Join the discussion on this month’s Circle Bible Study!

“Proclaiming Resurrection in Hope”

Miriam—Monday, November 9

Ruth—Wednesday, November 11

Lydia—Thursday, November 12

Anyone is welcome! Pick the date that works best and join us at 9:30 a.m.

A brief re-cap of our Living Waters Fall Gathering at Jesse Lake Lutheran on October 3rd: 26 women were in attendance representing 9 churches within our Conference. Grace Lutheran, Bigfork, hosted the morning coffee. Pr. Lori Gordon presided at our opening worship service focusing on our theme for the day “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”. Colleen, from “Advocates for Family Peace” spoke on their services, which advocate for those experiencing domestic violence. Very timely, as October is Domestic Awareness month. This is always a good day and opportunity to re-connect with our Living Waters sisters. Thank you if you donated items for the silent auction tables.

It is great to be joining our sisters in our individual Circle meetings after a wonderful summer of meeting jointly. Our Circles meet as follows: Lydia - the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 am; Miriam - the second Monday of each month at 9:30 am; Ruth - the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am. Circles are basically Bible studies using the study in our Gather” magazine, our W/ELCA publication from Chicago. We would love to have you join one of the circles if you are not presently attending one. All women are included. Check the kiosks in the narthex for a yellow brochure which gives detailed information about the Women of Hope.

YES!!! We have a new co-chair to serve with Shirley next year on our Women of Hope board. Deb Bernin has responded to our search - thank you, Deb! And a huge thank you to Ardyce for her leadership over these past years. I know we can count on you to be a good resource as we carry on our work.

There are two funeral receptions this month where we could use your help. If you could help in the kitchen on either Saturday, November 14th or 21st, or would be willing to donate a cake or bars, please leave a message in the church office. 

HOPE QUILTERS are looking for donations of bed sheets.  All types, sizes, colors and patterns of sheets including flannel are wanted! The quilters are making a big push to finish as many quilts as possible for the Christmas Food Boxes. Your helping hands are welcome any Thursday morning in the Fellowship Hall. If you can cut, tie or sew, we have a job for you!

Start practicing your jigsaw puzzle skills!  We are planning another “Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge” on February 7th.  Angie O has checked ahead and there is no football game that day.  Further information will be coming on this fund, family event!

 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.

2026 Co-Chairs: Ardyce Pederson & Shirley Dowson

Secretary: Deb Fischer

Treasurer: Meri Mengis

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