Women of the ELCA

If you are a woman and a member of Brandon Lutheran church you are a member of WELCA too! Contact the office to get a WELCA Handbook for more specific information on our many ministry activities.


On Saturday, June 13, the Women of the ELCA held a gathering at the Graff Cabin at Pioneer Park for coffee/treats, introductions, and took a tour of the Graff Cabin.  Howard Brown (top middle) was their speaker and guide.  They then headed over to the Brandon Area Museum to explore more about their history.  

2026 Officers:

President - Cheryl Lundeen

Vice President – Carol Smith

Secretary – Mary Entinger

Treasurer – Laurie Johnson

Director of Justice – Barb Sperlich

Director of Discipleship –  Marilyn Abraham

Director of Stewardship – Deb Klein and Diane Laycock

 

Circle Groups:

Small groups that do Bible Study and fellowship. These five “Circles” would welcome your attendance. They meet once a month. Contact the chairman of any circle for more information.

Priscilla Circle - Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm
(Chairman is Alica Thiele – 605-941-0216)

Anna Circle - Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm
(Chairman is Diane Rollag – 605-360-8669)

Martha Circle - Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm
(Chairman is Leslee Duncan- 605-582-7258)

Bethany Circle - Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:00pm in the Pheasant Dining Room at Bethany Meadows 

 

 

 

Work Groups

All the women of the church are divided up into 3 Work Units. These units are called upon occasionally to help provide food and workers for funerals or other special occasions. You may only get called once or twice a year – depending on the need. This way all women have a chance to serve and the more active circle members don’t get overloaded with the work load.

 

Upcoming Highlights for WELCA

Crossroads WELCA Fall Gathering

 

October 10th at Peace Lutheran.  Information is posted on the Welca bulletin board and a sign-up sheet.  Welca will pay the $10 registration fee if you are signed up by October 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanking Our Veterans

 

With the 250th celebration of the USA being held this year, we also want to say “Thank You” to our veterans here at Brandon Lutheran.  

Several have been honored with a small token of recognition and the gift of a small wall or door hanger.   To date we have recognized Don Aaker, Bob VanderLinde, Roy Beaird, Ray Ode, and Darwood Sandberg.   

If you are aware of others to be honored, please let a pastor, the office, or Cheryl Lundeen know!

2026 Upcoming Events:

 

September 21 -  9:30 -  Kitchen Clean-up

 

September 16,17 -  Circles Meet

 

October 10 -  8:30 - 2:30 pm -  Crossroads WELCA Fall Gathering (Peace Lutheran, SxFalls)

 

October 13 -  10 AM -  Norwegian Treat Baking day

 

October 18 -  FALL FESTIVAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fundraisers help support our Benevolent Budget. Some of the Groups/ Ministres WELCA support are:

Local- within our congregation

                  • Bible campers
                  • BLC Sunday School
                  • Vacation Bible School
                  • Noah’s Ark Preschool
                  • BLC Debt Retirement Fund

Community Giving - (Outside our congregation)

                  • Lutheran Social Services
                  • Church on the Street, SIoux Falls
                  • Bethany Meadows
                  • Noah's Ark Preschool Scholarships
                  • Lutheran World Relief
                  • Lutherans Outdoors in SD and Shetek Lutheran Ministry
                  • Student Ministry Programs at SDSU, USD, Augustana
                  • Family Connection
                  • St Dysmas Prison Ministry
                  • Brandon Valley Food Pantry