Women's Groups provide inspirational, social, and service opportunities for the women of Bethel.
Bethel Women
Bethel Circles
Work Unit
Serving Groups
WELCA Visitation Team
Bethel Women
The Women of the ELCA are partners in the total ministry of the church. The organization affirms, supports and challenges women in their daily ministries at home and around the world. The Bethel Women of the ELCA consists of all women of Bethel. The board of the Bethel organization is made of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and Circle Chairs. The board meets every other month. Program events are held four times a year. Throughout the year, Bethel Women organize the monthly Bethel Retiree meals and programs, the coffee served each Sunday between services, serving groups, Circles, and maintain the kitchen. There are opportunities to grow spiritually at the district, state, and national levels by attending the Winter Renewal, Spring Gathering, and Autumn Renewal.
Bethel Circles
Bethel Circles involve over 60 women who meet monthly for Bible study using the magazine LUTHERAN WOMEN TODAY. The five circles are named for women in the Bible. The Sarah Circle meets the third Tuesday of the Month at 9:30 A.M. Naomi/Rachel also meet the third Tuesday, but in the evening at 7:30 P.M. The third Wednesday is when the Rebecca Circle meets at 9:00 A.M. Two circles meet on the third Thursday. Anna Circle meets at 2:00 P.M. and the Martha Circle meets at 7:30 P.M. Besides Bible study, circles also maintain contact with women who are shut-ins and visit the nursing homes and Mosaic women clients that are members of Bethel.
Bethel Work Unit
The Bethel Work Unit is made of women of Bethel who are willing to make quilts. They meet in the church basement on the fourth Thursday at 1:30 P.M. except for the months of November and December. Tops for quilts are prepared at home. The quilts are tied together at church. The women produce up to 80 quilts a year to be given to Lutheran World Relief. One or two a year are given to Lutheran Outdoor Ministries for auction.
Serving Groups
There are seven Serving Groups that serve funerals, weddings, WELCA programs, and other functions at Bethel. All women of Bethel are assigned a serving group. The women provide the food and time to these events.
WELCA Visitation Team
WELCA Visitation Team meets the second Thursday and pays visits to members who are shut-ins.
