The DHLC Foundation grants for FY 2007-2008 includes:  $1,200 to the Green Valley Food Bank (linked for more information) for the "Milk for Kids" which is a one monthly supply of fresh milk.  $1,115 to St. Andrew's Children's Clinic (linked for more information) for a custom designed wheelchair to provide mobility to a severely disabled girl.  $1,075 to the Desert Hills Lutheran Katrina Mission Team to assist with expenses incurred during this volunteer working experience.

Tickets available for our annual Dinner and Silent Auction - Friday, November 14.  A Western Rouondup Buffet La Sombrilla and Silent Auction at Kristofer's Catering and Bistro in Amado.  $35 per person - limited number of tickets.  Auction at 4:30 p.m.  Dinner at 6 p.m.  Entertainment!

The Desert Hills Lutheran Church Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 2004.  The intent of the corporation is to distribute the net income annually ona one year lagging basis.  The Bylaws state that there shall be no distribution of principal.  The distributions of the corporation may be designated, but not limited, to the following purposes: local missions, outreach, evangelism, scholarships, ministry to youth, ministry to the aged, promotion of worship services, provide for growth, and support to the pastoral team.

You may designate the Foundation as a beneficiary in your will, trust, life insurance policy, pension and profit-sharing plan, and other estate instruments.

Foundation Board members are Robert Bonnema,President; John Burgeson, Congregation Council Representative; Donald Duensing, Vice-President; Richard Hansen, Treasurer; Hart Holmberg, Secretary; Mary Jensen; Shirley Johnson; Gary Mahnke; Dale Mathwich; and, Ed Wismeyer.  Pastor Martin Overson is an advisory member of the Board.

You can obtain information about WAYS TO GIVE to the Foundation of Desert HIlls Lutheran Church by visiting the web site of the ELCA Foundation.  We encourage you to visit with your legal counsel and financial advisor as you prepare to make these gifts.  For further information about the Desert Hills Lutheran Church Foundation you may contact any member of the Board, Pastor Overson or David Thatcher, Administrator.