LWML MINUTES

 

Trinity Lutheran Church - Jefferson

                                                                                                

February 15, 2026

 

Cheryl Robson welcomed the group.  The opening devotion was from Walking by Faith with the story of Ruth, who opened her heart to a new country, a new people to be “her people, and their God to be her God.” 

 

Prayer requests were made—then several persons prayed for those petitions.

 

Minutes from the January 2026 meeting were not available.  There was no correspondence.

 

Treasurer’s report:  Margaret Martens reported that mites recently received totaled $64.52.  The current balance is $1,451.63. 

 

Quilters’ report:  Pat Benitz reported that the group is once again getting quilts in progress. 

 

Old Business: 

 

LWML prayer service at Zion, Ogden was held Saturday, February 14.  Pastor Dennis, Margaret and Trisha Easton attended.

 

New Business:

 

The next LWQ Bible study will be Sunday, February 22 at 8:15 a.m.

 

LWML hosting Lenten supper – February 25:  Soups:  Margaret - soup, Pat – chicken noodle, Trisha – chili, Elizabeth Graham – crackers, Lois Brant & Sue Rieder – fruit, Alana Curnyn & Sue – bars, Kathy Milligan – sandwich fixings. 

 

Next Visual Faith® Ministry meditation - 2nd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.  Next Zoom meeting is March 10 at the church.

 

Confirmation will be on Palm Sunday, March 29 – LWML will host the Lutheran ½ Hour/confirmands’ reception that day.  Confirmands are Lillian Barrett, Bradon Hirsch, Spencer Hirsch, Kylie Kinne, Jerzee McDonald and Addison Tronchetti.  Refreshments:  Cake: Tracy Griffith will make 100 cupcakes for the occasion, Deena Hanson - chocolates, Ellie Menz - beverages, Connie Carstens - nuts, Laurie Walker - centerpiece, Sue - corsages for confirmands, Darla Johnson – gifts from LWML.     

 

Note:  Easter is April 5 this year.  Heads-up: Jeff Kienast is asking to step back from leadership on the Easter breakfast this year.  Keep this in mind, please. 

 

Save the Date!:  Boone Zone LWML spring rally will be Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Memorial, Ames.

 

Looking ahead:  Trinity’s high school graduation reception is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026.  Graduates are William Graham, Austyn Smith and Eli Schroeder.   

 

YouthLead in St. Louis is for future youth leaders.  Ada Graham is one of five youth selected to go from Iowa District West – March 19-22, 2026.  Ada is requesting help with transportation costs. Following the meeting, an anonymous donor came forward to cover these costs.

 

Next LWML meeting will be Sunday, March 15 at 8:15 a.m. 

 

Submitted by Cheryl Robson

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