LWML

St. Paul Lutheran Church

1075 Glenwood Ave. Napoleon, OH 43545

Church # (419) 592-3535 Fax # (419) 592-0652

2007-2008 Theme: "Hearts Ablaze"

LWML

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League Board serves as an "umbrella" to the five LWML Circles: Altar Guild, Ladies Guild, Women in the Word, Mission Society, and Sisters in Faith.

The makeup of the board consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Christian Growth Chairman, Mission Service Chairman, and Member Development Chairman. In addition, each circle is represented by its President and another circle member. Pastor Marcis serves as pastoral counselor. The Board meets 3 to 4 times a year at the call of the President.

The Mission Statement of the LWML is "to assist each woman of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world".

The St. Paul LWML unit is connected to the National LWML, the LWML-Ohio District, and the LWML Napoleon Zone.

The St. Paul LWML prayerfully endeavors to serve all confirmed women of our parish. Opportunities for participation are available especially in Mission service sponsored by the LWML Board (Adopt-a-Confirmand & Student Kits for St. Paul college students). Each woman is cordially welcomed to participate and attend events sponsored by the circles. Contact Lou Ann Limbird or the church office for more information.

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Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is comprised of several groups of women who meet the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. The function of the Altar Guild is to assist in creating and maintaining a climate for worship. The purpose of the Altar Guild is:

To care for the sanctuary of the church and prepare it for each service
To see to it that the congregation furnishes suitable vestments for the altar
To be custodians of the altar linens and all furnishings of the sanctuary
To supervise and care for the clergy and acolyte vestments
To prepare the Elements for Holy Communion
To foster a better understanding of the liturgical heritages of the Lutheran Church.

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Ladies Guild

The Ladies Guild meets the 4th Tuesday of September, October, January, and April at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center. The Ladies Guild's focus is to promote Christian fellowship among its members and new members of the congregation, service to the Church at home and at large, and participate in the work of the LWML. Special programs of the Ladies Guild are announced in the church bulletin.

All women of the congregation are cordially invited to attend Ladies Guild meetings. Contact Margery Bostelman or the church office for more information.

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Missionary Society

The Ladies Missionary Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center. The mission of the society is to assist each member in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world. A Bible study is held four times a year at the regular meetings.

The members of the Missionary Society support the mission work of our church in the following ways:

Blankets are made and sent to the Lutheran World Relief
Collection of mites for the International LWML projects
Contributing food, clothing, and household for the less fortunate
Adopting a Seminary student
Placing copies of the Lutheran Witness at local nursing homes and the Henry County Hospital
Contributing funds to the St. Paul Mission fund.

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The ladies of the Missionary Society are committed to a mission of care and compassion for the congregation members and show this in the following ways:

The Executive committee serves a funeral lunch when requested by the family of the deceased
Make visits to the elderly, sick, shut-in, and nursing homes
Members are encouraged to offer transportation to any congregational event for those who may need assistance.

The members of the St. Paul Missionary Society enjoy the fellowship of one another:

Visitors and new members are always welcome
A Christmas potluck and summer picnic are enjoyed each year
All birthdays of members are remembered
Refreshments and a social time are enjoyed at each meeting
Memorials are given in honor of each member who passes away.

Contact Kathy Bahler or the church office for more information.

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