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,

Our meeting on October 9th was a huge success where we completed our business and planning for the remainder of the year which will include two luncheons and we assembled 38 personal care kits. They will be boxed up and stored with the Amazing Graces quilts until they can all be shipped out to Lutheran World Relief just before Thanksgiving.

Save the date for our upcoming Christmas party on Tuedsay December 11th in the Fellowship Hall. We are again asking for donations of the usual items; a covered dish, a dessert, two or three dozen cookies for the baskets, a centerpiece, and Christmas towels for the baskets (dishtowels would be most appropriate, and are inexpensive from the Dollar Stores and Kohls). Look in the Narthex for a signup sheet.

Looking ahead, in February we will again host a luncheon meal, this time in celebration of Volunteerism. Our program will celebrate the various ways in which the women, men, and youth of our congregation give of their time and talents to congregational and community ministries, as well as guiding those who may be interested in offering their own talents and time to these ministries. We are planning a meal of stuffed potatoes, chili, salad, fruit compote, and cookies. The freewill offering for the meal will benefit North Raleigh Ministries.

We still have plenty of room at the table for you and a friend or two. This is an unparalleled opportunity to be a part of the growing Women of the ELCA at Grace Lutheran Church.

Submitted by: Jean Gerald