W-ELCA (Women of the ELCA)
Probably the most active group at St. James, the women associated with this group serve the Lord in many ways. Activities include helping with bingo at the Allison Care Center, visiting shut-ins, serving dinners and luncheons as needed for the service or our Lord, sewing for missions, providing scholarships for college and for Bible camp, and any other need or concern brought to the attention of the group.
Fund raisers are held to finance their mission projects. Many of these fund-raises are annual events. They include a bake sale in April, Allison Days lunch stand in August, and an annual bazaar and luncheon in September.
Scholarships are rewarded each year. In 2005, seven high school graduates who are members of St. James received scholarships. In 2005 WELCA also contributed toward a registration fee for a member to attend a retreat through Christian Crusaders, $600 toward Bible Camp Scholarships, initial start-up costs for the Alpha course, and many other mission projects. Approximately $2000 was expended toward mission projects during the past year.
A group of faithful ladies sew and tie quilts the months of October through April. From this loving work, many quilts are sent to needy people all over the world each year.
The annual Senior Citizens Dinner is always a success. Members of W-ELCA cook and serve the dinner (see Outreach section of this web-site).
W-ELCA serve lunches at funerals, as requested.
All of the W-ELCA projects are successful only because of the food, work, donations, and organizing by the faithful women of St. James. If you wish to become an active member of W-ELCA, either call the church office or join us at one of our circle meetings held the first Wednesday morning of each month at 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. You will enjoy an inspiring Bible study along with a brief business meeting and lunch. Please join us.
Visiting for May & June
Joyce Fecht Annie Rieken
Jean Folkerts Roberta Wiegmann
Robin Morton Lois Koester
Bonnie Graser Ruth Feltus
Funeral Committee for May - August
Georgette Bauman
Bonnie Graser
Robin Morton
Thelma Wiegmann
Norma Klingbeil
