Seeking to promote religious & social life, benevolent & philanthropic work in our community & world.
HOW THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GREW…A Brief History
In a sense, the Women’s Fellowship predates the Norris Religious Fellowship. It began as a group of women who wanted to help others by being Good Neighbors. As the interdenomina-tional Norris Religious Fellowship grew from being a Sunday school class to being the only Protestant church in Norris, the Women’s Fellowship received its name. Its membership was essentially the membership of Good Neighbors but with added vision for service, fellowship, and spiritual growth. A component of its service has always been to raise money for the church, which it has done in many ways. By 1964, it had published eight editions of a cookbook, as well as having annual bazaars of crafts and handwork. When most women were not employed outside the home, monthly afternoon meetings featured speakers and entertainment. Cooking for the workers who constructed our social room and sanctuary was also a priority. Time and needs change, but the Women’s Fellowship has always been an integral part of our church.
BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP…
It takes many hands to do the work of the Women’s Fellowship. We would like to invite you to be an active part of this work. We want each woman in our church community to have an opportunity to serve where she is best able and/or most interested. For this reason, we have prepared this informational booklet to tell you a little about the Women’s Fellowship, to describe what is involved in the committee responsibilities we undertake each year, and encourage you to accept one of these positions. If we each do one thing well, no one will have to do too much.
ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR The Woman just held their annual fall bazaar; crafts, books, auctions, candy and baked goods, white elephant. An amazing event of hard work and fellowship with the added addition of making money for their projects and giving. Thank you all Woman and Men of the church.
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! CALLING ALL WOMEN!
President, Barbara Hughes; Vice-President, Penny Duerksen; Secretary, Pat Gregory; & Treasurer, Amy Bakaletz.
Thanks to all the many volunteers and shoppers who made our Annual Clothing Sale on August 11 & 12 a huge success!
