September 2024 Dear Women of Conference Two in the Northwest Synod,
Happy Fall! Typically at this time of year a flier is being sent inviting all women in the conference to the fall gathering. Unfortunately, there is not a church in Conference Two who will host the gathering this year. Speakers and other program details are in place along with a tentative date of Saturday, October 26. However, without a host church this event can not happen. If there is a church that could host the gathering this fall, please contact Jodie via the information listed below asap.
Everyone should know that Lutheran World Relief pickup will be happening in November! On Friday, November 1 from noon to 2:30 pm in Roseau pickup will be in the parking lot across from the post office. On Saturday, November 2 from 8:00 am to noon in Thief River Falls pickup will be at 604 North Atlantic Ave. Please bring LWR items to one of these locations for shipping on the specified dates.
The good news is that Trinity of Thief River Falls will host the spring 2025 gathering. Look for a flier sometime in March 2025 with information. At that time a rotation of churches will be given out for future gatherings. Churches will be grouped according to parishes and sharing of pastors. The order will be determined by who has not had a gathering recently working backwards to those who have had gatherings more recently. All churches in the conference will be included. Please direct questions to Jodie about this rotation.
The plan for the rotations is that when it is time for a group to have the gathering, the host group will determine the location and work with the Conference Two Committee to review details of the gathering. The majority of the work is done by the conference committee. Host location responsibilities include providing a location, morning coffee, an organist/pianist, special music, and lunch. The noon lunch can be provided by a food group or catered. Organist/pianist and special music people are paid a stipend. Lunch is reimbursed at a set price per plate. All other responsibilities are handled by the conference committee. Another need for the conference is to fill the position of Financial Recorder. This position is currently open and needs someone to step forward. The job of this person is to handle the registration and offering of each gathering. The financial recorder sends money from the gatherings to the synod and has those who participate in the gatherings that receive a stipend or reimbursement complete required forms which are also sent to the synod. Please let Jodie or Lisa know if you or someone you know would be willing to fill this important role in the conference. Let's all work together to continue this important ministry in our conference. Wishing All a blessed Fall season, Jodie Olson –Conference Two Coordinator (218)684-5902 [email protected] Lisa LeClaire–Conference Two Recorder (218)686-5401 [email protected]
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.
The quilters taught 20 Confirmation students how to quilt during their January 2024 class.
40 Quilts were made in 2022!
QUILTING
Come join the fun! Winter quilting Wednesdays beginning at 10:00 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!