♥ Our mission is to be a Christ centered Congregation that proclaims God's loving grace through Word and Sacrament, empowers people to worship regularly, give generously, live responsibly, and faithfully witness in the community. ♥

St. John's Lutheran Church - WELCA

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

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, in society, and the world.

MISSION: GROWTH

To provide a variety of learning experiences, which strengthen each woman as a whole person, develop her potential, and equip her for ministry.

MISSION: COMMUNITY

To enable each woman to value herself and others as createdin God's image and redeemed through Christ; and to build up and celebrate relationships which are global, diverse, and interdependent.

MISSION: ACTION

To enable women to articulate and act upon their faith as Disciples of Christ in all areas of life.

SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS SYNODICAL WELCA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 11 Synod Council Meeting, Austin
February 26 Rio Grande Valley Conference: "Walking in the Light" St. John's Lutheran Church, San Juan
March 5 Austin Conference: "Grow and Glow Where You are Planted". Theme verse is Matthew 6:30 "And if God Cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you,O women of little faith." Christ Lutheran Church, Georgetown
March 18 SWTX Synodical Board Meeting for Women of the ELCA, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Cuero
March 19 Victoria Conference Event, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Cuero
March 26 Coastal Bend Conference Event, Faith Lutheran Church, Beeville
April 2 San Antonio Conference, Zion Lutheran Church, Helotes
April 27 Lutheran World Relief, TLU Sequin
May 13-15 Southwestern Texas Synod Assembly, Victoria Community Center, Victoria
June 17-18 SWTX Synodical Board Meeting for Women of the ELCA Inn on the Barons Creek, Fredericksburg
July 12-17 Triennial Convention and Gathering, Spokane, WA
September 9-11 24rd Annual SWT Synodical Women's Organization Convention~ Inn on the Barons Creek, Fredericksburg

COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Margie Dreier 645-3311
Co-Chairpersons: Circle Leaders  
Treasurer: Lynette Henson 645-8487

CIRCLE OFFICERS

UNITY MEETINGS

(every 2 months) 3rd Tuesday – 6:00 p.m.

YEAR LONG PROJECTS