NIS Women of the ELCA

PURPOSE

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, the society, and the world.

MISSION

 To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ

NISWO Calendar 2008

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

NISWO BOARD MEETINGS

Saturday, May 3 @ St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dixon, IL at 9 a.m.
Saturday, August 16 @ Faith Lutheran,
Joliet, IL at 9 a.m.
Saturday, November 1, following Leadership Gathering, Prince of Peace Church, Freeport, IL

INTRODUCTION TO LUTHERAN WOMAN TODAY BIBLE STUDY
“The Hidden Hand of God:  Wisdom Stories from Ruth, Daniel, and Esther”
Wartburg Theological Seminary  - May 21-22

NIS ASSEMBLY
June 13-14, 2008 - Augustana College,
Rock Island, IL

7th Triennial Convention - July 8-10
Triennial Gathering - July 10-13

ELCA GLOBAL MISSION EVENTS
July 17-20, 2008 -
University of Wisconsin,
La Crosse, WI

NISWO CONVENTION
September 20
@ Faith Lutheran Church,
Joliet, IL (East Conference)

NISWO LEADERSHIP GATHERING
November 1
Prince of Peace Church,
Freeport, IL

Women of the ELCA
8765 W. Higgins Rd. 
Chicago, IL  60631-4189
(773) 380-2730 or
(800) 638-3522, Ext. 2730
E-Mail:  womenelca@elca.org
Web Site:  www.elca.org/wo
Fax:  (773) 380-2419

Women of the ELCA
locate resources,
learn about ways to get involved in ministries,
and follow the news of the
churchwide women's organization.

Lutheran Woman Today Magazine

Stirring the Spirit Within
www.boldcafe.org

Cafe - an electronic magazine for women who want to
build Community,
participate in Advocacy,
strengthen Faith,
and strive toward Enlightenment
(CAFE!).

NIS Women’s Board - 2008

Amy Laurin
President
(309) 879-3232
338 Sherwood Circle
Dahinda, IL 61428
amywelca@yahoo.com

Ruth Fairchild     
Vice President
(815) 961-7296                           
2018 Bruner St
Rockford, IL 61103
karen@zionrockford.com

Louise Owen
Secretary
(815) 248-2278    
9710 Center Rd.
Durand, IL 61024
wezee3@yahoo.com

Ruth Anne Hartman             
Treasurer
(309) 787-3351
6522 95th Ave Ct. W.                                 
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284-9395
wrahartman@mchsi.com

Alice Arjes
Central Conference Rep.
(815) 453-2287                                     
P O Box 20   806 N. Paddock
Ashton, IL  61006
alicemarjes@peoplepc.com

Katherine Barbaro
North Conference Rep.
(815) 963-6962                        
619 N. Sunset Ave.
Rockford, IL 61101
katheri83@aol.com
                                
Doris L. Johnson
South Conference Rep
(815) 643-2002                                 
102 Spruce St.  PO Box 28
Malden, IL 61337
jlucillelnd@aol.com

                                
Michelle Nelson  
Southwest Conference Rep.
(309) 344-2437                         
99 Knox Rd 2200 W.
Galesburg, IL 61401
nelsonsm@grics.net

Linda Roehrs 
West Conference Rep.
(309) 937-2245                               
210 S. Prospect St.
Cambridge, IL 61238
roehrscamil@geneseo.net
                                
Ellen Roof 
(815) 439-0966                                     
3250 Al Wilhelmi Dr.
Joliet, IL 60431
eroof@das-inc.com
                                
                                
Carolyn  Schuring
Northeast Conference Rep.
(815) 943-5072
406 S. Ayer St.
Harvard, IL 60033
cks406@sbcglobal.net

Twila Simler
Northwest Conference Rep.
(815) 656-4144                                   
316 Brad Mar Dr.
Pearl City, IL 61062
Twilams@mchsi.com
                                
Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson 
(309) 937-5941          
319 School St.
Cambridge, IL 61238
Northern Highlights Editor
leobetty319@yahoo.com     
                                                                                   
Betty Stralow
Prison Ministry Coordinator
(815) 772-2387                                  
523 W. Lincolnway
Morrison, IL 61270
Bethesda, Morrison
bettypfm@yahoo.com

At this time there are vacancies on the NIS Women’s Board. 

If you are interested in or want information about any of these positions: Mission Action, Mission Community or Mission Growth, please contact President Amy Laurin.