Women’s Ministry Opportunities

WOMEN OF ST. JOHN’S (WSJ)

All women in the congregation are automatically members of the Women of St. John’s
Participate in service and fund raising projects, making it possible to do our Lord’s work in the church and community
Planning meetings are held on the second Monday in September, November, January, March and May at 12:30 pm
Officers include Cynthia Benner, Chair; Joyce Battjes, Vice-Chair; Joy Miller, Treasurer; and Beth Morgan, Secretary

LYDIA GUILD:

Inspired by the New Testament’s Lydia, a successful business woman and Christian convert, who was instrumental in the growth of 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
        CLICK HERE for a listing of all the Lydia Guild 2025-26 Monthly Programs
Meeting are held on the 4^th Monday of each month from September through April (except no meeting in December), at 6:30 pm in the lounge
The final meeting of the year in May is held on May 18 at 5:30 pm and includes a potluck to begin the meeting and a worship service at the end
Officers include Darlene Jones, President; Jan Sleight, Vice-President; Lynn Bennett, 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. This program is being led by Kristen Martin. Please call the church office if you or someone you know might be in need of meals during a difficult time.

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!