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ELCA CONVENT
Park River, the church sponsored
her trip to the convention. She vol-
unteered to attend in order to bring
back information about what the
national WELCA is doing and find
out what the Bible Study starting
in September will consist of.
Simon Went with eight women
from Grand Forks and Ruth
Clemenson from Hooplc.
There were women from all
acoss the United States to attend
the four-day event. The main
speakers were three female au-
thors, including Leymah Gbowee,
who spoke about the war and viO-
lence going on in her native
Liberia.
"It was an eye-opener on issues
that are happening around the
globe," said Simon.
There was a trade show with
hand-made crafts from places such
as Ethiopia and Liberia.
"It was awesome to see women
from different countries working
together.'" said Simon•
Simon attended worship serv-
ices and workshops where she
learned of the programs that are
available to start within the church.
Although there is already a knitting
program at Our Savior's in Park
River, there are other options such
as journaling and an to help get
younger women involved in this
organization.
Simon plans to attend the next
convention, as it will take place in
Charlotte, N.C.
The Women of the ELCA is the
women's ministry organization of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America. In thousands of con-
ION FROM PAGE 1
Top: Monica Simon (right) had the opportunity to meet up with
her friend Jan Nelson in Spokane, Wash., during the convention.
Bottom: As a part of the conference, these women worked to
make quilts to be distributed by Lutheran World Relief.
gregations across the United States
and the Caribbean. women gather
in community in local groups of
Women of the ELCA to grow in
faith and live their thith through
ministry and action•
Bucks for bats a hit with Park Board
Above: Representatives from Park River Park~s and Rec: and the Park River baseball
program accept a check from the Bucks for B~ats promotion Park River Square ran this
summer to help support the Park River baseball and softball programs. (Photo:
Submitted)
Park River Elementar~ office to open early
PARK RIVER, N.D. The Park River ~vellas Before and After School Registration forms.
Elementary Office will be openAugust 15th through " ,~ /nfyOu are new to Park Ri'~'er Elemental%d~lease
the 19th for parents who would like to pay school fees do t hesitate to stop by and tour the school an your
(lunch, milk, activity tickets, etc.) prior to the first day child's classroom. Our hours are from 8:00 AM to
of school. We would like to encourage all parents to
try to come in before the first day of school. 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Free and reduced lunch forms will be available as We look tbrward to seeing you!
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