Women’s Ministry 2004

Women’s Ministry provides opportunities for the women of Bethel to study Scripture, share in fellowship, and serve the community and congregation. Women’s Ministry is part of Congregational Life.

Bible Study Groups and their leaders:

Women of Wednesday LaVinnia Pierson

Saturday Morning Bible Class Study Rosemarie Reichard

Esther-Dorcas Helen Smith

Martha Karen Ewers

Priscilla Dolores Koser

40 Days of Purpose Small Group Vicki Bohan & Joanna Suzuki

This year we sponsored the following events. A special thank you to all the leaders and their committees for their service to the Lord and the women of Bethel.

Annual Women’s Retreat at Mt Cross Cindy Arnett

Maundy Thursday Communion Breakfast Priscilla Circle

Spring and Fall Fellowship Luncheons Carol Palmer & Natalie Rogerson

Summer Lunch and Bible Study Martha Circle

Women of Faith Conference Cindy Arnett

Thanksgiving Dinner for the Evergreens Elva Wilson & Anna Hoegel

“Cookies, Carols and Tea” Rosemarie Reichard & Natalie Rogerson

Sunny View Auxiliary, Navajo Mission Outreach, and the Prayer Chain are additional activities sponsored by Women’s Ministry.

Women’s Ministry sent benevolences to the following in 2004.

Thank you to Anna Hoegel for her service as Treasurer.

Cupertino Community Services $100

San Jose Family Shelter $100

Gloria Dei Lord’s Pantry $100

Mt Cross Lutheran Camp $100

Retreat Offering to Mt Cross $300

Lutheran Social Services $100

Bethel Quilters $100

Women of the ELCA $200

Thankoffering – WELCA $242

We cordially invite all women in the congregation to participate in the events sponsored by Bethel’s Women’s Ministry.

Rosemarie Reichard

Women’s Ministry Coordinator