MINUTES - 1988 ANNUAL MEETING WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OF WATERLOO LUTHERAN SEMINARY The Annual Meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary was held at St. John Lutheran Church, Waterloo, on Wednesday, September 28, 1988. The President, Mrs. Isabel Dotzenroth, called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. in the church auditorium, welcoming all those present, with a special welcome to Past Presidents who were in attendance. Opening devotions were conducted by Leshy Paynter, a fourth-year seminarian. Opening hymn 231 - O Word of God Incarnate. He devoted his theme to Reflections on the last words of Christ and related them to the struggles of the poor peoples of the world. Luke 23:34 states "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." We need to pardon those who make us victims of injustice. In John 19, Jesus committed the care of His mother to His beloved disciple John. We must realize that Jesus is always with us in our suffering. Matthew 27:46 states "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?" As believers we must reach out as supporters to those in distress. The Rev. Judy Harris, Assistant Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, brought greetings on behalf of St. John, followed by greetings from Principal Dean, Dr. Richard Crossman. He stated there is a record attendance of 140 students attending seminary at the present time. On their behalf and that of the faculty he expressed how greatly the help of the Auxiliary is appreciated. He introduced new faculty member Rev. Paul Bosch, who teaches Worship and Spiritual Theology. He is also Dean of the Chapel, and is very much enthused in the participation of students and faculty in the newly organized Seminary Choir. BUSINESS SECTIN [ SECTION ] 1. Report of the President The Executive Board met 4 times to conduct the business of the Auxiliary. At our meeting here at St. John Church, Waterloo on October 28, 1987 the minutes of the last annual meeting September 23, 1987 recorded by secretary Esther Ruppenthal and our Fall promotional letter written by Chairman Margurite Hollinger were mailed to the Contact Woman or the pastor of each congregation. Annual reports were included for congregations not represented at the annual meeting. First Vice-President Joyce Dietrich was appointed chairman of the planning committe for this 1988 annual meeting.