Mission: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ

To the Women of Hope

There is always risk in trying to thank everyone who should be thanked for fear of leaving someone out. So it is with our 2008 Christmas in July Salad Luncheon and Sale. Our women spent many hours in preparation and in providing a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Thank you everyone!

Your input about the event would be welcomed for consideration at our August board meeting, looking to make 2009 even better.

Financial information will be available soon, and can be found on the bulletin board as soon as possible. Basically, we had a good day, were blessed with good weather, and again made a good profit. Thank you to everyone, including those who came to shop and enjoy the salad luncheon.

Once again, the Men of Hope came to set up and take down. We are truly appreciative! Many thanks!

Remember to pick up your salad bowls, etc., from the kitchen.

Our August salad pot luck and Bible study will be at noon August 6, following the August board meeting. Mary Louise Isakson will guide us through our Bible study, based upon the Lutheran Women Today materials. Please bring your copy of LWT. Also, invite new members and friends. Lydia Circle is scheduled to hostess.

Miriam Circle is scheduled to clean the kitchen in August.

We anticipate repeating our houseboat trip(s) in August, and will be looking for someone to chair the event. The board also favors having a fall retreat, again needing a chair or chairpersons.

We are still in need of a Vice Chair who can assume the Chair position for 2009. Think about this, and volunteer, ask someone, or call me with your ideas.

Bits and Pieces

Lutheran World Relief’s current emphasis is "Fill the Bowl," by raising $500,000 between June and Thanksgiving to help with the global food crisis. See www.lwr.org/ftb In checking this site, you will find hunger facts, devotional scripture, resources, how to donate, and more. Some facts shown are:

* Over the past year, the price of rice has increased by 74% and the price of wheat by 130%.
* By the end of 2008, the price of basic grains imported by some of the world’s poorest countries is expected to rise by 56%
* Almost 40 countries have experienced food-related social unrest over the last five months.
* Today, nearly 854 million people don’t have enough food to eat.

"Lutheran World Relief works with partners in 35 countries to help people grow food, improve health, strengthen communities, end conflict, build livelihoods and recover from disasters."

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Lutheran Social Services Receives Funds from Microsoft:  This year, Microsoft awarded LSS two grants totaling over $2.15 Million in cash and software. Read more about this on our bulletin board.

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Best Wishes and God’s Blessings to all.

Thelma Grimley, Chair