Through our Women of the ELCA circles the women of Grace Lutheran Church:

Grow in our faith.

Serve others,
especially women and children in need.

Fellowship with other women
in our community, city, and state

Our group is known as the
Lydia Circle
and we meet on the
second Tuesday
of every month
at 7:00 p.m.

Mission

To mobilize 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.

More Information on WELCA

Dear Sisters in Christ,

Here's wishing you all a happy, safe, and prosperous New Year. The blessings of Christmas have left us in the best frame of mind possible for pursuing our chosen ministries with enthusiastic purpose, so do not let the spirit fade without passing it on. Our last 2011 meeting was December 13th, and we devoted the better part of it to our favorite Christmas project, making baskets for PLM-FT members and shut-ins. We put together 34 baskets in all; 15 were to go to PLM-FT and 19 to staff and our infirm parishioners. Delivery was taken care of by volunteers from the group.

We have some neat programs lined up for the next three meetings of WELCA. In January, on the 10th, we will learn about "Epiphany", and, hopefully, use the lessons learned in our own lives. On February 14th, "Care of Creation on the Cheap" is on the docket, and I confess to an overwhelming curiosity about this one. March 13th will bring an interesting report on a new ministry undertaken by a member of our group. It is called "TORCH" and involves the children of imprisoned convicts. Wow! Come on out and join us for an hour and a half; we are very friendly, and refreshments are delicious!

Yours in Christ

Jean Gerald