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Activities Available for Adults Adult Fellowship Groups: Currently there are four different Adult Groups that meet regularly in member's homes for fellowship, fun, food, study and discussion of the Bible, the Lutheran magazine, or topics of interest. Women’s Groups: WELCA, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, is open to all women members of the church. WELCA sponsors a "Bloom and Buffet" each spring where flowers and plants are sold and a salad buffet is served as a fundraiser to support activities. Two circles meet on a monthly basis. Rebecca Circle meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and Naomi Circle meets the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. These two groups have combined meetings four times a year. The WELCA groups work with Lutheran World Relief to provide quilts, health kits, layettes, and school bags. WELCA also works with the Des Moines Public Schools to provide caps and mittens for children. The Young and Young at Heart group meets the first Sunday of each month at 9:15 a.m. in the church. This is an opportunity for women of all ages, to get to know each other, learn about a variety of topics, and serve the local community. And of course, refreshments are served. Men’s Fellowship Group: The Men's Group meets year round on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month at 7:30 (about one hour or as long as you can stay) for study and discussion of the Bible and topics of interest to the group members. The group participates in other activities as agreed upon. Some of these include supporting Bethphage Group Homes, Support of Riverside Bible Camp with a trip to the camp to help with clean-up, improvements, etc. The group attends the ELCA - LMM (Lutheran Men in Mission) gatherings in our region, and the national gatherings. Life Around Fifty: Also known as the LAF group. Men and women meet socially for fellowship, fun, food, and activities including sporting events, concerts, plays, and picnics, as well as many other activities. Adult Sunday School: The Adult Class is held between church services at 9:15 a.m. from September through May. This group meets in the fellowship hall and is a Bible study and discussion of current social issues. Choir: The Choir has grown into a rather large group of talented singers. They practice Thursday evenings. Singing is alternated at the first and second church services each month.. |