First Lutheran Church Women - FLCW
Mission Statement - Women of the ELCA
To Mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Happy Thanksgiving Greetings, Dear Girlfriends in Christ, SEEING GOD’S HAND IN EVERY SEASON As the Fall leaves change color and the seasons shift, we can see the intricate ways that God’s hand is at work in our lives. Just as He orchestrates the beauty of Fall, He is also actively shaping our own lives with His masterful touch. Each challenge that we face and each blessing that we receive shows us God’s presence and His perfect plan. When we take the time to notice, we will see His hand guiding us, providing for us, and drawing us closer to Him. In every season, let us trust in the faithful hand of our Heavenly Father, knowing that He is working all things together for our good. In this busy season, let us remember that we are not alone. Our family of believers stands with us, and the Word of God guides us. As we sow seeds of goodness, we can trust that the precious fruits of the earth will be ours to harvest at the right time. So, let us not lode heart or rely solely on our own strength. Instead, let us fix our eyes on Jesus Christ, wo renews us day by day. Let us allow the Master’s hand to help us to continue doing good, even when it is difficult, giving us the spiritual strength that we need to fulfil His specific purpose for our lives today. The beauty of this season is undeniable. Just as the Galatians 6:9 verse reminds us, God creates the beauty of the Fall leaves, He also wants to create beauty in our lives. He understands that we are only human. He knows that we get tired and discouraged from time to time. God promises that our labor in the Lord is not in vain, and that in His perfect time, we will reap a harvest of blessings. DURING THIS TIME OF GREAT CHANGE IN NATURE, MAY WE REVEL IN THE BEAUTY THAT GOD HAS PUT IN OUR LIVES, AS HE HAS DONE WITH THE FALL LEAVES. FLCW UPDATE: Our 130th First Lutheran Church Anniversary celebration is history, and what a beautiful day it was. THANK YOU to Beth Huseth for organizing and planning the major portion of the celebration. She did a beautiful job of putting before us how much of an impact our congregation is in our community, and the necessity of continuing to do that work – GOD’S WORK; OUR HANDS. The Fellowship Hall was festive as we enjoyed a ham dinner prepared by the women of the church. I THANK the Executive Committee of FLCW – Joyce Pestal, Gail Wangen, and Joleen Swang, for their time and diligence in putting together a special meal for a special celebration. There were many hands – male and female, who made themselves available to help in any way that they could that day. THANK YOU to everyone who pitched in and helped to make lighter work for everyone. With God on our side and His blessing, we forge ahead to continue His work in His name. ▪ PLEASE NOTE: The quilters are displaying several of their beautiful and unique quilts for purchase. Materials for quilting have become quite expensive, like everything else, so this is the perfect solution to funding this mission while at the same time offering us an opportunity to have a quilt lovingly designed and made by our mighty QUILTING MISSION TEAM. ▪ As you may recall, we raised money to provide supplies for our teachers. A list has been obtained from the teachers, and Gail and Joleen have been diligently shopping for items to fulfill their wish list. This is such a wonderful way for us to do mission in our own back yard. ▪ The FOOD PANTRY is experiencing funding challenges. As another way for us to do mission in our own back yard, FLCW is considering an annual benevolence to the Food Pantry to help them defray some of their expenses. ▪ Local mission ideas are welcome. If there is something that you see is a need, or needs to be done in our community, please share your idea. We consistently and faithfully send mission dollars away, but there is more need in our community that we could ever imagine. Lightening the load of people in need in our own community would be another way for us to do GOD’S WORK with OUR HANDS. You will probably be contacted sometime this month about giving a gift to our Annual BAKELESS BAKE SALE. Feel free to offer your gift anytime. Karla in the office will be glad to accept your gift, as will your Group Chairman, and your treasurer, Gail Wangen. This has proven to be a very successful project for us. Please keep in mind that many of the proceeds that FLCW generates helps support all of the First Lutheran family in many ways, thank to every one of you. ▪ The list of suggested gifts to the JAMESTOWN STATE HOSPITAL will be coming out this month. You can watch for that in the Sunday bulletins. ▪ As many of you are aware of, we are working on becoming more effective with having families work together on the various and many mission and hospitality events that we do in our church. It is still a work in progress, and there is a lot to sort out and define to make this clearer than mud. But we are working on it, and it will definitely involve your participation is a detailed Time and Talent survey to determine where your strengths lie and what you would enjoy doing. PLEASE, PLEASE respond to that survey whenever it comes out to help us determine how we go forth with this goal. ▪ ALL ARE WELCOME! Our next FLCW meeting is November 2nd, 8:45 am, in the Church Lounge. “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them.” Hebrews 6:10 In His Service, Kathy Muscha, President First Lutheran Church Women |
BAKERLESS BAKE SALE
Your Group Chairman will be contacting you sometime this month for your consideration of a gift toward this project. Please feel free to leave your gift with Karla in the office, Gail Wangen, FLCW Treasurer, or your Group Chairman. You do not need to wait to be called. This has traditionally been a very successful venture. It enables the many missions and projects of the FLCW and the church to be done. Your participation is very much appreciated. Thanks to Melvin and Grace Arndt for delivering the Lutheran World Relief Items to Minot recently. Items sent were 108 quilts, 22 school kits, and 32 baby care kits. Thanks to those of you who donated items for the kits/and or materials for the quilts such as fabric, sheets, and crochet thread and to those who helped with the projects in any way.
DID YOU KNOW - Every woman who is a member of First Lutheran Church is also automatically a member of FLCW (First Lutheran Church Women. That is why you are assigned to a serving group and asked to participate in the various missions of the women of the church. And, YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE MONTHLY MEETINGS of the FLCW, held the first Sunday of every month (except January, June, and July), at 8:45 am in the church lounge.
FLCW (First Lutheran Church Women) Your officers are: President - Kathy Muscha Secretary - Joyce Pestal Treasurer - Gail Wangen Thank you
Thank you to everyone that helped with setting up, preparing, serving and cleanup of the Anniversary meal. Your help was invaluable in making it such a success. It was truly a display of “God’s work, our hands”. What a nice ending to our Anniversary celebration. Thanks again! Bible Conversations - All women are welcome!
Bible Conversations/Circle will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th at the home of Peggy White. We will study the October lesson from the Gather Magazine. This is the second session of a three part series on “Money, Stewardship and Generosity” by the Rev. Christa Von Zychlin. Session two is about “Stewardship: How do we tend our treasure?” All women are welcome! THANKOFFERING (Suggestions) -
February - $ .50 for every Valentine that you sent/received. March - $ .10 for each of the 40 days of Lent. April - $2.00 for the first crocus or meadowlark that you see. May - $5.00 in honor of your mother. June - $1.00 for every wedding that you are invited to this month. July - $ .25 for each American Flag that you see displayed in your neighborhood or rural road. August - $ .50 for every child, grandchild, great grandchild or niece or nephew starting school this month. September - $3.00 in thanks for all the jobs available for workers honored on Labor Day. October - $ .10 for every Trick or Treater who comes to your house. November - $ .25 for every pound of your Thanksgiving turkey. Sheets Needed
The quilters are in need of sheets for the backs of quilts and also for liners. Ones for backs should be in good condition, but ones for liners may have stains. Any size can be used. Cotton or cotton/polyester is preferred. They can also use sheet blankets, flannel sheets, and mattress pads. If you have any items to donate, please leave them on the bench by the “office” door or take them to the quilting room in the basement. Thank you! 
THANK YOU to our 2025 FLCW BOLD WOMAN -
Sheena Schneibel
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