LWML Minutes

February 18, 2024

 

The meeting started with an activity listing how we serve others and how we serve ourselves. 

Margaret gave the following treasurer’s report.

Money received from local mites and Milligan funeral.                                                   $275.00

Money sent for district mites.                                                             $  79.51

Balance in treasury.                           $1,712.92

 

Seminary Student – Last year we made our $500 payment to support our seminary student in March. This year the minimum amount that can be donated is $1,000. Ellie will investigate why this change was made, and see if we can send the money directly to the student instead of having it go through the seminary.

 

Valentine Boxes – Ellie reported that ten valentine boxes were either sent or delivered.  Once was sent to a college student, and the other nine went to shut-ins.

 

Ogden Prayer Service – Four attended from Trinity.  Margaret said the service topic was Grace, Mercy and Peace, and it was very good. The potato bar was good also.

 

LWQ Bible Study – Margaret brought up the fact that we usually have Bible Study the fourth Sunday, but that is Palm Sunday. We could do it the week before, but that is when Erin MacKenzie will be here, and the fifth Sunday of March is Easter. Those present agreed that skipping the Bible study this month would be best since we have a lot going on. 

 

Missionary Visit – Missionary Erin MacKenzie, missionary from the Dominican Republic will be visiting on March 17th.  She and her mother will be driving from Mission Central on Saturday, March 16, and they will be staying with the Robsons. 

 

Confirmation Reception - Four youth will be confirmed on Palm Sunday.  We will have a reception for them during Lutheran Half Hour. We discussed having Group 3 handle that.  We weren’t sure if the Group lists on the bulletin board are correct. It was suggested that we consider hiring Michelle Madsen to make a cake. Ellie will talk to Darla about getting the correct lists in the kitchen and possible getting gifts.  Sue will get boutonnieres for the confirmands to wear on their robes. 

 

Lenten Meal – We are serving the Lenten meal on February 28th.  We decided to have a taco bar, fruit, and cookies or bars. Those present signed up to bring items. Twenty people came to eat on Ash Wednesday. 

 

Upcoming dates to remember:

Spring Rally – April 27th at Trinity in Boone

Iowa District West District Convention at Camp Okoboji June 13-15

 

Sue Rieder

 

 

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