R.L.C.W.   &   L.W.M.L.

All women who are communicant members of Redeemer Lutheran Church are automatically  members of Redeemer Lutheran Church Women and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.  We are here to NUTURE all women and EQUIP all women to better CARE for others in our congregation, the community, and the world while proclaiming the loving message of Jesus Christ through word and deed.

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Redeemer Lutheran Church Women

and

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

2007-2008

R.L.C.W.   &   L.W.M.L.

            All women who are communicant members of Redeemer Lutheran Church are automatically members of Redeemer Lutheran Church Women and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.  We are here to NUTURE all women and EQUIP all women to better CARE for others in our congregation, the community, and the world while proclaiming the loving message of Jesus Christ through word and deed.

Mission Statement of RLCW/LWML

1. “Serve the Lord with Gladness”
2. To provide all women of Redeemer the opportunity to participate and serve the work of the church through RLCW projects, special events, and activities and the LWML through mission opportunities.
3. To encourage every woman to faithfully participate in Bible Study and regular church attendance.
4. To promote harmony and Christian fellowship among all women of Redeemer in all aspects of decisions and activities.
5. To promote cooperation and Christian-oriented team-work with the main objective to work together for the church.
6. To coordinate the circle activities with the RLCW/LWML activities through open communications.
7. To bring new ideas to the RLCW/LWML organization to promote interest and attendance while enjoying traditional events and activities.

What Is The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League?

1. It is the official women’s auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).  It is women in mission who are finding avenues to use their God-given talents as they meet the challenge to share the Gospel message and who are daily dedicating their lives to making a difference in this world.
2. A major emphasis is the support of mission and ministry throughout the world by means of MITE BOX offerings.  These MITE BOX offerings have funded tens of millions of dollars in mission grants since the LWML’s inception in 1942.
3. THE MITE BOX!  Based on the Biblical account of the widow’s Mite (Luke 21:1-4), the MITE BOX is intended for regular contributions of “MITES” – offerings above and beyond the support given to the congregation and the Synod.  MITE BOX contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement the LWML program.
4. Missions is the Mission of the Church!

RLCW/LWML Executive Board Members

President:  Dorothy Zemke................................................ 356-8647

V. P./Christian Growth: Sandy Weiden ..... 287-6885 or 280-9455

Secretary: Sue Tollers......................................................... 288-2317

Treasurer:  EiLeen Miller................................................... 289-3020

Kitchen Coordinator:   Connie Bennett........................... 288-2713

Rebecca Circle Chair:  Ruth Vrieze............. 252-8529 or 284-4871

Sarah Circle Co-Chairs:       

                Jan Walters............................................................ 876-9343

                Ginger Lagergren..................................................... 281-4331

Mission Service: Betty Mueller......................................... 282-7952

LWML Delegate:  Joan Gennrich.................................... 286-9343

Pastoral Advisor:  Pastor Rance Settle................................ 289-5147

The Board meets the 2^nd Tuesday of the month,

August through April, at 6:30 pm.

Circles

                Circles meet monthly and provide opportunity for Christian service and fellowship.  Any woman of the congregation is WELCOME to join a circle.

1. Rebecca Circle    Chairwoman:     Ruth Vrieze        252-8529

Meets the second Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

1. Sarah Circle           Co-Chair: Jan Walters                     876-2832

Co-Chair: Ginger Lagergren      281-4331

Meets the second Thursday at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

Bible Study Opportunities

Study Group #1 - Contact:  Lorraine Fahrman – 281-1931

                Tuesday’s at 9:00 am, in the Fellowship Hall, September – May

Study Group #2 – Contact:  Sandy Weiden – 287-6885/280-9455

                The 4^th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.

RLCW/LWML Calendar for 2007-2008

Activities and Events

October             Bakeless Bake Sale (all month)

                                LWML Weekend – October 13 and 14

November        Sarah Circle Sharing Tree

December        Christmas Dinner/Social – December 6, 2007

1. 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall

February           LWML Ingathering

April   Rebecca Circle Spring Craft & Bake Sale –  March 9, 2008

May      Spring Social Event – (To be announced!)

Redeemer Quilters

Contact Person:  EiLeen Miller  - 289-3020

                This dedicated group of women meet every Monday morning from 9 am to 2 pm, in the Fellowship Hall, from September through May.  In June, July, and August, they meet on second and fourth Mondays.

Women Who Serve

                Monthly co-chairs are appointed to organize and serve funeral luncheons, receptions for anniversaries and birthdays, and help with special church functions.  They will be calling women from within the congregation to help serve.

January             Rose Marie Larson - 282-8339

                                Elinor Nesler - 288-6427

February           Rosie Petersen – 282-5114

                                Dorothy Schwanke – 282-7083

March                 Mary Hanley – 288-1281

                                Arlene Krueger – 282-4386

April                   Connie Bennett – 288-2713

                                Caroline Ferdig – 287-0187

May                      Betty Mueller – 282-7952

                                Elinor Nesler – 288-6427

June                     EiLeen Miller – 289-3020

                                Janette Benson – 282-0702

July                      Renee Saxman – 282-5079

                                Lorraine Fahrman – 281-1931

August                               Martha Adler – 282-0308

                                Bonnie Hoenk – 356-2735

September       Dee Christenson – 282-9108

                                Jan Dicke – 288-6405

October             LaVonne Salley – 289-2933

                                Evelyn Tradup – 252-8205

November        Eleanor Moore – 282-2465

                                Darlene Wentworth – 282-4044

December        Marcia Hass – 634-3653

                                Connie Bennett – 288-2713

R.L.C.W. BAKELESS BAKE SALE

There is a project we would like to share

With the Women of Redeemer who really care.

We ask your help this Harvest Season

By doing or giving something for a good reason.

So with this short letter we send today,

We start a “Bakeless Bake Sale” on its way.

Now in these busy days who would want to bake

Some pies, or cookies, or even a cake???

You’d be surprised if you counted the cost

of materials, heat, and the time you lost.

Yes, baking for sales means extra work

Yet nobody ever really wishes to shirk.

So here is a plan that we think is grand,

And we feel quite sure that you’ll understand.

In an extra envelope, please mail the price

Of a pie, or a cake, or something else nice.

Without fuss or bother you’ve done your part,

We are sure you will give with a willing heart.

Now this is the end of our little tale;

Please wish success to our “Bakeless Bake Sale”.

Contributions can be made during the entire month of October.  If you use a plain envelope, please write “R.L.C.W. Bakeless Bake Sale”, on the outside of the envelope, put it in the offering plate at a worship service or mail it to the church office.  Proceeds will be used for church projects.

A very warm thank-you from the Executive Board of RLCW!

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