UMW INSTALLATION

 Jan Becherer opened the meeting with UMW purpose and  a prayer.

 Evelyn Rose had the program and showed two video from the UMW Assembly on Mary and being BOLD.

 Go to unitedmethodistwomen.org  and watch some of videos, very inspirational and talented.

 Pat Harrell explained the reading program encouraging all of us to read the Response magazine and the books in the  UMW library. Remember leaders are readers.

 She gave certificates to members who had completed the different reading plans.

 Diane Wells shared our recognition as a Five Star Unit.

 Diane Wells, Pam Anders and Karen Beagle are Rainbow Givers. Karen explained it was not hard to do.  Her gift in Memory was for her mother.

 Pastor Dawn Carter had the installation service of the leadership team. Dawn said she has a new appreciation of all UMW does to inspire woman having become a member of  the new circle, Young Women of God.

Our leadership team: Diane Wells standing in for Celeste Hicks as President, Lorna Broersma is Chairperson, committee of Nominations, Carolyn Blankenship is Vice President, Andrea Beaver is Secretary, and Ann Vogt is Treasurer.

 After the installation service Ann Vogt and Diane Wells went to PNC Bank in Clermont and presented them a certificate of  appreciation for the outstanding service they have given us.

LUNCH BUNCH CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Having out grown having the Lunch Bunch Christmas meeting at a home it was held in the Social Hall. Six members volunteered to decorate a table. Each was so unique and beautiful, a new tradition has started.

Linda Hmieleski entertained us with a Christmas interpretive dance.

There was lots of delicious food and good fellowship. Merry Christmas to all.

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY

 Two tubs of 90 red stockings and baby hats were delivered to South Lake Women's Hospital on Tuesday. The Daughters of Lydia circle coordinated this as their mission project, with women from all the circles helping to knit the hats and sew stockings.

 The Christmas elves.

 A poem is attached to the stocking that says:

A bundle of love came your way
One to give you happiness every day.
It will wiggle and giggle and give you love.
Love that comes from God above.
United Methodist women love your bundle too,
We made this stocking especially for you.

 Mom and Dad welcomed Olivia to the world this morning, she is Clermont's new resident.

She is precious in her stocking and hat.

YOUNG WOMEN OF GOD

 Dorann Fryman had it in her heart to start a new circle geared towards younger women in the church. She had a meeting  in September on a Sunday evening inviting anyone interested. Sunday evening was chosen as the time for the circle to meet for babysitting is available at the church and many of the women have jobs.  The name Young Women of God was chosen and at the first meeting there were 12 women present. Dorann is acting as their mentor but Katrina Scott is the leader. This picture was taken at their November meeting. There were two new members and some members were not able to attend because of other commitments. 

 Even with just getting started they are off and running. Kayleigh Higginbotham designed a shirt which they have chosen to use. 

 They followed all of the UMW agenda opening with prayer and UMW Purpose. A mission witness from the prayer calendar was shared.   Kayleigh had a beautiful devotion she had written.

Jan Becherer, UMW Vice President was invited to talk to them about UMW local mission projects and giving. This is a very excited group of young women wanting to be active in missions and UMW. They are on facebook so you can friend them at FUMC Young Women of God.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR 2018

 Getting the Holiday Bazaar set up takes days and many workers. So many beautiful floral arrangements to display.

 Getting the General Store ready with all their goodies.

 Displaying all the jewelry.

 Another tree to decorate.

 Many hours of work and still more to display.

 How many handbags are there?

 Thanks to the guys that helped with the golf carts all week. There was a lot to bring in.

 Saturday morning the Made with Love Shop is ready for costumers.

 All the beautiful arrangements are out and ready to be sold.

 The tree looks like a winter wonderland.

 The General Store is well stocked.

 All the handbags on display.

Many women ready for costumers.

 Santa made his visit.

 Mrs Claus helped the children decorate  cookies.

At 2 o'clock names were drawn from each bag for each of the lovely items in the Opportunity Drawing. Congratulation to all of the lucky winners.

 The cashiers were kept busy all day.

 Thanks to everyone who came and shopped and all the workers that helped to make it a success.

A lot of ministries are helped with the money the bazaar raises.