Official Newsletter of the Central States Women of the ELCA December 2011. Volume 22 Issue 4.
Download: Dec. Walking in the Word.
Update from the President …
By Susie Borgstrom (02/12)Hello, everyone! It is my pleasure to tell you that the plans for the 2012 convention are coming along nicely. We have chosen to go to St. Joseph, Missouri, for the event. The convention falls on the last weekend of July- the 27th, 28th, and 29th. We have an array of activities to choose from and as always, we are still getting all the personnel and details in order for the gathering. We are planning to focus on a couple themes this time! This place, like so many others we visit, is full of history. The Pony Express and all of its adventure will be represented as I am sure no where else in the land has ever seen or heard! Friday night, be sure to wear your Western hats and boots! A few horses might be loose in the crowd, so keep watch and be prepared to have a good time and lots of laughs.
Saturday, the tone of the group will change a little and we will conduct business, have a little “Lutheran World Relief kit show and tell,” some workshops, and celebrate our “25th anniversary” as Women of the ELCA. The theme of our convention is “Sing to the Lord.” You know with a theme like that, we will be singing a little more, praising a little more, thanking a little more, and worshiping a little more! I pray for uplifted spirits, the camaraderie of sisters of Christ, and newfound joy in the words and music of our worship to the Lord.
As no great undertaking is worthwhile without prayer, we pray for the Lord to bless the work of the convention planners, the officers and board of the Central States Synod Women of the ELCA, all the clusters with all their assignments, and all individuals who get there to make this a stepping stone in their spiritual journey of life.
July is quite a ways in the future, but if you are like me, the time goes quickly. Now is the time to talk in your congregational units about who will go and be the delegate to the convention. Now is the time to be doing fundraising to send extra women who are in need of a little gas money or registration. Now is the time to talk to every woman in the congregation to raise awareness of the event. Now is the time to open the invitation to those who have never been to a convention and get that “scholarship for registration” application in the works. Any women or girl who is a student is also qualified to apply for the registration scholarship. If you know someone who is a caregiver in their home, and they would like to go, please talk to them and have them fill out the scholarship as well. Forms will be out in March. Now is the time to talk about it and get people excited about it! I am excited about it and am looking forward to seeing the wonderful women of the ELCA in all their glory coming to the 2012 convention at the Ramada Inn in St. Joseph. We are going to have so much fun…we always do! Come and join us!
Board Members for the Central States Women of the ELCA. From left: Lois Viebrock, Mary Kern, Cheryl Taylor, Gloria Sharp, and Rhonda Templing.Convention, September 23-25, 2011 — Great Bend, Kan.
CENTRAL STATES SYNODICAL ORGANIZATION
WOMEN OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Central States Synodical Organization met for their 24th annual convention, September 23-25, 2011 at the the Highland Hotel and Convention Center, Great Bend, Kansas. Theme was “Rejoice” and the scripture selection, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:4-5.
Download Convention Minutes: SWO Convention Minutes
Synodical Women’s Organization Constitution
Download Constitution (Rev. 1111): SWO Constitution
Purpose Statement for Women of the ELCA:
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.
