St. John's Lutheran Church ELCA

Women's Ministry

Women's Ministry

For more information about Women's Ministry please contact our church office (262)786-6887

“Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying…”
Luke 10:39

 

“What women these Christians have!”
Libanius ~ 4th cent. pagan philosopher

 

Our Purpose

   To come together as a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

   Together, 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.

 

Our Mission

   To mobilize women to boldly act on their faith in Jesus Christ

   To affirm the uniqueness, individuality, creativity, and diversity of all women through the Women’s Ministries at St. John’s.

   To encourage growth in Bible Study, fellowship, worship, support, and service for women of all ages at St. John’s.

   To promote outreach opportunities for the women of St. John’s.

 

 

Opportunities for
Growth and Fellowship

Mother-Daughter-Sister-Friend Banquet
2009 - Date TBD

Bible Study & Midwife Kit Assembly
July 2009 - Date TBD 

Salad Supper
September 2009 - Date TBD

Beloved Sisters Retreat
October 23-24, 2009

Holiday Bazaar
November 7, 2009,  9:00am-2:00pm

Advent Brunch
Saturday, December 5, 2009,  9:30am – 11:00am

Women’s Retreat
February 2009


 

Women’s Circles Study

3 circles

Lutheran Women Today is the national magazine published by Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in partnership with Augsburg Fortress.  It is a collection of articles written to promote growth in our faith and mission.  The theme for each issue centers on the Bible study, which is included.  This bible study is the basis for the three circles (morning, afternoon and evening) to study each month. We have Circles that meet in the morning, afternoon, and evening.



Bible/Book Studies

In addition to our Circles, there are various Bible Study/Book Study Groups that meet throughout the year:

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Moms' Bible Study

Women of Faith Bible Study

Book Club

U.S. Service Members Support Group

For more information or to join one of these groups, please contact our church office at (262)786-6887

serviceOpportunities for Service

There are numerous opportunities to get involved in service through Women's Ministries. Here are just a few in which we serve:

  • Quilts for Lutheran World Relief
  • Lutheran World Relief Drive
  • Lutheran World Relief School Kits
  • LWR Project Comfort
  • Virginia Nursing Home
  • Waukesha Sister House
  • Midwife Kits
  • Faithful Friends
  • Los Heroes and All Peoples Sister Churches

   The Holiday Bazaar is an annual event, sponsored by St. John’s Women’s Ministries.  Opportunities abound for all members to participate as leaders or helpers in areas such as Crafts (made individually or as part of a group), Taste Table, Bake Sale, Cookie Walk, Raffle and Apple Pies.  The Bazaar offers many fun opportunities for fellowship and meeting new people.  It reaches out to the community and brings new faces into our church.  The majority of the proceeds from the Bazaar go to outreach ministries with the remainder going to various ministries within our church. Join us as we share God’s love, our faith and our God-given gifts and talents.
   The 2008 Bazaar raised over $13,700 which was dispersed to ministries of our church, our community, and the world.

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