St. John's Women's Group

As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.

News from The St Johns W-ELCA
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After two years of being shut down and not doing much WE ARE BACK!

A year ago we had our first meeting and started to plan events.  Our first event was the 33rd Annual Convention of the Women of the LSS.  It was a great day and all were very happy with meetings, worship, and of course, since it's a Lutheran event the food was delicious too.  We received many compliments on having the convention in our pavilion.  Mother Nature blessed us that day as the weather was perfect.
This year as we prepare for the Strawberry Festival. We again are having an area for "Jammin with the Ladies".  We will have jams and jellies as well as the home-made breads.  If anyone wants to help with items needed, Sugar, Sure Jell, Jars and lids, or financial help please contact me and I will try to help you.

We are planning a Mission Event this year also.  The ladies are packing 500 Personal Care Kits to send to Lutheran World Relief.  We have not done this project in years, but in talking with Janel Johnson-Momanyi at LWR I have learned these kits are so badly needed and we can make a difference.  These will be sent to New Windsor, Maryland in the fall and then onto where they are really needed.  One of the things we will need your help with is collecting bars of soap that are 4-5 ounces.  It doesn't matter what the brand name is just the weight.  We will have a container for the soap setting in the front of the church for your donation.  We will need 1000 bars of soap.  Up front I will say for myself and the ladies Thank You for your help.
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St. Johns W-ELCA President Fay Nichols

Monthly Meetings

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All meetings are at 2:00pm.

December 12, 2021
Leaders: Fay Nichols, Ginny Enders

January 9, 2022
Leaders: Barbara Bullock, Tamara Spicher, Mary Ann Smeltz

February 13, 2022
Leaders: Gail Billow, Rachel Henry

March 13, 2022
Leaders: Ann Bruner

April 10, 2022
Leaders: Pat Herb, Rita Glace

May 15, 2022 (Tentative)
Leaders: Executive Committee, Family Covered Dish Event

No Meetings in June, July or August. 
A basket will be placed in the foyer to receive your offerings.

Committees

Functional Committee
President
Fay Nichols
Vice-President 
Janet Denlinger
Secretary 
Virginia Enders
Assistant Secretary
Rachel Henry
Treasurer
Barbara Bullock
Assistant Treasurer
Pat Herb

Christian Action Committee
Pat Herb – Chairlady
Janet Denlinger
Tamara Spicher
Bonnie Erb
Carol Hassinger 
Jamie Doyle
Jean Weaver 
Gail Billow
Mary Ann Smeltz

Funeral Luncheons
When requested, the members of our group will help the family of a deceased member of the congregation by preparing and serving a buffet-style luncheon in the Sunday School Room.  There is no charge for this service, but if the family wishes to give a donation, the group is grateful for the gift.
 
If the funeral luncheon is for a non-member of the congregation, the group requests that the family be responsible for paying for the purchased food items and paper products used for the meal.  If the family wishes to give a donation, the group is grateful for the gift.

Preparation Committee 
Sandra Lamenza and Fay Nichols – Co-Chairladies
Sheila Barder, Ginny Enders, Lorraine Henninger, Bonnie Erb,
Mary Ann Smeltz, Karen Gehring, Lilly Shade, Gail Billow

Dining Room Committee
Pat Herb – Chairlady
Helen Henninger, Ann Bruner, Lois Lesher, Jodi Thompson,
Faye Weaver, Carol Hubler, Jean Weaver, Lori Motter,
Carol Hassinger, Sandra Shade, Barbara Bullock, Lois Watson,
Angela Enders, Louise Baumgardner, Cynthia Carr, Marilyn Antes

Luncheon Committees
Baked Beans
Jean Weaver, Chair (717-362-3555), Sandra Lamenza, Sharon Knarr, Gail Billow

Cakes
Virginia Enders, Chair (717-756-6225), Hannah Rabenold, Connie Shaffer, Mary Peters, Angela Enders, Heidi Challenger, Sharon Peters, Yalonda Rabenold, Marilyn Antes

Carrots, Celery and Dip
Helen Henninger, Chair (717-579-2532), Arlene Doyle, Cynthia Carr, Heidi Lehman

Cold Drinks
Rachel Henry, Chair (717-439-3897), Lois Watson, Amy Gehring, Olivia Williard

Condiments
Sandra Paul, Chair (717-362-4117), Judith Feree

Fruit
Dana Klouser (717-805-8559), Lois Lesher (717-362-8005) – Co-chairs, Janet Denlinger, Anna Fetterhoff, Cindy Phillips, LuAnn Ressler

Individually Wrapped Mints
Pat Herb, Chair (717-362-9668), Cathy Troutman, Tammy Spicher

Macaroni Salad
Fay Nichols, Chair (717-329-7447), Connie Shaffer, Lorraine Henninger

Milk
Pat Herb, Chair (717-362-9668), Kristen Nichols, Carol Hubler, Kim Williard, Sara Paul

Pickled Eggs
Pat Herb, Chair (717-362-9668), Faye Weaver, Jodi Thompson, Barbara Bullock, Naomi Rudisill, Bonnie Erb, Christie Kahler

Potato Chips
Sandra Shade, Chair (717-576-3289), Melanie Peters, Lori Motter, Fay Bixler

Rolls
Cecilia Boyer, Chair (717-979-3618), Sue Minnich, Betty Leitzel, Elaine Henninger, Sheila Barder, Carol Hassinger, Camella Leitzel, Carrie Schlegel

Pickles
Karen Gehring, Chair (717-692-4129), Louise Baumgardner, Donna Rabenold. Roni Mace, Connie Howard