UNITED METHODIST WOMEN FUMC
The February meeting of the
United Methodist Women was called to order by President Juanita Rampy at
Pastor Chris Dumas led the
Church Eternal Service, presenting 12 names for remembrance. She noted that each person recognized had her
own lovely song or story and beautiful harmony is created when all sing
together. Bells were rung to demonstrate
individuality and harmony of lives.
Vice President Pauline
McElroy presented “Call to Prayer and Self Denial.” UMW has celebrated 138 years of mission
work. Good shepherds should consider
maintenance of its buildings and expansion of facilities in the women’s
division which includes mission projects for women, children, and youth
locally, nationally, and internationally.
Property gives mission a form.
Carol Harris led prayer for mission, based on Isaiah 58:12. Louise Schreiber gave information about Spofford Institute.
An offering was taken for Prayer and Self Denial.
Officer’s Reports
Vice President Pauline
McElroy reported there will be no unit meeting in March because of the
legislative event on March 2nd and 3rd. Topic of the April meeting will be Epworth.
Treasurer Barb Ulmer gave
the monthly report. As of
June Glaser moved, Clarice seconded that the delegate to the Legislative
Event, Dorothy Wagner, have expenses for the event paid in full. The motion
passed.
Secretary Joyce Smith
reported that an article for UMW would be in the upcoming February
newsletter. Minutes of the December
meeting were approved.
Kristen Hilty gave the
membership report. She plans to set up a
UMW information table at the Chili Day Bazaar.
June Glaser shared a Mission Moment from
the UMW Magazine “Response” about the international branch of
Ann Maxwell asked for more
volunteers and goodies for the Bazaar, Feb. 22.
She announced a quilt has been donated to the silent auction by Shirley
Link, and an afghan has been donated by Jean James. She requested that members make a special
effort to invite people to come.
Janet Hofstetter challenged
each member to read at least one book this year for the Reading Program to meet
Plan V: Each One Read One. She explained
a quick way to get to the Web Page if more information about library offerings is
needed. She also reported that the new
Mid State Library is located in her home.
Annotations for Books Eligible for the 2010 UMW Reading Program were
available for all members.
Edith Noll reported that FUMW
unit will sponsor four attendees (3 youth and 1 adult) for the
Gail Wekenborg reported that
birthing kits are needed for the Mid-State District UMW Spring Meeting, April
10. June Glaser moved to spend $20 to
purchase articles for the birthing kits.
Shirley Link seconded the motion.
It was passed. Clarice Shemwell will be responsible for getting these
items together to make a kit from FUMW unit.
Clarice also announced the need for upholstery and
drapery material to make Festival of Sharing Kits.
Circle News:
President Rampy announced
that Marylin Durk will be putting FUMW information on the bulletin board by the
elevator. This month Lunch Bunch will be
featured.
Gail Wekenborg invited
members to the Lunch Bunch meeting on March 10 to hear the missionary, Amy
Wilson, give a program about work in
Meeting closed with a prayer
by President Rampy. Lunch of Hobo Stew
and Shipwreck and wonderful stories were provided by Gail Wekenborg. The
Present (26 members): J. Smith, J. Glaser, S. Link, C. Shemwell, M.
Stapleton, M. Allen, J. James, E. Noll, D. Wagner, L. Elliot, C. Harris, A.
Maxwell, D. Williams, D. McKee, V. Brinkmann, A. Gruner,
L. Schreiber, P. McElroy, D. Stout, B . Crain, B.
Ulmer, K. Hilty, J. Hofstetter, J. Rampy, G. Wekenborg, L. Rosendale.