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A message from Gulf Central District President:
Ellie Myers
The Even though we’re already
in the third month of this
year there are lots of exciting and
interesting things coming up. But
first, I want to thank all of you
who came to the Leadership
Training Event in January. We
were so pleased with the wonderful
turnout and I hope all of you
learned and enjoyed the morning
at St. Paul’s UMC. We thank the ladies who made
us feel welcome and were such great hosts. If you
were not able to attend, you will probably want to
contact your counterpart on the District to obtain
any pertinent information you may need to carry
out your duties.
Now, heads up ladies. The Retreat is coming
real soon and we hope you will plan on attending.
Last year’s one-day Spiritual
Retreat Event at Brooker Creek was
a huge success, but many of you
said you missed the weekend retreat
in Leesburg. (So did I.) So this is
your chance to prove your point and
come on May 1, 2, and 3. Roberta
Lau has many fun and inspirational
activities planned, the speaker is outstanding and
the music team is too. Get a roommate and send
in your application now. By the way, the location is
the same place outside of Leesburg, they are just
using the name of the little town, Fruitland Park, as
their address.
Soon after the Retreat, we are holding a
Financial Workshop designed and presented by the
Florida Conference UMW at First UMC, Dunedin on
May 16. See Treasurer's Notes for more details.
In July we have the School of Christian Mission,
which is returning to Florida Southern College
this year. This is a real “must” in order to have
great mission studies next year. Not only will you
learn a lot, but you will meet new people and have
a good time. Bring your children and grandchildren—
there are special programs for them. I took
my grandchildren for many years and it
was really a rewarding experience for
me and for them. (They are all in college
now.)
Summer Fellowship follows
soon after the school, and it is always a
fun and interesting day—plan on finding
out what delights East Lake UMW will
provide for us on August 15. That
seems like a long time away, but you
know how time flies!
I
want to commend you again. I have heard rave
reviews on the Mission Studies already held. Isn’t it
fun to get together with other churches and meet
other people—and didn’t you learn a lot?
Don’t forget to call the District Officers if
you need help or just invite them to one of your
meetings. Let us hear from you, and my prayers
are with all of you.
Ellie Myers, President
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