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
No January meeting. Next meeting is Feb. 5.
Nov Meeting Notes
We donated $300 to
ELCA's Good Gifts program for Barnyard animals. We received almost $150 in our noisy/quiet offering and the women matched that for a total of $300.
Scenes from WELCA Activities
Assembling school kits
Assembling school kits
Assembling school kits
Click to enlarge photos.
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
December 2024 “In God’s garden: What fig trees teach us about Advent” by Hannah Hawkinson
This Advent, we’ll learn from some surprising teachers: fig trees. Astonishingly vibrant, fig trees have a zest for life. Their roots have even been known to bust through plumbing and climb walls like ivy! Yet fig trees also have a dormant period—a time when they do not grow or bear fruit. But this period of waiting and rest isn’t a time of waiting around. It’s a time of pruning and fertilizing and watering; a time to prepare for the fruitful season ahead. As we prepare the way of the Lord in this season, we are in our own dormant period of waiting and anticipation. Still, Jesus calls us to “keep awake” and to prepare ourselves for God’s coming. Join us to explore what fig trees can teach us about waiting and preparing for God’s coming!
Fall 2024 Bible Study;
a study of Ephesians
View the Session 3 video for Nov
Salem High School Graduate Recognition - Quilt Presentation
Graduating high school seniors Jamie Flatgard, Bryn Vettleson, Jordan Larson, and Peyton O'Neill were presented with quilts from the Salem WELCA.
WELCA President Alice Hofstad reminded them that their faith journey began with baptism, followed with confirmation at Salem and to always keep Faith in their lives. Graduation is a really exciting high point, but there will be lows and your faith with get you through it. WELCA secreatry Elaine McGeary assisted with handing out the quilts.
​
Thank you to our quilters for the beautiful quilts.
​
After service everyone was invited downstairs for a reception.
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.
​
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.