As a community of women
created in the image of God
called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and
empowered by the Holy Spirit. We commit ourselves to
grow in faith,
affirm our gifts,
support one another in our callings,
engage in ministry and action and
promote healing and wholeness in
the church, the society, and the world.

In attendance: Debbie, Heidi, Karen, Marilyn, Chris, Louise

Opened at 6:35 p.m. by VP Debbie.

Chris led with devotions.

The minutes were read and accepted with changes by Chris and seconded by Marilyn.

Financial Report: Shari opened a CD at the State Bank of Davis for 14 months earning 2.05% interest. Report on file for audit.

Mission Action: Karen gave us information for blanket Sunday and stated that we are still in need of items for the health kits for Rockey Boy.

Mission Community: There was nothing to report.

Mission Growth: Chris said that the book club will still be meeting on Friday mornings for now.

Old Business:
A freezer was purchased from Sears for $549. The operators manual and receipts will be on file in the office.

SOTH: Sundaes On The Hill made a profit of $230 with a donation of $100 to bring our profit to $330. We are submitting information so that we will receive funds from Thrivent that will be given to the church towards the line item of LSSI, Rockford Rescue Mission, and FACC of Freeport.

The TLCW received a $1,000 donation to use as we feel necessary.
A motion was made by Louise and seconded by Chris that we use the money as follows: $100 SOTH, $500 freezer, $400 to church to purchase projector and laptop for worship.

Shari will be advertising for the September program 2 weeks in advance for Kathryn Foltz who is going to speak about her life in the Russian occupation of Eastern Europe.

We are still in need of a delegate for the WELCA Convention on September 19th in Dixon.

2010 Nominees for TLCW Board
Vice President – Gail Polizzi
Mission Action – Barb Lindvall
Treasurer – STILL NEEDED

New Business:
Denise needs to advertise the bake sale for September 12th.

Chicken Supper: Ron Dobrunz will be doing the publicity for this once again. Jenny is checking chicken prices so we will know what to charge. The sign up sheets for the chicken supper will be up on Rally Day.

Mini Bazaar:
We will be selling cards, gift bags, Christmas cards and gift bags, knick-knacks along with the items that our members are making. Chairperson Bev Lewis will be writing an article asking members to think of craft items to donate.

A motion was made by Debbie and seconded by Karen that we ask Thrivent for supplements funds for the mini-bazaar that will be held during the chicken supper and designate it to missions, such as Lutheran World Relief or Rocky Boy, etc.

Noodle making days for the chicken supper are August 24th at 6 p.m. and August 31 at 8 a.m.

August 13th is pie making day for Lutherdale. We will be making 40-45 pies.

There will be a special Constitution meeting on Sunday, August 30, after church. We will have the constitution copied and available for the women to read over two weeks before the meeting.

A motion made by Marilyn and seconded by Karen to accept the 2010 budget at the September meeting. It was discussed about the budgeted TLCW Library line item monies…it was not found in the Church financials. By our records, checks have been written to the Church for $75 each year. Chris will check into this.

A motion was made by Debbie and seconded by Louise that we pay the church $50 for copies made by the TLCW to put toward the lease on the copier. These monies are from the Misc. line item in TLCW budget.

Shari will be doing the devotions for the September General Meeting.

Karen made the motion and seconded by Louise that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15.

The Lord’s Prayer was spoken.

Through the LWR Handcraft Project, you can enjoy beautiful Fair Trade handcrafts and improve the lives of artisans around the world at the same time.

Poverty and unemployment

More than one billion people live on less than $1 a day; another 2.7 billion struggle on less than $2 a day. And income inequality is increasing around the world. Globally, nearly 200 million people are unemployed, while millions more are underemployed and don't have enough work or income to support their families.

More than ever, women are entering the labor force, often as the head of household and sole income earner. They are less likely than men to find normal employment and are often paid less for comparable work—in fact, the majority of the world's working poor are women.

When employment is scarce or wages are too low, children suffer the most. They may have to work long hours in fields or factories to help support the family rather than attend school. Families without reliable income can't provide sufficient and nutritious food or access basic health care, both of which negatively affect their children's health and development.

Questions? Email fairtrade@lwr.org to learn more.

Please note - TLCW is selling this fair trade coffees, teas, and chocolate after services. It is also available at our Bake Sales and will be sold almost every Sunday at Church. This is just one way we are supporting our neighbors and friends, as well as our other ministries.

The 2009 Event Chairs/Co-Chairs are:
Possible July 4th Event – TBA – A Task Force is looking into hosting this event.
“Sundaes on the Hill ” Ice Cream Social – Co-Chairs - Heidi Swanson, Gail Polizzi, and Bob Polizzi
Chicken Supper – “Core” Chair – Jenny McLean; Co-Chairs – Nancy Norland and Louise Owen; Publicity Chair - Ron Dobrunz; Carol and Duane Kinney - Advisors
Mini Bazaar Coordinator – Bev Lewis
Christmas Cookie/Candy Sale – Chair – Jalaine Counts
Bake Sale Coordinator – Denise VanFleet
Fellowship Coordinator – Mary Jane Koch
Appreciation/Thank you Brunch – Dawn Hendon
Donut Makers Co-Chairs – Lou Ann Earsley and Sally Blonien
Funeral Committee - Vesta Clark
Kitchen Committee - Lucy Duerst
Coffee Fellowship Liaison – Grace Skadow
Patches and Peace Coordinator – Roberta Stratmann

Many thanks to these women who said “yes” to serve this year. Without these servants of Christ, the Trinity Lutheran Church Women would cease to exist.

I have heard concern among many of the faithful women of this
organization that we’re outdated, no longer relevant, too old. As one of
my friends would say, we’re perceived as “chubby middle-aged church
ladies” with all the stereotypes and baggage that come along with that.
The writer Phyllis Tickle says that every 500 years or so “the church has
a rummage sale.” She said the last such upheaval was the Reformation, in
1517, when Martin Luther posted the 95 theses.

After these times of change, the old order doesn’t go away entirely
but loses much of its influence. If she’s right, we’re about due. In fact,
she argued that the next big shift has already begun. What will these
changes mean as we go to Bible study, make quilts, and do ministry in
our congregations and communities? How badly do we want to make
a difference? How much do we want to see growth and renewal in our
lives, in our congregations, in our communities, and in this women’s
organization that we care so much about?

To remain influential will take holy imagination on our part—we have to
open the doors and windows of our minds and hearts to new ideas, new
people, new ways of doing things, and new ways of being. We can fling
open those doors with energy and curiosity, or we can open them with
trepidation and loud creaking. But if we don’t open them, we will wind
up speaking only to ourselves. And then we will be irrelevant.

Now is the time to sit and dream together. What kind of faith life do I
wish for my granddaughter, my daughter, myself? Author Kathleen Norris
says that “prayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to
be changed in ways you can’t imagine.” Let’s ask the Holy Spirit to fill us
with bold imagination and creativity, to change us in ways we haven’t yet
imagined, and to challenge, nourish, and renew this organization—to the
glory of God and for the sake of the world.

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