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Our end of year dinner at Sea Haven had a great turnout. We thanked our board members; especially Jo-ann Rey for leading our group spiritually and as president for many years, and installed the new members. Ina was awarded the "Bold Women" award by Metro New York Synodical Women. She was one of four women honored who exemplified the purpose statement of Women of the E.L.C.A. Ina's work with St. David's WELCA was cited, especially her involvement in program planning, recruiting younger women to our unit, acting as mentor for new officers, her service as Altar Circle treasurer, deacon and assisting minister.
WELCA SOUTH EAST NASSAU CONFERENCE |
Bible Study - Annual PicnicWednesday, July 23 at Cedar Creek Park, Merrick Road, Wantagh, Field 5 (Grove Picnic Area), at 10:30 am. Besides a great picnic there will be a Bible study and we will have to make a decision about how we will disburse our offering from this past year. Each church group is asked to bring a salad to share (for 6) and a treat for our dessert table. Bring your own sandwich, drink and Bible. Looking forward to seeing you. |
Parkview volunteers continue to be needed; the residents enjoy and look forward so much to our visit. We continue through the summer. Feel free to bring your child with you to help the seniors with Bingo: the seniors love the children; it's a meaningful, fulfilling family activity; and you'd be demonstrating the art of volunteering to another generation. We meet at 7:15 the third Monday of each month at Parkview Nursing Home, the corner of Unqua Road and Merrick Road. Hope to see you there!
Purpose
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.
The Symbol
The
Cross, Water and White Lily
identifies the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as
Children of God: baptized, forgiven and adopted into God's family;
full of grace and hope in eternal life.
It is a reminder of the growth, beauty and vitality that rises out of the life-giving baptism water.
About WELCA
The Spirit's presence is shown in some way to each person for the good of all.
Fellowship Groups or Circles meet monthly for Bible Study.
Our Thankoffering Boxes (distributed in October and received in June) are a daily gift of gratitude to God, dedicated with prayer to the ongoing missionary work of the Church. Proceeds are forwarded to the national WELCA.
WELCA assists with the Bingo program at Parkview Nursing Home on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:15 p.m. Each circle is to send one helper each month. We are also in need of prizes for the Bingo games and they can be placed in the box located in the narthex or brought to monthly WELCA meetings.
At both regular and circle meetings, in addition to our regular offering, a special offering is received for Melville (Residence for Retarded persons). At Christmas WELCA purchases and wraps gifts for one complete ward of residents.
Each baby baptized in St. David's receives a hand crafted gift from WELCA.
Our Christian Service projects are many and varied. We have something to do for all members and assistants. The needs of Lutheran World Relief, Church World Service and local organizations are met through gifts of time, talent and financial resources. Knitted and crocheted items for Baptismal gifts and Lutheran World Relief layettes as well as lap robes for nursing homes are ongoing needs.
Executive Committee
President - JoAnn Rey
Vice President -
Secretary - Linda Leary
Treasurer - Trudi Junge
Standing Committee Chairpersons
Education - Ina Cohen, Linda
Leary
Membership - Betty Bosco
Publicity - Irma Fiscilla, Irene Trautenberg
Christian Service - Karen Smith
Kitchen - Ingeburg Schuett
Our Sisters Place - Karen Smith
Worship with Offering - Ann Tactikos
Volunteer Responsibilities
Outreach - Bonnie Van Allen,
Evelyn Lopopolo
Bingo - Carolyn Moerck, Loretta Buzanga
Cheerlady - Bonnie Van Allen
Fellowship Groups
for Growth, Action and Fellowship through Bible Study
ALTAR CIRCLE
meets 3rd Monday, 1:00 p.m.
June Neumen, JoAnn Justus
MARTHA CIRCLE
meets 3rd Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
Ann Tactikos
NAOMI CIRCLE
meets various evenings, 8:00 p.m.
Evelyn Lopopolo, Bonnie Van Allen
STEWARDESS CIRCLE
meets 2nd Tuesday, 12 noon
Vi Madison
LIVING HOPE CIRLCE
meets various evenings, 8:00 p.m.
Linda Leary
CIRCLE of GRACE
meets last Friday
JoAnn Rey
Duties of Fellowship Groups
WELCA Meeting Hostess
Oct. - Executive Committee
Nov. - Martha
Dec. - Altar
Jan. - No Meeting
Feb. - Naomi
Mar. - Circle of Grace
Apr. - Living Hope
May - Executive
June - All CirclesAltar Flower Deliveries & Altar Assistance
Circle leaders are to notify June Neumen of persons assigned to each Sunday at beginning of duty month.
Sep. - Executive
Oct. - Naomi
Nov. - Living Hope
Dec. - Circle of Grace
Jan. - Executive
Feb. - Naomi
Mar. - Martha
Apr. - Living Hope
May - Circle of Grace
Jun. - Martha
Jul/Aug. - AltarHerald Mailings
October (end of Sep.) - Naomi
November (end of Oct.) - Volunteers
December (end of Nov.) - Circle of Grace
January (end of Dec.) - Volunteers
February (end of Jan.) - Living Hope
March (end of Feb.) - Altar
April (end of Mar.) - Martha
May (end of Apr.) - Executive
June (end of May) - Volunteers
July/August (end of June) - Volunteers
September (end of Aug.) - VolunteersVolunteer Coordinator for Herald Mailings - June Neumen
Care of Kitchen
Oct. - Living Hope
Dec. - Martha
Feb. - Circle of Grace
Apr. - NaomiParkview Bingo Ministry
3rd Monday of each month, 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.
One helper from EACH circle monthly.
General Meetings and Special Events
Nov. 6, 2006 - “Social Security”
Dec. 4, 2006 - “Tale of Two Women”
February 5, 2007 - Cut vegetables for Soup
March 2, 2007 - “Christian Service”
April 2, 2007 - “Hobby Showcase”
April 27 -29, 2007 - WELCA Retreat at Bethany
May 7, 2007 - Mother-Daughter Craft
May 17, 2007 - Ascension Day Breakfast
June 4, 2007 - WELCA Dinner at Sea Haven.
