W-ELCA
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Our mission:
Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
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.
Soli Deo Gloria!! Goal Accomplished!!!
Crafter's Circle
Monthly Reminder - Remember to pick up craft projects and complete them!
Calendar of Events - 2011
Saturday, January 14, 2012 - General Meeting, 11:30AM
Pot Luck
Gather: Canned Foods and $$
Support: South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership
http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~bb487/final/finalIndex.html
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - General Meeting, 11:30AM
Wear Red & Bring A Friend or Relative (Female or Male)!
Bring: Quiche & Salads
Gather: Male and/or Female Deodorants, Shampoo, Tooth Care Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Household Cleaning Products
Support: Moral Values
http://www.mvpsacramento.org
Saturday, March 10, 2012 - General Meeting, 11:30AM
Wear Green!
Potato Bar
Gather: New or Gently Used Towels, Wash Cloths, Blankets, Packaged New Men's Underwear and Socks
Support: Union Gospel Mission
http://www.ugmsac.com
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - General Meeting, 11:30AM
Bring: Finger Foods/Appetizers
Gather: Household Goods, School Supplies, Personal Hygiene Items, Gift Cards for Fast Food Restaurants
Support: Courageous Connections
http://www.courageousconnection.org
Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Mother's Day Celebration, 11:30AM
Gather: Packaged Underwear & Bras (Ladies and Children)
Support: St. John's Shelter for Women & Children
http://www.stjohnsshelter.org
June W-ELCA Fundraising Event - BUNCO - Saturday, June 2, 2012
Set-Up Friday Evening at 6:30PM
Doors Open: 5:30PM
Dinner: 6:00PM
Bunco: 7:00PM
Gather: Towels, Blankets, Pet Toys, Leashes, Collars & Pet Food
Support: Sacramento SPCA
http://www.sspca.org
Wednesday, July TBA, 2012 - Family Bible Study and Potluck, 6:00PM
St. Luke's Courtyard
Bible studies led by Pastor Carl
Gather: School Supplies (Crayons, Pencils, Paper, Binders, etc.)
Support: Parkway Elementary School, Charles Mack Elementary School
Wednesday, August TBA, 2012 - Family Bible Study and Potluck, 6:00PM
St. Luke's Courtyard
Bible studies led by Pastor Carl
Gather: School Supplies (Crayons, Pencils, Paper, Binders, etc.)
Support: Parkway Elementary School, Charles Mack Elementary School
Saturday, September 8, 2012 - General Meeting, 10:30AM
Wear Red, White and Blue!
Brunch (Board to Host)
Gather: Items from list to be provided in the Narthex (or see website)
Support: River City Blue Star Moms
http://www.rivercitybluestarmoms.com
Saturday, October 6, 2012 - Fall Festival, 8:00AM
Gather: Left over "White Elephant" items to be donated
Support: Weave
http://www.weaveinc.org
Saturday, November 10, 2012 - General Meeting, 11:30AM
Soup and Salad
Gather: Canned Food Items
Support: Elk Grove Food Bank
http://www.elkgrovefoodbank.org
Sunday, November 18, 2012 - Thankoffering Sunday
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - Thanksgiving Eve Holy Communion Service, 7:00PM
Dessert Social Afterwards
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - Christmas Celebration & Secret Sister Revealing, 11:30AM
Gather: Unwrapped New Toys
Support: Lutheran Social Services
http://www.lssnorcal.org
Saturday, January 13, 2013 - General Meeting, 11:30AM
Pot Luck
Gather: Scarves, Hats & Gloves
Support: Moral Values & Courageous Connections
http://www.mvpsacramento.org
http://www.courageousconnection.org
St. Luke's Council
Who We Are
Sharing the Victory
