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Annual Activities
Prayer Partner
Luncheon - February
Spring
Luncheon - April
Fall
Luncheon - September
Advent
Gathering with the Sanctuary Arts Committee
Thankoffering
Service-November
Home
Bible Study
Mary Martha,
Circle One, Circle Two and Circle Three meets the fourth Tuesday of the month
in various homes.
Bagels and Bible Circle
meets the 2nd. Saturday of the month in various homes.
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WELCA PROJECTS – 2009-2010
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Lutheran
Women Today
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Annual group rate subscriptions to this magazine are
forwarded in September. All women are urged to use it as a source of
support and inspiration. The monthly ELCW Bible Study is an important
part of the periodical.
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Penny
Collection
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Each year the Synodical Women collect change for a specific
project. All members of the congregation support this effort. This year,
the money will be going to help those hurt by hurricanes.
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Prayer
Partners
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Prayer is an important part of Christian life. Those who wish
will receive the name of another woman in the church for whom to pray.
During the February luncheon, past partner names are revealed and new
ones are selected. Token gifts may be exchanged.
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Thankoffering
Service
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We have many things for which we are thankful every year.
Each time you think of something for which you are thankful, set aside a
small donation in your Thankoffering Box, and present it during the
annual Thankoffering Service. You'll be surprised how it adds up! The
money goes to help fund projects of the Women of the ELCA, but all
members of the congregation are invited to join in the project! This
year's efforts involve working for justice among women and children in
poverty, helping the abused and those in prison, etc.
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Service
Opportunities
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Many hands make light work. Women participate in all areas of
our church life. They are important members of committees and function in
leadership roles in groups sponsored by these committees. They serve on
Church Council, teach Sunday School and Vacation Bible
School. They are,
on the Altar Guild, sing, play handbells, assist in the nursery and sing
in the choir. They help clean the church and work outdoors, host coffee
hours and special events. They volunteer in the office, count offerings,
and assist and lead worship. Read the weekly bulletin and the monthly
"Witness" to find ways in which you can serve and expand your
gifts!
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Community
Involvement
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Our congregation supports actively the work of Religious
Community Services, which has a food pantry, soup kitchen, clothing
center, night shelter and health clinic. We help the Salvation Army
in its toy and food drive before Christmas, gathering, packing and
distributing, as well as interviewing clients to assess needs. We also
dress dolls and bears to be given out in the gift bags. We actively
participate in the annual October CROP Walk, and make sandwiches
for the Red Cross blood drive. Many of our women also volunteer at
the Carolina East Medical Center and Merci
Clinic. Some work with the American Heart Association, in the Literacy
Program, or as volunteers in the local schools.
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 WOMEN'S
LINKS
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The
official web site for the ELCA Women.
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The NC
Synod web site for ELCA Women.
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Articles
and on-line magazines of special interest to women.
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The home
page for the Oprah Winfrey show, with features based on the show, book
reviews, and topics of interest.
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The
Martha Stewart web site.
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ValuPage
Coupons. Get coupons for your favorite local stores!
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Blue Mountain is the most popular site for
on-line greeting cards
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eDiets
has everything you want to know about dieting and fitness.
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Dr. Koop's
site is the standard for finding health information
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 To continue your guided tour through the
site, follow Chucky, the Church Mouse.
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