Dear WELCA friends,
Unfortunately we have not been able to meet in person for our scheduled meeting this month. I am reaching out to update and ask for discussion for a number of things going on behind the scenes.
First of all, I hope you are all safe and healthy! We miss gathering, our church sanctuary, coffee hour, festivals, etc. We look prayerfully for patience and guidance during these times.
As you may already know, the Fall Festival has been cancelled. We are reaching out to get opinions on Mission Fest. If we would have it, it would be carry-out only. We would have families volunteer to prepare food at different times. A family would dish up the carry-outs and one would collect money and hand out. All orders would be preorder. A number of persons have expressed their concern as it is a big undertaking under the best of circumstances. However, of all years, our mission outreach is needed the most. The church council will make the final decision with the safety of this plan.
The Shalom Circle is putting together health kits for the LWR boxcar that will be in La Crosse October 10. Thank you to Karen Knutson for getting this going.
School kits are also being put together for the LWR boxcar. If anyone has found good deals on notebooks, a donation of them would be appreciated. We have all the other school supplies for the kits.
The quilters have been working hard assembling sewing kits for LWR as well. They are in need of spools of thread to complete them. They have also been busy sewing Friendship Quilts for our mobility challenged and LWR. Thank you for their continued hard work and commitment!
We have been notified through the WELCA “Crosswinds” that thousands of kits were destroyed in the Beirut explosion. Please read the attached pages of that letter.
Another suggestion in “Crosswinds” was to design a thank offering container at home and make a conscious decision to look for things to be grateful for every day and drop a few coins in the container. Contribute these to a charity, church, LWR, etc.
A reminder to anyone that has Thrivent Life Insurance to apply for Action Team money if you have a project to support. One member used theirs to supply masks for a local school. Thank you for that thoughtfulness!
The treasurer’s report is attached. Is there discussion if we should give Christmas gifts this year? Our treasury is reduced because of the reductions of festivals but our needs are few. What is the general feeling pertaining to this? Should we buy some spools of thread for the sewing kits?
If there is anything that I’m forgetting or if you’re responding to a discussion, please hit “reply all”.
Thank you, take care, be safe and God bless!
Always,
Barb Anderson, President
Lewis Valley WELCA
Unfortunately we have not been able to meet in person for our scheduled meeting this month. I am reaching out to update and ask for discussion for a number of things going on behind the scenes.
First of all, I hope you are all safe and healthy! We miss gathering, our church sanctuary, coffee hour, festivals, etc. We look prayerfully for patience and guidance during these times.
As you may already know, the Fall Festival has been cancelled. We are reaching out to get opinions on Mission Fest. If we would have it, it would be carry-out only. We would have families volunteer to prepare food at different times. A family would dish up the carry-outs and one would collect money and hand out. All orders would be preorder. A number of persons have expressed their concern as it is a big undertaking under the best of circumstances. However, of all years, our mission outreach is needed the most. The church council will make the final decision with the safety of this plan.
The Shalom Circle is putting together health kits for the LWR boxcar that will be in La Crosse October 10. Thank you to Karen Knutson for getting this going.
School kits are also being put together for the LWR boxcar. If anyone has found good deals on notebooks, a donation of them would be appreciated. We have all the other school supplies for the kits.
The quilters have been working hard assembling sewing kits for LWR as well. They are in need of spools of thread to complete them. They have also been busy sewing Friendship Quilts for our mobility challenged and LWR. Thank you for their continued hard work and commitment!
We have been notified through the WELCA “Crosswinds” that thousands of kits were destroyed in the Beirut explosion. Please read the attached pages of that letter.
Another suggestion in “Crosswinds” was to design a thank offering container at home and make a conscious decision to look for things to be grateful for every day and drop a few coins in the container. Contribute these to a charity, church, LWR, etc.
A reminder to anyone that has Thrivent Life Insurance to apply for Action Team money if you have a project to support. One member used theirs to supply masks for a local school. Thank you for that thoughtfulness!
The treasurer’s report is attached. Is there discussion if we should give Christmas gifts this year? Our treasury is reduced because of the reductions of festivals but our needs are few. What is the general feeling pertaining to this? Should we buy some spools of thread for the sewing kits?
If there is anything that I’m forgetting or if you’re responding to a discussion, please hit “reply all”.
Thank you, take care, be safe and God bless!
Always,
Barb Anderson, President
Lewis Valley WELCA
LWR BOXCAR - Loading in La Crosse
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 7:00am - 11 am
The La Crosse area Lutheran World Relief Ingathering has been scheduled as above. Pull into the Boys and Girls Club parking lot at 1260 Clinton St, La Crosse, and keep driving straight ahead toward the railroad tracks. You should see the boxcar parked on the tracks. Check the local LWR boxcar Facebook page for any updates or call the church office.
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 7:00am - 11 am
The La Crosse area Lutheran World Relief Ingathering has been scheduled as above. Pull into the Boys and Girls Club parking lot at 1260 Clinton St, La Crosse, and keep driving straight ahead toward the railroad tracks. You should see the boxcar parked on the tracks. Check the local LWR boxcar Facebook page for any updates or call the church office.
After much consideration, the Lewis Valley Fall Festival for 2020 is cancelled because of COVID-19. The health of our church members and community are the top priority. Next year will be our 10th year so come celebrate with us!
Because of COVID-19, we feel we must practice safety and CANCEL Mindoro Lutheran W-ELCA’s Annual Bazaar.
Monetary donations would be appreciated. Please mail to MLC, Cindy Tracey, W-ELCA Treasurer, PO Box 167, Mindoro WI 54644, or drop off at the church office.
Monetary donations would be appreciated. Please mail to MLC, Cindy Tracey, W-ELCA Treasurer, PO Box 167, Mindoro WI 54644, or drop off at the church office.
Executive board postpones triennial convention, gathering. With no Covid-19 vaccine on the horizon, Women of the ELCA’s executive board voted to postpone the organization’s convention and gathering until August 2021. The executive board met by video on April 25. “We are postponing not canceling,” said Linda Post Bushkofsky, executive director of Women of the ELCA.
The Eleventh Triennial Convention is being rescheduled for August 3-5, 2021, in Phoenix. And the 2020 “Just Love” Gathering is being rescheduled to August 5-8, 2021.
Click here to find the most up-to-date information on the W-ELCA Triennial.
The Eleventh Triennial Convention is being rescheduled for August 3-5, 2021, in Phoenix. And the 2020 “Just Love” Gathering is being rescheduled to August 5-8, 2021.
Click here to find the most up-to-date information on the W-ELCA Triennial.
Celebrate the bold women in your life!
Bold Women’s Day—observed annually on the fourth Sunday of February—celebrates all Lutheran women who have acted or are acting boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Some women are bold in their unceasing prayers. Other women are bold in their service to those in need. Still other women are bold in their advocacy or through their hospitality. Whether we live out our bold story of faith in the workplace, family home or community, our faith compels us to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s all about living out our baptismal call, about being a disciple of Christ.
Bold Women’s Day—observed annually on the fourth Sunday of February—celebrates all Lutheran women who have acted or are acting boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Some women are bold in their unceasing prayers. Other women are bold in their service to those in need. Still other women are bold in their advocacy or through their hospitality. Whether we live out our bold story of faith in the workplace, family home or community, our faith compels us to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s all about living out our baptismal call, about being a disciple of Christ.
Children's Vision International Inc.
will be supported by Rebekah Circle and the Mindoro/Lewis Valley Parish through donations brought into the churches. Each Monday, a group of volunteers meets at the CVII warehouse in Bangor to sort and pack items. Cindy Tracey goes each Monday to volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Cindy for more information.
Below is a list a items on CVII’s wish list.
- New or gently used stuffed animals - Soccer balls
- Toys for Christmas gifts (can be given year round) - nothing violent or no action stars.
- White tennis shoes for boys and girls - all sizes - Plain backpacks
- Hygiene items: tooth brushes, tooth paste, new combs and brushes, deodorant
- Peanut butter and chocolate chips for making cookies
- New clothing through size 18 (Especially boys 6-18)
- New or gently used curling irons, dishes, and small appliances
will be supported by Rebekah Circle and the Mindoro/Lewis Valley Parish through donations brought into the churches. Each Monday, a group of volunteers meets at the CVII warehouse in Bangor to sort and pack items. Cindy Tracey goes each Monday to volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Cindy for more information.
Below is a list a items on CVII’s wish list.
- New or gently used stuffed animals - Soccer balls
- Toys for Christmas gifts (can be given year round) - nothing violent or no action stars.
- White tennis shoes for boys and girls - all sizes - Plain backpacks
- Hygiene items: tooth brushes, tooth paste, new combs and brushes, deodorant
- Peanut butter and chocolate chips for making cookies
- New clothing through size 18 (Especially boys 6-18)
- New or gently used curling irons, dishes, and small appliances
Lewis Valley has Equal Exchange Coffee & Chocolates For Sale
The cost is $9.00/coffee bag and $3.50/chocolate bar, payable to LV W-ELCA. By purchasing Equal Exchange coffee, you are preserving the environment, helping small family farmers, promoting Fair Trade, and enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and yummy chocolate.
The cost is $9.00/coffee bag and $3.50/chocolate bar, payable to LV W-ELCA. By purchasing Equal Exchange coffee, you are preserving the environment, helping small family farmers, promoting Fair Trade, and enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and yummy chocolate.
Quilts made by our Quilting Groups at Mindoro and Lewis Valley.
Crosswinds Newsletter September 2020
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