ADULT MINISTRIES

What we do and how to get involved

Men’s Group

The Men’s Group welcomes any adult male who wishes to join. Meetings are scheduled for weekends or evenings to accommodate working men. Each gathering is hosted either by a group member or at a local venue.

  • Meeting Dates:
    • There are no fixed dates; announcements will be made in the bulletin and during church announcements.

For any inquiries, please reach out to Matt Hatleli, Chad Bahnub, or CJ Segelhurst.

Charcuterie and Christ: A Women’s Group

This new ministry is designed specifically for women, especially those who work or cannot participate in other women’s groups. Meetings will be scheduled in the evenings or on weekends, allowing those who usually can’t attend to join in.

  • Location: Gatherings will take place at individual homes or community establishments.
  • Updates: Dates and times will be shared through the bulletin and church announcements.

For any inquiries, please reach out to Jessica Bahnub at jessicamnagel@gmail.com.

Coffee, Faith, and Fellowship

This group is designed to engage parents of Sunday School students, but we warmly invite all adults to participate. Our meetings take place during the Sunday School hour on selected Sundays in the basement of the Sunday School wing. Enjoy a steady supply of coffee as we read the Bible and share fellowship with fellow adults. These gatherings are led by CJ Segelhurst.

Adult Education and Bible Study: “Faithful Conversations”

“Faithful Conversations” is a weekly blog dedicated to exploring the readings from the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL), a three-year cycle utilized by numerous Christian denominations around the globe. Authored by Paul Rykken, this blog seeks to deepen biblical understanding and provide meaningful context for weekly worship.

Join Us for In-Person Discussions

Additionally, we host in-person discussions about the Lectionary every Sunday after worship in the library. Everyone is warmly invited to participate in our weekly mailing list and/or Sunday morning sessions!

To join the mailing list, please reach out to Paul Rykken at [pstrykken@email.com]or call 715-299-0311.

WELCA

The Women of Evangelical Lutheran Church, or W/ELC, is an active group within our church community. Our unit at ELC is part of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA), which includes Lutheran women gathering in over 4,500 locations across the U.S. and the Caribbean for service, Bible study, advocacy, and fellowship.

Embracing Ministry and Activities

Our unit at ELC supports our mission of empowering women to act boldly in their faith in Jesus Christ. We are regrouping after COVID-19, with Sonia Hicks as president. A dedicated team helps plan meetings and activities, like January’s valentine-making for veterans. We meet at noon on the second Wednesday of each month for lunch and a themed activity.

Supporting Our Mission

We support ELC’s mission to love God and others through meal preparation and service. In 2024, we provided meals for events like:

  • The Capital Campaign fundraiser
  • Lunch at Veteran’s Park for God’s Work Our Hands Sunday
  • The Veteran’s Brunch in November
  • Advent and Lenten Soup and Sandwich meals

The W/ELC is exploring ways to fulfill our mission of mobilizing women to act boldly in their faith. We invite all women to join us. For questions, contact Sonia Hicks or Joy Fossum.

Mighty Table

Mighty Table is an outreach initiative dedicated to providing nutritious hot meals to foster care families, individuals in kinship care, the homeless, and anyone in need.

Program Details

Meeting Time:Every Tuesday at 1:00 PM Meal Readiness: Meals are prepared by 4:00 PM

Process:

Meal preparation and packaging takes approximately 3 hours.

Delivery requires about a one-hour commitment.

For more information, please reach out to Patti Whitworth at [pwhit044@gmail.com] or contact her via call/text at 262-488-5040.

Sewing Circle

The Sewing Circle is a vibrant group united by one purpose: creating warm quilts to support people locally and globally.

Our Volunteers

  • Includes members from ELC and the community.
  • The women of ELC (W/ELC) provide financial support.
  • We welcome the donation of leftover materials from home projects.

Supporting Global Needs

Our W/ELC plays a key role in collecting, assembling, and packing Lutheran World Relief (LWR) kits for worldwide distribution. These kits include:

  • School Kits
  • Personal Care Kits
  • Baby Care Kits

These projects keep our W/ELC engaged year-round.

Quilting Goals and Meetings

To reach our goal of 400 quilts annually, we meet every Thursday. Many tasks like designing, tying, and sewing squares are also done at home.

We gather weekly in the church Fellowship room from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, ending with coffee and treats. We are a friendly group that loves quilting together.

If you’d like to join, bring a lunch and stay for noon, or just come as you are—no sewing experience is needed, as many steps don’t involve sewing.

The office door is open on Thursdays, or call the number below, and we’ll let you in.

Contact Person: Betty Steele, 715-299-5593.

Bible Study

Bible Study: A Journey of Faith and Support

Bible Study offers a wonderful opportunity for women to learn and uplift one another on their faith journeys. This group welcomes any woman, regardless of her level of biblical knowledge. Each meeting includes a scripture reading, discussion, and prayer. All you need is a desire to grow in faith and support fellow participants. Join us every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the library. For any inquiries, please reach out to Cindy Moore at cmoore27@centurytel.net.

Additional Women’s Bible Study Opportunity

Another women’s Bible study takes place on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the church library. This session follows a lesson from the Gather magazine. Both Bible studies are facilitated by Cindy Moore, who is also available for questions at cmoore27@centurytel.net.