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Christian Action Quilting Group
is meeting again at church starting September 8th & 22nd at 6:30 - 8:30
P.M. Please join us - no experience needed.
WELCA Bible Study. Our next Bible Study is meeting September
9th at 6:00 p.m. This will be the beginning of a new study. So join us
on the ground floor as we work our way up to a better understanding
about Christian Life.
Future Dates for your Calendars
October 3 and 4
St. Mathew's Church
2008 Greater Milwaukee Synodical Women’s Organization (SWO) Convention
All women are invited to attend the October 3rd & 4th convention being
held at St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church at 1615 Wauwatosa Ave. in
Wauwatosa. The theme this year is “Here I am Lord - Send Me.” There will
be good food, exciting workshops, inspiring worship service and much
more. Check the WELCA section of the kiosk for more information and
registration. There is still time to register, the deadline has been
extended.
October Pot Luck
October 28, 2008
6:30 P.M.
All women are invited to share an evening of good food and wonderful
fellowship. Bring your favorite dish to pass. It happens to be Amber
Holat’s birthday. She’s going to be there so come help her celebrate!
WELCA Milwaukee Joint Cluster
November 15, 2008
The WELCA Milwaukee Joint Cluster Gathering will be held on November
15th, 2008 at Ascension Lutheran Church located at 1236 S. Layton Blvd.
The program will center around “Bad Girls of the Bible.” Registration is
at 8:30 a.m. program starts at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $8.00 for registration
and lunch.
Don’t Forget -
Keep saving those soda can tabs and old working cell phones.
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Lutheran Social Services are asking for our help.
They are on a mission! They are looking for help in providing new
refugee families with necessary items to help them in starting their new
life in a new land.
Pick ’n’ Save Gift Certificates - For food items. Approximately
$250 adequately covers a family of 4.
Wal-mart or Target Gift Certificates - For items such as
underwear, socks, or other household items.
Please leave your donations in the big box marked WELCA
in the Narthex.
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The Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Boxcar will be in
Milwaukee to pick up the LWR kits in October. You may have these
articles or may like to purchase them at sales or garage sales. Gently
used clothing is acceptable. By the way, we do accept cash or checks to
shop for bargains. Any questions, please feel free to call Ginny Smeiska
at 414.453.4931
Layette
Sleepers (2)
Sweaters or sweatshirts (1)
Undershirts or onesies (2)
Bar of soap
Washcloths (2)
Cloth diapers (4 - we must make)
Diaper pins (2)
Receiving blankets (2)
Sewing Kit
3 yds material
Spool of thread
Needles
Buttons - matching 1/2 to 5/8 in.
School Kits
Tablet (150-200 sheets)
Construction paper
(assort.)
Erasers (1 x 2 inches)
Pencil sharpener
Pencils with erasers
Scissors (blunt end)
Ruler (foot long)
Crayons (8-16-24)
Sewn bag (patterns
available)
Health Kit
Bar soap
Wash cloth
Toothbrush
Comb (wide tooth preferred)
Metal file or nail clippers
Band aids (6)
Hand towel
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