Adult Ministry
There are several opportunities for adult members of St. Peter’s to participate in ministry. Bible studies, luncheons, sewing days, serving Fellowship, and special mission projects are just a few. Members of our congregation are also active within the community. Many sign-up to deliver Meals on Wheels, visit shut-ins, and prepare holiday baskets for families in need. Whatever your area of interest may be, the adult ministries at St. Peter’s provides occasions to use your gifts in service to our Lord.
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELCA)
“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, society, and the world.” (Article II, WELCA Constitution)
President:Sue Ebensberger
Vice-President: Betty Heitland 641-816-556
Secretary: Margaret Ann Johnson 641-816-5300
Treasurer: Julie Brinkman 641-816-4335
Chairperson of Mission - Growth: Donna Wunsch
641-816-4649
Chairperson of Mission - Action: Mildred Deike
641-823-5810
Chairperson of Mission - Community: Nancy Reser
641-894-3360
WELCA members are each assigned to one of three circles: Faith, Vision, or Glory. These circles meet monthly together for fellowship and Bible study. The monthly Circle Fellowship is the second Thursday at 9:30 am.
Additionally, WELCA members participate in one of three Missions: Growth, Community, or Action. These Missions dedicate themselves to specific areas of ministry and strive to achieve precise goals.
Mission: Growth- Pray – Give – Correspond
- Growth person from each circle will work with the Growth chairperson of the WELCA board in planning and assisting her with the General Meeting programs where needed.
- Growth chairperson will invite and welcome new members to WELCA and church functions.
- Packing shut-in boxes in May with cookies, fruit, etc.
- To enable each woman to value herself and others as created in God’s image and redeemed through Christ; and to build up and celebrate relationships which are global, diverse, and interdependent.
- Community circle person will assist the Community chairperson of the
WELCA board in:
Christmas Giving Tree
Operation Christmas Child
Servicemen and Servicewomen Boxes - Calling volunteers to work at the Community Center for Senior Meals
- To enable women to articulate and act upon their faith as Disciples of Christ in all arenas of life.
- Work with Action chairperson from the WELCA board
- Help organize Sewing Days
- Collect items for kits, etc.
- Help pack quilts and clothing for Lutheran World Relief
- Pack boxes of cookies and fruit for shut-ins
Upcoming WELCA Events
Men’s Community Bible Study
Every Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. men from the community gather for breakfast and Bible study at Steere’s Country Café in downtown Greene. This group is a mixture of varying ages and Christian denominations which comes together once a week for fellowship and further study of Jesus Christ.