Youth group visits United Church of Crawfordsville

The United Church of Crawfordsville had the pleasure of hosting a Youth Group from the Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell, MN overnight on Saturday, July 22 on their return from a Mission trip to Savannah, GA. They then attended church services before returning to their homes. There were 24 in all, 20 students and four adults. Two of the youth shared some of their experiences with the congregation.

They left MN on a mission trip July 14 and went to Savannah, Georgia, where they worked from July 17 until July 20. They partnered with Youth Works in GA. While there they painted houses, tended hydroponic gardens, which is a method of growing plants without soil as well as weeding community gardens.Their work week consisted of working Monday through Thursday. They were divided into two groups of ten youth and two adult leaders and some worked with Wesley Community Center organizing the center, where they packaged food and did some landscaping. All this was done in 90+ degree weather.

They spent time at Tybee Island and the beach and visited many historic sights and enjoyed sightseeing in the area. On the way to Georgia they visited the St. Louis Arch and Nashville.

It was a real joy to have this group join us!

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR

Congratulations to all the 4-H members and everyone that exhibited at the Washington County Fair. A special recognition and Congratulations to Zoey Dennler, daughter of Darren and Karen Dennler on being chosen Washington County Fair Princess!

CHAPTER L T.T.T.

Chapter L T.T.T. Society members met Monday , July 24, 2023 at 7p.m. at the Olds United Church of Christ. This meeting was to be held at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield, but due to illness could not be held there. The meeting opened with the singing of the Sword of Gold.

Roll Call: Eight members answered roll call with "What is one thing you could not live without?"

Minutes; Nancy McGohan read the June 2023 minutes, which were approved as corrected.

Correspondence: President Shelman reported the National Convention will be held October 19-20-21 in Johnston, IA. Reservations are needed by October 1.

Treasurer's Report: Submitted by Missy Fear.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Camp: Nancy McGohan reported picking up a sleeping bag and bottles for shampoo and President Shelman has some sheets and towels for next year.

Charity and Camp Girls' Gifts: Nothing.

Ways and Mean: Karolyn Crawford reminded everyone of the upcoming lunch at Addington Place in Mt. Pleasant, that is scheduled for November 16, (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Area communities are urged to come out and support this cause by purchasing a meal.

NEW BUSINESS: A conversation took place concerning the number of girls to send to camp next year. A motion was made seconded and carried to send two. Member Louise Unkrich invited everyone to help her celebrate her 99th birthday on August 11 at 10 a.m. at the Swedesburg Museum.

Old Business: None.

Bills for Payment: Missy Fear presented a bill for gift cards purchased for the camp girls to use in buyingschool supplies.

Proposal of Names for Membership: None.

Adjournment: President Shelman thanked those who attended and Missy Fear for the strawberry dessert she provided for refreshments. The next meeting will be Monday, September 25 at 7 p.m. at the Olds United Church of Christ. Joan Rodgers will be hostess.

The meeting adjourned with the Closing Creed. Following the business meeting the Founder's Day Service was held.