MEMBERSHIP

All female members and friends of Good Shepherd are invited to participate in the WOGS meetings and activities. Other female guests are always welcome.

OUR PURPOSE

1. To support the mission and vision of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church by reaching out to the community, sharing our financial resources and providing for physical needs of others.

2. To spread the Gospel of Christ with spoken witness, Bibles, tracts and Scripture passages as the opportunity arises.

3. To help each other to remember that Jesus is our source of strength and direction and to pray for the physical and spiritual needs of others.

4. To continuously identify opportunities to minister within the Good Shepherd family.

5. To be a vital source of Christian fellowship to each other as well as the rest of the congregation through monthly meetings and serving meals as appropriate.

    

    

MEETING SCHEDULE

The Women of Good Shepherd (WOGS) meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Occasionally, it may be necessary to change the meeting date/time. Verbal announcements of the meetings are made at the conclusion of the Sunday service, printed in the Sunday bulletin, listed on the WOGS bulletin board and /or are included in the church calendar.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The only established position is that of Chairperson. The Chair is responsible for conducting the monthly meetings, recording the minutes, managing the funds and recruiting others to lead projects/activities as necessary. Since there are no formal elections, the Chairperson position is filled voluntarily each June. Currently, the Chair can serve as long as they are willing and able. However, there typically is a position turnover every two to three years.

CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT

DINNERS

WOGS organizes dinners for the congregation, especially during mid week lenten and advent services.

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WOGS organizes celebrations for congregational anniversaries and other significant events in the church family.

WOGS maintains the kitchen and insures the supplies are adequate.

TYPICAL OUTREACH PROJECTS

THE HAVEN is the Richmond Co. shelter for battered women (800/22-HAVEN). Women of Good Shepherd (WOGS) do continuous intake of non-perishable food, personal care items, childcare items, books & toys and monetary donations to help during crisis.

THE PRISON MINISTRY This project provides new Bibles to the Northern Neck Regional Jail several times a year. This project is financed by the sale of nuts during the holiday season.

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS are distributed to needy families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is a joint WOGS and congregational effort.

WARSAW HEALTHCARE CENTER

Residents are provided with favors at least twice a year. Also over 60 quilted lap robes were made for the residents last year.

MISSIONS Mite boxes filled with coins and small bills are collected for mission endeavors.

CRAFTS Craft projects are undertaken from time to time to add some cheer into the lives of those who suffer from afflictions. In the picture below, hats are being made for children with cancer.