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".

BUILDING BRIDGES TO LEADERSHIP

The East Central District (ECD)  leadership meeting was held by zoom January 29th.  One of the goals of UMW is to support women to become leaders, so this meeting was for all our members. 

Anne Winn, President of  ECD welcomed everyone..  Our unit had a good representation of officers .

Mary Ann is the district's new treasurer.

Her presentation  helped to  understand all the ways we give to missions.

Your pledge is important and usually the largest amount you give every year to missions. 

Ann Vogt has Gift in Memory cards. You give your contribution (a minimum of $5) when you use the card.  

We are a five star unit.

We had seven Rainbow Givers in our unit last year. Maybe more can do it this year.

We also support missions through these programs.

This year the Prayer and Self Denial offering goes to help support deaconesses and home missions.

Almost half of the United Methodist Women Revenue comes from our Mission Giving.

How our giving is at work around the world.

Doris presented about the importance of growing our membership.

We need to think of new ways of doing things.

Women who are not in any UNW unit seek spiritual women's group that have fun and service/action activities. 

Talk about UMW and invite a women to join you. Keep in touch with each other.

Use the UMW Program Book, plan an activity. be social active, and include several  members.

Ester  Kim was our guest presenter from conference.

She talked on nurturing each other so we can grow. Just like a garden, some plant some water.

These are things a leader does to become a good leader. Are you ready to lead?

Anne talked about being the President in UMW.

When we say we can't we are really saying we don't want to.

This is often what is said when someone is asked to become the President. Anne then told how each is not true or can be overcome. 

There are others to help on your team and you should be delegating the work. 

Don't let the title scare you.

The job description is in the pledge we say at each meeting. 

Women supporting women to grow.

All of us are leaders in our homes and some at jobs so lets bring these skills to UMW. 

 Next there were breakout groups for each of the offices on the leadership team. This gave the opportunity to learn from each other and give support.

 Join the team and become a leader in your circle, unit or district. 

 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

 

On Saturday, Dec 18th  Annointed Community held their Annual Pancake Breakfast and Christmas celebration. Dallis at First UMC, Clermont prepared the egg sand bacon. Sue, Evelyn ,Marguerite,  and Noelene helped  serve the pancakes, egg and bacon. 

DECEMBER UNIT MEETING

Our Unit had a December program with installation of officers on Saturday morning. Last year we met on zoom. It was good gathering together in person this year.

It is nice to see and get to know woman from other circles. 

We had a nice brunch before the meeting.

About 20 woman were in attendance.

My sister, Lynda came as a guest.
 

The tables were decorated with nativity scenes.

Patricia gave out the certificates for those who have been reading the books from the reading program.

Ann gave the treasurer's report and in missions this year we gave a grand total of $27,963.96 !!

Karen was one of the Rainbow Giver this year. 

Her Mission Recognition Pin was given to Susan for all the work she does at the church.

Linda announce our unit achieved being a Gold Today unit. When she had to send in her report there was only one thing she could not check that we had accomplished. We are a very active and hard working unit.

Pastor Dawn and Nancy had the installation of officers program.

Celeste had a hoop and each officer tied a ribbon on to it to show how we are woven together. Celeste is the unit president and Carolyn is vice-president.

Andrea has resigned from being secretary after many faithful years of service and Kim is taking the position.

Ann is the treasurer.

Evelyn stood in for Betty who is the Mission Selection Team.

Patricia is coordinator of Program Resources.

Pat  is coordinator of Spiritual Growth.

Karen has resigned as Social Actions Coordinator and Marguerite will be taking the position but was unable to make the meeting.

Linda is coordinator of Education and Interpretation for our unit and the East Central District.

Dorann stood in for Jan who is the Coordinator of Membership, Nurture and Outreach.

Diane is the chair of the Committee of Nominations.

Dottie is the Communication coordinator on the end. These are the officers for the year. Thank them for their willingness to serve, support them in their work and keep them in your prayers.