WELCA
WELCA General meeting
to be held at 4:00 pm. Aug. 17th
in the Riverside Greenhouse. This General
Mtg. is for
all ladies of Trinity to gather together for fellowship.
"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, society, and the world."
As a female church member you are automatically also a member of
Women of the ELCA (WELCA). Here at Trinity we have 4 active units meeting each
month. I would encourage you to pick one that fits your schedule and interests
and join the fun. We will be highlighting the Units in the upcoming Trinity Visitors
to give you a better idea of what each unit does. You can also find out more in
the WELCA handbook, "Act boldly," located in the narthex kiosks.
"As a member of Sarah Unit, I look forward to
our meetings each month.
The time spent in devotion and fellowship brings
me closer to God and also closer to some wonderful, fun-loving, positive and caring
women that I now
have the privilege of calling dear friends.Activities in
the past year have included; sponsoring Ladies Night Out,
painting sweatshirts
for Ericsson School, Mothers Appreciation Dinner,
supplying children's worship
bags and other tasks within the Church. If any
of these sound appealing, we
hope you will join us!"
Jan Peterson
WELCA
OFFICERS FOR 2007-08Coordinator: Kay
Allen 799-3838
Assistant
Coordinator: Jane Bahls
Treasurer: Mary Carson
Secretary:
Jan Peterson 309-523-2008 COORDINATING
COUNCIL|
Service Chairperson: Irma French
Church Women United Rep.: Carolyn McGehee
Christian Friendliness
Rep: Judy Rullman
Advisor: Diane Beam
Nominating Committee:
Diane Beam (chair), and one rep. from each Unit CHURCH
ACTIVITIES
COORDINATED
BY WELCA *
Unit Monthly Bible Study
* Sunday morning coffee hours
* Weddings, anniversaries
and "special birthday" receptions
* Funeral coffees and luncheons
* Assist in caring for the church kitchens
* Support Vacation Bible School
* See also the many different Service Activities provided by the various WELCA
Units, below. PROGRAMS
SUPPORTED BY WELCA
*
Mosaic Mission (formerly Bethphage)
* Christian Family Care Center (Poverty Offerings)
* Christian Friendliness
* Church Women United (Least Coin)
* LSSI In-Touch Day Care for Older
Adults
* Northern Illinois Synod WELCA
* Prison Ministry
MONTHLY WELCA BOARD
AND UNIT MEETING
| WELCA Board | First
Tuesday at 9:00 am |
| Ruth Unit | First
Thursday at 12:30 pm | | Lydia
Unit | Third Monday at 9:00 am
| | Anna Unit | Third
Thursday at 7:15 pm | | Sarah
Unit | Third Friday at 9:00 am
|
WELCA
UNITS
The WELCA Units meet
monthly for fellowship, Bible study, and special projects unique to each unit.
Many strong and lasting friendships have been formed within these groups.
Trinity presently has four units. You are invited to visit or join any of these
groups, or if you and a few other women want to start a new unit, you are most
welcome to do so. Contact any of the officers if you need assistance.
ANNA UNIT
Anna Unit provides
Christian fellowship, Bible study and opportunities for service for working women
and others who prefer an evening unit. We deliver the altar flowers to the hospitalized
and homebound, provide Christmas gifts to a needy family, and make Baptismal napkins
for the church. Meetings are the third Thursday at 7:15 p.m. in members' homes.
The leader is Kay Allen. RUTH
UNIT
Along with regular
WELCA duties, Ruth Unit also cares for acolyte robes. Meetings are the first Thursday
at 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Leader is Diane Swayne. SARAH
UNIT
Sarah Unit meets
on the third Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the church lounge. Sarah Unit provides opportunities
for fellowship, personal and spiritual growth. A nursery is provided. Sarah Unit
sponsors Ladies' Day Out. LYDIA
UNIT
Lydia Unit meets
on the third Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the church. The Unit attends devotions with
the staff. Lydia Unit members are encouraged to bring cans of fruit or vegetables
to their meetings for the local food pantry. -------- is the leader. | 