Women's Ministry

Women Expressing Love and Caring through Action

The Purpose Statement of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: 
"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

WELCA 

It was shared at our recent Annual Women's Ministry Business Meeting that the 2014 Women's Thank Offering included a "People Mover" token. A member quickly responded, "That's because we are women who move people." This statement, empowered by the Holy Spirit, should become our mission statement for 2015 as:
1. We were encouraged to move ourselves into a closer relationship with Christ through
  • a warm invitation and welcome to several Bible studies currently meeting,
  • an opportunity to move to attend one of three retreats "Living Life on Purpose" March 15th, "Via De Cristo" Apr. 23rd, or "Via De Cristo" in the fall.
2. We rejoice that three members were moved to volunteer to serve as officers.
3. We were able to move others in our community through personal involvement and the disbursement of $2,600 to ministries within our own congregation and surrounding community.
4. We reached out through our synod to get things moving in world ministries with additional funds.
5. We were moved to begin our 2015 planning of activities, events, and fundraisers with new energy and a full list of volunteers to facilitate and make them come alive.

Come join us in this exciting effort to move toward Christ's vision of the work He sees us accomplishing! 

Download your Women's Ministry Booklet here.

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Women's Ministry Booklets are available.
Contact: Diane Merkau
 
All women of St. Paul Lutheran Church, members and visitors, are invited to participate in the volunteer opportunities. 

We greatly appreciate your time and talents!

 Calendar of Celebration Opportunities

For more information on these groups, please contact the ladies involved or the 
church office at (810)982-9853 or stpaulww@comcast.net

Our Mission Areas:
  1. Mission - Community
  2. Mission - Growth
  3. Mission - Action
These mission areas are intentionally interdependent and overlapping.
Officers
Co-Chairs: Linda Ketchum & Leanne Fortushniak
Secretary: Julie Lusk
Treasurer: Jennifer Barnes
Visit our  Worship & Music page for more information:
Altar Guild- 
Prepare the sanctuary for worship and communion. Learn the symbolism and colors of the paraments. Select banners to enhance worship. Learn how to set up for communion and care for the vessels used. 
Sunday Morning Coffee Hour-
Prepare coffee and treats, then...clean up, load the dishwasher, and push the button. To volunteer, please contact Kay Schnur.
Church Nursery-
Please contact Kay Schnur to volunteer.
Music-
Sing, play an instrument, or ring bells. Contact Del Hudson.
Retreats:
Do you have an idea for a retreat? Contact Kathy Strauss or Candy Weston. To see what's on the agenda visit our Opportunities to Grow in Faith page.
Prayer Chain Ministry:
Join in praying for people with current needs and challenges. This is a personalized prayer that is sent to those within the "chain" via telephone & email.
Contact: church office.
Heart Works / Prayer Shawl Ministry: Knit or Crochet and meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday to create items for those in need and also enjoy fellowship. 
Contact: Kathy Strauss or the church office.
Current projects include: Prayer shawls, Magic Hug Squares, Dresses for children in Haiti, Scarves, hats & mittens, and fabric kits. 
Workshops:
Watch for workshops throughout the year: quilting bees, sewing events, etc. Watch the newsletter & bulletin boards for special events, dates & times. 
​Fair Trade Coffee & Chocolate:
Purchase items to help struggling countries gain economic growth. For more information visit our Community Outreach page.
Women's Bible Study
meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM in the church library September through May.
For more information, please contact Judy Halamka or the church office.
Please visit our Education page for more information.
Sunday School:
Teach, substitute, or help out. You can support this education financially, as well. 
Contact: Amy Lutz
Vacation Bible School:
Please contact Megan Hargrave
Creative uses of your God-given talents:
Share your photography, smiles, hugs, cards, notes, cleaning, make pies, bake cookies, and...the opportunities are endless.
Office Help:
Assemble the newsletter for mailing. 
Contact: Diane Biskner 
(810)982-9853
​Food Truck Ministry: Visit the page here. Help sponsor the cost of the truck by donating $ and/or work at the distribution. Lift hearts and fill hungry souls with your compassion. Talk to Don Strauss for more information.
Cookie Walk:
This much looked forward to event is held in December. Make your favorite cookie recipes and bring them in to be sold by the pound. We need lots of helping hands for this sale!
(Photos here) 
Monies raised continue the many inreach and outreach ministries at St. Paul.
Tell your family and friends to get in line early...these cookies go fast! 
Apple Pies:
October brings Apple Pie making days to St. Paul. Harvest determines the dates we pick-up, assemble, and distribute. Men and Women pitch in to advertise, make pie crust, mix ingredients, peel & slice apples, roll crusts, assemble pies, and be available for pick-up day. Join the good times! Contact Kathy Strauss, Donna Sanderson, Susan Wilson, or Diane Merkau.

WELCA 

Bold Women 
of Faith
& Ertendankfest


Celebration 
of the
Fall Harvest
  • to grow in faith...
  • affirm our gifts...
  • support one another in our callings, and
  • promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world."