Árdís - 01.01.1955, Page 79

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hearts of lovers of children. We would very much like to see this
camp free to all. But since this is not possible, we want to take in
as many needy children as we can without charge. Hence the Trust
Fund. Those who are able are asked to contribute to this worthy
cause. Our funds were somewhat depleted last year and we are
hoping they will soon be replenished.
There comes to my mind the story of the porridge pot which
when stirred with a certain wooden spoon was always full of
porridge. Once when it was stirred too long the porridge overflowed
and went rolling down the hill. It could happen that we might
find just such a spoon within our organization.
I have been thinking that it would not be too hard to start the
spoon stirring in the pot. If each of our 23 societies within the
Lutheran Women’s League donated enough money to pay the
board of two or three children each year, and if each of our 36 con-
gregations donated in like manner each year, the porridge pot would
never be empty.
“Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them
not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” What more beautiful
act than to help them come closer to Christ, for a week in camp
brings young and old closer to our Lord.
We have another project just nicely started, that is the erecting
of a hut for people who would like to come to camp for a day up
to a week for a rest and a change from a hum-drum and everyday
life. It can be used as a lounge for women who have to wait between
buses or for any other reason. We feel that such a hut would add
greatly to the general comfort of all concerned. This hut is to be
called Ardis Hut, and the fund has already been started.
So then we have three funds that need replenishing and adding
to. The Sanitation project, the Children’s Trust Fund, and the
Ardis Hut Fund.
I would like to tender thanks to Mrs. Valdine Scrymgeour and
Miss Inga Bjarnason who mimeographed the new constitution at
no cost to us but at some cost and much trouble to themselves.
Copies of this constitution are now ready to be placed in the hands
of each delegate.
A short synopsis of the report of the last two executive meetings
was sent out by our secretary to the various Aids. This report was