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Faith Women of the ELCA

The Faith Women of the ELCA is a community of women, gathered for the purpose of growing in faith and discipleship. To this end, we strive to provide groups and programs that will inspire all the women of Faith Lutheran Church to participate whenever and as often as possible. As a congregational unit of The Women of the ELCA we commit ourselves to the Purpose of this organization.

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The 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.

Groups

Faith Lutheran Quilters meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church, Room 112. They make quilts for Lutheran World Relief, Interchurch and Red Cross. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverage is provided.

Mary Martha Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m., in the church fellowship room. The purpose is Bible Study and fellowship. They use the bible study provided in the magazine, The Lutheran Woman Today.

Women's Evening Study Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the R & M Southside Diner. They study a book of their choice and enjoy the fellowship.

Young Mom's Bible Study Group meets in the High School classroom, at the church, on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. They study a book on Christian family life, provide support and Christian fellowship.

Unit Events

January Unit Meeting will provide fellowship, learning and a business meeting. The 2001 meeting was a Soup & Salad Supper with a program about our Church Library. The Business Meeting is to present annual reports, budget and mission plans for the New Year and other general business.

Spring Unit Meeting is Educational and includes fellowship with women outside our local unit. In 2001, we invited the units from Grace, Centerburg & Zion, Jelloway for a Covered Dish Dinner. Our program was a Skit about Katie's Endowment Fund.

In September, we begin our new programs with a Fall Tea. The fellowship (and food) is great and is a wonderful time to get acquainted or renew friendships. A short business meeting is held to elect officers for the Board.

In December, a Christmas Luncheon is held. Along with fellowship, a short business meeting and bible study is provided.

Synod and Conference Events

Central Ohio Conference Spring Gathering is an annual event held each spring.

Southern Ohio Synod Convention is a biennial event held in September.

Women's Retreat at Lutheran Memorial Camp is held each October.

Opportunities for Ministry

• Contribute food or help serve Funeral Meals or Receptions.
• Purchase Coffee from Coffee Project
• Contribute food or help serve Luncheon for Red Cross workers.
• Participate in Thankoffering Worship Service and/or contribute to the Thank Offering.
• Contribute to FWELCA Offering that gives to areas outside our local congregation, as well as local needs. Fifty percent of the offering goes for synod missions. Some areas of support within our church, are Baptismal Candles, Greetingg Cards and supplies for Receptions and Funeral Dinners. We support Interchurch with School Supplies, New Directions and other areas of special need. In 2001, we contributed to the Salvation Army International Disaster Fund, Katie's Endowment Fund, and purchased the Midford Series books for our Church Library.
• Save Campbell Soup Labels for Navajo Lutheran Mission School.
• Save Greeting Cards (fronts only).
• Save Canceled Stamps for Bethphege Mission.
• Contribute to Special Offerings or in kind gifts to take to Synod or Conference meetings. In 2001, we saved change to give to Abused Women and Children's Centers and collected new or gently used Bibles for Lutheran Social Services.
• Contribute items or help assemble Health Kits for Lutheran World Relief.
• Contribute bath size bars of soap for Lutheran World Relief.
• Participate in the Altar Guild by helping to care for the altar or communion preparation.
• Participate in the ministries of Faith Lutheran Church.