In our Bible study, our members are being asked to “Act Boldly in the Fruit of the Spirit.”

“The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.” (Galatians 5:22–23)

Please join us!

Opportunity: Various outreach opportunities

Who Sponsors It: Women of the ELCA (WELCA)

Time Commitment: Variable

Who to Contact: Arvetta Hjelmstad, 303-753-0821

Who can participate: Women involved in Augustana Circles

Current Augustana WELCA outreach activities

This section lists outreach activities sponsored by the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) Circles.

Our Circle members are always eager to donate time, cash, and talent. Some 2005 projects that the Circles were involved in were:

• Augustana Early Learning Center

• SHARE Baskets for Warren Village

• Denver Rescue Mission

• Gathering Place

• Sacred Heart House

• Hospital in Tanzania

• Fletcher Elementary

• Items for Iambi Hospital

• Metro CareRing

• Gift card to Rainbow Trail

• Youth for Costa Rica

• Lutheran Refugee Center

• Lutheran Family Services

• Lutheran Ministry–Women’s Prison

• Furnished meals to homeless through Interfaith Hospitality Network

• Art supplies for Four Mile Family Resource Center

• Health kits: Lutheran World Relief

• Monthly visits and cards to home-centered members

• Assisted in receptions at ordinations, funerals, and other special events

• Holiday baskets/gifts to home-centered members

• Advent Adventure

• December Vespers

For more information on WELCA, go to www.rmselca.org/women.

Join a Circle!

Join a Circle for Bible study, mutual support, fellowship, and opportunities for service: