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Lutheran Men in Mission |
The vision of Lutheran Men in Mission for every man to have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through an effective men’s ministry in every congregationOur mission is, by God’s grace, to build men’s faith, relationships and ministry through the men’s events we produce, the resources we publish and the leaders we develop. We minister to men of all ages. A special focus is ministry to younger men. Lutheran Men in Mission...Bringing faith into action...Bringing faith to life. Men's Group 2nd & 4th Saturdays mornings at 7:30 AM
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Women of the ELCA |
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MISSION STATEMENTTo mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. 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. Women of the ELCA serve out of faith, hope, love, and compassion. Meetings 3rd Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM | |
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A WELCA OPPORTUNITY |
Peace Lutheran Church - Winthrop, MN 55396
Women of the ELCA Prayer Chain Policy
Purpose:
Is anyone among you suffering; Is anyone sick? He should call upon the elders of the church to pray for him. -James 5: 14,16
Prayer is an essential element of every personal and women's ministry. A prayer chain is an effective way to:
· Encourage and motivate personal and corporate prayer.
· Bring prayer needs to mind throughout the days and weeks and to promote praise in worship
A general prayer chain is a network of individuals who will receive prayer requests and thanksgivings, forward them to the next available person in the network and will pray immediately for each request.
Procedure:
1. All prayer requests are to be received and initiated through the Pastor.
2. The pastor will initiate the prayer chain by calling one of the two WELCA prayer chain
coordinators, the Mission community Secretary or the Mission Growth Secretary.
3. The Prayer chain coordinators are responsible to write down the requested information for
accuracy and continue the prayer chain by calling the next person on the list.
a. If that person is not available, a message will be left, if possible, stating there is a
prayer request and asking them to return the call for the information.
b. The coordinators will then call the next
person on the list until they reach an
individual who is home.
c. The next person will continue to call as above (a and b), and the chain will continue
until everyone on the list has been called.
d. Finally, pray! It is important to establish the discipline of praying immediately upon
receiving notification from the chain.
4. Guidelines to receiving a prayer request include:
a. For accuracy, write down the precise request.
b. Reduce the information to one clearly stated sentence. It is not necessary to go
into detail about relations, specific medical terminology, etc.
c. The goal is to give enough information to the persons on the prayer chain that they can
pray intelligently.
d. Pray for “Gods will to be done.” Do not pray for answers.
e. When receiving and passing a request, remember to repeat the request, word-for-word, making no comment about the request
other than what is being passed through the line.
f. Be content with the details given, the goal is to provide enough information to pray intelligently, not to solve, dissect or discuss the
situation with anyone except God.
g. Other than those who are participating with you in prayer on the chain, keep all information
Completely confidential to protect the privacy of those who call in requests.5. The Prayer Chain coordinators will be responsible to coordinate the prayer chain lists and program.
a. Each prayer chain list will include 7 to 8 individuals. PRAYER REQUESTS MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL! Members of the Prayer Chain must be sensitive to the hurts and
misunderstanding that broken trust in a congregation can cause. | | | WELCA Board Meeting |
August 26, 2009
Present: Karen Klenk, Beth Miller, Darleen McDurmont, Kristi Ziegler, Donna Schiro, DeAnn Woods Patty McCarthy.
Co-President Donna Schiro called the meeting to order. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were not given, but will be shared at the general meeting immediately following this meeting.
After discussion, motion by Karen and seconded by Beth to approve the following agenda items for the general meeting:
• Quilt auction - our quilt brought $400.00. Total raised from the auction: $45,000. Total profit
from entire fundraiser, including food, crafts, etc.: $59,000.
• Five Churches, Five Celebrations: 3 women from Peace attended.
• Individual wireless systems for hearing impaired will cost $1,200 - $1,500.
• Kitchen needs more water glasses and coffee cups. Donna will check with a vendor.
• Prayer chain policy - Donna will present.
• Election of officers - Co-vice presidents are needed for next year.
• Fall gathering - Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8:30 at Trinity Lutheran, Gaylord.
• Anniversary cookbook - Rose will give an update.
• Christmas event will be a holiday tea on Wednesday evening, Dec. 2. Donna and Marlene will
plan the details.
• Fall conference retreat is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, in Sleepy Eye.
• Soup and Sandwich Luncheon/Bake Sale - Groups 3 and 4 will chair.
Motion by Kristi to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.; seconded by DeAnn and carried.
Respectfully submitted, Patty McCarthy, Secretary
Final approval of these minutes will be done at the next Board meeting.
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