Crawfordsville News

The United Women met Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in Fellowship Hall with 12 ladies present.

Meditation was given by Debbie Lowe citing 'Rules From God.” President Debbie Lowe called the meeting to order and the Opening Creed was read in unison. The minutes of the May 14 meeting were read and approved with no corrections or additions. Pat Miller, treasurer, gave the treasurer's report and it will be filed for audit.

CORRESPONDENCE: There was a note from World Indigenous Missions

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

LOCAL ACTIVITIES: The ovens are reported working.

DORCAS: Wilma reported 10 at sewing on the Monday and three quilts were finished and 11 will be taken to the VA in Iowa City. Also many strips were cut.

CARDS, FLOWERS AND GIFTS: The usual cards had been sent.

STUDY & DEVOTIONS/MISSION OUTREACH: The regular offering and Least Coin Offering were taken and the Fellowship of the Least Coin was read in unison. Clarissa reviewed the prayer calendar and there were three missionaries with birthdays this month.

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: The Harvest Supper is still in need for people to step up and take charge. It is scheduled for Oct. 26.

UPCOMING EVENTS/NEWS ITEMS:

UMW: The Nominating Committee should be working on officers for next year. It was mentioned that Pictured Rocks Camp is being sold.

UPW: Nothing

There is no meeting in August. The next UCW meeting will be Sept. 10, 2019, at 2 p.m. Pauline will have the meditation and Ruth will be hostess. There will be the World Thank Offering and election of officers.

DORCAS: Will meet July 22, Aug. 13 and 26 and Sept. 9.

WORK COMMITTEES:

July: Carol and Janet

August: Cathy and Clarissa

August Fall Rummage Sale committee is Cathy, Ruth and Donna.

September: Pauline and Pat

Sept. 10 Lions Club Supper: Deb and Cathy

Following a motion to adjourn, the Closing Creed was read together.

Deb thanked Joyce for hostessing and closed with a quote from Mother Teresa and also with Proverbs 3:3 'Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”

There isn't much happening with everyone at the Washington County Fair and the extreme heat. Think everyone is happy to stay in and be where it is cool. Early Wednesday afternoon a strong thunderstorm warning was issued for the area and Crawfordsville experienced strong winds and heavy rain. Several lost trees or a lot of large branches were blown down and articles outside found new homes in others' yards. Thankfully there were no injuries.

In church news, Crooked Creek Camp is asking for donations of used taper candles that are no longer needed for a special night at their pond. They can be left by the church office door and someone will see that they get to the camp.

The WACO Back Pack program can always use plastic bags that are in good condition to wrap and send items home in. They may be left in the office or kitchen.