Every woman who is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church is, also, a member of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America. Welcome!
- Our
officers are: President - Kim Oswald, Vice-president - Nancy Ingman, Secretary - Rose Moldenhauer, Treasurer - Carol Sanders
- Bethlehem Women of the ELCA is part of the "Harvest
Cluster", a group of ELCA churches in San Diego's North County. The Harvest Cluster sponsors inspirational and
educational gatherings twice each year.
- Bethlehem Women of the ELCA is
part of the Pacifica Synodical Organization of the Women of the ELCA, which is under the umbrella
of the National Women of the ELCA. The Pacifica Synod, which includes all ELCA churches in Southern California and Hawaii,
hosts an Annual Gathering for fellowship, worship and spiritual growth. The National organization hosts a Triennial Gathering
every three years.
- Bethlehem Women of the ELCA is involved in
many ministries of the church at the local, regional, national and international level.
These are the three "Missions" of our
Ministry:
1 -
Mission Growth
Chairwoman: TBD
Womens Bible study groups:
Ruth
Circle, led by Karen Cowles 760.729.5685, meets at 9:30 AM on the second Tuesday of each month in the Church
Conference room.
Lydia Circle, led by Marla Keith, meets at 12:30 PM on the third Thursday of
each month from September through May in the Multi-purpose room.
Lutheran
World Relief: an international nonprofit organization, works to end poverty and injustice by empowering
some of the world’s most impoverished communities to help themselves. With partners in 35 countries, LWR seeks to promote
sustainable development with justice and dignity by helping communities bring about change for healthy, safe and secure lives;
engage in Fair Trade; promote peace and reconciliation; and respond to emergencies. LWR is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland,
and has worked in international development and relief since 1945. Lutheran
World Relief is a ministry off the Evangelical Lutheran Churchin America (ELCA), The Lutheran Church-Missouri
Synod (LCMS), individuals and parish groups in international relief, development, advocacy and social responsibility. The LWR Handcraft Project is a partnership of Lutheran World Relief and A
Greater Gift, a nonprofit program of SERRV International. Sale proceeds will benefit Lutheran World
Relief(90%) and the Bethlehem Women of the ELCA (10%).
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2 - Mission Community
Chairwoma: Molly
Hall, 760.753.6259 Prayer
Chain: A
group of congregants will pray for your prayer concerns. If you have a prayer request for
Sunday's Church Service, please contact pastor or phone the office at ext ~ 10. Leave a message and be sure to note this
is a "Sunday service prayer request." You may use this procedure for a prayer-chain request if you do not
have, or know someone who does not have Internet access. To become a "prayer" on the prayer chain,
use the form link above and make your request to be added to the chain as a "prayer"; be sure to include your correct
email address.
Funeral and Memorial Service Receptions:
The "Margaret Fund", as established by Susan Vittek in memory of her mother, helps to pay the cost
of food and refreshments after memorial services at the church. This is for the benefit of members and their immediate family.
Please inquire about this service during your arrangement interview with the Pastor.
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Food Pantry: Our church neighbor has a program to distribute food to
those in need. There is a collection basket in the Narthex to place your donations. Donations should consist
of products with a 'shelf life' . This would include canned, dried and package items or meals. Rice, beans, peanut
butter and the like. Also, $10 and $25 grocery store gift cards are used for emergencies.
3 - Mission Action
Chairwoman Dana Roberts, 760.
744. 4764
Scraps and Prayers: This group sews quilts and school tote
bags, assembles layettes, sewing kits, health kits and collects blankets, sleeping bags and clothing for people in need. Check
the giving tree throught the year. To participate in this weekly gathering please contact Trudy Disselhorst at 858-755-1654.
See photos from "Quilts for Project Comfort Fund" in the left column.
Pajama Sewing Project:
Any questions
or interest in joining this fun group, please contact:
Sherie Whiting 760.436.6874 or
Suzanne Schmidt 760.431.2817
Fair Trade Coffee: Arlene Skoor coordinates the bi-weekly
sale of "fair trade" organic coffee, cocoa, tea and chocolate products to benefit small farm cooperatives around
the world. Look for her after Sunday services on the patio.
Fair Trade Handcraft
Project: An annual craft fair that benefits artisans in developing countries.
Giving Tree: The Giving Tree is located
in the Narthex, and is the collection site for various projects of the Bethlehem Women. Projects change on a monthly
basis. Cheryl Monreal coordinates the "Secret Santa" project. Sherie Whiting and Suzanne Schmidt coordinate
the "Pajama Sewing Project."
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