EAST CHURCH WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
The Women's Fellowship, dating back to 1924, is dedicated to the support of East Church. Its purpose is to enlist the women of the church in fellowship of worship, education, service, and giving to support the church as it serves the cause of Christ in the community and throughout the world.
The board of managers meets once a month or as needed on Thursday mornings at 9:30 A.M. in the East Church board room.
Be sure to check out the Women's Fellowship Calendar
MEMBERSHIP
All female members of East Church are automatically members of Women's Fellowship and are entitled to all of its privileges. To become an active member of the fellowship and participate directly in its service to the church, membership in a fellowship guild is encouraged. Each guild consists of a group of women of similar ages and interests. All guilds are open to membership, and formation of new guilds is encouraged.
GRACE GUILD
Formed in 1999, Grace Guild's members range in age from early 30's to late 40's (some older), most with children school-aged or younger. Projects include IHN backpacks; making "Gift of the Heart" kits for needy families; sponsoring Family Night Dinners which consist of meals and programs that cater to young families; sponsoring a hurricane Katrina family; coordinating the G.R.A.C.E. Hunger Walk and coordinating the annual fall Women's Retreat. For information, contact guild president Chris Koorndyk @ 530-8278.
SHARON GUILD
Members of this guild range in age from late 50's to 70 something, most with grown children and grandchildren. Projects include kitchen duty and serving meals; hosting various fund-raising projects (such as the Barbara Rinella Book Review); making "Gift of the Heart" kits for needy families; sponsoring a hurricane Katrina family and adopting needy families for Christmas. For information, contact guild president Amy Harris.
JOY GUILD
Joy Guild's members enjoy inviting speakers to their monthly meetings to discuss topics of interest to this age group of 60 years and up. Joy Guild also participates in kitchen duties; contributes to "Gifts of the Heart;" plans the Lenten Quiet Hour; has participated in the "Adopt a Heifer" project and various other projects. For information, contact Co-presidents Polly McCoy @ 241-0072 or Miriam Smith @ 245-8568.
RUTH GUILD
This group of super seniors spends time enjoying one another's company through discussions of interest to them. Although active projects are fewer than other guilds, Ruth Guild members still volunteer their time and talents when needed. Members also contribute funds to "Gifts of the Heart" kits and other needed funds. For information, contact guild president Dorothy Thurston @ 451-9365.
KOINONIA GUILD
Are you a child of the 50's and 60's? Contact Jane Farnsworth for information! jjfgr@sbcglobal.net
Contact Board president Chris Koorndyk @ 530-8278 EMAIL koorn216@comcast.net for more information.