LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE LADIES’ GUILD - February 2020

Chocolate Retreat Update

Over sixty were in attendance for the Women's Retreat "Living a Chocolate Life" led by Deb Burma. Deb is a Pastor's wife and they reside in Columbus, Nebraska. She is a highly sought-after women's ministry speaker, writes for magazines, and is the author of several Bible studies and Christian living books (many you can find at CPH). Those in attendance now know why we were so excited for her visit and to lead us in a Bible study.

It was definitely, from beginning to end, an event led by God as a blizzard ensued on Omaha as she was ready to leave. A visit with a lady on the plane, another God encounter. Lizzie and Cindy and Lois met her at the airport. Deb was also surprised to see Megan Enderle, who had been a babysitter for the Burma children when they were at the seminary.

Friday evening chocolate flowed as an informal evening of fellowship was enjoyed by over thirty ladies, with a book signing and a time of Q & A with Deb.

Saturday the fountains flowed again, and then Deb led us in a Bible study. We thought of our lives as chocolate--some days are bitter nuggets and others sweet morsels of joy. Some days may be dark and other light and flowing like a fountain of melted chocolate. Whatever our days are like, we know we can go to God's Word and savor a rich and endless supply of His overflowing Love and Grace in Christ!

The evening was spent with four of us on a ride to Tybee Island, viewing Fort Pulaski, the Cockspur Island Lighthouse, hearing the sound of the ocean, the lighted palm trees on Tybrisa St., and viewing the Tybee Lighthouse. We enjoyed more fellowship and laughter over dinner.

Early morning, back to the airport for Deb's flight back home. Arriving safely to the frigid Midwest

NOVEMBERFEST

The Novemberfest was enjoyed by all that came and shared in this festive day. All the many hard workers that contributed made it possible for the LWML Ladies Guild to donate funds of $500. to our selected charities, $500 to families in need at Trinity, $2,500 to our Missionary Pastor Preus who is serving i n the Dominican Republic with great outreach and $1,000 to a very deserving person who shall remain unnamed. Because of all the support within Trinity and the public who visit us at Novemberfest, we are blessed to share not only our support but our Love and outreach as God has commanded us. Give unto others as it has been given to you.

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF QUILTERS - February 2020

We hope everyone at Trinity takes a few minutes to go to the Education Building and look at the beautiful quilts hanging from the 2nd floor railing. They are beautiful and lovingly created by your friends. There are a few in the Social Hall as well where they were displayed for our visitors attending the Deb Burma retreat in January. We sold one to a lady who was bubbling with delight!

We enjoy our time together on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month when we take time to pick complementary yarn and backing fabric to complete the quilt tops. Please let our ladies know you appreciate their work when you see them. We have 2 new quilters in our group, Betty Merrell and Mary Farber. Thank you for their help and our regular crew, as well as all who donate to the fund, bring us fabric, and buy quilts.

Quilting with joy in our hearts!