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About Our Auction
The Silent Auction is a big part of our Women of the ELCA annual fundraiser at First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Monies raised assist charities in the local area as well as in the larger world.
They include:
-Bethel House
-Lutheran Social Services
-ELCA World Hunger Appeal
-Whitewater Food Pantry
-Lutheran World Relief (shipping fund)
-Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless
-Lutherdale Bible Camp
-Lutherdale camper scholarships
-Campus & Community spaghetti suppers
-Women of the ELCA
-Seminary scholarships
About WELCA's Christkindlmarket
A Christkindlmarkt is a European street market held during advent with a history that goes back to medieval times. At these markets, farmers came to town to shop and to offer their wares.
Villagers bought and sold homemade Christmas decorations and traditional handicrafts, such as hand carved nutcrackers and straw ornaments. Linens were also sold at Christkindlmarkets.
From open-air stalls, food and drink were served. The early markets were usually held in front of churches and were looked at as part of a church visit.
The name, Christkindlmarket, can even be attributed to Martin Luther. He suggested that children exchange gifts because of das Christkind, the Christ Child.
Featured Items
"Come Join Me For A Glass of Wine"
donated by Darlene Pieper
$40.00
"Giverny - Garden Door"
donated by Karolyn & Hugo Tscharnack
$35.00
"Hibiscus & Cross" Stained Glass Panel
donated by Sonja Kipper
$165.00
"Keep In Touch" Kit (E)
donated by Karolyn & Hugo Tscharnack
$25.00
"Secret Behind Door"
Anonymous donor
$35.00
$195 Lutherdale Gift Certificate
Anonymous donor
$95.00
Christmas Quilt
donated by First English Lutheran Church Quilters
$50.00
Toddler Books & Bag
donated by Ginny Knuteson
$45.00
Unicorn Backpack & Unicorns
donated by Ginny Knuteson
$30.00
Vintage Cup & Saucer set
donated by the late Ed Ritter