October 4, Williamsburg
“A Taste of Lithuania” shared with Iowans not only a mouthwatering taste of culinary Lithuania but also the spiritual needs of our sisters and brothers in Christ. Since plumbing is an essential part of any building, St. Paul, Williamsburg adopted to fund the plumbing for the muti-purpose building in Palanga, Lithuania.
Several projects have been done to help with this, besides the brunch the youth sold yard signs for the Iowa/Iowa State game. A committee from different church ministries planned a Sunday brunch so people could sample Lithuanian foods. October 4 was also LWML Sunday and Pastor Cloeter introduced the congregation to the history and condition of the Lithuanian Lutheran church and the Palanga parish after Communist rule of over 50 years. He also tied in the work of the LWML in mission work to our fellow Christians outside the USA.
The morning worship and the brunch were held at the Lutheran Interparish School to accommodate everyone. Included at the brunch were a DVD presented by Rev. Dr. Gary Arp on the project. Mrs. Arp brought items from their travels to Lithuania for a display. They both answered many questions.
A silent quilt auction was held and bids will continue until the end of October with proceeds to go to the project.
The brunch committees’ goal was met thanks to God for the good weather and the generosity of the people attending.
Lynn Evans, St. Paul Williamsburg
