Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church

The morning’s Bible study, Living Water, Walking Wet, is an invitation to "walk wet" – to remember, affirm, and celebrate baptism throughout life. Looking at the waters of baptism through the lenses of Scripture, Lutheran tradition, and personal experience, the study will examine the rich images and meanings of baptism and how that sacrament shapes our lives and vocations. Participants will also have the opportunity to affirm their baptismal promises. Pastor Cheryl Doely will lead the study.

August Do Day
9:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Monday, August 18
Tuesday, August 19

Bible Study Groups
Circles, seven small groups associated with Women of the ELCA (WELCA), meet at various times and places on the second Wednesday and Thursday of the month for Bible study and fellowship. The 2008-09 study will be The Hidden Hand of God: Wisdom Stories from Ruth, Daniel, and Esther. The groups also engage in a variety of mission activities. 

A Senior Adult Women’s Bible study meets bi-weekly on the first and third Mondays of the month from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in Room 158.

A Bible Study on the book of Galatians meets at 10:30 a.m. in Room 156 on the first and third Thursdays of every month. 

The Fellowship of Joyful Christians meets for a brown bag lunch at noon in Room 155 on the first Tuesday of every month.

A Women’s Breakfast Group meets at various locations the second Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. 

A Moms’ Bible Study group meets every Wednesday morning during the school year at 9:30 a.m. in Mission Lounge. Child care is provided. Contact Jenny Nelson at jenny.nelson@naz.org for more information.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month during the school year at 9:00 a.m. in Room 155. Meetings feature speakers, devotions, craft projects, and refreshments. Expectant mothers welcome. Returns September 9, 2008

Service Opportunities

Do Day Workers meet on the Tuesday following Circle meetings from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The group makes quilts for Lutheran World Relief and Bremwood Children’s Home in Waverly and assembles layettes, school, health, and sewing kits for LWR. A noon salad potluck is included. Women, men, and children (age 10 or older) are welcome to help for the entire day or part of the day.

The Caring Heart Quilters meet every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-Noon in Room 157 to make quilts for Lutheran Bible Camp auctions.

A Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Room 158 to knit and crochet shawls for people in need of prayer and comfort. The group also makes hats for chemo patients and teddy bears for sick children.

A "Sunshine" group meets on Mondays to deliver flowers to our members in the hospital. They also help with funeral luncheons.

The Bremwood Children’s Home Auxiliary meets in Waverly four times a year.

Church Women United (CWU) meets four times a year at various churches in the community. Their ecumenical worship services and fellowship opportunities include World Day of Prayer, May Friendship Day, and World Community Day.

The Cedar Falls Lutheran Home continues to need cookies for special events. Volunteers are also needed for a variety of activities.

Additional Upcoming Women's Activities:

WELCA Friendship Coffee
August 13, 2008
9:15 a.m. in Bethel Hall at Nazareth

Lutheran World Relief Fall Pick Up
November 8, 2008
Outside the Nazareth Gym

Advent Meditation
December 1, 2008
7:00 p.m. in Bethel Hall

Christmas Luncheon
December 10, 2008
12:15 p.m. in Bethel Hall