WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Campfire at 2022 Womens Retreat

The Women’s Ministry at St. John’s West Bend reaches out to women of all ages and generations. We have many different opportunities for you to connect with other women who share your interests, hobbies, and passions. Whether it’s gathering around God’s Word in a small group or Bible study, tying quilts to send across the world, or making cards to give to others, we are blessed to be able to connect to, care for, and share with each other. . . in Christ!

WOMEN’S RETREAT

A weekend-getaway for all women (high school and up) in mid-Fall at resorts around south-eastern Wisconsin. This provides women the opportunity to get away for a time of fellowship together around God’s Word in speaker-led sessions, worship, and free-time activities. Our contact is Rachel Morton.

SISTER TO SISTER

A women’s Bible study for women 18 and older designed around a study book for each session. Ladies have the option of meeting on 2nd and 4th Monday nights from 6:30-8:00PM in a host’s home or Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:30AM in the church nursery. Monday night’s contact is Penny Van Dellen and Wednesday morning’s contact is Denise Seibel.

LWML

St. John’s has an active Lutheran Women’s Missionary League group that meets on the second Monday of the month in the church’s lower level fellowship hall. Check out the e-newsletter or St. John’s APP for the most up-to-date information detailing the time of the monthly meeting. The LWML is a registered service organization of the LCMS. They meet for fellowship, Bible study, mission efforts, and information on Zone 5 activities on the district and national levels, and service projects. Women can join at any time. Our contact is Pam Muther.

LADIES AID

The Ladies Aid actively serves by providing meals for families following funeral services. This service group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM in the lower level fellowship hall for a time of food, fellowship, devotional time, and a variety of activities. Our contact is Joanne Johnson.

QUILTING

Our team of quilters meet each Monday at 9:00 AM in the lower fellowship hall to make quilts that are sent out to people in need around the world. Our contact is Cathy Berndt.

CARD MINISTRY

The card ministry group hand-crafts and distributes cards that celebrate and care for those who need the Lord’s encouragement and blessing. Currently the group does not meet together at the church. Cards are hand crafted at home and donated to the church. Our contact is Pam Muther.

MOM CAFE

Mom Café provides a time and space for moms of all ages to connect with each other; to seek God; to learn and support each other in the challenges of being a mother. Join us for faith, fellowship, food, and free childcare!

Fall 2023 Mom Café Session: Parenting the Love and Logic Way

  • Sept. 7 & 21, Oct. 5 & 19, Nov. 2 & 16, Dec. 7; Dec. 14 (Christmas Party)

  • 8:00 - 10:00 am

  • Meet in the Church Gathering Space

This fall, St. John's Mom Café is happy to bring back Love and Logic. Love and Logic is a Christian based child discipline program that focuses on teaching your kids how to make good decisions and learn from their mistakes through natural consequences. And all of this can be done while keeping parents calm!

Angela Batterman will be our certified “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” facilitator. She will be leading us through 7 weeks of the practical techniques that Love and Logic is famous for. Angela believes that, while often challenging, parenting is one of God's greatest privileges. Dig deeper into scripture and experience positive encouragement in each of her classes. No matter the age of your kids, toddler to adult, Love and Logic works for all of them. So, moms of all ages are welcome to join us for this special Mom Cafe session in the fall.

Register for Parenting the Love and Logic Way

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB

The St. John’s Book Club meets every other month in a host’s home to discuss the current book, which is usually fiction. Ladies 18 and older are encouraged to join us for fellowship and interesting dialogue about the books and our world. Our contact is Penny Van Dellen.

View our e-newsletter for the Women’s Book Club schedule.

SPECIAL EVENTS

At different points throughout the year, we gather around certain themes such as: game nights, potlucks, and “How-to” learning activities. These fellowship events will be announced within our Connections E-Newsletters, on our St. John’s App and events calendar, Please keep a watch for new and upcoming fellowship events for women throughout the year!

If you would like detailed information about any of the St. John’s West Bend Women’s Ministries, view our Connections E-Newsletters, the St. John’s App and events calendar, or contact the church office.