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1 Kit Materials School kits A school kit may provide the only supplies for children returning to school after the disruption of war. School kits help parents continue their children s education, even while living in a refugee camp, for example. A school kit may also be used in adult literacy classes. Include the following items in each school kit: Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper approximately 8 X 10½ ; no loose-leaf paper One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other One pencil sharpener One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well) Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a rubber band One box of 16 or 24 crayons One 2½ eraser One sturdy drawstring backpack-style cloth bag approximately 14 X 17 with shoulder straps (no standard backpacks) Download a pattern for making School Kit bags, or purchase drawstring-style backpacks from an approved retailer. Pattern: 954E18EF5D03%7D/GI_QK_SK_DrawstringBackpackPa ttern.pdf PROJECT COMFORT FUND NOTE: LWR s approximate cost to handle and ship one LWR school kit overseas: $1.40. Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Remove any excess packaging and pack items in the bag, fold the handles over, and secure with two large rubber bands or tie with yarn. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags. Patterns for school kit bags are available by calling LWR-LWR-2. Or visit lwr.org/parish and click on School Kits.

2 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH A Reconciling in Christ Congregation Pastor Amy Larson 701 IOWA AVENUE, DECORAH, IA Church Office: decorahgoodshepherd@gmail.com Website: goodshepherddecorah.org 2017

3 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN OF THE ELCA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 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. OUR MISSION To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Kit Materials Personal Care Kits People who must flee their homes quickly often do not have time to pack essential items. Personal Care kits can help refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in exile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can

4 return home. Include the following items in each health kit: One light-weight bath-size towel (maximum 52 X 27 ), dark color recommended Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in original wrapping One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging* One sturdy comb, remove packaging One metal nail clippers (attached file optional), remove packaging *Toothbrush multi-packs may be used by sealing an individual toothbrush in a business-size envelope; no plastic bags or wrap PROJECT COMFORT FUND NOTE: LWR s approximate cost to handle and ship one LWR Personal Care Kit overseas: $2.65. Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Wrap smaller items in the washcloth; wrap washcloth and remaining items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags. Soap A brand new bar of soap contributes to dignity and cleanliness. LWR accepts new bars of any brand soap, in its original wrapping. All bar sizes are accepted; however, bath-size bars (4-5 oz.) are highly preferred. Kit Materials Fabric Kits Each year, Lutheran World Relief distributes thousands of fabric kits overseas. Many are used in vocational training programs to teach young men and women sewing skills that they can use to earn an income.

5 Include the following items in each Fabric Kit: Two pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric (no knits or 100% polyester). Each piece should match one of the sizes below: o 2¼ yards of 60 wide fabric, or o 3 yards of 44 wide fabric, or o 4 yards of 36 wide fabric Two spools of neutral-colored, general purpose thread, yards each Fabric should have no stains or holes. Pieces do not need to match in size or color/pattern. Fold thread and one piece of fabric inside second fabric piece and tie with yarn, sturdy string, ribbon or a strip of fabric. Do not enclose the Fabric Kit or any of its contents in a plastic bag. PROJECT COMFORT FUND NOTE: LWR s approximate cost to handle and ship one LWR Fabric Kit overseas: $1.00. Baby Care Kits Two lightweight cotton t-shirts; Two long or shortsleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet) Two receiving blankets, medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with lightweight yarn, up to 52 square; Four cloth diapers, flat fold preferred; One jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood, or include a baby cap; Two pairs of socks, One hand towel, dark color recommended Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of gentle soap, in original wrapping; Two diaper pins or large safety pins LWR s approximate cost to handle and ship one LWR Baby Kits overseas: $1.30. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN OF THE ELCA COORDINATING COMMITTEE 2017 First Co-Chair: Bev Sheridan

6 Program Coord/Secretary: Ann Naslund Treasurer: Marty Steele Cluster Representative: Bev Sheridan Mission: Community Carrie Solberg Rae Jean Rathje Ann Naslund Duties: * Nordic Fest Activities * World Day of Prayer & May Friendship Day * Soup Luncheon/Country Store Mission: Growth Judy Schoel Carol Hasvold Duties: * Program Covers, Bible Study Materials * Create/Maintain WELCA Bulletin Board * Assist Circles in Planning Programs for General Meetings * Prepare Announcements for Newsletters & Bulletins Mission: Action Kathy Buzza Marty Steele Gail Judisch Duties: * Free Trade Coffee * Lutheran World Relief * Quilting Nominating Committee: TBD WOMEN OF THE ELCA UPPER IOWA RIVER CLUSTER D OFFICERS 2017 President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer Becky Pahl Karen Lee Carol Burnikel Mary Lou Cotton

7 Mission Action/Community Dee Wyatt Sandy Gavle NORTHEAST IOWA SYNODICAL WOMEN S ORGANIZATION President: Diane Wills Vice-President: Secretary: Cynthia Pogge Anna Jetson Treasurer: Beverly Sheridan Board Members: Della Benson Millie Dieter Jane Godson Jane Granzow Vicky Jaeger Melissa Miller Angela Sadler Newsletter Editor: Jan Harbaugh Cluster D Upper IA River Shepherdess: Angela Sadler Moeller, Lindy C.L.A. Narveson, Kate Naslund, Ann C.L.A. Nelson, Beverly Miriam Nelson, Corinne Anna Nesheim, Jaerdis Miriam Peterson, Trudy Ramsey, LaVerne Miriam Rathje, Rae Jean Refsal, Norma Rendack, Sharon Reutlinger, Sherri Rose, Betty Rue, Marilyn Ruiz, Cheryl Schoel, Judy C.L.A. Self, Jennifer Sheridan, Bev C.L.A.

8 Slind, Mickey Solberg, Carolyn Miriam Solberg, Denise Steele, Martha C.L.A Suntken, Jane Swanson, Kristen Swiggum, Maxine Miriam Tapscott, Denise Tangen, Beverly Torresdal, Pam Thompson, Kathryn Trout, Alicia Vagts, Amalia Wicks, Anvy Wicks, Sarah Wilkinson, Jaci Wolfs, Linda Wuest, Glendalu Miriam Wyckoff, Julie Xiya, Jamee Ylvisaker, Joanne Anna Fritz, Mary Miriam Gall, Janet Miriam Grainger, Allie Green, Tabita Hanson, Marion Ruth/Mary Hanssen, Sara Hasvold, Carol Anna/Miriam Hasvold, Ruth Hayes, Harriet Hicken, Liza Hjelle, Agnes Anna Hildebrandt, Catherine C.L.A. Holland, Krista Hover, Charilyn C.L.A. Jacobsen, Jerrine Jefferson, Marion Jones, Beth Anna

9 Judisch, Gail C.L.A. Kaasa, Haldis Anna Kaschins, Elizabeth Kavan, Kim Kemp, Jane Kildegaard, Lise Kilarski, Laurie Kjome, Midge C.L.A. Kjome, Wendy Klocke, Mary Knudson, Clara c Knudsvig, Leota Miriam Kruse, Diane Kurtze, Rose Kvamme, Diane Lambert, Linda Ruth Larson, Marilynn Laursen, Jeri Lionberger, Justine Ruth Lorentzen, Elizabeth C.L.A. Ma, Noi Magelssen, Dorothy Mann, Jessica McCabe, Theresa GOOD SHEPHERD WOMEN OF THE ELCA ACTIVITY CALENDAR FOR 2017 March 3 World Day of Prayer Good Shepherd Lutheran Church April 29 Cluster D Spring Gathering St Paul s Lutheran, Lime Springs May 5 May Friendship Day Congregational UCC 6 Lutheran World Relief Pickup Olson Explosives W/ELCA Bible Study Seminar Dubuque Wartburg Seminary June 17 W/ELCA Synodical Convention at Wartburg College, Waverly

10 July Nordic Fest Activities July Triennial Gathering Minneapolis, MN August TBA Mary Circle Retreat September TBA Cluster D Fall Gathering November 4 Lutheran World Relief Pickup - Olson Explosives 5 Soup Luncheon/Country Store January 27, 2018 Winter Brunch Miriam Circle, Hostess March 2, 2018 World Day of Prayer St Benedict Parish April 21, 2018 Cluster D Spring Gathering **PLEASE NOTE: Refer to the church newsletter, website and Sunday bulletin for a detailed schedule of each month programs, activities and meetings, for updated information and changes. GATHER BIBLE STUDIES 2017 Winter 2017: Galatians: Christian faith and Christian freedom "Biblical scholars describe Paul s letter to the Galatians as the Magna Carta of Christian freedom," Kleinhans writes. "Martin Luther called it 'my Katie von Bora.' Like his marriage to Katie, Luther s relationship with Galatians was a rich and lasting one: over a period of 20 years, he published six commentaries on the epistle. Luther s reformation was centered in the doctrine of justification by grace through faith

11 for Christ s sake, which he saw as the heart of Paul s letter to the Christians in Galatia. It is also the heart of Paul s and Luther s message for us today." Session 1: No other Gospel (Galatians 1:1-2:21) Session 2: Children of God through faith (Galatians 2:19-3:29) Session 3: Heirs of the promise (Galatians 3:24-4:31) Session 4: For freedom Christ has set us free (Galatians 5:1-6:18) Summer 2017: All anew All anew, a three-session Bible study that shares the theme of the 2017 Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering in Minneapolis. Reclaiming the L Word: Renewing the Church From Its Lutheran Core Dancing Down the Hallway: Spiritual Reflections for the Everyday A Story Worth Sharing: Engaging Evangelism Fall 2017: The Apostles' Creed Explore what creeds are for, what we re saying about God and Jesus, what s missing but still might be encompassed and how we can still have questions and ask God to help and guide us. Why is the Apostles Creed the most basic of our ecumenical documents? What are our other statements of faith? WOMEN OF THE CHURCH Ailabouni, Kate Anderson, Jutta Anna/C.L.A. Anderson, Marilyn Mary Aulwes, JoAnn Miriam Bahr, Donna Miriam Bakke, Cathy Barnaal, Doris Anna Berg, Barbara C.L.A. Berg, Donna Berg, Randi Blair, Cathy Jr. Blair, Kate

12 Blair, Sue Bolson, Connie Borelli, Jane Anna Bruce, Ruth Buckingham, Megan Buzza, Kathy C.L.A. Cantine, Jennifer Casebere, Shirley Miriam Christy, Janeen Cote, Heather Craft, Naomi Mary Deifelt, Wanda Dinger, Mildred Miriam Donlon, Cheryl Drew, Sharon C.L.A./Mary Duwe, Louise Epperly, Joyce Anna Erdman, Karla Erickson, Dawn Erickson, Grace Faldet, Rachel Frank, Kris Freerking, Marie C.L.A. Fretham, Stephanie Fritz, Elizabeth GSW FUNERAL SERVING POLICY: (adopted February, 1983) 1. A Committee of three be established to: A) Visit the family to determine their wishes regarding the food service. B) Make phone calls for food and workers going through the list of women of the church

13 C) The GSW makes necessary food purchases along with donated food. D) The family may donate for food costs. E) Donations received from the family or funeral director should be given to the Good Shepherd WELCA Treasurer. Funeral/Wedding Committee Members: LaVerne Ramsey Bev Sheridan Midge Kjome Marion Hanson GSW SERVING POLICY FOR WEDDINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES (adopted April, 1993) 1. A hostess is to be chosen by the family to coordinate the food service. 2. All food will be provided by the family. 3. The serving committee will phone for workers going through the list of women of the church, if the family wishes. SPECIAL ECUMENICAL DAYS WORLD DAY of PRAYER 2018 St. Benedict Parish 2019 First United Methodist 2020 Congregational UCC 2021 First Lutheran 2022 Decorah Lutheran 2023 Good Shepherd Lutheran

14 MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2018 Decorah Lutheran 2019 St. Benedicts 2020 Good Shepherd Lutheran 2021 First United Methodist 2022 Congregational UCC GOOD SHEPHERD WOMEN OF THE ELCA 2017 CIRCLE SCHEDULES MIRIAM / RUTH CIRCLES: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. (Uses Bible Study from Gather Magazine) Hostess Jan. cancelled/weather Feb. 8 Bev Nelson Mar. 8 Carol Hasvold Apr. 12 Donna Bahr May 10 Carrie Solberg Sept. 13 Carol Hasvold Oct. 11 Laverne Ramsey Nov. 8 Carrie Solberg Dec. 13 Donna Bahr Board Rep: Carrie Solberg LWR Kits: School Kits Circles Continued on next page ANNA CIRCLE: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Hostess Jan. 10 Feb. 14 Jane Borelli Mar. 14 Agnes Hjelle Apr. 11 Joanne Ylvisaker May 16 Doris Barnaal (note date/third Tuesday) Sept. 12 Haldis Kaasa Oct. 10 Beth Jones

15 Nov. 14 Carol Hasvold Board Rep: Carol Hasvold LWR Kits: Personal Care Kits C.L.A. CIRCLE: Meets the 4 th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (Uses the Bible Study from Gather Magazine) Hostess Jan. 24 Sharon Drew Feb. 21 Gail Judisch Mar. 28 Judy Schoel Apr. 25 Lindy Moeller, at Church May 23 Barbara Berg June 27 Marie Freerking Aug. 22 Jutta Anderson Sept. 26 Ann Naslund Oct. 24 Kathy Buzza, at Church Nov. 28 Bev Sheridan Jan. 23, 2018 Sharon Drew Board Rep.: Bev Sheridan LWR Kits: Baby Care Kits MARY CIRCLE Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Hostess Jan. 2 Jane Jakoubek Feb. 7 Marilyn Larson Mar. 7 Naomi Craft Apr. 4 Marion Hanson May 2 Marilyn Anderson June 6 TBA PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Meets the third Wednesday of the month. Meeting places are printed in the church newsletter, bulletin, and church schedules appearing in Decorah newspapers and on the Good Shepherd website. The group asks God to bless a completed shawl before it is given to someone who will benefit from its solace. Contact person: Ruth Bruce.

16 GOOD SHEPHERD WOMEN OF THE ELCA NOMINATING COMMITTEE: This committee of at least three women presents nominees for first and second Co-chair and two at-large member positions. KITCHEN COMMITTEE: JoAnn Aulwes Ann Naslund Doris Barnaal Glenda Wuest Oversees the church kitchen, assesses need for and condition of equipment, appliances and furnishings and arranges for purchase, repair and maintenance.