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St. Mark's offers several Women's Circles which meet in rotating homes once a month:
- Naomi Circle
 - This group of women meets at 7:00 p.m. every first Monday of the month.
- All women are welcome to join in the friendship and learning this Bible study provides.
- Contact Barb Price for more information
- Hope Circle
- This group of women meets at 7:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month.
- This group does Bible study, mission projects, pray for one another, and have great fellowship.
- Contact Dotty Johnson for more information.
- Faith Circle
- This group of women meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second Monday of the month.
- All women are invited to join this group, which does Bible study, a variety of activities, and have great fellowship.
- Contact Melba Norman for more information.
- Ruth Circle
- We welcome you to join us on the third Tuesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- The topic of study is from the monthly "Lutheran Woman" magazine. We also take time to socialize and enjoy each other's company.
- Contact Betty Lankers for more information.
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FALL KALEIDOSCOPE LUNCHEON Saturday, September 25 Sanctuary Hall Calling all women, young and old! Lydia's Piecemakers will be celebrating the Joy of Serving with a chicken salad croissant luncheon by Catering Gourmet of Sugar Grove beginning at 11:45 a.m. This event includes a presentation by Dotty Johnson appearing as Martha from the New Testament. Tickets are $15.00 each (order by mail). Look for order forms at the Welcome Center and in the weekly St. Mark's Courier. You may direct questions to Charlotte Shanks.
CALLING ALL LUTHERAN WOMEN FOR THE TRIENNIAL GATHERING OF WOMEN OF THE ELCA Spokane, Washington July 14-17, 2011 The theme of the Gathering is “Renew, Respond, Rejoice”. Theme verses are Philippians 4:4-9. Pre– and post-gathering tours are planned to introduce you to the beauty and wonder of Spokane and its environs including gardens, wineries, silver mines, and Lake Coeur d’Alene. You can explore Bing Crosby’s connections to Spokane or push up your sleeves and work a shift at Second Harvest. Prices will range from $45 to $150. Full details will be available in the registration materials. Registration opens September 15, 2010. Three guest speakers have been confirmed to date: Nora Gallagher, author and journalist; Leymah Gbowee, peacemaker; and Jane Redmond, educator and spiritual director. God knows you carry many responsibilities and worries in your lives. You are the backbones of many structures. You run households and businesses, and you support families and friendships. Our church calls us to serve. Many women make quilts, visit the sick and homebound, make food for funeral lunches and other occasions, and advocate for people in need. Have you discovered your heart for service and found your calling? Learn how to use your gifts/talents to make a difference at the Gathering and beyond. Rejoice in God’s amazing grace with sisters of all sizes, colors, shapes and dreams. Go to Spokane to hear of God’s love. Stand among 2,000 plus women and hear their voices, celebrating our Christian faith. Attend the Gathering and Rejoice! Contact Dotty Johnson, Triennial Gathering Promoter, with questions. “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worth of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.”
 ELIZABETH MINISTRY
Based on the story in Luke's gospel of the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth, this ministry supports mothers in the childbearing years. The Elizabeth Ministry is an international program based on the story in Luke's gospel of the visitation between Mary and Elizabeth. We do not meet regularly, but rather meet informally with moms and those who might be expecting or experiencing difficulties. This includes mentoring moms with love and support, making and delivering meals, and providing baby blankets. If you know someone who could benefit from an Elizabeth minister, or if you would like to become one, please contact Anna Gonzales.
 HANNAH CIRCLE Hannah was a barren woman until she sought the Lord for a child, and once blessed with a son, she gave him back to God for service. YOUNG MOMS -- Please join us for Bible study, prayer and fellowship on the second Monday of the month at 9:15 a.m. at St. Mark's in Sanctuary Hall. Childcare is provided in the Nursery. We have playground outings, and meet one evening a month at an off-site location for a fun "Ladies' Night Out". Contact Karen Veeder for more details.
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