The Eidsvold WELCA is again assembling health kits for Lutheran World Relief in response to the call for them because of the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile.Here’s what’s in each one.
·One hand towel, dark color recommended
·One washcloth, dark color recommended
·One bath-size bar (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in its original wrapping
·One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging
·One sturdy comb, remove packaging
·One metal nail file or nail clippers with file attached, remove packaging (do not substitute cardboard emery boards for the file)
·Six Band-Aids® (or similar brand), preferably 1/2" to 3/4"; secure together with a rubber band
Visit www.lwr.org/beinvolved/healthkit on the internet for more information.You can either assembly a complete kit with exactly these items in it or provide some of these item for the Eidsvold WELCA to assembly into kits.Thank you..asp
WELCA Scholarships
Eldonna Grahn
March 1, 2010
High School seniors: if you are planning to attend a Lutheran college, get a synod WELCA scholarship application from WELCA president Eldonna Grahn. The deadline for applications is May 1. Past recipients from our parish are Emma Halverson and Spencer Knutson at Augustana College and Concordia College respectively.
First Lutheran Women
First Lutheran WELCA
March 2010
The next Bible study will be on Thursday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. on Romans 12 as we continue working our way through the Epistle to the Romans. This month's study is called "The Renewing of our Minds." There is no general meeting. There was an error in the 2010 yearbook.
The Faith Circle meets at The Meadows on Friday, March 26, at 2:00 p.m. for the same Bible study.
Thank you to the mission action co-chairwomen, Eleanor Dahlin and Emojean Anderson, and to all the women who quilted in January and February for Lutheran World Relief. With the devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, the need this year is greater than ever. A sampling of the quilts were displayed on February 14 at morning worship and a prayer of dedication was offered for all the quilts we will send away.
Eidsvold Women
Eidsvold WELCA
March 2010
The Eidsvold Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA met on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at President Ruth S. opened the meeting with the reading of the purpose statement.Devotions were read by Alpha S. on “What We Can Do.”Pastor H. led the Bible study on Romans 9-11 “Does God Keep Promises?”
The table grace was prayed and lunch was served by Lela Spilde.
There was no secretary’s report.January’s meeting was cancelled due to weather.Secretary Alpha S. reported $2,664.52 in the bank.Joydis F. read correspondence: Christmas thank you notes from Pastor & Ruth, Julia Kleven, Charlie Hayek, and Clifford Davis.75th birthday gift certificate thank you note from Joan Olson.
There was no old business.New business was a discussion of assembling health kits for Lutheran World Relief in light of the great need now due to the Haiti earthquake.The WELCA decided to try to do it (see below).Joydis F. announced we are saving stamps again and combining them with First’s to be sent off.There was a wide ranging discussion of Eidsvold’s 125th anniversary in 2011.Noted was a desire for a musical program in the afternoon, a summer date, and early notification of people who live far away.
Mission Action reported supplies are in for quilting but there has been no quilting lately in the severe cold.Six quilts were sold in December.Mission Community reported that get well cards were sent to Ruth Swenson, Lynne Jacobson, Ruth Green, and Doris Molvik.
The next meeting will be on March 18 at with devotions by Helen R., lunch by Ruth S., and Bible study by Pastor.The meeting adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.
Women's Websites
The churchwide WELCA website and the Lutheran Woman Today website are at www.womenoftheelca.org for theWomen of the ELCA site and at www.lutheranwomantoday.org for the magazine. The churchwide WELCA site has many resources for local WELCA groups and for women generally. The magazine site has information on the magazine, selected articles, and information on subscriptions.
Nominating CommitteeLori Anderson, Margaret Donaldson, Elaine Ruud
Eidsvold WELCA
Here is the Eidsvold Women of the ELCA calendar for 2010, followed by the altar flower committee, serving committees, and officers. The pastor leads the Bible study every month this year.
January 21 at 1:00 with devotions by Joydis and lunch by Alpha.
February 18 at 1:00 with devotions by Alpha and lunch by Lela.
March 18 at 2:00 with devotions by Helen and lunch by Ruth S.
April 15 at 2:00 with devotions by Joydis and lunch by Audella.
May 20 at 2:00 with devotions by Darleen and lunch by Darleen.
June 17 at 2:00 with devotions by Ruth S. and lunch by Joydis.
July 15 at 2:00 with devotions by Joydis and lunch by Wanda.
August 19 at 2:00 with devotions by Audella and lunch by Lela.
September 16 at 2:00 with devotions by Darleen and lunch by Audella
October 21 at 2:00 with devotions Audella and lunch by Wanda
November 198at 1:00 with devotions by Ruth S. and lunch by Helen.
December 9 at 11:30 with devotions by Pastor and a potluck dinner by all.
ALTAR FLOWERS for 2010
Jan. - Paula Clinton, Wynette Cummins
Feb. - Peggy Porter, Lela Spilde
Mar. - none for Lent
Apr. - Margie Olson, Amy Olson
May - Joydis Folland, Ruth Green
Jun. - Joan Olson, Kim Jones
Jul. - Joydis Folland
Aug. - Lorraine Prosser, Darcy Olson
Sep. - Jean Erickson, Suzi Chwialkowski
Oct. - Joyce Folland, Alice Vik
Nov. - Helen Rickenberg, Wanda Undeberg
Dec. - WELCA provides poinsettia
Wynette Cummins change the paraments and the candles. Julie Spilde prepares for communion.
SERVING GROUPS for 2010
Group One (Wynette Cummins, chairperson) serves the Easter breakfast at the church on April 4 at church.
Group Two (Peggy Porter, chairperson) serves a Memorial Day dinner at the community center on May 31.
Group Three (Julie Spilde, chairperson) serves Summerthing at the community center on July 25
Fall Supper planning committee: Wanda Undeberg, Laurel DAvis, Julie Spilde, Kim Jones, Peggy Porter. Everyone works (men, women, children)
Potlucks: Alpha Souder, Darleen Olson
OFFICERS for 2010
Presidents: Ruth Swenson
Vicepresident: Audella Stamnes
Secretary: Darleen Olson
Treasurer: Alpha Souder
Mission Community: Joydis Folland & Joyce Folland
Mission Action: Joydis Folland & Lela Spilde
For more information call the church office for the information or for a copy of the Yearbook.
