WELCA NEWS
Women of St. Petri Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
“Listen, God Is Calling!” in March 2010

Lenten Tea - March 21
All women of St. Petri are invited to join with the women of Bethel and All Saints Lutheran Churches for our annual combined Lenten Tea.  It will be held at Bethel Church on Sunday, March 21st from 2:00-4:00 p.m.  Women from all the churches are asked to provide tea sandwiches and cookies for the tea.  Please bring them to our kitchen by 10:30 a.m. on Tea Day or take them to Bethel when you go.  This is always a very nice and inspirational event.  Watch the bulletin for more details.  If you need a ride, call the church office.

Altar Guild Workday
You dont have to be a member of the Altar Guild to help on Workday, Friday, March 26th beginning at 10:00 a.m.  There are many cleaning and polishing chores to do in the Sanctuary prior to the Easter celebration.  Men are welcome too.  Bring  your favorite cleaning supplies, especially buckets and rags.  All workers and members are invited to lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the Quilting Room.  The meeting will follow lunch.

Spring Offering Envelopes

We have many opportunities to help others and your response has always been so great.  You can support the three WELCA Missions chosen for 2010 by placing the enclosed envelope in the offering plate or by mailing or taking it to the church office.  Missions chosen for this year are Heifer International, Feed Your Neighbor at Faith Lutheran, and where most needed at St. Petri.  Thanks so much for your continuing support.

Quilters Need Help...The Goal...110 Quilts in 2010

One month after the earthquake in Haiti, Lutheran World Relief reported that 11,265 quilts have been delivered there so far...with more on the way.  St. Petri quilters have a big challenge.  Thanks to all who are helping!!!  You can help too.  Needs are:

Fabric to make quilt squares and sheets to be used for quilt backs

Cutters to cut 11 inch, 6 1/4 or 22 inch squares (with our fabric or yours)

Sewers to make quilt tops from Quilt Kits available in the Quilting Room

Ironers to press fabric before squares are cut

Help on Tuesdays in the Quilting Room at 9:30 a.m.  Knotting, pinning, ironing and cutting squares (we have equipment there to cut squares - its easy to learn)

"Where Hawaii Found its Hula"

Mother-Daughter-Friend Banquet - May 11

Plans are underway for another original production, written and directed by Joan Myers.  You will have the pleasure of being transported to a beautiful tropical island at the Mother-Daughter-Friend Banquet on Tuesday, May 11th.  The famous St. Petri Players will present for your enjoyment "Where Hawaii Found its Hula".  Don't miss it...so put that date on your calendar now.

WELCA Garage Sale - September 10 and 11

Everyone wants a bargain these days and "one man's trash is another man's treasure".  Please save your unwanted items (in good condition) for WELCA'S inside Garage Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 10 and 11 in our Fellowship Hall.

March Opportunities at St. Petri

Rachel Circle will meet Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m.  The leader will be Sharon Tracht and the hostess is Carol Cass.  Do lesson 7 in Lutheran Woman Today.

Esther Circle will meet on Tuesday, March 9th at 9:309 a.m. in the parlor.  Due to the snow storm in February, the Bible Study will again be Chapter 8, "Love is Kind" from "Receiving God's Love" and led by Cathy Michelsen.  All women of the congregation are invited.

All Thumbs Quilters will meet in March on the 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 9:30 a.m.  Come join the fun and help a good cause.  A big supply of Quilt Kits are ready.

The Altar Guild Workday is Friday, March 26th at 10:00 a.m. followed by lunch and the meeting at 12:30 p.m.

The WELCA Board will meet on Thursday, March 4th at 10:00 a.m. in the parlor.