The First-Eidsvold Parish
First Lutheran Church of Karlstad and Eidsvold Lutheran Church of Halma

LWR Health Kits

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

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

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

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.

For more information about prayer shawls visit a page of Stephen Ministries at http://www.stephenministries.org/christcare/default.cfm/1324  The First Lutheran WELCA and the parish nurse are considering doing something like this here.


First WELCA

Calendar for 2010

January 18 & 19     Quilting

Sat., January 16     Bible Study and General Meeting

January 29      Bible Study at The Meadows

February  8 & 9        Quilting

February 3                 Supper

Saturday, Feb. 20      Bible Study for all

February 26                Bible Study at The Meadows

March 25                    Bible Study and General Meeting

March 26                    Bible Study at The Meadows   

April 22                      Bible Study and General Meeting

April 23                     Bible Study at The Meadows

April 24                             Cluster I Gathering

April 28                             Confirmation Banquet

May 7 & 8                         Lutheran World Relief Pickup

May 27                      Bible Study

May 28                      Bible Study at The Meadows

June 7 & 8                        Church Housecleaning

June                                  Synodical Convention

June 24                      Bible Study

June 25                      Bible Study at The Meadows

July 22                      Bible Study for all & General Meeting

July 23                      Bible Study at The Meadows

August 26                  Bible Study

August 27                  Bible Study at The Meadows

September 23            Bible Study

September 24           Bible Study at The Meadows

October 3                Fall Supper and Bazaar

October  *                       Cluster Gathering

October 28               Bible Study and General Meeting

October 29                Bible Study at The Meadows

November 5                    Lutheran World Relief  Pickup, Roseau

November 6                    Lutheran World Relief  Pickup, TRF

November 14                  Thankoffering

November 18            Bible Study

November 19            Bible Study at The Meadows

December 5               Women’s Christmas Party

December 17             Bible Study at The Meadows for all

Please note the annual events:

--Winter supper – first Wednesday in February

--Confirmation Banquet

--Fall Supper – first Sunday in October

--Eidsvold Advent Festival – first Sunday in Advent

--WELCA Christmas Program – second Sunday in Advent

ALTAR COMMITTEE

January               Connie Nordin, Jackie Anderson

February             Kay Bostrom, Gail Johnson

March                 Eldonna Grahn, Carolyn Turnwall

April                   Connie Englund, Jennifer Olson

May                    Alexis Germundson, Ruth Halverson

June                    Judeen Engen, Jackie Hellerud

July                     Lila Germundson, Jeanne Collins

August                Lori Bothum , Loretta Bothum

September           Sheree Strozyk, Corienne Jacobson

October               Emojean Anderson, Julie Wollin

November           Joyceln Englund, Wionia Slaathaug

December           Elaine Ruud, Paulette Olson

KITCHEN COMMITTEE

January Tammie Johnson

February Jackie Boen

March   Barb Johnson

April   Dawn Kasprowicz

May   Pat Gust

June   Beth Grandstrand

July   Anita Westling

August   Laurie Lofstrom

September  Kelly Koland

October   Tracy Johnson

November  Gayle Hougard

December  Twilla Wollin

2010 EXECUTIVE BOARD

President  Eldonna Grahn (2008-2010)

Vice President   Elaine Ruud (2009-2011)

Secretary  Lori Anderson (2009-2011)

Treasurer  Loretta Bothum (2008-2010)

Mission Community Margaret Donaldson (2009-2011)

Mission Action    Eleanor Dahlin (2009-2011),  Emojean Anderson (2008-2010)

OTHER POSITIONS

Cradle Roll  Connie Nordin (2010)

Correspondence/Sunshine Person   Julie Wollin (2009-2010)

Nominating Committee Lori 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.


Parament Colors

Nov. 29, '08    blue  Advent season

Dec. 24/25      white Christmas season

Jan. 10, '09      white Baptism of Our Lord

January 18       green Sundays after Epiphany

February 22     white Transfiguration of Our Lord

February 25      purple   Season of Lent

April 10            none  Good Friday

April 12            white  Easter season

May 31             red     Pentecost Sunday

June 7               white  Trinity Sunday

June 14             green  Sundays after Pentecost

October 25       red     Reformation Sunday

November 1     white  All Saints Sunday

November 8     green  Sundays after Pentecost

November 22   white  Christ the King Sunday






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