I would like to thank you for keeping Haiti in your prayers, especially during the hurricane.  The clinic in Mariani withstood the storm well.  The staff were all accounted for within 2 days.  There was a mission team in Jacmel and it was very hard for them to get back to the clinic due to flooding, mud, and road closures.  All have returned safely. 
 
   A great big thank you goes out to all the many talented seamstresses within our congregation.  Your response to the new project to make girls dresses has been wonderful. Everyone has been so creative with their designs that I think World Harvst Orphanage will have very happy little girls when these dresses arrive.  I will probably ship them by the end of the year so that they arrive by February, as that is when I plan on returning.  Many of you have asked what can be made for the little boys.  I am looking for an easy pattern to make shorts and pants.  Please pass on any suggestions you may have.
 
   I am extremely happy to report that the sewing project/school is doing very well.  The students continue to come to the clinic every Saturday for class.  They are making clothes and many have sold their items.  They are still very enthusiastic about learning to sew and being able to earn a living and support their family.  Libertin Civil is the young man I hired to oversee this project and he is doing a wonderful job.  He sends me monthly reports about the students, their attendance and projects.  The students have recently requested plain blue, gray, black, and yellow fabric. They are making oufits so they need 3 yards pieces.  If anyone has such fabric and would like to donate it please leave it in the box in the narthex. All fabric should be weather appropriate for Haiti: cotton is best.  Sewing machines are still being shipped at a cost of $100 a machine.  At last count 8 have been shipped so we are half way there.  The potato bag service project helped pay some shipping costs.  
 
   I do thank you for all your support and prayers to help the Haitian people.  It is truely amazing what God can do. The people in Haiti are warm, friendly, loving people who are extremely appreciative for your help and also for a way they can help themselves.  Anyone who has any questions or wishing to go to Haiti, please call me @ 609-726-1698.   
 
    -   Penny Miller

Sept. 18th - Dinner at Tarantella's. 6:00 PM.   $20.00 per person, all inclusive. Forms are on the board to sign up. Pls put the order form and money in Box #195. Must have all the orders and money by Sept. 16th.

Potato Bags are back!!!!!  The Women's Ministry had several requests for more potato bags so  they are now being made.  These bags have multiple uses: potatoes are light & fluffy, tortilla shells are moist, corn on the cob is crisp and fresh and reheated rolls are just perfect -- all done in the microwave.  Instructions will be included with each bag.   The cost is $10 per bag and benefits Hope Alive Clinic "Sewing for Haiti".

Women's ECLA Convention - Sept. 21st, St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Moorestown. All forms must be in by Sept. 5th. Pastor Sue will be doing a Bible Study.

Women's Retreat - Oct. 19th - 21st. Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center. More info. to come.

Women's and Men's Dinner - November 26th. Place and time to come.

Women's Christmas Party - December 13th 6:00 PM, being held at the church. Apetizers and desserts, along with a $5.00 ornament exchange.

Mark your calendars!  The main fundraiser for Lutheran Care's Auxiliary is going to be an October Fest dinner on Saturday, 10/13.  Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children.  The menu consists of pork, bratwurst, hot dogs, sauerkraut, applesauce, mashed potatoes, string beans, rolls,  and homemade cakes for dessert. Call Carol at 609-654-4077 for tickets.