Final Summer Potluck & Bible Study
Wednesday, August 5th at noon
in the Fellowship Hall
The last of our women’s summer lunch and studies will be held on August 5th. Pat Paulsen will lead the study “I Am Because You Are”. Ruth Circle will set up. Bring a dish to share, invite a friend and bring your “Gather” magazine if you have one.
Women’s Triennial Convention
Last month Gloria Niswonger traveled to Des Moines, IA representing the Women of Hope (and the whole Living Waters Conference) at the National ELCA Women’s Triennial Convention. Come and hear her report at our August 5th lunch!
General Meeting & Potluck Lunch
Wednesday, September 2nd at noon
in the Fellowship Hall
All ladies are invited as we head into a new season of Circle Bible Studies and continue the great ministry of the Women of Hope! We are seeking new leaders and secretary—please talk to any of the current board members—Shirley Dowson, Ardyce Pederson, Meri Mengis to learn more. Bring a dish to share and join us on September 2nd!
Spark of Hope Fundraiser
Thanks to everyone who donated to the bake sale, brought dessert items to be served at the luncheon or who shared their many talents by donating homemade crafts for the Spark of Hope event. It was great to see tables in the narthex filled with various crafts. Many thanks to Coordinator Angie Osatiuk and the committee members who put lots of time and effort into planning this event.
The winner of this year’s quilt was Erin and Steve Adams. Thank you, Ardyce, for all the hours you sat at your machine sewing creating a beautiful quilt!
The Spark of Hope event was a great success and lots of fun! We appreciate the support from the congregation who joined us for lunch, purchased cards, baked goods and homemade crafts. The proceeds from this event allow the Women of Hope to continue to support programs at WHA school, Akeley Woman’s Shelter, Faith in Action, Walker Food Shelf and other programs.
Card makers meet here on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Connie Kaylor & Linda Sylstad would love to have more help - stop in and talk with them - all materials are provided; cards can be produced in your home if you cannot commit to Tuesday mornings.
Hope Quilters usually meet every Thursday morning around 8:30. It’s a fun group - stop in and check it out. We’ll find a job for you to do! During the month of May there may be weeks when we are unable to meet due to kitchen remodeling.
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
