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LWML CornerThe Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Zone 24 gathered together at Holy Cross LutheranChurch for our Fall Rally. There were 33 women and two pastors attending for installation ofofficers, devotion by Pastor Steve Benson, and a talk by Pat Digre explaining the many facets ofLutheran Social Services. A luncheon followed giving everyone a chance to talk with old friendsfrom other churches.Mite boxes were collected on October 11 th. . Our large Collection Mite Box was filled, so weexpect to have a good amount to send into District. Remember to pick up another Mite Box to fillwith your change ( dollars are good too ) ! The new rules for saving stamps ( which are turnedinto dealers for money ) have been posted on the upstairs bulletin board.We have made up Chrismon kits so that you can make an ornament for our Christmas tree, pleaselet us know if you would like one and we will make arrangements for us to get a kit to you. The“Chrismon Tree” or “Christ Tree” has been a favorite among churches of many denominations tomark the Advent and Christmas seasons. “Chrismon” is a shortened form of the words “Christmono-gram,” and these symbols represent a rich heritage of visual arts that reach back to thevery early church - even to New Testament times.Yours in Christ,Pat McDowdPresident, Grace LWML♫ Music Musings ♪♪♪W !e have a God who answers prayer I’m probably not telling you anything new, but it’s nice tobe reminded every now and then. Let me explain further. Beginning at the end of last season,the Chancel Choir began praying in earnest to enlarge our group. We committed to each otherto pray individually as well as corporately that new members would be drawn to us so that wemight better serve Him as well as the congregation. Well…have you noticed the size of the choirlately ??? God has graciously provided us with 4 new men! We extend a warm welcome to OlegChikunov, Curtis Fletcher, John Moore, and Elder Darryl Newton. This addition brings ournumber to 15. We are continuing to pray for new members. Would God be calling you to jointhe choir ?Soon you will see the choir in new robes ! Pastor called my attention to an ad in the LutheranReporter from the music director of a high school in Illinois. They had 40 robes that they nolonger use and wanted to give them to a church that needed them. The best part is, they werefree of charge. I immediately emailed the director and Grace was chosen to receive them. Theyhave arrived. Now we are looking for help to have them dyed. Praise be to God for his wonderfulprovision !I have been remiss in highlighting the people that provide special music for you each week. Theseindividuals work very hard to bring honor and glory to God through music and I believe that eachof them have enhanced the Devine Service. If they have been a blessing to you, please let themknow. They are: Andrew Burke, Wednesday Bushong, Melinda Bombaro, Laura Cecil, Joel Davis,Gene & Kathy Dolphin, Arleigh Jay, Rebecca Kiperts, Debbie Lenart, Danny & Tim Paylor, VicarBrian Thomas, Renee Thompson and Christine Tripp. Thank you all very much for using yourtalents for His glory and may God continue to bless your ministry here at Grace.Soli Deo Gloria!