Do You Have...
Your wedding dress, a bridesmaid dress, the dress you or your daughter wore as a flower girl or the brand new outfit you wore when you left for your homeymoon? W/ELCA is hoping to find enough of these items in the congregation to have a vintage style show for the May 1 Spring Luncheon.
If you know where you stored these lovely memories and wouldn't object to letting us all share those memories with you, please call one of these board members:
Bonnie McKinney - 433-2879
Bev Pratt - 433-2914
Laurie Carlson - 433-5976
Carolyn Peper - 433-2618

Pastoral Care and Visitation
Please contact us!
It is our desire to be available for visitation. The church is not notified when someone is admitted to the hospital. Please have a family member contact the church office if the hospitalized person would like visitation. Also, please contact the church office if you've had a new baby, someone close to you has died, or if you or a family member would like a visit. Know that pastors are always available for in-office or home visits as well.

Elim Food Shelf is available for anyone who is needy in the Scandia/Marine area. Call 651-433-2723 for appointment.

Date Night-- Help Wanted!

Because Date Nights have had a steady attendance that has become too large for only one, or sometimes two adults, adults MUST help out! If there are no adults that are helping... Date Night will be cancelled!
How to: Sign up for one month out of the year for you and your spouse to help. You will help in the kitchen, supervise games, and assist the youth in caring for the children. This creates a safe environment for everyone!
The next Date Night will be Friday, March 5 from 5 - 10 p.m. Free Will Donations are accepted and will be used for Elim's Campership Funds.
1. Call Elim's office by Wednesday, February 3 so there will be enough dinner.
2. Bring your child to the youth room with appropriate outdoor clothing. We will be playing outside!
3. Fill out a permission form 9including insurance information)
4. Enjoy your evening.
5. Pick up your child by 10 p.m.
Youth: Your help is needed! Sing up in the youth room to help. (Space is limited.)

Prayer Chain
Judy Seekel at 433-5308 is captain of Elim's Prayer Chain. You may call her with prayer requests.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
The days are getting longer, the temps are moderating, but there will still be many snowy, cold days and nights here in Minnesota. So, why not get out your knitting needles or crochet hook and start making a colorful shawl for someone who needs comforting, warmth and the knowledge that someone cares about them.
I know these shawls are appreciated. I have had many people come up and tell me how much they liked the shawls they received. Some of the recipients are now making shawls for others. Let's pass on the love.
If you need more information about patterns, color choices, needle sizes, etc. give me a call Wilma Schmitt at 433-3536.