Friday was the first meeting I'd attended in over a month, and I was so happy to be there! This will be a short recap, as I'll be doing another one for this week's meeting.
The main announcements revolved around the mission committee. Kathleen thanked everyone for helping to pass out food at the Thanksgiving Food Fair, and reported that we distributed over 175 items to the food pantry. I know those who participated made a great difference to a lot of people.
In addition, we're on par to break last year's "Change for Change" record, as we've already collected about $100, and we will be continuing this ministry next semester.
Charlotte gave us a wonderful message about remembering what Christmas is all about. Sometimes we get caught up in the superficial parts of Christmas, and it's important to remember the birth of our savior foremost in all of it. Thank you Charlotte!
Lastly, Jenny led us in a great craft, as we covered composition books for ourselves and for children who will greatly appreciate a place to put their thoughts. Here's a note from her, in case you haven't already seen it...
"Hi Ladies,
I hope that you enjoyed the craft friday. The notebooks you made to donate are so cute! I know they will be appreciated! If you did not have time to make a beaded pen for yourself and you want one, please let me know which paper you used and I will make you one and bring it to the next meeting.
If you were not at the meeting, we covered composition books with scrapbook paper. We made 2 each - one to keep and one to donate. If you missed it but would like one please let me know by Tuesday. Otherwise all the extras will be donated.
By the way, when your kid goes to Kindergarten and they have to use the primary ruled (w/ the dotted line in the middle) composition books and spirals this is a great way to make them pretty b/c they don't make pretty ones w/ primary rule! It is also a great teacher or hostess gift.
For those of you who asked here are the supplies we used:
- Composition books (available at Target, Wal-Mart, etc / 25 cents before school starts)
- Scrapbook paper and felt (Hobby Lobby, Michaels)
- Adhesive and Terrifically Tacky Tape (Hobby Lobby, Michaels by adhesive in scrapbook dept)
- Beads for pens - "Tiny Glass Marbles" (scrapbook dept of Michaels/ $1.99 for 2 vials and will make alot)
Remember to let me know if you want a pen or composition book if you missed it!
Jenny"
Congratulations to all the newly announced pregnancies, and prayers that Constance's induction went well today.
See you all on Friday! I hear it's a meeting not to be missed :)
Kim
