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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1050 Peninsula Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686-2799
Phone: 231.947.9880

Worship Services:
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am
Sunday School 9:15am

Map to Church

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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 in the church, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the socisty, and the world.

2011 WELCA Events

Date Event Hostess
September 21 General Meeting/Potluck 6:30 pm Sarah Circle
November 12/13 WELCA Thank Offeriing Weekend All Circles
December 3 Tea luncheon 12:30 pm Rebecca/Anna Circle

Circle Groups

(All circles meet during the second full week of each month)
Circle
(click name for more info)
Meeting date/time Contact person Contact info
Rebecca Anna Circle Thursday, 1:00 pm at Church
(Meeting info)
Nancy Ammann  
Ruth Circle Tuesday, 7:30 pm in Hostess' home
(Meeting info)
Monthly Schedule  
Sarah Circle Tuesday, 12:00 noon at church
(Meeting info)
Monthly Schedule  

For a list of WELCA Committees and members, click here.


Bible Study Groups / Open Fellowship Meetings

Landscape Committee

This energetic group meets each Monday morning at 9:00 am to weed, mulch, plant, fertilize and even

'talk to' the flowers and shrubs around the church building. Bring your garden gloves and tools if you

would like an assignment in the soil.

Call Ellie Shaw at 946-2181 if you have any questions.

This group has completed work on the flowers and shrubs for the year.

Walking Group

This group meets each Wednesday morning at 9:30 am. They walk for fun! Discover the trails around Traverse City.

The group will meet in rain or shine. Contact Barb Graf at kestrel@charter.net if you need information.

Morning Bible Study Group
Thursday mornings, 10:00am. Group is led by Ken McGuire.

Sunday mornings - 8:30 am.


Novel Discussion Group
3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:00 pm. Led by Ellie Long. The next meeting will be on December 4.

A movie, Sweet Land, and a Holiday potluck at the Gabels

Call Ellie at 935-4595 if you have any questions. Visitors and new members are always welcome!

Small Group Ministries

The groups in the Small Group Ministries are now meeting. To see a list of meeting dates and times, click here.


Music Groups

Choir Rehearsal date/time Contact person Contact info
Handbell Choir

Thursday evenings, 6:15 pm

Cindy Monroe 947-9800
Parish Choir

Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm

Tom Stokes 947-9800
Youth Choir As scheduled   947-9800
Guitar/Contemporary Music Group 1st Saturday Evenings, 5:30 pm Cindy Monroe 947-9800

Childrens' Choirs

For additional information,

click here

Sunday Mornings   947-9880


Church Groups

Group
(click name for more info)
Meeting date/time Contact person Contact info
XYZ Group
(50 years and older)

Usually 3rd Friday at

noon

Betty Rutila 947-1013
Men's Retiree Work Group Tuesday mornings, 9:00am Carl Lehto 223-7187
Women's LWR/LSSM Sewing Group Tuesday mornings, 9:00am Jane Witkop 946-9437
Walking Group Wednesday, 9:00 am Barb Graf 946-5121
Sew Pieceful Quilters 2nd and 4th Monday of month, 6:00 pm Suzanne Lehto 223-7187


Last Updated: August 22, 2011