Trinity Morning Glories
We are a daytime women’s group here at Holy Trinity. Our focus is on the spiritual and service to others. Along the way, we share food, work, laugh, chat and pray together! Please join us!
Note: Our meetings will always be the 3rd Monday at 10:00 (exception: Dec. will be the 2nd Monday).
On Monday, November 21, 2022, 34 women and our 2 FBI speakers enjoyed delicious warm homemade soup, breads and desserts. Thanks to all that contributed to our treats.
Mary Ann Gibbons spoke about seeing a photo of Mother Theresa and deciding to base her devotions on the life of Mother Theresa. Mary Ann reminded that Mother Theresa served others her entire life as an expression of her faith. Mary Ann then spoke of all that the Morning Glories do in reaching out to others in service and love with the many collections that we do. From Matthew 25: “Inasmuchas ye have done it unto one of the least of thesemybrethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Sean Ahearn and Beth Baird special Federal Bureau of Investigation agents spoke on the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative. They enlightened us on the types of financial exploitation, warning signs of financial exploitation and how to protect yourself from financial exploitation. They told us that financial exploitation is a multi-billion dollar industry. Reminders: Let your phone go to your answering machine, never send gift cards or money if you have not initialized the contact and finally that’s not your grandchildren calling asking for help! You can visit ftc.gov every year to get your free credit reports. Check your financial statements each month!! If you suspect fraud, go to IC3.gov to speak to a fraud investigator.
Ongoing Projects: Turning Point used cell phone collection: (Linda Wiland): There are several phones to turn in. Morning Glories Bulletin Board in Alice Storch Room has been delightfully updated by Vicki Chimics and Judy Connelly; thanks to both of them. Beginning in January 2023, Kathy Nattress will begin updating the bulletin boards.
A Mystery dinner theater, “Once Bitten, Twice Dead” will be held September 16, 2023. “Without A Cue Productions, LLC” will again present our play. We have an “angel” who paid the $500 down payment. In May 2023, we will decide the ticket price and the outside charity that will benefit. Kathy Nattress is already dreaming of scary centerpieces; she asks that we save the long rolls from gift wrapping paper and empty medicine/vitamin bottles. Bring them to Morning Glories.
Volunteer Center of America Holiday Hope Chest Boxes: 59 boxes for 9 and 10 year old boys and girls and 3 bags with items for ages 13 and over will be delivered the Tuesday after Thanksgiving by Diane and Tom Lindeman.
Thinking of You Cards to Sign: Sandi Smith and Diane Jones have agreed to alternate months for getting cards ready for us to sign. We again thank Karen Frankenfield for doing this for the past 6 years!
Shut-in Holiday Treat Bags: The shut-in names were distributed. Each shut-in will receive a special Holiday Treat Bag and a visit from a Morning Glory.
Annual Homemade Cookie Sale: We will revisit this issue in November 2023.
Free Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Advent Calendars were handed out.
Distribution of offering: $50 in Walmart Script Gift cards to Cay Galgon, $275 will be sent to “The Fund to Benefit Children and Youth” and $275 will be sent to Equi-librium which provides individuals the opportunity to reach their highest potential through the benefits of horse-related activities and therapies. Note: In Hugo Rasmussen’s memory, $250 was given to be donated to a charity of our choice.
Since Sept. 2008, $63,252.09 has been donated to special causes; this does not include all the non-monetary donations that have been made over the past 14 years which probably equal that amount.
Future Dates:
Monday, December 12, 2022, 10:00: Devotions – Nancy Miller
Collection Items: New Pj’s/New Books for Pajama Program
Christmas Fun!!
Optional: Ugly Sweater Contest
Christmas Buffet: Cauliflower Casserole/Carol Cunningham;
Cocktail Meatballs/Vicki Chimics; Pigs in Blankets/Judy Connelly
Mini Sliders/Nancy Miller & BJ Kunkel
Rolls/Elaine Sales
Cold Veggie Pizza/Karen Frankenfield
Salad/Lois McAllister; Spinach Salad/Cheryl Kneiss
Cheese/Crackers/Diane Carfara
Desserts: Barb Roth/Betty Henderschedt/Elaine Sales
Special Jello Shots/Sandy Svitana
Ice Tea/Mary Farner; Soda/Lemonade/Pat Fried
Traditional Egg Nog/Carol Hartranft
Monday, January 16, 2023, 10:00: Devotions – OPEN
Caring Hearts Speaker (Nancy Miller is contact person.)
Collection Items: Hygiene products such as body wash, deodorant, shampoo, chapstick, feminine supplies, shave cream and razors
Collection Items: White socks for Bethlehem Homeless Shelter
Bring Your Own Lunch and Drinks will be provided.
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