JOY (Usually meet on 3^rd Fridays)
If interested, please call Lisa Bender at 883-8193.

MARTHA Monday, May 5 1:30 p.m.
Hostess: Lis Shepard, 2137 Daves Ave.
Group Bible Study

MARY Monday, May 5 1:30 p.m.
Hostess: Jan Martin, 514 S Howard
Bible Study: Shelley Dale

LEAH 1st Tuesday, May 6 noon potluck
Hostess: Gen Long, car pool from Dollar Store
2190 Pleasant Hill Rd, Deary leaves 11:30am
Bible study: Gen Long

REBEKAH 1^st Tues, May 6, at Good Sam 1:30 p.m.
Hostess : Shirley Gunther
Group Bible Study – All women welcome

TAKE PART IN ELCW STEWARDSHIP!

WEDNESDAY PIECEMAKERS, May 14 & 28, 9:00 a.m., with noon potluck. You are invited to help make quilts as well as many other projects on work days. The more helping hands the merrier! Stay or come for the noon potluck.

ELCW could use CLEAN, LIKE-NEW blankets and flannel sheets for fillers for Lutheran World Relief quilts. Please note: We no longer take used clothing.

Our shipment to Lutheran World Relief in May will consist of 11 health kits, 7 school kits, 15 layettes and 38 quilts. Donations to the above are welcome any time and may be left in the women’s closet or in the church office.

People who must flee their homes quickly often do not have time to pack essential items. Health kits can help refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home. The following items are in a health kit:

1 hand towel (dark color best), 1 wash cloth (dark color best), 1 bath-size bar of soap (any brand in original wrapper), 1 adult-size toothbrush (in original package), 1 comb (wide-tooth preferred), 1 metal nail file or clippers with file attached, 6 BandAids(or similar brand) ½" - 3/4", NO TOOTHPASTE.

Piecemakers meet May 14 & 28. Come help tie quilts and have a wonderful morning of fellowship. Potluck lunch is at noon.

Any questions about our projects, please call Charlotte Staihar at 883-1004.

Barbara Johnston & Charlotte Staihar
ELCW Stewardship Secretaries

Saturday, May 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lewiston
Registration begins at 9a.m. Please bring a salad to share. No physical offering. Monetary offerings will be split between Family Promise and Synodical Women.

Bible study will be presented by Pr Peg Harvey-Marose. Communion Service will be by Pr Elizabeth Larsen of Troy Lutheran. All women of Emmanuel welcome. Those who wish to attend may meet in Emmanuel’s parking lot to carpool at 8:30am. Call Jan Martin 882-7049 for info.

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
"God's Wisdom Inspires Hospitality"

May Friendship Day, Saturday, May 3, beginning at 9;30 am at United Methodist Church in Moscow.

What does it really mean to provide hospitality as faith-filled women? This theme calls us to look at hospitality from different perspectives. Through sharing scriptures and discussion, it is our hope that all will be called to a deeper understanding of what it truly means to provide hospitality.

The annual dedication of offerings to the Fellowship of the Least Coin is also part of the service, as is the opportunity for your unit to honor a certain woman with a Valiant Woman pin and certificate to convey the Unit’s gratitude for her efforts. This is also a time to intentionally invite and honor loyal and promising Young Church Women. All women of Emmanuel are invited.

Thanks to all who helped make the ELCW Spring Brunch a wonderful, informative event! Special thanks to Gen Long for the idea of a program devoted to women’s health and to Hope Circle for serving as hostess. Also, thank you to Debbie Wyatt, Kristin Johnson and Dorothy Schnaible for helping make it a success.

Everyone continues to express their appreciation for the presentations from the health professionals: Dr. Kama White, MD; Kathy Kwiatkowski; Janice Neglay; and Betty Trout.

Thank you all for your participation. I look forward to seeing you at the next ELCW event: the Mothers, Sons and Daughters Dessert on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30pm.

Sincerely, Jan Martin (ELCW President)

Plan Ahead for Next Summer!
The 7th Triennial Gathering of the Women of the ELCA will be July 10-13, 2008, in Salt Lake City. More than 3,000 women are expected to attend. The theme is "Come to the Waters" and will include Bible studies, worship and workshops, a concert be the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, researching your ancestors and touring the area. This will be an inspiring, uplifting experience.