff, Terri Hams, Mavis Arvidson, and Bev Gilbertson.
COOKING
Cooking Safely For a Crowd
Scandinavian Recipes
Scandinavian Recipes II
How to make Lefse with Rollie and Olga - YouTube
Passover Recipes on “allrecipes.com”
Cooking Safely For a Crowd
Scandinavian Recipes
Scandinavian Recipes II
How to make Lefse with Rollie and Olga - YouTube
Passover Recipes on “allrecipes.com”
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