WELCA

“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.”

This is the purpose statement that we begin with at each meeting. We try to live by this
statement and show it in our actions and in the projects that we try to complete for our church and community. Every woman at Sardis is a member of the Sardis Women of the ELCA.

We certainly appreciate the assistance ALL ladies in our congregation give for the projects that are planned. We are back in full swing from the pandemic and hope that we can continue to find ways to serve our church and community. Following is a list of projects completed in 2023:

Planned and presented Bold Women’s Sunday in February.
Collected food for ECCCM and our Blessings Box in conjunction with the Lenten Season.
Assisted the Worship & Music Committee in planning and hosting a farewell
celebration for Pastor Adrienne Martin.
Planned and hosted, along with the LMIM, the Daughters of God Banquet (first since 2019) with special honors to Margaret Whitener’s past leadership
Planned and served a Continental Breakfast for the Men on Father’s Day,
Planned and served a meal for the Foard Football Team before a game.
Hosted the Catawba Conference of the NC Women of the ELCA for their fall
gathering.
Honored the Sardis Seniors at a Sunday luncheon with assistance from the Youth and the Ben Whitener family.
Decorated our Christmas Tree with Chrismons.
Collected items from the congregation for our Shut-ins and delivered for Christmas.
Planned and served refreshments after the Christmas Play.
Continued serving sandwich trays and fixings to our bereaved families.
Continued with our Saturday Meal Delivery.

Again, we appreciate the support we get from all members of our Congregation. We couldn’t accomplish our projects without you. Together we can fulfill our purpose. Come join us at a meeting. The first Sunday of the month at 5 pm is our usual meeting time. We would love to have you!

Respectfully submitted,

Nena Babb, President

Personal Care Kits Destination

QUILTS & KITS

We’ve created a special video that shows your congregation’s faith in action as our warehouse team prepares a shipment of LWR Mission Quilts, Personal Care Kits and Baby Kits to be delivered to Turkey. Please help us thank your congregation by sharing this video in worship and on your church’s social media pages.

QUILTS & KITS

Please extend our deep gratitude to your quilters and kit-makers. Because of their commitment to making quilts and kits year-round, Lutheran World Relief is sending these valuable resources and bringing hope to our neighbors who have lost everything.

FINANCIAL GIFTS

At this time, financial gifts are the number one need to assist our neighbors who are injured, hungry and displaced from multiple earthquakes. Your congregation’s generosity will ensure that we are able to respond immediately, deliver quilts and kits to hard-to-reach places as quickly as possible, and expand our response into the future. You can give now at lwr.org/quake or by mailing a check to the address below.

QUILTS & KITS

RESOURCES

Please use our suite of resources to help you guide your congregation:

· NEW! Video and photos of quilts and kits being prepared to ship to Turkey

· Bulletin insert

· Worship announcement slide

· Social media graphics

Your quick and faithful response is reaching earthquake survivors and ensuring that Lutherans are at the front lines to share God’s love with our neighbors when they need it most. Thank you.