ELC Women
| Executive Officers | First Name | Last Name |
|---|---|---|
| President | Jeanne | Yarger |
| Secretary | Danette | Hunter |
| Treasurer | Mary | Whipkey |
| Committee Chairs | First Name | Last Name |
|---|---|---|
| Booklet | Committee | |
| Devotions | Michele | Hiener |
| Hospitality | Kathy | Potter |
| Membership | Michele | Hiener |
| Program | Committee | |
| Publicity | Jeanne | Yarger |
| Sunshine | Dorothy | Datemasch |
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.
2023-2024 Calendar of Events
Biblical Botanical Garden
Tuesday Morning
September 5, 2023
Meet at the church at 9:00 AM
to carpool to Rodef Shalom Congregation
Guided Tour begins at 10:00 AM
Followed by lunch at 12:30 PM at The North Park Lounge in Murrysville
Donation: $10 per person
(Please bring cash on the morning of the event.)
Please sign up on the Narthex bulletin board.
ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED!!!
Program Rep.: Michele Hiener
Please Note: In case of inclement weather, the garden tour may be canceled; however lunch will proceed as scheduled
Pie Night
Wednesday Evening
October 4, 2022
6:30 PM
Location: Heritage Hall at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Devotions: Gayle Wertz
Hostesses:
- Kathy Potter
- Debbie Weigold
Please sign up on the Narthex bulletin board.
Social Event with Hors d'oeuvres & Storytelling
Wednesday Evening
December 6, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Advent Social w/Hors d’oeuvers & Storytelling by Marsha Wong and Marva Seymore
Devotions: Karla Gustafson
Set-up: Karen Kuczek, Susan Smith & Jeanne Yargar
Clean-up: All hands are welcome
Angel Favors: Gayle Wertz and helpers
Program Rep.: Danette Hunter
Donations for our 2023 Gift Away
to The Union Mission in Latrobe
are due no later than December 6th.
Requested donations of:
- gently used men’s clothing (all sizes)
- new packages of men’s socks & underwear (all sizes)
- non-perishable canned goods
If you prefer, a monetary donation may be made.
Please make checks payable to Lutheran Church Women, noting “Gift Away” on the Memo Line.
Breakfast & Bible Study
Wednesday Morning
February 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Please bring a few Valentine cards to be signed and sent for encouragement and remembrance.
Devotions: Angela Held
Hostesses:
- Michele Hiener
- Danette Hunter
Program Rep.: Jeanne Yargar
Please Note: The snow date for this meeting is Wednesday, March 6. (If the February meeting is postponed, please bring a few Easter cards.)
Assembling and Delivering “Thinking of You” Baskets
Wednesday Morning
April 10, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Light Breakfast & Baskets
Work Day in our Kitchen
Devotions: Julie Schamber
Hostesses:
- Diana Hillman
- Karen Kuczak
Program Rep.: Kathy Potter
Salad Dinner
Wednesday Evening
May 1, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Please bring your favorite salad to share.
Program: Book Review presented by Karen Kuczek.
Devotions: Debbie Weigold
Hostesses:
- Kathy Potter
- Jeanne Yargar
Christian Service
Christian Service has a threefold purpose:
- take care of the needs of the church
- to care for those in need in the community
- to help those in need abroad.
Our 2023-2024 Service Projects:
- Preparation and delivery of Thinking of You Baskets
- Gift Away for The Union Mission in Latrobe
- Send Get-well and Condolence cards
- Support of quilting, prayer shawl, and funeral refreshments ministries
- Support missions by way of our designated and special offeringsService projects and support for Emmanuel’s committees
Benediction
May the blessings of God go with us, as we engage in active ministry in the church and in the world, to bring wholeness and healing in Christ’s name.
May the blessings of God go with us, as we work interdependently with one another and in partnership with women from around the world.
Bless Our Friends
(Grace sung to the tune of "Edelweiss")
Bless our friends, bless our food
Come, Oh, Lord, and sit with us.
May our hearts fill with peace,
May your love surround us.
Love and friendship will bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Bless our friends, bless our food
Come, Oh, Lord, and sit with us.