Women’s Ministry Opportunities

WOMEN OF ST. JOHN’S (WSJ)

LYDIA GUILD:

  • Inspired by the New Testament’s Lydia, a successful business woman and Christian convert, who was instrumental in the growth of the new churches
  • The Lydia Guild today offers our women opportunities for service, fellowship, education and evangelism, with a variety of speakers and activities throughout the year;  Open to all women of the congregation
  • Meeting are held on the 4th Monday of each month from September through May (except no meeting in December), at 6:30 pm in the lounge
  • Officers include Darlene Jones, President; Jan Sleight, Vice-President; Sally Hoffman, Treasurer; and Jenny Butler, Secretary

LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE (LWML)

  •  LWML is an auxiliary of the Lutheran Church and focuses on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions of spreading the gospel message of Christ’s redemptive love
  • Meetings are held periodically with women of other area Lutheran churches
  • Mite boxes are collected on the first Sunday of each month to benefit various missions
  • Please call  Karen Schultz at 989 832 2168 for more information

QUILTERS:

  • A personal blanket for someone in an impoverished or war-torn area can provide warmth and comfort that feels like a luxury
  • Basic sewing skills are all you need to participate with like-minded women in making these blankets to be shipped where needed
  • Meet each Wednesday morning from 9-11 am in the Multi-Purpose Room in the Lower Level; all materials are provided
  • Contact person is Ellie Crook at 989-631-6849 for more information

 

CHURCH BANNER TEAM

Another opportunity for those with an artistic talent is the design and construction of hanging banners for the church.  Quilting experience is very helpful but not mandatory.  Please contact Brigitte Glaser at 989-832-4417 if you’d like to join us.

ALTAR GUILD

This small group of volunteers works together to keep the altar appropriately robed in the church seasons’ paraments and decorated for the holidays, prepared for communion; and also keeps the pew racks clean and ready for worship.  It’s a wonderful opportunity for mothers and daughters or granddaughters to work together!

FRIEND TO FRIEND

Friend to Friend provides ready-to-heat meals for families after illness, childbirth, or emergencies.  We have a team of volunteers who prepare safe and nutritious meals and freeze them until the time they are needed and delivered.  Please call Cheryl Zastrow at 989 239 3919 to join this dedicated team.

FUNERAL DINNER TEAM

St. John’s offers a funeral luncheon for families holding funeral services at the church.  Menus are planned with the families and are prepared, served and cleared by the funeral team.  Please contact Cheryl Zastrow at 989-239-3919 to being added to the volunteer list; you will be contacted when the need arises and you may offer to help as your schedule permits.  NOTE:  Men are also welcome to serve on this team!