ANOINTED COMMUNITY NEEDS

 Anointed Community was in need of a van to help with serving the youth and families in the area. They were given a van but some costly repairs were needed. Our unit gave them money to get the van up and running. As you can see by Linda's smile this van will be a great help and makes her very happy

 With other funds our unit provided allowed for them to buy a small freezer. Food that is on sale and more foods that need freezing can now be purchased.

The rest of the money was used for a cabinet to store donated items so they can be kept secure. The cabinet is being put together.  Money that we raise from the Spring Luncheon and the Holiday Bazaar allows our unit to help Anointed Community  and other agencies when they need it. What a blessing.

LEADERSHIP

 16 members from our unit attended  the East Central District (ECD) Leadership meeting on January 25,2020.

 Two of our unit members are on the ECD Leadership Team.
  A Vice President and nominating committee members are needed. Can you help the District work with a "full deck"?

 Anne Winn is President of our District.

 She explained how much of Florida the East Central District covers.

We had break out groups for each of the leadership positions. 2020 officer training booklets were given to us.  There is a job description for each position and in the back forms and other resources that a unit may need. It is a great handbook and if you want to become more active in  our unit or district ask to see one to understand about each position.

 Janet talked about the Prayer Calendar and all it has in it. There is a lot more then a Bible Verse for you to read each day.

 Gillian talked about the Response magazine. Lots of good articles, You should be reading it. If you don't have your own subscription there are copies in our UMW library.

Pat came looking for readers for UMW reading program.

 Mission U was highlighted. This year it is July 9 - 12  at Florida Southern College. Finding Peace in an Anxious World is one of the books that will be used at Mission U. Pat had some for sale today, but you can order it from National at https://www.umwmissionresources.org/

BAD GIRLS

People of Faith meeting was at Blessed Sacrament  on Jan 22.  

The program was on Bad Girls in the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs. We watch her video talks about three of the Bad Woman. She brought laughter and insight into each women discussed.  Sapphira was the first women she talked about (Acts 5 :2-14). She explained that she died because she lied, but this showed the early church the power of the Holy Spirit and the church grew. Rahab (Joshua 2) shows how God can use anyone. Michal ( 1 Samuel 18-20 and 2 Samuel 6:16 ) She was Saul's daughter who was married to David. Instead of loving God she loved a man, David, and when he disappointed her she didn't want either, God or David.

A delicious covered dish luncheon was had after the meeting.  

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

 On December 21st Cathy D'hero(left) UMW member and Noelene McCall UMW member and her husband Dale (center) along with Diane and Carmine Speranza (right) FUMC members volunteered at Anointed Community Services annual pancake breakfast and gift explosion. Also in the photo are Linda D Cowels President/CEO and volunteer Rakail Walker former high school intern.

Over 200 individuals enjoyed breakfast and gifts!  Pancakes were donated from IHOP and KeKe's.

UNIT MEETING 2019

 Carolyn Blankenship welcomed everyone to our unit meeting and installation service Thursday, December 12th.

The leadership team was introduced and voted on. President Celeste Hicks, Vice President Carolyn Blankenship, Secretary Andrea Adair, Treasury Ann Vogt, Nominations Chair Diane Wells, and Missions Chair Cathy D'heron.

 Women Weaving One World was the theme of the installation service.

 Pastor Dawn talked about weaving, an activity women have done since the loom was invented.

 Each officer added a different color thread to a bracelet representing the office they held.

 The finished hanging shows how each member have been woven into a colorful team with the basic pattern being the Purpose of United Methodist Women.

 Pat Herring read from the Prayer Calendar and shared an article on how projects like the UMCOR hygiene kits help girls around the world.

 Evelyn Rose, as a representative from the District, presented certificates that our unit has earned.

 Linda accepted the Mission Today Unit Status  and the Mission Study Certificate.

 We are a Five Star Unit.

 Pat Harrell gave out the Reading Certificates. There were many who acheived level one and level two reading certificates, a few for the first time.

 Sue Fink once again was a level 4 Reader.

 Ann Vogt  announced the Rainbow Givers for 2018. Karen Beagle explained that she had given a special recognition pin to Sue Friend for all the mission work she does.

Ann shared that our unit has given over $18,000 this year in support of many missions and $8,783 in pledges which goes to District for their use. The budget for this year was then voted on.

 Kathy D'heron is head of the mission selection committee and talked about the great needs in the community and encouraged us to get more women in our circles and church informed and involved.

 Celeste Hicks had a special legacy presentation recognizing some of the women in our unit. She read the names of the women from our unit that have died this year and how each can be an inspiration to us. She then recognized the women in our unit who have been members for many years, Ibbie Moultrie has been a member for 62 years and Jan Shultz for 59 years. Neither were able to attend today.

 Elaine Cowles has been a member of UMW for 54 years. Celeste presented her with a special recognition pin.

 Joyce Smith received a pin for her 51 years of being in UMW.  She shared about the different circles she has been a part of.

 Nancy shared about her missionary service and then becoming a deaconess in 1970 and working at Cornerstone and then in public school.

 Celeste thanked Diane Wells for filling in as Unit President when she was away helping with her grand daughter. Diane has been a UMW member for 50 years.
 These women all leave us a strong legacy and we are appreciative of all their years of service and the work they continue to do.

 Some members lead the group in singing Christmas carols while the food was being put out.

 Thanks to Daughters of Lydia for hosting and for everyone who brought such a delicious, assortment of food.

LUNCH BUNCH CHRISTMAS MEETING

 Each circle has had a special Christmas meeting this month some of them at homes or restaurants. The Lunch Bunch gathered in the Social Hall. Different people volunteered to decorate the table.

 They even provided the table's place settings.

 The table decorations added to the holiday festivities.

 Each was unique and beautiful.

 Some brought appetizers for the first course,

 and then there were lots of desserts.

 About 40 members attended.

For some entertainment Linda did an interpretive dance to the song "Mary Did You Know".

Many gloves, hats and blankets were brought to donate to Mascotte Elementary School for children that may not have warm enough clothing and homes in the colder weather. As usual United Methodist Women were very generous and a blessing. Merry Christmas to everyone.