During the month of December…

The Women of Hope Board will decide how we will disburse the money we’ve made this past year.

The quilts have been given to the Food Box Committee for distribution.  So begins a new year of quilting!  Anyone is welcome to join us on Thursday mornings in the Fellowship Hall.

We will be doing the third and final Circle Bible study on Money, Stewardship & Generosity.  Read Pastor Dave’s notes on the study and join in with one of the circle meetings.

A final reminder that Tanis needs all updated Circle rosters, so please contact her with this information soon!

How about a box of cookies?

On Sunday, December 14, the Women of Hope will invite youu to be part of “Food Shelf Cookie Free Will Sale.”  The Food Shelf is unable to accept homemade goodies; thus supporting them with purchasing a box of not only Christmas cookies, but a variety of yummy treats.  The sale will be before and after worship.

COOKIE MAKERS: Bring your goodies to church either on Friday, December 12 before noon or Saturday 10:00-1:00.  Helpers to pack the cookies are asked to come at 11:00 on Saturday.

Hope Card Makers meet on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to make cards as a fundraiser for the Women of Hope.  Anyone is welcome to help!  All materials and instructions provided.  Greeting cards for all occasions are available near the church office for $2 each.  WE HAVE CHRISTMAS CARDS!

Do you have a loved one or friend who could use the comfort of a prayer shawl?  Stop by the church office and inquire!

HOPE QUILTERS meet on Thursday mornings.  If you can tie or sew, we have a job for you!

The quilters also need bedsheets to use for backing on quilts. These can be any size, color or fabric (our quilters have magic in their fingers to make them work!!)

The Women of Hope are always looking for new ideas for fund raisers or activities that might be of interest to our ladies here at Hope. If you are a new member here (all women, whether in a circle or not, are members of the Women of the ELCA) and did a project or fund raiser in your former church, talk to Shirley Dowson or Ardyce Pederson, our Co-Chairs. It might be something that we would like to try here.

    ALTAR GUILD prepares communion and the altar area for worship.  If you’d be interested in helping, leave a message in the church office.

2025 Co-Chairs: Ardyce Pederson & Shirley Dowson

Secretary: Deb Fischer

Treasurer: Meri Mengis

Circle Chair Board Members:  Pat Paulsen,  Shirley Dowson, Deb Fischer