M.O.R.E.  - MEN'S OUTREACH ENDEAVORS

Founded in 1999,. M.O.R.E. has provided Christian fellowship and camaraderie for the men of Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church while providing monetary and physical support for those in need in and around our community.  On Mondays the men gather at Sunland clubhouse for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. for fellowship and to discuss current projects.

In 2008 Habitat for Humanity house, partially funded by Thrivent, was worked on by MORE members and other church members. Over 20 people participated providing lunches for workers and construction for the house. Six hundred plus MORE man hours were expended on the house which was completed and dedicated this November.

M.O.R.E. derives income from, Safeway Club card registry, donations (including those for the pizza dinners and men's breakfasts at the church), and special projects some of which are wholly or partially matched by Thrivent.

Funds raised by M.O.R.E. go to the following organizations:

• Dream Center-Serenity House of Clallam County
• First Step
• Health Families of Clallam County
• Rose House
• Sequim Community Help Center
• Sequim Food Bank
• Salvation Army
• DVLC - Shrove Tuesday
• Dinner
• DVLC Playground Equipment
• M.O.R.E. Guest Breakfasts & Lunches

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA)

The mission statement of the Women of the ELCA is "to mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ."

Toward that end, the Craft Circle and the Quilt Circle has been meeting almost every week for the purpose of ministry action both locally and internationally.

10th Annual Yuletide Bazaar -The Craft Circle's has met weekly to create many beautiful and unique craft items to use, wear, display and give as thoughtful Christmas gifts at the 10th Annual Yuletide Bazaar. Recipients of all profits included the following.

• Dream Center
• True Star
• First Step
• Rose House
• DVLC Clinic 

The Quilt Circle made and shipped 24 quilts, 20 school kits, and 26 layettes this year for distribution by Lutheran World Relief. The Prayer Shawl Circle, made about 60 shawls to comfort those who are suffering. In addition, the quilters have quilted and sent 220 quilts to the Salvation Army.

The Quilt Circle shipped 52 quilts and five pounds of soap to Lutheran World Relief in May, 2006.  In November, 2006 this was followed up with 42 quilts, 32 school kits, 4 layettes, and one box of soap..

In response to a request from Thrivent, WELCA women provided and served lunch for a crew of volunteers building a home in one week for Habitat for Humanity in Port Angeles.

We are active in the Olympic Cluster of the Southwest Washington Synod, and joined other congregations in our synod for bible study and faith celebrations.

The ministry of the DVLC WELCA includes providing Equal Exchange coffee and other refreshments for the Sunday social hours and for many special events. Equal Exchange coffee and other products also are sold to congregations members. Proceeds from these sales ensure that a fair profit is returned to the farmers.