CHRIST UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Register now for the United Methodist Women’s School of Christian Mission to be held at Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach.  The theme for the school is “Living in Sacred Harmony.”  The three mission studies are “I Believe in Jesus”,  “Israel and Palestine”, and “Giving Our Hearts Away:  Native American Survival.”  Everyone is invited to participate: children, youth, men, and women.  Information packets with details about each class and the instructors are available on the table in the Narthex.  Dates are July 22 – 25 or July 25 - 27. Our own Helen Ellis is Dean of the School and Jackie Bridges is an instructor for the weekend Native American session. If you have questions, contact Helen Ellis, Jackie Bridges, or Amy Marcinkus. 

Saturday, June 21, 2008, Christ UMW will host a special North Central District Event—“UMW Goes Back to School.”  This time will be used to take a look at public education in Florida and how UMW can get involved.  UMW units throughout our district have been invited.  Anyone from Christ UM Church who is interested is invited to attend.  Registration begins at 9 a.m.  A brown bag luncheon will begin at noon.  Beverages and dessert will be provided.  Amy Marcinkus will be leading the event. 

Perkins Restaurant South of Leesburg on 27 and Captain Bell’s north on 27/441 are the two eating places chosen for our summer gatherings in place of regular UMW meetings.  Plan to arrive at the church by 6 p.m. to carpool or just meet at the restaurant before 6:30 p.m. to enjoy this time of conversation and caring.  All women of the church are invited to Perkins on June 16 and to Captain Bell’s on July 21 even if you do not regularly attend our UMW meetings.  Mark your calendars now. 

Thank you to everyone who supported UMW sponsored meals after worship services.  Many of you donated food, helped with set up and clean up.  Thank you!  UMW hopes you have enjoyed the food and good fellowship and will mark your calendar to join us September 21, 2008, for our next meal. 

Ladies, remember to finish your Reading Program Plan and give your information to Carol Miner by July 25. Happy reading! 

If you would like to be a “Book Buddy” at Carver Heights Ministries during August, sign up sheets are available on the table in the Narthex. You will read with two different children.  This helps give them a jumpstart on school. Carver Heights Ministries is a local ministry that is now one of the Florida Conference’s Advance Specials. 

The UMW Fall Rummage Sale is scheduled for November 1.  This sale is in place of the Bazaar or Fall Festival that UMW has had in the past.  Start saving clothes, used holiday decorations,  books, jewelry, scarves, belts, purses, household items, etc.  Donations will be accepted in October.  Specific details will be provided in future newsletters and bulletins. Anyone willing to help with the Rummage Sale or who has ideas should contact Martha Welling. 

The Mother/Daughter/Friend luncheon was a delightful event—almost eighty ladies attended.  Thank you to Jackie Bridges and Wendy Fletcher for preparing the program and food.  Thank you to Carol Woodley for preparing place cards and thank you to Bill Tasker, Ken Taylor, and David Bridges for serving.

On May 2, 2008, Marjorie Faircloth, Sandy Coval, and Martha Welling attended Church Women United’s Friendship Day at St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg.  The next Church Women United of Lake County meeting will be held November 7 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.