LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE LADIES’ GUILD - January 2021

January 6th, 2021 at noon will be the date and time of our LWML Ladies’ Guild gathering. Remember to bring your lunch as you fellowship for the first 30 minutes. We continue to social distance and wear masks when necessary.

The December meeting included our gift exchange, bringing food for the Food Pantry, and selecting our giving from Novemberfest funds. Pastor has received five envelopes each containing $100 for him to use at his discretion for Trinity families. We also sent $100 to each of the following, Phil's Friends, Hospice, Old Savannah City Mission, Humane Society, and Salvation Army. We also sent a gift to Helen, our custodian, as she has helped us crafters and the Novemberfest many times in extra services. Our missionary Pastor David Preus and family that are serving in the Dominican Republic will receive a donation of $1,500.00. The Lord blesses us, and we return His generosity by helping others.

At the time of this writing, we are organizing all the Angel Tree gifts. Thank you, Trinity members that so graciously at this time opened your hearts and wallets to give to those less fortunate--children that are missing a parent. We are serving 12 families, for a total of 23 children ranging in age from 2-17 years. Each caregiver will also receive a gift from our Guild. The children all receive an age-appropriate Christian booklet and a card for them to mail off requesting a Bible provided by Prison Fellowship. Prayers that each will feel the love of Jesus as they receive their gifts; that is why they are given.

NOVEMBERFEST THANKS

I wish to thank everyone who donated books for the used book sale at the Novemberfest. We made over $100, which we were thankful for since we did not know what to expect. A special thank you to the following that helped in picking up books from donors, set-up, sales, or packing up books left, and taking them to charitable organizations: Gretchen Holmes, Phil Boyd-Robertson, Betty Morrell, and Pastor Webb. Blessings to each of you.

~ Marilyn McKee

NOVEMBERFEST REPORT

All facets of hosting Novemberfest were well received and even with face coverings, social distancing and caution, we can say it was a success. I want to thank all who contributed to the bake shop, donated books and worked with the LWML ladies in so many ways. And thank you to all the gentlemen who assisted the Ladies. Truly “Brothers and Sisters in Christ”. We are blessed.

At our December Ladies Guild meeting, we designated the first $500 to assist families with a gift of $100 each. Pastor is our secret Santa. We designated the second $500 to 5 charities with $100 each. Those charities are Humane Society, Hospice Savannah, Salvation Army, Old Savannah city Mission and Phil’s Friends. In gratitude for all Helen does to take care of our church and go the extra mile when needed, we gifted her $100. And last, we were able to send $1600.00 to our Missionary Pastor Preus who serves In the Dominican Republic.

Despite the Covid- God bestowed his blessings on us.

In fervent gratitude for the Saviors undying LOVE.

Jackie Deemer
For the LWML Ladies Guild

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF QUILTERS - January 2021

We are back on schedule for the New Year! 2021 sees us gathering in the Education Building to create and quilt on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Meeting from 10 to 1 pm with coffee and treats to warm your body. Pray for good weather. God Bless for the New Year!

NOVEMBERFEST BAKE SHOPPE

A reminder to bring your bake goodies to the church on Friday November 13. I will stay as late as 8 p.m. to receive them.

On Saturday, November 14, please have your goodies at the church by 9 a. m. All bake goods MUST be packaged with name of item and price. Please keep prices at $$$’s , no CENTS as we want to keep making change in the dollar amounts only.

Pies and cakes can be baked and placed in a container with a Lid or wrapped in Satan wrap. Cookies, fudge, brownies etc can be placed in
Sandwich bags.

We have to be very careful to minimize touching of bake goods once they leave your kitchen. It’s a challenge for us this year and I can’t thank you enough for your willingness to bake. I’ll be available to help you with any questions. please call me, Jackie or Sandra Jarrell

Bake Shoppe Guidelines

Dear Trinity Bakers,

Thank you in advance for donating your time and goodies to the Bake Shoppe. These are unusual times, and we would like to share some thoughts from the CDC website as it relates to food and food prep.

With respect to COVID-19 restrictions:

BASED ON INFORMATION FROM THE CDC, CURRENTLY THERE IS NO EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD. WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING FOOD, PREPPING FOOD AND PACKAGING FOOD.

Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way

Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals.

Follow these five steps every time:

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.

2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.

3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

Clean surfaces

Regularly clean and disinfect kitchen counters using a commercially available disinfectant product or a DIY disinfecting solution with 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) unscented liquid chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of water or 4 teaspoons of bleach per quart of water. Leave solution on the surface for at least 1 minute. Before preparing food on the kitchen counter, rinse disinfected surface with water. WARNING: Do not use this solution or other disinfecting products on food or food packaging,

AS AN ADDED PRECAUTION, IF SOMEONE IS ILL IN YOUR HOME, WE (TLC) RECOMMEND YOU NOT BAKE FOR THE BAKE SHOPPE.

We respectfully ask you consider these recommendations as we try to bring a little joy to our community,
Sandra Jarrell and Jackie Deemer