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Yadkin Valley District Newsletter

Volume , Issue YVD Newsletter Fourth Quarter 2016

Yadkin Valley District UMW Newsletter

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT / OFFICER TRAINING

Saturday, October 22, 2016

ARDMORE UMC

WINSTON SALEM NC

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President: Darlene Gardner

Happy Fall Y’all!

As I write this article, fall is not officially here, but by the time you will be reading this, it will be in

all its glory! I love all the seasons but fall is a wonderful time to see the beauty of God’s creation

around us. I have just returned from the Conference Annual Celebration at Lake Junaluska , one

of those beautiful creations. At the celebration, our district received 11 recognitions out of 13 pos-

sible. So many people came up to me and congratulated me on this impressive acknowledge-

ment of our district’s efforts for mission. I was quick to say that it was all because of what you,

our local members, are doing in your units. This district was not attempting to be in the

spotlight – we were just following our goal of putting, Faith, Hope and Love in Action. Your efforts

are appreciated and what we do makes a real difference in the lives of women, children, and

youth. Remember our goal to bring schoolbag kits to Annual Celebration? Combined with all

eight districts, there were almost 1600 school kits donated. Several other UMCOR kits were also

included, bringing the combined value of donated items to a little more than $28,000.00! That is

what makes United Methodist Women so impressive. Working together we can bring positive

changes to the world in which we live.

Our own district annual meeting in August was a great event too. The message brought to us by

Rev. Suzanne Michael was a blessing and the business and worship services were inspiring.

Thanks to Pine Grove UMW for acting as our host church and to their missional network for the

wonderful refreshments.

But, we aren’t finished yet! Ubuntu Day will be held at the Bethlehem Center on Saturday, Octo-

ber 15. Register online for this day of service to one of our national mission institutions right here

in our own district. Make plans to attend our leadership development day at Ardmore UMC on

October 22 where we will be learning about the position you have been called to fulfill. And we

have our annual Walk for Mission on November 5. Look for more information about all these

events elsewhere in this newsletter.

Our district’s success is a testament to our strong belief that God has called us to be the hands

and feet of Jesus here in Yadkin Valley. I am so proud of you and this district for living out our

faith on a daily basis!

Darlene

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Leadership Development: Mary Jo Brewer

Greetings to all Yadkin Valley District United Methodist Women! You are all invited to attend the Yadkin Valley District Leadership Development/Officer Training Event Saturday, October 22, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. It will be at Ardmore UMC, 630 S. Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (near Baptist Hospital). The theme for this event is “ Passing It On.” We will gather in the Bob Martin Fellowship Hall for a continental breakfast (no charge) and fellowship with each other. Deborah Forrest, Bethlehem Center Director, will update us on the programs at the Center. We will divide into groups for the officer training and we will be finished by noon. Training will be for all officers and program area coordinators.

The Hands on Project will be for Bethlehem Center and Undesignated Giving. Bethlehem Center can use any school supplies for preschool and elementary school ages, including play-doh, craft supplies, glue, construction paper and markers.

Please come and enjoy visiting with other UMW members from our district and get information/materials for your office or program area. You can come, even if you are not an officer or program area coordinator, and go to any group you wish. The Program Resources room will have lots of books and you may find some good books that you would like to read. I’m sure that you will enjoy hearing from Deborah Forrest about Bethlehem Center. I look forward to seeing you Saturday, Oc-tober 22 at Ardmore UMC.

Love and Peace to All

Mary Jo

Nominations Chair: Sharon Reid

God has answered our prayers with two wonderful women to complete our positions

for the nominations Committee at this time. All new district officers will be listed in the first news-

letter of 2017. We truly appreciate our prayers and help with the selection of our new officers.

We will need more names next year so please continue to encourage others to join us on our

UMW District Team.

“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart…” Psalm 9:1A

Sharon

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Social Action: Vickie Morrison

Hello to all my YVD UMW

I am writing my last article as the Social Action Coordinator. Everything is only for a

season and my what a season it has been. I have been blessed beyond measure! I

have been thrilled to meet so many of our local unit members. My GPS and Google maps have cer-

tainly gotten a workout over the past 4 years. I have had the opportunity to travel and represent our

district in Chicago and New York. I have been saddened, discouraged, enlightened and strength-

ened by all that I have learned about social injustices. I am grateful for the United Methodist Wom-

en being an organization that stands up for rights of the marginalized and disenfranchised all over

the world. Thank you so much for all of your support and for allowing me to be of service.

As we head into the next year I encourage each local unit to choose an issue or two and make

them a priority for the year. Review the books on the Reading program list to learn about the issues

we are facing. Visit our web page and click on Social Action. Learn all that you can and then or-

ganize for action.

These are the four areas that we are concentrating on through 2020.

* Economic Inequality

* Climate Justice

* Criminalization of Communities of Color

* Maternal and Child Health

Let us remember the Matthew 25:40 as we move forward in service:

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have

done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Yours in Christ

Vickie

P.S. Don’t forget Leadership Development /Officer

Training on October 22, 2016.

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT / OFFICER TRAINING

YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT UMW WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2016…9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Ardmore UMC, 630 S. Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem FOOD: Continental Breakfast…no charge SPEAKER: Deborah Forrest, Director of Bethlehem Center in Winston-Salem HANDS ON PROJECT: Bethlehem Center: School supplies for preschool and elementary school ages

including play-doh, glue, construction paper, markers, craft supplies, etc. Undesignated Giving

WHO NEEDS TO COME: YVD Unit officers for 2017 who are returning to the same position or new to the position.

“PASSING IT ON”

DIRECTIONS TO Ardmore UMC, 630 S. Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem

Down the street from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Taking Business 40 West: Take Exit 4B (West First St). Turn left at stop light onto W First

St. At next stop light, turn left onto South Hawthorne Rd. Go approximately 0.72 miles and the

church is on the right.

Taking Business 40 East: Take Exit 4 (Cloverdale Ave). Bare right off the ramp onto

Cloverdale Ave. Move to left lane to turn left at the stoplight onto Miller Street. Go approx 0.62

miles or second stop light. . Turn left on to S Hawthorne Rd and go 1/4 mile. The church is on

your left.

Taking I-40 East or West: Take the Peters Creek Parkway exit. Turn left at the stop light

onto Peters Creek Pkwy. Continue to the 4th stop light (which is past a Volvo dealership) and turn

left onto Academy. At the next stop light, turn left onto S Hawthorne Rd. The church is on your

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Treasurer-Jamie Smith

UMW Sisters! I was glad to see many of you at our District Annual Meeting and/or at our Confer-ence Annual Celebration! I think both events were the best yet! Yadkin Valley UMW rock –as not-ed in the Conference reports where we were at the top in several categories. Again Western North Carolina was top in giving across the Nation in 2015! May we continue to work for missions and be the most supportive we can be for women, children and youth fulfilling the UMW Promise. As we are beginning 4

th quarter and the end of our 2016 year, may we push harder, continue to

send in your pledges and gifts to mission so we can meet our goal another year! If you need Gift to Mission or Gift in Memory cards please let me know. Remember to submit $5 per card for the GTM cards and any amount of $5 or more for the GIM cards when you honor someone who has passed. Don’t forget your World Thank Offering, the Walk to Mission monies, and other giving you’ve not sent in, along with the remainder of your Pledge amount for 2016. I know with all of us working together we can continue to be at the top in our giving! Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in the time of need.” I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Leader Training on October 22, we can help each other! And…let us continue to pray for each other!

Jamie

Secretary: Cathy Smith

We recently elected and installed our Yadkin Valley District UMW officers for 2017. Many of our

local units are electing officers for the coming year. I recently found this list of qualities for a good

leader. Please keep these points in mind while prayerfully selecting your local leaders for the

coming year.

Show passion

Be personal and share lessons

Get to know your team and learn from them

Encourage and reward creativity

Earn your team’s respect

Be an effective communicator

Keep your thoughts and attitude positive

Be you

Motivate

Best wishes to each unit as your close out 2016 and embark on 2017. Please contact me if I can

assist you with any UMW or other matters.

Cathy

PLEDGES

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Vice President: Martha Isenberg

What a wonderful Yadkin Valley District Annual Meeting we had in August! At the business session we were able to conduct necessary business efficiently and elect and install officers for 2017. It was heart warming to see so many units be recognized

for their accomplishments during the recognition part of the program. As a result, our district also received 11 recognitions at the Conference Annual Meeting at Lake Junaluska.

Our guest speaker for worship, Rev. Suzanne Michael of New Hope UMC, shared an inspirational message “Growing in Blessedness---Thrive!” She helped us realize the tremendous impact UMW can have on young women, as it led her into the ministry. Let’s continue to aim to extend blessed-ness to all through our work with UMW.

A special thanks goes to the ladies of Pine Grove UMW for hosting this event with warm hospitality. Other churches assisting with the delicious refreshments were Brookstown, Concord, Harmony Grove, Lewisville, Sharon and Union.

Each member received a packet of seeds as a favor to remind us to grow and thrive. I hope you’ll remember this day when you plant those seeds next spring and watch them grow!

Blessings to all,

Martha

Mission Education and Interpretation: Valerie Prim

Mission, Mission, Mission! I just love saying that word, because it reminds me of all of you and your giving hearts. It seems like each one of you are on a Mission each day to see who needs Gods loving care. Sometimes we want to

make a big difference in a big way and get defeated. But not Yadkin Valley District ladies; you are all about changing your world, which leads to changing our world, which leads to changing the world! Thank you for staying Christ centered in all you do and for being Christ hands, feet, and heart. "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; it's the only thing that ever has", (Margaret Mead).

I am so excited to announce that the District Mission Study " will be March 25th, 2017, at Yad-

kinville UMC, and our presenter will be one of our teachers from Mission U, Sandrea William-

son, from the N. Piedmont District. We will have more details at a later time.

May you always remember: " You are Stronger than you know;

Braver than you believe; and Smarter than you

think!" (Christopher Robinson)

Valerie

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Program Resources: Debra Lawson Hi all UMW Ladies,

Hope all you had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to fall. I enjoyed talk-

ing with you at our Annual Meeting and greeted your suggestion s and request. I

will have the items requested and the Prayer Calendars for 2017 at our District Leadership Meeting.

We were down on the number of participants in the reading program from 2014 to 2015, but we still

were recognized for having the highest percentage of units participating in the reading program, the

highest number of participants in the Reading Program, and the highest number of participants

completing Plan 4 for the year 2015. I congratulate all the members who participated.

I hope this year we will have more participants in the reading program. I will be

glad to come and talk with units about the Reading Program.

If you need to order books, pamphlets, and other items the web site is WWW.umwmissionresources.org or you can call 1-800-305-9857.

Blessings in Christ, Debra

Spiritual Growth: Barbara Crotts

Stand outside and feel the wind brush against your face. After the hot summer days that we have had, that is a refreshing feeling. We are striving for a FRESH WIND BLOWING in United Methodist Women (our theme for this years annual meeting).

At our Annual Meeting at the Lake, there was a lady who had come to see what our annual meet-ing was all about. She lived in the immediate area, and was so impressed with the celebration that she inquired about how she could get involved with a local unit. Someone was so kind and took the time to find a local UMW lady to give her information about their meeting time and place.......truly.....a fresh wind blew..... a new face and possible new member for one unit came about there in Stuart auditorium on Sunday morning at the conclusion of our weekend. All our units should be looking for any opportunity to invite women to join in the great fellowship we share and the great mission work we do and the SPIRITUAL GROWTH we derive from being a UNIT-ED METHODIST WOMAN. We truly had a wonderful weekend. Now....it is time for our leadership training events. New officers in.....other officers just moving to new positions. Information about what your office is all about is why it is important to attend these training events. Look forward to see as many of you ladies as possible at future events. Congratulations to.......Oak Grove UMW of Mocksville for being drawn as the lucky recipient of the nurturing partners LUV drawing at Annual Meeting. I was invited to their meeting which put them in the drawing. They will receive a program book, prayer calendar and other goodies just for having a district officer come visit them.

Barbara

http://WWW.umwmissionresources.org

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Oak Grove (Mocksville) UMW

Membership, Nurture & Outreach (MNO) Ruth Hoyle and Rhita Newcomb Wow! Yadkin Valley United Methodist Women are Faith, Hope, and Love in action. WNCC UMW gathered to celebrate at Lake Junaluska September 9-11 and there was a lot to celebrate. Ladies from Yadkin Valley contributed mightily to help support missions and spreading the love of our Lord. By working together, we make a difference in the lives of others. Congratulations to all the units who invited a district or conference officer to visit. Unit names were entered in the Feel the LUV drawing; Oak Grove (Mocksville) UMW was drawn. Please invite an officer to visit. We all benefit by meeting other members of UMW. There will be another drawing next year at the annual celebration. Valley District Walk for Missions, November 5, 2016 at Clemmons UMC, Clemmons, NC. Spice up your fall with a walk for missions, refreshments and a presentation from Nicole Johnson, the new Regional Coordinator for Partners in Health and Wholeness. Registration starts at 9:30 am, we will begin our program at 10:00 am. We hope to see you there even if you are unable to walk, we need cheerleaders! You will be receiving more information regarding this event in the near future. Blessings,

Ruth and Rhita

Winner of the Nurturing Partners LUV drawing

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CELEBRATE 100 YEARS

Sunday, September 18, Morris Chapel United Methodist Church celebrated 100 years of membership in United Meth-odist Women and its predecessor organizations. The UMW has been involved in mission for women, children and youth for a century!

They celebrated with a special Sunday service. Pastor Dan Lyons's mother, Peggy Lyons, was the guest speaker at all three worship services. Other guests included Conference President Tonya Lanier, District President Darlene Gardner, and Executive Team Member Carolyn Brown.

Lucille Ashburn, who has coordinated Morris Chapel's Bazaar since 1975, was presented with a plague honoring her work. Last year's bazaar raised $26,400 which was used to assist the needy and provide for the church.

The Morris Chapel Bazaar is one of the most famous in our district, with people lining up to get in an hour or more before the doors open. This Sunday was a wonderful way to com-memorate the Morris Chapel UMW for their Faith, Hope and Love In Action.

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Yadkin Valley District Annual Meeting 2016

At Pine Grove UMC—Winston Salem

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2016 NURTURING PARTNERS

Anitoch Belews Creek Carolyn Brown

Antioch Rural Hall Martha Isenberg

Arcadia Florence Greene

Ardmore Darlene Gardner

Baltimore Valerie Prim

Bethel King Carolyn Brown

Bethel Thomasville Rhita Newcomb

Bethel Winston-Salem Mary Jo Brewer

Bethesda Karen Koontz

Bethlehem Donna Ireland

Boonville Valerie Prim

Brooks Temple Cathy Smith

Brookstown Deborah Norman

Bunker Hill Sandy Letchworth

Canaan Cathy Smith

Centenary Clemmons Donna Ireland

Centenary Winston-Salem Mary Jo Brewer

Center Mocksville Darlene Gardner

Center Welcome Florence Greene

Center Yadkinville Sandy Letchworth

Central Mt. Airy Jamie Smith

Central Thomasville Greta Stookey

Central Terrace Joyce Irby

Cherry Street Sandy Letchworth

Chesnut Grove Carolyn Brown

Clemmons Darlene Gardner

Concord Lewisville Deborah Norman

Concord Mocksville Ruth Hoyle

Cooleemee Barbara Crotts

Cornatzer Barbara Crotts

Crews Sandy Letchworth

Delta Carolyn Brown

Dobson Jamie Smith

Dulin Ruth Hoyle

East Bend Valerie Prim

Elbaville Darlene Gardner

Elm Grove Martha Isenberg

Fair Grove Thomasville Rhita Newcomb

Fairview Deb Brooks

Fairview Pinnacle Carolyn Brown

Faith Brenda Wills

Farmington Barbara Crotts

First Mocksville Ruth Hoyle

First Pilot Mountain Sharon Reid

First Thomasville Deb Brooks

Friendship Florence Greene

Good Hope Florence Greene

Green Street Joyce Irby

Hanes Grove Sandy Steele & Valerie Prim

Hardison Barbara Crotts

Harmony Grove Darlene Gardner

Hickory Ridge Martha Isenberg

Johnsontown Rhita Newcomb

Kingswood Martha Isenberg

Konnoak Hills Cathy Smith

Level Cross Brenda Tuttle

Lewisville Brenda Wills

Liberty Ruth Hoyle

Longtown Valerie Prim

Love's Darlene Gardner

Main Street Kernersville Sandy Letchworth

Maple Springs Darlene Gardner

Memorial Karen Koontz

Midway Cathy Smith

Mitchell's Chapel Sandy Steele

Mocks Barbara Crotts

Morris Chapel Carolyn Brown

Mt. Carmel Cathy Smith

Mt. Pleasant Boonville Brenda Wills

Mt. Pleasant Thomasville Deb Brooks

Mt. Pleasant Tobaccoville Brenda Tuttle

Mt. Pleasant Winston Salem Carolyn Brown

Mt. Tabor Deborah Norman

Mt. Zion Debra Lawson

New Home Darlene Gardner

New Hope Joyce Irby

New Mt. Vernon Deb Brooks

Oak Forrest Darlene Gardner

Oak Grove Barbara Crotts

Palmyra Sharon Reid

Pine Grove Kernersville Debra Lawson

Pine Grove Winston-Salem Brenda Wills

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2016 NURTURING PARTNERS

Pine Woods Deb Brooks

Pinnacle Joyce Irby

Pisgah Sandy Letchworth

Pleasant Grove Thomasville Deb Brooks

Pleasant Hill Brenda Tuttle

Prospect Sandy Steele

Saint Andrews Joyce Irby

Saints Home Anna Leak

Salem Mocksville Donna Ireland

Salem Mt. Airy Jamie Smith

Sedge Garden Sandy Letchworth

Shady Grove Deb Brooks

Sharon Donna Ireland

Shiloh Germanton Carolyn Brown

Shiloh Lexington Florence Greene

St. Mary Anna Leak

St. Paul Kernersville Sandy Letchworth

St. Paul Winston-Salem Brenda Wills

St. Stephen Anna Leak

Stokesburg Carolyn Brown

Stony Knoll Brenda Wills

Tabernacle Brenda Tuttle

Trinity King Martha Isenberg

Trinity Thomasville Greta Stookey

Trinity Winston-Salem Mary Jo Brewer

Union Polly Caudle

Union Chapel Barbara Crotts

Union Ridge Cathy Smith

Unity Greta Stookey

Wesley Chapel Donna Ireland

Wesley Memorial Mary Jo Brewer

Whitaker's Chapel Jamie Smith

Withers Chapel Joyce Irby

Yadkin College Darlene Gardner

Yadkinville Ruth Hoyle

Snow Hill Sharon Reid

St. James Brenda Tuttle

St. Mark Carolyn Brown

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Yadkin Valley District UMW 2016 Officers

President Darlene Gardner 5209 Bridge Pointe Drive Clemmons, NC 27012-8237 H 336-766-1552 C 336 341-9834 [email protected]

Vice President Martha Isenberg 5580 Rozianna Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106-2427 336-924-9158 [email protected]

Secretary Cathy Smith 146 Brencomb Drive Winston Salem NC 27107 336-413-1415 [email protected]

Treasurer Jamie Smith 738 Key Road Ararat, NC 27007-8339 336-374-2794 [email protected]

Education & Interpretation Valerie Prim 1301 Henry Street Ext Yadkinville, NC 27055-5752 336-408-9693

[email protected]

Spiritual Growth Barbara Crotts 169 Rag Road Mocksville, NC 27028-2079 336-998-8777 [email protected]

Social Action Vickie Morrison 3960 Thornaby Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27107-1944 336-650-0989 [email protected]

Membership, Nurture & Outreach Co-Chair Ruth Hoyle 135 Sterling Drive Mocksville, NC 27028-1918 H 336-753-6826 C 336-782-5371 [email protected]

Membership, Nurture & Outreach Co-Chair Rhita Newcomb 5569 Farm House Trail Winston Salem NC 27103 336-688-0365 [email protected]

Communications Deborah Brooks 598 Shady Grove Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107 336-769-1059 [email protected]

Program Resources Debra Lawson 103 Bracken Lane King, NC 28021 H 336-969-1969 C 336-816-3006 [email protected]

Nominations: Chair (Class 2017) Sharon Reid 1020 Ernas Drive Madison, NC 27025 336-871-2468

Nominations: (Class 2016) Karen Koontz PO Box 143 Welcome, NC 27374 336-731-6863 [email protected]

Nominations: (Class 2016) Joyce Irby 1633 Turfwood Drive Pfafftown, NC 27040 336.575.3600 [email protected]

Nominations: (Class 2018) Donna Ireland 223 Brier Creek Rd Advance NC 27006-7152 336-998-7252 [email protected]

Nominations: (Class 2019) Glenda Beachamp 6080 Lura Rd Winston Salem NC 27104 336 945-5203 [email protected]

Historian Polly Caudle 2797 Harper Rd Clemmons NC 27012 336-766-6836 [email protected]

Leadership Development Mary Jo Brewer 1120 Martin Street Winston-Salem, NC 27103-4431 H 336-723-5566 C 336-403-1871 [email protected]

Parliamentarian Brenda Willis 8580 Waterford Village Ct Clemmons NC 27012 336-768-1042 [email protected]

Conference Historian Carolyn Payne 5761 Styers Ferry Rd Clemmons NC 27012 336-766-5568 [email protected]

Conference Nominations Faye Everhart 1028 Gales Ave Winston Salem NC 27103 336-773-0746 [email protected]

Conference President Tonya Lanier 604 Adams St Lexington NC 27292 336-243-1361 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Missional Network UMW Representatives

ADVANCE DAVIDSON COUNTY FORSYTH—NORTHEAST

Donna Ireland 223 Brier Creek Rd Advance NC 27006-7152 336-998-7252 [email protected]

Florence Greene 190 College Lane Lexington NC 27295 336-787-5630

Arlyn Wilson 4701 New Walkertown Rd Walkertown NC 27051 336-595-8520 [email protected]

FORSYTH—NORTHWEST FORSYTH-WEST KERNERSVILLE

Brenda Tuttle 129 Hickory Lane King NC 27021 336-983-2795 [email protected]

Polly Caudle 797 Harper Rd Clemmons NC 27012 336-766-6836 [email protected]

Sandy Letchworth 721 Dobson St Kernersville NC 27284 336-813-1168 [email protected]

MOCKSVILLE SOUTHERN REGION MNC STOKES

Patsy Veach 111 Veach Lane Mocksville NC 27028 336-284-2869

Cathy Smith 146 Brencomb Drive Winston Salem NC 27107 336-413-1415 [email protected]

Carolyn Brown 1097 Cherry Lane Walnut Cove NC 27052 336-591-3560 [email protected]

SURRY—SOUTH THOMASVILLE WINSTON SAELM—EAST

Jamie Smith 738 Key Road Ararat, NC 27007-8339 336-374-2794 [email protected]

Greta Stookey 301 Daniel Paul Rd Archdale NC 27263-7748 336-431-8927 [email protected]

Anna Leake 3628 Northhampton Dr Winston Salem NC 27105 336-761-1500 [email protected]

WINSTON SALEM—WEST YADKIN AREA

Brenda Willis 8580 Waterford Village Ct Clemmons NC 27012 336-768-1042 [email protected]

Sandy Steele 420 E Hemlock St Yadkinville NC 27055 336-679-6139 [email protected]

REMINDER TO SELF…..CALL OUR NURTURING PARTNER

Yes...invite an officer to one of your meetings. Easy way to meet one of the Mission

Today criteria. See page 12 & 13 for your Nurturing Partner.

mailto:[email protected]

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Mission Today!

Make a Difference….Become a Mission Today Unit

C/O Deborah Brooks

PO Box 342

Wallburg NC 27373

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