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Photos Women's Retreat [here]

Photos of recent women’s sewing and craft days [here]

Photos of women's Advent gathering [here]

 

St. Matt's women's retreat - "Alive Together with Christ"
The St. Matt's Women's retreat was held Friday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 28 at St. Benedict's Retreat Center (12605 224th Avenue, Benet Lake, Wisconsin - 1 hour south of Wauwatosa near the Illinois/Wisconsin border).

Thank you to Ruth Kalio-Mielke, Sharon Muelfeld, and Nancy Bowen for organizing the retreat and to Ginny Cleppe, Marge Crawford, Danette Braun and Pr Margaret for leading the sessions. St Benedict's Abbey proved to be a very peaceful place for renewing our relationship with God and one another. We were warmly welcomed by the monks who live there and very well fed.

The retreat focus was on discovering the aliveness in each of us. The retreat will commence at 6:00 pm on Friday with time to relax and connect.

On Saturday retreat participants had the choice of one of three morning experiences:

The afternoon will offer two sessions:

Women's Retreat photos
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I feel God’s presence when…

I’m watching my children fall asleep
I listen to music
I’m out in nature
I sit next to someone who is sick
I am still
I am in the outdoors
I’m in prayer
I’m in church
I look in the eyes of these wonderful women of faith
I breathe
I’m spending time with family
I am experiencing the kindness of another person toward me
I’m talking to Him
I see little Hannah alive and smiling
my husband says “I love you”
I am hiking in the country
I am speaking to Him in prayer
I am sad, upset, or in turmoil and he holds me up
My grandchildren smile
Its sunrise and sunset
Snow sticks to trees
A single flower is blooming
I listen to my breathing
I am alone
I’m at worship
I’m at communion
I’m watching many different kinds of birds ay my bird feeder
I get a hug from my grandchildren
I experience nature – beautiful sunsets, scenic mountains, a seashore
I am all alone and I don’t know if I can stay strong
I am taking holy communion

I feel alive when…

spring comes; the day light is longer
I wake up and know it is a new day that God has created
I am dancing at musicals
I smell spring
I am acknowledged
I am moving my body to music
I see women drawing closer to God!
I can be encouraging to others
I hear a child laugh
I’m able to share my faith with others
I’m engaged with others and we share history and hope
I listen beyond my breathing
I give it my all
I’m in the company of others
I’m in service to others
I take a deep breath of spring air on a beautiful sunny day
I’m engaged in doing something good with other people
the sun shines, the moon glows, and the snow falls
I lift my face toward the sun and the warmth and light shine on it
I am with a wonderful group of women at a retreat
I am planning a trip to a foreign land
I’m enjoying the beauty of the outdoors
I watch God touch someone’s life and I’m reminded that I am blessed

 

Photos of recent women’s sewing and craft days
Women of St. Matt's had great fun on Wednesday, Feb. 10, sewing mittens and aprons, creating Christmas tree garland from Christmas cards, sorting buttons, creating pins. A light breakfast and lunch were provided. Photos of the event and the similar Jan. 13 event are below.

Photos: women’s sewing and craft day Feb. 10

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Photos: women’s sewing and craft day Jan. 13

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Women's Wellness Event: Breast Cancer
The Women's Wellness Event, Saturday, Jan. 30 focused on Breast Cancer. A list of websites with resources and information about Breast Cancer has been compiled. You can find the list here to download or print [doc] or [PDF].

A special web page for the Wellness Event with a summary of the day's events is [here]. Photos of the event are also online.

 

Photos: women's Advent gathering

Photos of the women's Advent gathering are below. The St. Matt's Women’s Ministry presented “Handmaid of the Lord”, a one-woman performance depicting Jesus through the eyes of his mother, Mary, on Saturday, December 12, at St. Matthew’s. The performance was offered through Acacia Theater by Janet Peterson, artistic director. A potluck luncheon preceeded the performance. Photos of the event are below. (Click image to enlarge)

 

Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support of Reformation’s Women’s Ministries through your purchase of homemade salsa and chips. When your canning jar is empty, please donate your coins in it and bring it back to church. All proceeds go to Reformation’s women’s ministries.

 

About Women's Ministry

The purpose of St. Matthew's Women's Ministry is to enhance growth in faith through Study of the Word, Fellowship with One Another, and Service that proclaims the Love of Christ working in and through us. Study, fellowship and service occur in many ways and in many different venues. Women answer their personal callings from God by offering their time and talents in leading studies and discussions, planning and implementing opportunities to serve others, teaching and using skills on behalf of God's kingdom, and reaching out to individual women. Women's Ministry endeavors to support these efforts, most importantly through prayer and personal encouragement, and secondarily through assistance with personnel and resources as needed.

 

Sunday morning sharing group
It is an open small group which meets weekly in the Bridal Chapel to build a foundation of friendships for women while at the same time discussing issues, topics, and books. Meets in Bridal Chapel, near Commons & Worship area.
Contact: Mary Thomae (414-476-1751)

 

Friday morning Bible study
Study of God’s word that will challenge you and and help you grow in your relationship with the Lord. Time for fellowship and a focus on reaching out to other women in the community.
Contact: Sue Swing

 

Women’s Circles
Women’s Circles are a long-standing tradition at St. Matthew’s. The Deborah and Naomi Circles each meet monthly with a focus on fellowship, Bible study and missions. The Joanna Circle meets occasionally as members desire.  Dates, times and locations of meetings vary.
Contacts:
Deborah – Arlene Hastings (262-783-4618)
Naomi – Ruth Zarse (262-782-1872)
Joanna – Joyce Heinrich (262-792-1941)

 

Women in Touch
We will keep in touch despite ending group. Women in Touch has been a longstanding group meeting on Monday mornings. Through the years many close and dear relationships have been built among the ladies.

There have been many sharing times as the women have gone through times of joy and sorrow. After discussion with the leadership, some who have provided leadership for several years, it was decided that the group will not continue regular Monday meetings. Time changes and situations change. They may gather an occasional meeting, just to “keep in touch.” They give thanks for their years together and the sharing in life’s journey.