Circle of Grace had an in person meeting in the Social Hall of the church on October 20,2020.
We did not use zoom for the meeting, since no one had indicated they wanted to Zoom instead of joining in person.
Ten members were present, Barb had devotions and Noelene read from the prayer calendar.
Kim Perry gave the treasure report. We have been blessed to have her as our treasure, but she is resigning and Marguerite Overs has accepted taking the position.
The program ended with remembering our baptism. Each member went up put their pledge in the basket and another member stood at the other end of the table and in the air made the sign of the cross and said " In baptism, you a beloved child of God, are called to be in mission and ministry"
During announcements Barb Reed and Karma Boyd both told us that for medical reason it was best for them to step down as leader and co-leader. We thank them for their leadership and in keeping this new circle going. They have done a great job and their shoes will be hard to fill. Noelene McCall and Dottie Mathias have agreed to take over leadership for next year.
The Thankful basket was past around and all expressed gratitude for being able to gather together again and several members had the joy of weddings.
This was what was read at the Zoom meeting.
This woman has been an active member of the UMW for several years. She has done programs and participated in many activities within the Lunch Bunch Circle and Unit. She has been an active volunteer at the annual Holiday Bazaar. She found her niche in the Country Store especially with the canned food items. For the past two years at least, she was one of two persons who made hundreds of jars of jams. Her home was the center of activity from summer into fall. The task did not end there. The week of the Bazaar, she transported all of the goods and worked with the team to set up the Store. She also worked in the Country Store on sale days. Last year before the Bazaar she injured her foot. But, she was there wearing her boot, and making sure everything was done. She also worked after the sale. Within the Circle, she is a willing volunteer when help is needed or if someone has to switch programming on a scheduled month.
Before the changes in time of the Sunday morning Worship Services, she attended the 8:00 Church service. She was always willing to transport anyone who needed a ride to church or a meeting. She is involved in many service projects at Trilogy where she and her husband reside. For example they help deliver school supplies to the schools that are selected by the group. She can be counted on t help whenever needed in her home community.
Kay Justice it is with thanks for your involvement in United Methodist Women and your participation at First United Methodist Church of Clermont that we present you with this Special Mission Recognition Pin. It is an honor to have had you with us as a member of United Methodist Women and the Lunch Bunch Circle. We wish you and your husband well as you relocate to Texas the end of October,2020. We know that you will quickly find a church home and be a blessing to them and to God. Thank you for your service to Christ and to the world.
After the meeting Diane Wells, Noelene McCall and Evelyn Rose went to Kay's home and presented her with the pin.
Sorry, I didn't think to take pictures from my computer screen at first. Margarite Overs did the prayer calendar and it was about orphanages in China. She share pictures and stories of her two adopted grandchildren from China, and her knowledge of orphanages having worked in China for 5 years.
The program began with different people reading scripture from Geneses about the life of Joseph. It was followed with breakout groups. They had put us in groups of about 7 so we could have discussion. Our goals were to get to know each other, share scriptures we each had been emailed, think how it related to scripture from Geneses and how it applied to UMW. After a set amount of time we all came back together and each group shared. The main idea is as United Methodist Women we continue to have faith and spread the love of God through our actions even through a time such as this. Know that God has a plan, continue going forward.
The business meeting was then called to order by Anne Winn. The budget was reduced to $40,000 as requested by the conference. Nominations for officers were presented by Ladye Cox, after voting, they were installed. Our unit's members are well represented on the District level with Janet Blume as secretary, Pat Harrell as Program Resources and Dottie Mathias on nominations.
Anne did an excellent job of keeping this meeting moving along and following the time schedule ending the meeting at 12:00. A poll was taken and most enjoyed the program and liked having it done by Zoom. Thanks to all the work behind the scenes that went into making it a very successful ECD annual meeting.
