On May 26, 2019 Joyce Smith was a recipient of United Methodist Women special mission recognition pin. She is a devoted member of FUMC, Clermont and the Daughter of Lydia Circle. She has attended numerous UMW mission studies, special retreats and District and Conference Meetings. She has supported UMW mission projects by donating wonderful luncheon items for workers at the Fall Bazaar and helped fill Opportunity Baskets for the Spring Luncheon Fund raiser. She regularly contributes items for local mission projects and helps transport items to the office.
Joyce has been a faithful member of the We Care Program of this church making regular visits with Pastor Hal on Tuesday mornings to serve communion and pray with home bound members. Joyce regularly attends Bible Studies.
She was trained as a nurse and worked many years at South Lake Memorial Hospital. Now she frequently takes people to doctor's appointments and spends many hours visiting patients in the hospital, rehab facilities and at home.
Joyce has a love of the Lord and is willing to serve where needed as long as she is able.
Tom Brownlee was the other recipient of the Special Mission Recognition Pin on Sunday. He is not a member of United Methodist Women but he exemplifies many parts of the Purpose in his activities at the Church. He has been an active member of FUMC for many years. Tom has a very welcoming nature and is interested in how other people are. He is an excellent example of good stewardship and mission outreach. He is like "the hands and feet of God".
Tom has volunteered as Parking Team member and leader. He frequently can be seen on Sunday mornings directing traffic or driving the golf cart transporting people from their cars to the appropriate buildings.
Tom also leads the Weekday Work Warriors who volunteer around the church property doing many outdoor tasks. The Work Warriors can be seen trimming trees and bushes, planting flowers and weeding, and removing the generous supply of leaves in the parking lots.
Tom is also one of the volunteers who open the Church buildings on Sunday mornings and provide security. Tom is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for the Church and has been involved on many Boards and Committees of the Church through the years.
