WELCA

Women of the ELCA

Mission: To mobilize women to act boldly

on their faith in Jesus Christ.

All women at Shepherd of the Hills are members of WELCA and are invited to participate in all WELCA activities. We sponsor small groups, Bible studies and circles. WELCA is a community of women committed to growing spiritually, to praying, to studying the Bible, and maturing in faith.

Special events are planned throughout the year including the following: Preparing our Hearts for Lent, Bold Women’s Day, Women’s World Day of Prayer, 20^th anniversary celebration, Mother/Daughter/Sister/Friend Tea, Picnic, Advent by Candlelight Dinner.  For information on WELCA, contact one of the 2007-2008 board members through the church office.

WOMEN'S CIRCLES

Naomi/Lydia Circle: Meets the second Monday of the month at 1:00p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Leader is Darlene Prasse

Mary/Martha Circle: Meets the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in members' homes. Leader is Ruth Staveteig

Craft & Sewing Circle: Meets each Thursday in Fellowship Hall at 10:00 a.m. They share a potluck luncheon the first Thursday of the month.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT

Ladies are invited to an elegant evening on Sunday, November 23. We will join together to prepare our hearts for Advent. Hostesses will decorate beautiful holiday tables and we will enjoy dinner and fellowship and a special program. The evening begins at 4:00 p.m. with viewing the decorations, followed by dinner.

Reservations are required!