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“Let Your L†ght Sh†ne…” Third Quarter, 2020 July-September

Central Texas Conference

South District United Methodist Women

What’s inside? 2 Reminders 2 Words from our… 3 Reports due 4 Mission Moment 4 2021 Yearbook Updates 5 MN&O 6 Getting the place ready… 7 How I Became a … 8 Where our offering goes… 9-10 Shepherd and visit pics 10 Mission Projects 11 Mission u ONLINE 12 48th Annual Meeting… 13 …Slate of Officers 14-15 …47th Annual Mtg Minutes 16 CTC UMW AAG/DLD Meeting 17 Jesus wants me … 18 Team members / Legacy

Lord make our hearts bigger Our love deeper

Our faith stronger Our hope unwavering Our strength greater Our efforts unceasing Our voices unflinching

Our vision yours. Amen.

--From our UMW Program Book, 2019-2020 Written by Marian Wright Edelman

Coming in July…

2020-2021 UMW Program Book

“Knitted Together for God’s Good

Work”

Order through

www.umw.org/missionresources

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http://www.umw.org/missionresources


July 11, 2020, CTC UMW LT and Committee Meeting, TBD. July 18, South District UMW LT Meeting, TBD.

August 3-14, Mission u online only (see page 11 for details). September 19, South District UMW 48th Annual Meeting (see page 12 for details).

September 26, South District UMW LT Meeting, Belton. September 27, “UMW Sunday” or alternate date.

October 3, CTC UMW 48th Annual Autumn Gathering and DLD, Corsicana.

October 24, South District UMW Local Leadership Development (LLD), Salado UMC.

January 24-26, 2021 TX UMW Legislative Event, Austin.

WORDS FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Being a United Methodist Woman is easy at times, but this isn’t one of them. One of our mission focuses is to stop the criminalization of communities of color. Racial Justice is a top priority. We have seen firsthand through the media the riots and marches because of the death of George Floyd.

There is in this country a deep-seated fear of “the other”, and it is reinforced every time something like this happens. Doesn’t everyone else see that we are all just people? The outside may look different from us, but the beautiful soul is just the same as ours. What a terrible world this would be if we all looked the same!

Change needs to happen. As United Methodist Women we have been aware for the need to change the status quo for quite a while. We have worked towards that change, but we need to do better, faster, and with more heart.

We need to have conversations with our local schools, police departments, and any other entity you can think of about racial inequality and the great divide which imperils our country right now.

There is no voice to speak up for the person of color right now. It is a vacuum which is being filled with violence and fear. United Methodist Women need to fill this vacuum. Speak up. State your informed opinions. Write an Op-Ed, DO SOMETHING!!

We are going to try very hard to have in person events this fall. Just stay tuned for info as individual churches need to decide what opening is going to look like. There are just so many “balls” that have to be juggled as most of you know.

I want to see you all, give you a hug, and tell you how much you mean to me. You are loved and appreciated. So for now take those words and feel the love that I have for each of you. Stay healthy. Best regards, Donna Jensen, President


PLEASE SEND IN FORMS BY DUE DATE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATES

*READING PROGRAM FORM:

Local UMWs SPR or President, please send all your Reading Program Forms in by August 15, 2020 to South District UMW SPR: Ann Eubanks

3803 FM 2086 Temple, TX 76501

(Note: Ann will send them all in at one time to the CTC UMW SPR.)

*2019-2020 LOCAL UMW MISSION TODAY FORM (For the period of August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020):

1) Please send your Mission Today Form in by August 15, 2020 to CTC UMW E&I: Linda Beach

1109 Azalea Stephenville, TX 76401

Or email to [email protected] (new email)

2) Also send to District President: Donna Jensen 1219 Blue Leaf Drive

Temple, TX 76502 Or email to [email protected]

3) And to District E&I: Shirleen Chandler PO Box 1236

Gatesville, TX 76528 Or email to [email protected]

*FIVE-STAR INDIVIDUAL GIVER FORM:

Local UMW Treasurer, please send forms in by August 15, 2020 to South District UMW Treasurer: Rita Handley

3011 Parker Drive Georgetown, TX 78628

(Make check out to South District UMW)

(NOTE: The Local UMW Organizations can be recognized if they have given monies in all 5 areas over the past 4 quarters.)

*BURNING OF THE CANDLE FORM:

Please send in your form in by August 15, 2020 directly to CTC UMW Treasurer: Corliss McBride

5618 Wilshire Drive Waco, TX 76710

(Make check out to CTC UMW)

*Download forms online: www.ctcumw.org/south_district

--Article by Shirleen Chandler, Ann Eubanks and Rita Handley,

South District UMW Leadership Team Members

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.ctcumw.org/south_district


Mission Moment

It has been suggested that as we have our meetings we also include a "Mission Moment" in the agenda. Of the 35 items listed on our Mission Today form, we could pick one and discuss briefly what it concerns. These are all opportunities to support missions. We can make a pledge or participate in second-mile giving. We can engage in prayer or attend events as mission. We can also use our printed resources as mission. I hope that each local has purchased the United Methodist Women Program Book, as many events of our year are covered in it, such as Pledge, World Thank Offering, and Call to Prayer and Self-Denial Services, and Bible and Spiritual Growth Studies. Each local organization keeps a record of programs used and can list these on our Mission Today form. This form, printed in the CTC UMW Resource Book, covers activities from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020. These forms are due August 15 in order to be included for recognition at the South District Annual Meeting. Please send one copy to Linda Beach, the CTC UMW Mission Coordinator for Education and Interpretation, one copy to Donna Jensen, South District President, and one copy to me, Shirleen Chandler (see page 3 above). We hope to have more local UMW organizations participate in this reporting this year.

Shirleen Chandler Mission Coordinator for

Education & Interpretation Coordinator South District UMW

South District UMW Yearbook - 2021

It’s time for choosing your

Local UMW Leadership Team for 2021

Please email your team information for the 2021 Yearbook to: [email protected]

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15th

The South District UMW Yearbook will be given out at our

Local Leadership Development at Salado UMC in Salado on October 24th to those who attend.

The CTC UMW Resource Book will be given to Local UMW Presidents in class by Donna Jensen.

Please be sure you have someone in attendance to pick up your books and training material,

these items are very important as you go through the year.

--Sharon Gibson,

Communications Coordinator

South District UMW

Central Texas Conference

South District

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2021 YEARBOOK



GREETINGS MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH DISTRICT UMW,

This is a reminder to nurture your members through outreach by text, phone, email, or a note at

their door. What to talk about, you ask? I have plenty to share, so let me get some of my

projects right out there, in the open, good or bad, and even slightly skewed.

1. I have cleaned under all my sinks, replaced old plastic liners, thrown away empty bottles of detergent,

bleach, and various powders. And… can I display this fine work to anyone? NO!! What a bummer.

2. My closet is now neatly arranged – winter clothes in one area, golfing outfits together, arranged by color, by

size, (yes, sizes are changing even as I type), and by anything else that I can think of. Can I display this fine

work to my visitors? NO – there are no visitors!

3. I have organized my work space – very neat and tidy, now. I even straightened a book shelf. Want to come

and see it? Sorry, can’t.

4. I have truly thrown out 4 large garbage bags of stuff – just in the past week. Thought about a garage sale,

but that may never happen. So, if you need anything, anything at all, just let me know. I am here to answer

your call.

I could go on. My shoes are neatly stacked on my shoe shelf. My husband’s stuff is so organized that he can’t find a

thing. The refrigerator shelves are shiny, all the diet Coke is now on the same shelf. My yard is impeccable.

I know you are busy, too. Let your members know that you are thinking of them, and offer to give them comfort

and strength as they, and you, attack these little chores. We will all be better for it. Just think, once our homes are

in ship-shape condition, we can start all over (with a clean slate) and vow to never mess them up again – but we

probably will. I know I will.

Love to all,

Patty Lee Membership Nurture & Outreach Coordinator Central Texas Conference UMW


GETTING THE PLACE READY FOR YOU…

As I listened to my pastor’s online sermon on May 10, 2020 about Jesus having a place for us, I thought about what that means today in our UMW.

Do you have an inviting place for your members to come for your Local UMW meetings? Or does it look like a cold gray place? Do they know you really wanted them to come?

When we attend the Central Texas Conference UMW events, I know they are anxious and excited that we have arrived. The tables are decorated, we are greeted with friendly faces and always plenty of food. Not to mention, the great speakers and programs they provide. It’s the same for the South District UMW events. But…

Do you plan for your local General Meeting or circle meeting or group meeting? Is it inviting? Do you have a greeter that smiles as you walk in? Do you serve snacks, etc.? Is the program speaker prepared and excited to present her or his talk? Are the officers prepared?

Let’s be sure we plan and make it special for each UMW member and guest that comes to your meetings.

Here I am greeting Bonnie Elder as she arrives at our St. John’s UMW circle meeting last February. You will notice to the left a “Welcome Table’ which has a sign in sheet, a card to sign for a missionary from our Prayer Calendar, a place to put your Pledge to Mission, a place for loose change for the CTC UMW ‘Pocket Change Changes Lives’ and so much more. Below is a picture of one of our General Meeting/Luncheon where we decorated the tables to go along with the program theme. “Spiritual Growth through Praise” was the theme at this meeting. Did someone get the place ready for you?

Sharon Gibson Communications Coordinator

St. John’s UMW


HOW I BECAME A UNITED METHODIST WOMAN By Donna Jensen

When I was four months old my mom and dad moved to the small town of Sanford, Texas. Mother started going to WSCS, and, because she didn’t have a babysitter, she brought me. I was passed around from woman to woman at every meeting. Most of these women became my “grandmothers.” Instead of the usual two grandmothers, I had about six. And it was wonderful.

Growing up I helped Mom in any way I could, helping to set up, cook, clean, or give programs for WSCS. It was part of the service to my mom and my church.

When I became old enough to take part in WSCS, I was working full time, a wife, a mother, and newly arrived in Maryland. In short, I didn’t have time for any outside activities. My activities were fixing up our new house and trying to get enough rest to make it another day.

We tried out a church close to our house which wasn’t United Methodist and they came to the house to tell us what our “fair share” was going to be, and it was a lot of money. So, we didn’t go back.

After several months we started going to Lanham United Methodist Church in Lanham, MD. I didn’t have time for outside activities except Sunday, but I did try to support the United Methodist Women any way I could.

In 1977 I finally had to quit working because I had severe Fibromyalgia. I was in so much pain that holding down a full time job was impossible. The United Methodist Women contacted me and invited me to a meeting. That invitation led to me becoming the Treasurer (never again!) and eventually the President, both before and after we went to Bahrain for 8 years. I had many role models and great friends. Best of all I learned so much. The highlight of this phase of my being a United Methodist Woman was going to Assembly in 1982 in Philadelphia, PA. It was the most awesome moment of my life.

After that I’ve lived my life as a United Methodist Woman. How did you become one?? Tell Sharon Gibson, our Communications Coordinator.

Our stories are important.

♥ ♥ ♥

SOUTH DISTRICT UMW MISSION PROJECT--2021:

START SAVING SMALL OLD SUITCASES / LARGE BAGS FOR FOSTER CARE CHILDREN.

MORE INFORMATION TO COME!

--Royce Kaarhus, MN&O

South District UMW


SOUTH DISTRICT UMW EVENT ‘OFFERINGS’

South District UMW Events for 2018/2019 Offerings totaling $1,835.07 were voted on by the South District UMW Leadership Team on May 16, 2020 to be distributed to the following local organizations to help feed children and the homeless:

Clemente Boys and Girls Club of Killeen The money will go to the Sims Center in Nolanville for the Nolanville summer camp scholarships.

Nolanville summer camps is where it is needed most and they are feeding those children during their stay as well as grab and go dinners.

--Anne Ridley-Pleasant

Option House of Killeen The Option House is an emergency shelter in Killeen. I have worked with them many times in the past. Some kids

stay up there until we find placement and that can be up to 8 months. --Royce Aarhus

Helping Hands of Belton Helping Hands Ministry was founded in 1995 by the Belton Ministers' Fellowship, an ecumenical gathering of local ministers, to serve the Belton community with a centralized food pantry. In the beginning, individuals from several

local churches volunteered their time to serve 30 families in the basement of First United Methodist Church of Belton. The pantry later moved to First Christian Church in Belton, then eventually relocated to a house at 1009

West Avenue D. In November 2008, Helping Hands moved to its current location at 2210 Holland Road.

Today, Helping Hands continues to be supported by the Belton Ministers' Fellowship and 29 local churches of many denominations. Each month, Helping Hands provides support to over 3,000 of our neighbors through the weekly

commitment of more than 85 volunteers and staff. During the time of covid-19 virus, volunteers have continued to help families by delivering groceries to their homes.

--Donna Jensen

Helping Hands of Georgetown In 2015 Bob Weimar started in his kitchen making 12 sandwiches that he handed out at the Georgetown

Library parking lot this turned into Helping Hands of Georgetown.

Today Helping Hands of Georgetown, with the help of many volunteers, provides a sack lunch Monday through Thursday for the underserved, working poor and homeless in our community. On Sunday evenings a meal

is also served at the library parking lot. During the week 90 bags of lunches are provided by volunteers. The lunches consist of a sandwich, a salty item, a sweet item, fruit and string cheese. They are also working toward buying land and building tiny homes for the homeless.

-- Shirley Channell


Local UMW Organizations when your assigned District Shepherdess comes to visit, please send me ONE picture of your shepherdess with your group for the district newsletter. Your 2020 District Shepherdess is listed below, if it has not been scheduled, please call and invite your shepherdess to a UMW General, Circle, Group, Zoom, or Team meeting. Thank you.

Belton, First: Sharon Gibson S: August 18th Belton, Mt. Zion: Gwendolyn Caviness Copperas Cove, Grace: Shirleen Chandler S: October 6th Florence: Julie Fuschak – ill unable to visit – prayers please.

Gatesville, First: Vernice Black & Susan Peters S: August 11th Georgetown, First: Royce Aarhus Georgetown, St. John’s: Pat Moore S: August 8th Georgetown, Wellspring: Julie Fuschak – ill unable to visit – prayers please. Harker Heights: Vernice Black & Susan Peters V: March 14th Hutto, Discovery: Donna Jensen Killeen, First: Marion Daniels & Sherry Gibbs Killeen, St. Andrew’s: Marion Daniels & Sherry Gibbs V: March 24th Leander, Good News: Donna Jensen Mooreville: Ann Eubanks -- Mooreville PR, not planning on meeting until 2021.

Round Rock, First: Rita Handley Round Rock, Journey of Faith: Donna Jensen V: January 11th Round Rock, St. Philip’s – Friendship Circle: Rita Handley Salado: Sharon Gibson S: August 17th Taylor, First: Pat Moore Temple, First: Donna Jensen S: October 28th Temple, St. James: Royce Aarhus Temple, St. Paul: Gwendolyn Caviness Troy: Ann Eubanks S: In the fall

S = scheduled visit, tentatively / V = visited / Z = zoom visited

This is another way to keep in touch with your South District UMW Leadership Team.

It’s all about communicating and getting to know one another.

“Each South District UMW Leadership Team member shall serve as the Shepherdess for two to three local UMWs and strive to attend one meeting of each annually.” --Per South District UMW Policy on Communications V.D.

--Sharon Gibson, Communications Coordinator

South District UMW

See pictures on

the next page.


Journey of Faith UMW

January 11th Shepherd: Donna Jensen

Harker Heights UMW March 14th

Shepherds: Vernice Black/Susan Peters

Picture

Killeen, St. Andrew’s UMW March 24th

Shepherds: Marion Daniels & Sherry Gibbs

Waiting on your visit.

Waiting on your visit.

HAVE YOU INVITED

YOUR SHEPHERDESS

TO ONE OF YOUR

UMW GENERAL,

CIRCLE, GROUP OR

ZOOM MEETINGS?

♥

Mission Projects in 2020 by our

Local UMW Organizations Please email one picture with your group/UMW person &

project, plus a short summary to place in our 4th Quarter newsletter.

Thank you! --Sharon Gibson, CC

[email protected]



FAITH HOPE LOVE IN ACTION

SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION QUADRENNIAL MEETING

F O R M S .

M I S S I O N M O M E N T S

CANCELLED FOR 2020

Marriott Downtown in Little Rock, Arkansas

SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION QUADRENNIAL MEETING

“Calling”

Mission u 2020 – cancelled, BUT see

IMPORTANT article to the right →

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Mission u 2021

-- Studies – Moral Witness of the Church

Pushout

Luke 13: New Biblically – based curriculum

Youth/Children’s studies: Violence

Mission u -- Finding Peace in an Anxious World

Were you planning to go to Mission u this year or the One- Day Mission u study? Are you going to miss learning about Anxiety? Not this year.

I have designed a course on ‘Be a Disciple.com’ titled: Finding Peace in An Anxious World. The course designator will be IFD145. It will run from August 3 to August 14, 2020, and the cost will be $40.00. This course is strictly online and there will be a maximum of 15 spaces available. If there is more interest, I can offer it in another time frame. You will need to obtain the book: Finding Peace in an Anxious World, edited by Erin James-Brown. It is available from Amazon as well as the Resource Center.

All other resources will be available from the course site. I’m looking forward to having you in the class. (It should be available to register by June 6th). If you have questions about the course or registering please feel free to call me at 480-586-8895.

--Donna Jensen President, South District UMW

https://www.umwscj.org/forms

https://www.umwscj.org/blog


SOUTH DISTRICT UMW 48TH ANNUAL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 (check in time 8:30 a.m.) FIRST UMC @ 102 NORTH SECOND STREET, TEMPLE 76501

“God, Tea & Me” GUEST SPEAKER: BECKY BROWN

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Lunch will be provided by Temple FUMW. Pay at the door-$15.00.

Register NOW online: www.ctcumw.org/south_district

Don’t forget children must be registered, too.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 5th. Registrar is: Rosalind Banks

Door

Prizes

BRING A FOR MISSION


South District UMW Leadership Team Slate for 2021: To be elected at South District UMW 48th

Annual Meeting.

President: Donna Jensen (2019-2022) Vice President: Karen Nalley (2021-2022) Secretary: Susan Peters (2020-2021) Treasurer: Lacy Queen (2021-2022) Communications Coordinator: Sharon Gibson (2020-2021) Mission Coordinator for:

*Education & Interpretation (to include Reading Program): Shirleen Chandler (2020-2021) Membership Nurture & Outreach: Royce Aarhus (2019-2022) Social Action: Susan Cory (2021-2022) Spiritual Growth: Carol Curtis (2021-2022)

Committee on Nominations, Chair: Vernice Black (2020-2021, as chair) Class of 2021: Gwendolyn Caviness Class of 2022: Vernice Black Class of 2023: Sherry Gibbs Class of 2024: Patricia Moore

*Note: The South District UMW Leadership Team on May 16, 2020 voted to eliminate the Secretary of Program Resources position and place the duties that are left with the Education & Interpretation Coordinator.

CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE UMW CALENDAR FOR 2021:

Jan. 16 LT Meetings

Jan. 24-26 UMW Texas Legislative Event, Austin

Feb. 6 Sing a Rainbow (CRJ)

Feb. 27 Mission u Planning Meeting

Mar. 13-14 Spiritual Growth Retreat, Camp Arrowhead, Cleburne

Apr. 4 EASTER

Apr. 17 LT Meetings

June UMW Annual Luncheon

Jul. 10 LT Meetings

Jul. 30-Aug. 1 Mission u, Glen Lake Camp, Glen Rose

Aug. 2-21 Mission u One-Day Event, TBD by districts

Sep. 26 UMW Sunday or alternate date

Oct. 2 Annual Autumn Gathering/DLD

SOUTH DISTRICT UMW CALENDAR FOR 2021 SHOULD BE FINALIZED SOON.

Those South District UMW Leadership Team members stepping down at the end of the year are: Ann Eubanks, SPR; Marion Daniels, SG;

Julie Fuschak, SA; and Rita Handley, TR.


UMW MEMBERS: THESE ARE THE MINUTES FROM THE 47th SOUTH DISTRICT UMW

ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE REVIEW THESE MINUTES FROM LAST YEAR. THESE MINUTES

NEED YOUR APPROVAL AT THE 48th ANNUAL MEETING, LET ME KNOW OF ANY ERRORS

OR FILL-INS. Thank you! —Susan Peters, South District UMW Secretary, [email protected]

South District United Methodist Women 47th Annual Meeting Killeen First United Methodist Church

3501 E. Elms Road, Killeen, Texas

September 28, 2019

Theme: “Keeping the Faith in Challenging Times”

The South District United Methodist Women 47th Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Killeen FUMC. Check-in started at 8:00 am and all attendees were given a program and a door prize ticket. Silent Auction items were available. Refreshments were available prior to the meeting. The pianist for this event was Debra Friddle and song leader Marty Portman. Rosalind Honchul, President of the Killeen United Methodist Women’s Organization welcomed the ladies and introduced the South District President, Donna Jensen, who gave a warm welcome to all. First – Timer Presentations: Small gift bags were distributed by Royce Aarhus, South District Membership, Nurture and Outreach Chair. The Opening Prayer was given by Rosalind Honchul. The Scripture, John 10:11-21, was read by Sherry Gibbs, South District Chair Committee on Nominations. The Burning of the Candle Lighting Ceremony: The South District Treasurer, Rita Handley reported that the total amount given to the Central Texas Conference UMW was $3,189. She lit the candle which burned for 2 hours and 20 minutes. The names of the donors and those honored were listed on page 8 of the program. The ladies sang the Hymn, “To God be the Glory “. The Mission Moment from the July-August 2019 response magazine section “Give” was presented by Susan Murphy, South District Education and Information Chair. The business meeting began with President, Donna Jensen, calling the meeting to order. Her prayer focused on our mission giving and need for promoting a living wage and ending the trafficking of humans. Roll Call was taken by the South District Secretary, Marilyn Allison. Thirteen of the United Methodist Women’s Organizations out of 24 in the South District were present with a total of 62 ladies responding to the roll call. That means only 50% plus one Local UMW attended the Annual Meeting. Approval of the Minutes: The minutes of the 46th South District Annual Meeting held on September 15, 2018 were reviewed. A motion to accept them as written was made by Susan Smith and a seconded to the motion by _______?_________. The motion to accept the minutes as read was passed by a voice vote.



The proposed South District Budget for 2020 (on page7) was presented by Rita Handley, South District Treasurer. Donna Jensen, President, called for a motion to accept the budget for 2020. Vernice Black made the motion to accept the budget for 2020 and Ilene Miller seconded the motion. The motion was accepted by voice vote. Proposed changes to the South District UMW by-laws, Article V. Policy and Communication (on page 8 of the program). A motion to approve the changes was made by Rita Handley and 2nd by Karen Lowery. The motion was accepted by voice vote. Donna Jensen, President, presented the 2020 Slate of South District Officers. (The slate of officers is listed on page 8 of the program). Loa Doane made a motion to accept the slate of officers by acclamation, Diane ____?_______ seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Nominations committee requested that someone volunteer for the Class of 2023. Sherry Gibbs whose term expired as Chair of the Nominations Committee offered to take the position. Susan Smith made the motion to accept Sherry Gibbs for the Class of 2023. A voice vote was taken and it passed. Installation of 2020 Officers: Patty Lee and Shirley Channell installed the officers. Rosalind Honchul invited us to partake of HOLY COMMUNION. Offering monies and proceeds from the silent auction will go to the Texas Youth Services for Victims of Sex Trafficking. Fun Moment: Royce Aarhus, District MN&O Coordinator asked the ladies to give a nickname to ladies at their table. The ladies had fun with this exercise. Local UMW and Individual Recognition (see pages 8-13 of your program). Burning of the Candle, Rita Handley Five-Star Giver and Five-Star Local UMW, Rita Handley Mission Today and Mission Study, Susan Murphy Reading Program, Susan Murphy Recognition of outgoing District Leadership Team Members, Sherry Gibbs Door prizes were distributed. Announcements were made (Refer to pages 15-17). These include Schedule of Central Texas Conference and South District events in 2020. Flyers for South District Events. Ladies sang the grace before lunch.

The afternoon session began with Susan Smith, Vice President, introducing the guest speaker, Dr. Sandra Oliver, FUMC Temple. Sandra’s topic was “Keeping the Faith in Challenging Times”. She based her thoughts on the following Scriptures, John 14 and Philippians 4:6-9. How to Trust in God: Look to the Trinity---we are created in the image of God’s Love. God works in us always. We are redeemed by God’s Grace and through us Christ lives in us today. To assist us in keeping the faith are the “rules of piety”. They are pray all of the time and in every circumstance, pray with family and private meditation. We sang “Ask Me What Great Things I Know”. Closing words and ‘Thank You’ Mission Cards were given out by Donna Jensen. Closing prayer was given by Marion Daniels, Spiritual Growth Coordinator. Time of Adjournment. 12:58 pm Respectfully Submitted, Marilyn Allison, Secretary South District UMW 2 enclosures attached to the ‘Official Records’

South District UMW Annual Meeting Brochure

Roll Call Attendance Record


CTC UMW Annual Autumn Gathering with District Leadership Development

October 3, 2020 Corsicana UMC, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana, TX 75110

"What does the Lord require of you?"

Our Autumn Gathering will focus on how one mission has answered this call. Donna Burney of "Light in the Gap Mission" will share the story of seeing women in need and stepping up to the challenge. "Light in the Gap Mission" is a faith based mission in Waco to women getting out of prison at the time of their release so that their immediate needs are met and they are helped on a productive path to a new life in society. There will be opportunities to share in the mission and support "Light in the Gap." We can help prevent women newly released from prison from falling into the hands of traffickers.

We will also be electing a new President of Central Texas Conference United Methodist Women. Come and express your appreciation to Lynne for the wonderful leadership she has given us for 4 years. The District Officers will also be trained, and it is important that the 2021 district officers attend.

The meeting will take place October 3, 2020: 9-9:30 registration; 9:45 Opening. Mark your calendars and encourage your local UMW organization members to attend.

Blessings, Margaret Gessley

CTC UMW Vice President

--From CTC UMW Crossties, May 2020

*Donna Burney, co-director of Light in the Gap, unloads tote bags filled with snacks and “goodies” for recently released female ex-offenders. (Photo / Ken Camp)

*From https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/texas/waco

https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/texas/waco


JESUS WANTS ME FOR A SUNBEAM

Harriett Jane Olson writes in the foreword of the UMW Prayer Calendar-2020, that “…the children’s Sunday school song “Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam” reminds us of two basic Christian affirmations: First, that God is light, the source of all truth, goodness and love; and secondly, that followers of Jesus are expected to convey and be the light of God in the world.” Do you remember this song which was composed by Nellie Talbot with music by Edwin O. Excell? Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In every way try to please Him, At home, at school, at play.

Refrain: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam; A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.

Jesus wants me to be loving, And kind to all I see; Showing how pleasant and happy His little one can be.

Refrain

I will ask Jesus to help me To keep my heart from sin, Ever reflecting His goodness, And always shine for Him.

Refrain

I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus; I can if I but try; Serving Him moment by moment, Then live with Him on high.

Refrain

I have never heard it, but what a sweet song to live by. --Sharon Gibson


2020 South District UMW Leadership Team

President (…VP): Donna Jensen

Secretary: Susan Peters

Treasurer: Rita Handley

Secretary of Program Resources: Ann Eubanks

Communications Coordinator: Sharon Gibson

Mission Coordinator for--

Education and Interpretation: Shirleen Chandler

Membership Nurture & Outreach: Royce Aarhus

Social Action: Julie Fuschak

Spiritual Growth: Marion Daniels

Committee on Nominations, Chair: Vernice Black CL 20, Pat Moore; CL 21 Gwendolyn Caviness; CL 22, Vernice Black; CL 23, Sherry Gibbs. CON Classes and CTC UMW LT who reside in the South District.

For contact information go

www.ctcumw.org/south_district

LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS 8:30 a.m. @ Belton, FUMC

July 18 and Sept. 26

Go to our webpage for event flyers, registrations, contact officers and

download forms (added to forms: Mission Today).

2020 Central Texas Conference UMW Leadership Team

President: Lynne Grandstaff

Vice President: Margaret Gessley

Secretary: Becca Bilz Davis

Treasurer: Corliss McBride

Secretary of Program Resources: Regina Holleman

Communications Coordinator: Anne Ridley-Pleasant

Mission Coordinator for--

Education and Interpretation: Linda Beach

Membership Nurture & Outreach: Patty Lee

Social Action: Edie Snider

Spiritual Growth: Judith Graham

Committee on Nominations, Chair: Betty Foster

CON Classes, District Presidents and Mission u Dean.

Contact information go to www.ctcumw.org

LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS

Jul. 11

Send articles for the next newsletter (October-December) to the South District UMW Communications Coordinator,

Sharon Gibson: [email protected] . DEADLINE: September 1, 2020.

Legacy Fund Goal = $60,000,000.00

As of May 31, 2020 = $29,165,340.98

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