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1. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Welcome! Let us introduce ourselves . . . We are the Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

2. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Women of the ELCAMission and Purpose Statements As a community of women created in the image of God,called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, andempowered 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, andpromote healing and wholenessin the church,the society, andthe world.

3. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Made up of 7 Conferences With 165 Congregations Region 6D of the ELCA

4. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Meet Your Synodical Officers President – Sharon Moenter Vice President – Chris Budke Secretary – Darlene Schaadt Treasurer – Sue McKibben Sue, Sharon, Darlene, Chris

5. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Meet Your Conference Board Members Central Conference - Janice Kritzler Toledo Conference – Suzanne Kapff Eastern Conference – Elaine Conley Maumee Valley Conference – Ruth Fuhrhop North Central Conference – Joan Schulte Southeastern Conference – Virginia Neuchterlein Southwestern Conference – Judy Sampson Toledo Conference – Suzanne Kapff

6. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Ruth, Elaine, Janice Virginia, Joan Judy Conference Board Members Suzanne

7. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Stay informed what is happening in the Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Synodical Newsletter Published: February 15, May 15, August 15, November 15 $5.00 for a 1 year subscription 1 copy is sent to the President or contact person of all Northwestern Ohio Congregations Ask them or the person who gets the mail at your church for the copy Editor: Brenda Shibler S nlight

8. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Renew, Respond, Rejoice! The Women of the ELCA Theme for 2011-2014

9. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Renew! 2011 Convention . . . September 17, 2011 Trinity Lutheran, Findlay Opening Worship

10. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Respond! 2011 Convention . . . Blessing of our Hands Knotting Comforters Making Cards God’s Work Our Hands

11. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Rejoice! Convention Pictures courtesy of Eric Teichmann 2011 Convention Speakers: Bishop Lohrmann Diane Brauer Rachael Lewis

12. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Northwestern Ohio Synodical Convention June 21-22, 2013Findlay Inn, Findlay OH Bible Study – Mary Satterfield Banquet Speaker – Rev. Christine Thompson Saturday – Lunch with Mother Teresa Choose from 3 Enrichment Sessions More details in your February Sonlight, coming in your May edition or on this web-page.

13. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Resources Women of the ELCA Magazine . . . Gather offers a mix of articles, theological reflections, devotions, and stories of comfort and challenge that lift up the mission of Women of the ELCA: to mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. The magazine is published 10 times a year with combined issues in January/February and July/August.

14. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Bible Studies and Retreat Programs

15. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization More Programs

16. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Café: Stirring the Spirit Within Caféis an award-winning Web-based magazine for young women who want to build Community, participate in Advocacy, strengthen Faith, and strive toward Enlightenment (CAFE!). It incorporates a Lutheran perspective for women of Christian faith or simply for any woman who is interested in how faith can relate to the issues that women face today. Sign-up on the Women of ELCA Web-site (www.womenoftheelca.org) to receive emails on current topics on Café.

17. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Bold Connections Bold Connections is the free monthly e-newsletter of Women of the ELCA. Whether you participate a lot or a little in Women of the ELCA, and no matter what your role, you'll find helpful news and information on our programs and activities, and stories of how together we are living out our purpose and mission. Sign up for Bold Connections on the Women of the ELCA web-site.

18. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Interchange The 8-page leadership newsletter is sent monthly by regular mail to Women of the ELCA leaders in congregational units, synodical organizations, and clusters and conferences. It contains organizational news, new resource information, programmatic updates, and more. Leaders are encouraged to share the contents with all the women in their group. Interchange is also available by subscription for just $8 per year. It's a great way to easily make more copies available to anyone in your congregation who should be getting all the news in Interchange every month. Call Augsburg Fortress at 800-328-4648.

19. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Website Addresses . . . Northwestern Synodical Women’s Organization Website: http://nwos-elca.org/synod-ministries/women-of-the-elca-northwestern-ohio-synod or www.nwos-elca.org then Synod Ministries then Women of the ELCA Women of the ELCA Website: www.womenoftheelca.org or www.elca.org then Growing in Faith then Ministry then Women of the ELCA ELCA Website: www.elca.org

20. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Thank you for stopping by . . . We invite you to check with your Congregation’s Women’s Groupto see what they have to offer!

21. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization Don’t have an active women’s group and would like to know how to start one . . . the Synodical Board would be glad to help you!

22. Northwestern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization God’s Work,Our Hands!