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Lutheran World Relief Fabric Kits

Valparaiso, IN. Fabric kits consisting of
2 spools of thread and 6 yards of cotton
fabric are sent by Lutheran World Relief
to various places in the world. The kits
provide an opportunity for people to
learn a new skill (sewing) to provide for
their families and earn a decent living.
We were able to buy 147 yards of fabric
with help from GCU GoGive! to donate to
this effort.

Carla Nolting

OUR MEMBERS

Elizabeth Martin

Celebrates 90 Birthday
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On Saturday, July 20 GCU member
Elizabeth Martin of West Homestead,
PA celebrated her 90 birthday. The
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following day, along with her family,
she began the day with a Liturgy of
Thanksgiving at St. Andrew the Apos-
tle BC Church in Gibsonia, PA celebrat-
ed by Fr. Radko Blichar. Following the
Liturgy Elizabeth and her family gath-
ered to celebrate the occasion with a
festive buffet luncheon at her daugh-
ter’s home in Cranberry Twp., PA.
She was born in New Salem, PA the Betty Martin (center front) surrounded by clergy and family following a Liturgy of Thanksgiv-
youngest child of John & Mary Havrilc- ing honoring her 90 birthday.
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sak. Betty, as all of her friends call her,
married the love of her life the late great grandchildren. Munhall, PA where Very Rev, Andrew
Clifford Martin in May 1954. During Elizabeth continues to live in the Deskevich is the rector.
their over 60 years of marriage, they family home with assistance from all May God continue to bless Eliza-
raised a family of 6 children and were of her children. She is a member of beth with his love.
blessed with 14 grandchildren and 9 the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in

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