Salem WELCA
SALEM WOMEN OF THE ELCA
I'M AN ORIGINAL CATCHPHRASE
Salem WELCA meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Our meetings consist of Bible Study using the Gather Magazine, followed by a business meeting and lunch. Occasionally we meet in someone's home, but normally it's at the church.
Salem WELCA Schedule
Next meeting is May 7, Wed. @ 7pm at Jenny Linder's home.
April Meeting Notes
We discussed the Easter breakfast,, confirmation banquet, Salem anniversary, & changes to Conference gatherings.
Salem Cookie Sale Dec 7, 2024
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Salem WELCA Officers
President: Alice Hofstad
V President: Ginny Stoneouse
Treasurer: Diane Kolstoe
Secretary: Elaine McGeary
Altar Committee: See altar Committee Schedule below
Food Committee Chair: Toni Johnson
Josh V receiving Baptism Medal for Walker.
Alice H presens medal to Walker and her dad.
Walker and her parents as Walker was recognized as one of the babies baptized in the past year.
Josh V receiving Baptism Medal for Walker.
New Member Recognition Nov. 24, 2024
Salem recognized our babies baptised in the past year. They were presented with medals engraved with their name and date of Baptism. A reception of coffe and cupcakes followed the service. We also collected a noisy/quiet offering that day too to donae to the ELCA Good Gifts program.
April 2025 Session Four: Faith risks: Jairus and the Faithful Woman
When both Jairus and the woman who is bleeding reach out in their pain and disappointment, Jesus meets them with compassion. Jesus is present in our actions as well, when our listening and grace make us stand out from the world around us.
Winter/Spring 2025 Bible Study;
Faithfulness by Denis Recor
January) Session One: Ruth and Naomi Ruth chooses to remain part of Naomi’s family, even after Naomi has lost everything – including her husband and sons. This intergenerational story of faithfulness during emptiness and sorrow helps us learn how to rely on God in bleak times.
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February 2025 “Faithfulness” Bible study video supplement Session 2 (February) Session Two: Psalm 22 David testifies that God is God and worthy of praise, even as David is in despair. It’s no wonder that Jesus cried out to God during the crucifixion using these very words. In our worst times, this psalm gives us a way to contemplate God’s holiness.
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March session
We do not always see eye-to-eye with our neighbor. And yet, we are called to love our neighbor. Peter’s experience with someone different gives the Holy Spirit an opportunity to teach Peter, the church and us to see others as God sees them.
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WELCA December Meeting~Christmas Celebration
At the WELCA December Meeting, we exchange gifts, have a short business meeting, have a Christmas reading, enjoy a potluck meal and enjoy fellowship with one another.
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Salem WELCA Scholarship Presentation
Salem WELCA awarded three $100 scholarships to seniors who applied. As part of their application they had to write an essay about their faith journey. Scholarships were given to Jamie Flatgard, Jordan Larson, and Peyton O'Neill.
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During the presentation the students were asked to talk about their future plans.
December Meeting
Our December meeting is a special one. We have a program related to the Christmas message, a potluck, and a gift exchange.
Other Activities
Our WELCA group provides financial support to students attending Pathways Bible camps, a scholarship of graduating senior, ELCA Good Gifts program, North Country Food Bank, local food shelf, receptions for graduates & confirmants and much more.