Welcome to All Women of Bethel

 

All women become members of the Women of Bethel and of the larger group, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Women of the ELCA), when they join Bethel.

  

The women of Bethel join together in Bible study, circles, general programming, service projects, fellowship, conventions, work groups, prayers and worship.  You are welcome to join any group.  Just come--whether you’re retired or work full-time or part-time, stay at home, or just want to spend time with a group of special women.  All women are welcome and encouraged to attend any or all of these events.

  

All women of Bethel will find their names listed in one of the four circles or on the New Members page (see index).  The circles are the groups that meet monthly to study the Bible, work on mission projects and serve at funerals or other functions that are provided by Bethel Lutheran Church.  If you do not find your name listed under a circle or as a new member, please contact the church office (386-8821).

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.

 

Goals

 

To help all women of Bethel grow in and through prayer and Bible study and thus set meaningful priorities.

 

To reach out to our new members and our inactive members to help them to know Bethel as their home.

 

To provide ideals, service and programs to activate the interest of all Bethel women.

The WOB Council will meet on Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Downtown Conference Room.  Please have the Chair of each Circle Fellowship Group attend. Any questions: please call Jackie Hugdahl at tjhugdahl@gmail.com or through the church office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL WOMEN WELCOME

The Women of Bethel All-Circle Fellowship gathering is Thursday September 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Highlands.  Come for goodies and the introduction to this year’s Lutheran Women Today Bible Study, "The People of God: Unity in the Midst of Diversity."  This study is based on the ELCA Book of Faith initiative, and in the first session, the authors will discuss how reading the Bible is a foundation.  The study "brings us into intentional conversation around issues that divide us from each other." Alicia Hilding, a Luther Seminary student (and Juli Hilding’s daughter-in-law!) will lead the study. Alicia is completing her contextual education here at Bethel.                

If you do not have a copy of Lutheran Women Today,  there is a copy in the Bethel library, or visit www.augsburgfortress.org to subscribe. The first session is also posted at www.lutheranwomentoday.org. If you have not attended a circle, please come, because strangers are just friends you've yet to meet! Questions: contact Jackie Hugdahl at tjhugdahl@gmail.com or through the church office. 

First Study Session

Women of the ELCA has several fun ways to keep congregations updated on what is going on in the churchwide office, in congregational units, and around the world.  Read about what staff members think and feel on their blog at http://blogs.elca.org/women.  You can become a fan of WELCA's Facebook page, and meet hundreds of other women just like you who who act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.  (You must first sign up for Facebook to become a fan.)  Visit www.womenoftheelca.org to learn other ways to stay in touch.

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WELCA THANKS YOU

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated in and contributed to WELCA’S Annual Mission Tea.  Attendees were enlightened and inspired to hear special guest speaker, Dr. Jerene Mortenson, share the stories of women and children who have attended schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan thanks to the efforts of her son, Greg Mortenson and the Central Asia Institute.  Dr. Mortenson expressed her appreciation in an email as follows:

"It was certainly a pleasure being with you on Thursday.  It was a great source of hope for me to see so many people interested in the children of Pakistan and Afghanistan.  And what a lovely tea!  Please convey my thanks to all involved in making the occasion so special, and a special thank you to Betty Hansen who started this outreach to others."  The free-will offering taken at the Tea totaled $2,869.75.  "That is enough to support a whole primary school for over a semester!  Your generosity will make a real difference in the lives of many children.  Thank you so much."

WELCA is also most appreciative of the abundant donation of items for the AIDS/Hospice and Midwife Kits for Global Health Ministries, as well as the monetary contribution of $125.00.  IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE ITEMS OR MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO GHM. Specific items still needed to complete the kits are:  Medium-size heavy-duty household gloves (kitchen type), nail clippers with file, pick combs, jars or tubes of petroleum jelly, and wash cloths. It is possible for WELCA to make 40-50 AIDS/Hospice Kits and 30 Midwife Kits if these specific items are provided.

Donations can be left at either Downtown or Highlands.  If you wish to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to Bethel Lutheran Church-WELCA, with GHM on the memo line.  Kits will be assembled once everything is gathered to complete them, then all donations will be taken to GHM.  All of these contributions will be “Helping the Hands that Heal" as GHM continues the healing ministry that Jesus chose as a way to proclaim God's gracious love for all people.  Thanks be to God for his abundant blessings and to all who love and serve him!

Women of Bethel – 2010 Council

 

Facilitator            Jackie Hugdahl     tjhugdahl@comcast.net 

                                               

Secretary              Jane Dahlin            dahlinjane@comcast.net  

 

Treasurer              Cindy Chapin           blc_naomi@yahoo.com             

 

Mission Action      Janet Benson         dcbenson@usfamily.net                          

 

Quilting Rep.          Marie Hewitt        mariehewitt@hotmail.com           

 

Circle Reps.          Circle Chairs

                                               

Librarians             Cindy Chapin           blc_naomi@yahoo.com         

                              June Waalen           dwaalen@pressenter.com        

 

Sunshine                Ruth Lewis  (and person from each Circle)

 

Kitchen Purch.      Jane Dahlin           dahlinjane@comcast.net                   

                                 Lori Jacobson       gpagmajake@aol.com                    

                                               

Funeral Comm.      Jane Dahlin          dahlinjane@comcast.net                      

                             Lori Jacobson          gpagmajake@aol.com                 

                             Cid Phillips                epcp2tp5cr@pressenter.com              

 

WOB Advisors      Betty Hansen        waybe@att.net                   

                             Lori Jacobson          gpagmajake@aol.com        

Women of Bethel 2010 Council meetings will be held at Bethel Downtown on the following dates:  February 1, May 3rd, September 9 and December 6th.

 

INFORMATION: 715-386-8821

Women of Bethel Circles

Circles meet monthly for bible study and fellowship, and to work on various mission projects adopted by the Circle or the Women of Bethel. 

 

INFORMATION: 715-386-8821

2010 WELCA Handbook

2010 WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

 

February 17, 2010 – Wednesday at 2:00 pm

CCH Birthday Party

Hosted by:  Dorcas and Naomi Circles

 

March 24, 2010 – Wednesday at 5:30 pm

Lenten Supper – Women of Bethel circles

 

April 17, 2010 – Saturday at 8:30 am

Morning of Renewal

First Lutheran Church

New Richmond, Wisconsin

 

April 30-May 1, 2010 – Friday & Saturday

Northwest WI Synod Synodical Women Convention

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

 

May 14, 2010 – Friday at 9:00 am

All Day Quilting Bee

A job for everyone – no experience necessary!

 

June 24, 2010 – Thursday at 1:00 pm

12^th Annual Mission Tea

Mission Emphasis: Central Asia Institute

Hostess:  Betty Hansen

 

August 2010 – Tuesday 8:30 am - Noon

St Croix Conference Summer Retreat

Ezekiel Lutheran Church, River Falls, Wisconsin

$5.00 Registration Fee.  Coffee and refreshments will be served (no lunch).

Keynote speaker:  Michele Hermansen, who will speak about her seven trips to Africa.

 

September 16, 2010 – Thursday at 7:00 pm

Bible Study Kickoff – Introduction to LWT 2010/11 Bible Study

Dessert provided by WOB Council.  After dessert we will break into our individual circles for our September business meetings.

 

 

November 7, 2010 – Sunday at 8:00, 9:00 & 10:00 am

Dedication of Quilts

 

INFORMATION: 715-386-8821

Scandinavian Food Fest- October 15-16, 2010 at Bethel Highlands        

Your help is needed!  Please click below to get more information on how you can help.

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Serving at Funerals

Each month, two Circles are assigned to serve at funerals.  This involves setting tables, setting out food, baking bars or cakes, and cleaning up after the funeral.  You do not need to help every time, but if you are willing to help, please notify your circle leader.

INFORMATION: 715-386-8821

Altar Care

The Altar Care team takes care of the altar paraments (cloths and colored fabric hangings), changing them for the different church seasons, hanging banners, and decorating the churches for Christmas and Easter.  The team has made all the banners which hang at Bethel Downtown and plans to make new paraments for both campuses. The group also makes the baptismal banners given to each family and embroiders the baptismal towels.

INFORMATION: 715-386-8821

Email the Bethel Office

Email Linda Johnson Ladd

Click below to view the 2010 Calendar.

2010 Calendar

In addition to WELCA events, Bethel hosts several women's events throughout the year.  Click below to find out more!

Women's Events

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ELCA NEWS

Click  below for news and information from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, including information on how you can help with the ELCA Disaster Response to the Pakistan Flood.  To make an online donation for the Pakistan Relief Fund, also click below.

Pakistan Flood Relief Fund