The Lutheran Church of Christ the King

WELCA Purpose Statement: As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.

WELCA Mission Statement: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

** WELCA board meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45pm (except for June, July, and August).

WELCA OPPORTUNITIES

• Faithfully Fit Forever
  • This popular exercise class combines focus on body, mind, and spirit. The class consists of exercise, health education, faith, and devotion and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am at the church.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry
  • Shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. The Prayer Shawl Ministry allows people to lovingly donate their time and talents by creating hand-knit or crocheted shawls for those in need. No need to know how to knit or crochet – we will teach you! This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Library.
• Quilters
  • Extra hands are always needed to make quilts. No sewing skills are needed. The quilts go to CtK graduates, on mission trips, and to families in need in the F/M area. Churches United, the Dorothy Day House, YWCA, and the Rape and Abuse Crises Center are among others who receive quilts from our quilters during the year. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 9:00am, and will meet sometimes twice a month during the busy season (these times are always listed in the HeartBeat).

CIRCLES: Christ the King currently has four circles – Anna, Esther, Sarah, and Saturday. These Circles meet monthly for Bible study, host special events, organize parties for local nursing homes, and raise money and donate goods for designated missions. Circles meet all year long, except during June, July, and August.

• Anna Circle meets the third Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm.
• Esther Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am.
• Sarah Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm.
• Saturday Circle meets the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 am.
• Circle leaders Bible study: Circle Bible Study leaders are invited to meet with Pastor Matt the second Tuesday of the month at NOON in the Library to go over that month’s study. This is open to ANYONE who would like to attend.

** WELCA has four main events through the year:

• SPRING BRUNCH
  • Invite your mother, daughter, and/or special friend to this special tea and program. This year’s theme is “Prom through the Ages!” Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:30 am in the Christus Rex.
• BAKE SALES
  • Get your ovens warmed up! Our bake sales are awesome fundraisers and an opportunity to work together for a good cause. One will be held during the church auction, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 and the other during the Men’s Harvest Festival, (watch the HeartBeat for the date).
• THANKOFFERING
  • A special service for and by women that celebrates the missions of WELCA. Sunday and Wednesday services November 11^th and 14^th, 2012.
• CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY
  • What a wonderful way to get in the Christmas mood. This elegant potluck is served by men of CtK. Share your spirit of giving by bringing a present that is passed on to a nursing home resident. Save this date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm.

** All dates are subject to change. Please check the weekly HeartBeat for up-to-date event schedules.

**WELCA SCHOLARSHIPS: WELCA gives $100 scholarships to those students who apply during their senior year of high school (spring semester). It is non-competitive, so everyone who applies gets one.  They are given out the second semester of their freshman year of college.