2022 SPECIAL MISSION RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS

Sherry Pilon is no longer a UMW member due to her work with the We-Care program, Sherry works very hard on UMW projects. Each year on her own time she makes an amazing number of jars of jam, tomato sauce, pie filling, and pickles to be sold at the Holiday Bazaar. Recently she prepared and served lunch for over 100 volunteers who built beds for "Sleep in Heavenly Peace"  Sherry serves with Pastor Dawn on the We-Care team to help shepherd and care for members of our church community. She truly has a servant's heart.

Diane Wells has the special honor of having a 50 year UMW membership pin. In her 9 years at FUMC, she has been a leader of Daughters of Lydia, SMR pin chair, and head of the mission Selection Committee, deciding which local missions will receive funds. A very special project of Diane's has been organizing the Christmas stockings to place newborn babies at South Lake Hospital in for their trip home.  With her continued membership in the National Association of  Social Workers, she is drawn to delivering supplies to Faith Neighborhood Center to Faith Neighborhood Center, Lov Extension, and Forward Paths.
 

Fred Staudt is the husband of one of our members and frequently attends UMW functions, assisting where needed. He willingly sets up equipment and carries supplies for our special events.  Fred is a participant with eh Weekday Warriors on the church campus as he helps with landscaping, painting, and carpentry projects. As a weekly volunteer at Faith Neighborhood Center, he and his wife, Mary Sue, have a special project of going to garage sales to purchase children's books to give away when a child accompanies their parent.  Fred always has a positive attitude and is an example of the UMW motto "Putting Faith, Hope and Love into action"

Rula Roberts shines her light throughout her activities within the church and the community. Her ability with finances has made her a valuable treasurer of Circle of J.O.Y. and Searchers Sunday School Class, along with handling the sales and reservations for the Spring Fundraising Luncheon. She is part of a Life Group at FUMC that focuses on helping Faith Neighborhood Center, where she and her husband are volunteers.  Within the community, Rula and her husband attend most city council meetings and provide transportation to medical appointments when needed. She was a dear friend of Opal McClanahan for many years and prayed with her in her final days.

Dallis Wehr is the food ministry manager and is very supportive of UMW fundraising events, especially with a wonderful luncheon for our Spring Fashion Show.  Dallis prepared over 13,500 meals in 2021 for the church Food for Friends program, serving approximately 100 clients a week plus lunches for the Wesley Christian Academy. Her support of community activities helps to promote FUMC.

 motto "Putting Faith, Hope, and Love into Action".