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United Methodist Women Celebrating 150 Years in Mission 1869-2019

“Sisterhood of Grace” Central Texas Conference – South District

St. John’s UMW Newsletter

9th Edition

May 2019

Shirley Channell and Patty Lee, Co-Presidents Sharon Gibson, Secretary Betty Tanner, Treasurer

Page 2 Calendar

3 Birthday

3 Martha’s Corner

4 Color Me

5 FUMW Invite

5 Goodness of God

6 Mission Giving Makes…

7 Coming this summer…

8-9 Trivia Game

10 2020 Calendar

11 Recipe of the Month

What’s Inside…

“United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose

is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative,

supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of MISSION through

participation in the global ministries of the church.”

Come join us for fun and fellowship

and so much more!

St. John’s UMW General Meeting – Meets the

2nd Saturday in February, May, August and November at 11:30 a.m. in fellowship hall. For questions contact Shirley or Patty listed below.

Meets

the 3rd Tuesday in January, March, April, September and October at 2:00 p.m. in fellowship hall. For questions contact Shirley Channell skdr50@suddenlink.net

Meets every Friday from 9:30 to Noon at the Horizon House - 216 E. 10th. For questions contact Nelda McCain neldaj2@juno.com

Meets every

Monday from 1 to 4 pm at the Horizon House - 216 E. 10th. For questions contact Patty Lee prlee@suddenlink.net

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Calendar Events

2019 May: 11 St. John’s UMW General Meeting →

June: 9 CTCUMW Reception, 4:30-6:30 @ Hurst

FUMC

11 CTCUMW Annual Luncheon-CANCELLED

July: 10 St. John’s UMW Mission Service Trip &

Project: See page 7.

August: 2-4 CTC UMW Mission u, Glen Rose 6 CTC UMW Mission u – One-Day Study

“Gospel of Mark”, Temple FUMC. Registration will be open in May.

10 St. John’s UMW General Meeting and Mission Project

September: 17 St. John’s UMW B/C Circle Meeting 22 “UMW Sunday” 28 District: Annual Meeting, Killeen

October: 12 CTC: Annual Autumn Gathering/DLD, Keller

15 St. John’s UMW B/C Circle Meeting 26 District: LLD, St. John’s UMC, hosted by

St. John’s UMW

November: 9 St. John’s UMW General Meeting

2020 January: 26-28 TX UMW Legislative Event, Austin February: 15 Charter for Racial Justice/Sing a Rainbow,

Georgetown, First UMC (South District). Theme: “Economic Inequality”.

For our Conference and District Flyers and Registration Forms go online to

www.ctcumw.org OR www.ctcumw.org/south_district

Invite a friend to all our

UMW meetings and events!

ST. JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST WOMEN GENERAL MEETING & LUNCHEON

In Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019 @ 11:30 AM Hostess: Linda Nix Greeter: Bennie Chambers

Decorator: Sharon Gibson

“I’m a Little Teacup” Jeremiah 18:6, Isaiah 64:8 and Romans 9:21

Presented by Sharon Gibson

Optional: Bring your favorite china teacup

and share its story.

Signed up for the UMW Luncheon above: ↑↑↑ Martha Arizpe Gelatin salad Shirley Channell Green salad Sharon Gibson Crackers/rolls Carolyn Henry Fruit salad Beverly Jones Pea salad Barbara Knorre Pasta salad Patty Lee Chicken salad Carolyn May Broccoli salad Linda Nix 3-Bean salad & Iced Teas Carole Pfennig Fruit salad Betty Tanner Cake If you would like to bring a salad or dessert, let Sharon know at gooma@suddenlink.net. Thank you.

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Pruning Needed

Recently, I noticed that our front bushes needed pruning.

The outer leaves of the boxwoods were pretty green, but upon

closer inspection, the branches toward the back were looking

pretty ratty. A major overall was needed. After two days of work,

I can tell it will take one more day to complete the clean-out. The

Good Lord, in His wisdom and with His marvelous sense of humor,

gently pointed out to me that all humans, myself included, could

occasionally use a “clean-out”. The part of us on the outside – the

part of us that the world sees – can look just fine. But there can

still be a mess behind all that cuteness that God sees, and an

honest heart can see it, too. So get out your garden gloves, get

down on your knees, and join me in doing some pruning. We will

all be better for our efforts.

Blessings,

Martha Arizpe

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COLOR ME!

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On March 23, 2019 our UMW was invited to attend First UMW Celebration of 150 Years in MISSION. Shirley and I attended. They served punch and cupcakes. We played a table intro game. Then they had a presentation skit in costume of “Hester Williams” (1867) by Chrystle Swain, “Lilly Hammond” (1889) by Dixie Armstrong and “Carrie Davis” (1900) by Julie Fuschak. After each skit they had a present day talk by Rita Handley, Zoe Wilson and Lavon Mills. It was very interesting and informative and fun. –Sharon Gibson

PATTY, SHIRLEY AND SHARON ARE THE ST. JOHN’S UMW MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED

THE SOUTH DISTRICT UNITED METHODIST WOMEN - SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT

Saturday, March 30, 2019 at First UMC, Round Rock, TX

Georgetown, First UMW -- 150th Birthday Celebration

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Pictures by Sharon Gibson

Pictures from our Bergquist/Carlson Circle Meeting, April 16, 2019

“Mission Giving Makes Mission Happen”

Our Hostess/Greeter Patsy Blackburn

Guest Speaker, Rita Handley,

South District UMW Treasurer

↙ Table represented “In Remembrance” for Marjorie Holder.

Attendees

Patsy, Carole, Betty, Patsy and Shirley

Patti, Bonnie, Pat, Rita and Barbara

Shirley presenting Rita

with “Gift to Mission” card.

Carolyn

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Coming this summer…

ST. JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MISSION SERVICE TRIP & MISSION PROJECT

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019, 8:45 AM

We will be touring the Ronald McDonald House (2415 S. 47th Street) in Temple and present them with homemade cookies for the residents as our MISSION project.

We will meet in our back church parking lot to carpool, leaving @ 8:45 a.m. After our tour we will have lunch out (Dutch treat). Let Sharon know at gooma@suddenlink.net if you will be participating in this special MISSION Service Trip.

Please don’t forget to bring a dozen or so homemade cookies in a zip lock freezer bag and mark bag with type of cookie for our MISSION Project. If you cannot make the trip bring cookies to fellowship hall kitchen on July 9th and

place in box marked “UMW for RMH”. Thank you.

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Answers on the last page.

1. The “M” in UMW stands for Men.

True False

2. To what country did the first UMW predecessor organization send a female doctor and educator to assist

women and children in need? Africa India Russia Asia

3. What year did the women of a Methodist Episcopal church in Boston first organize for mission?

1776 1895 1869 1902

4. Which are some of the names of UMW predecessor organizations? (circle all that apply)

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Woman’s Home Missionary Society Mom’s Club WCCS (We Cook Church Suppers)

5. National Mission Institutions were started and are run by the church closest to them.

True False

6. Deaconesses and Home Missioners are women and men in service, but they are not connected to United

Methodist Women. True False

7. The Every Member Campaign is the only way to give to the Legacy Fund Endowment Campaign.

True False

8. It is necessary to have a large estate before making a planned gift.

True False

Continues on the next page.

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9. The Legacy Fund Endowment Campaign gives the opportunity for donors to give in the following ways: (circle all that apply) Annual Gifts Proceeds from Sale of Property IRA Rollovers Transfer of Stock Proceeds Monthly Recurring Gifts Mentioning Legacy Fund in Your Will Bequests Major Gifts

10. An endowment is permanently invested money that provides interest proceeds for years to come.

True False

11. The goal of the Legacy Fund Endowment Campaign is:

1 Million Dollars 3 Million Dollars $1,869,000,000 60 Million Dollars

12. It is possible to text directly from your smart phone and donate to the campaign.

True False

13. UMW local organizations and/or circles are not allowed to give directly to the campaign.

True False

14. Only United Methodist Women members in good standing can donate to the Legacy Fund Endowment

Campaign. True False

15. UMW is celebrating nearly ____ years in mission to women, children and youth. The Legacy Fund Endowment

Campaign will sustain this work for generations to come. 100 10 225 150

Created by Christi Campos

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UMW Dates for 2020:

*January 18 - CTC UMW Leadership Team and Committee Meeting, Red Oak, FUMC (East District).

January 21 – St. John’s UMW Bergquist/Carlson Circle @ 2 p.m.

January 26-28 - Texas UMW Legislative Event, Austin.

**February 1 - South District Leadership Team Meeting @ 8:30 a.m., Belton, FUMC.

February 15 - Charter for Racial Justice Event/Sing-a-Rainbow, Georgetown, First UMC (South District).

Theme: “Economic Inequality”.

February 8 – St. John’s UMW General Meeting & Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m.

February 29 – S. District Spiritual Growth Retreat, 8:30 a.m., TBD UMC. Speaker: Dr. Tom Robbins.

March 13-14 – Spiritual Growth Retreat, Arrowhead Camp & Retreat Ctr., Cleburne (North District).

March 17 – St. John’s UMW Bergquist/Carlson Circle @ 2 p.m.

March 26-29 – South Central Jurisdiction Conference, Little Rock, AR.

*April 18 – CTC UMW LT and Committee Meeting, Genesis UMC (North District).

April 21 – St. John’s UMW Bergquist/Carlson Circle @ 2 p.m.

**April 25 – S. District LT Meeting @ 8:30 a.m., Belton, FUMC.

May 5-15 – General Conference Minneapolis MN.

May 9 – St. John’s UMW General Meeting & Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m.

June 14-17 – CTC Annual Conference; Mansfield UMC (East District).

June 16 – CTC UMW Luncheon (Tentative).

July 8 – St. John’s UMW Mission Service - TBD.

*July 11 – CTC UMW LT and Committee Meeting, One Fellowship Waco, TX (New Church Start District).

**July 18 – S. District LT Meeting @ 8:30 a.m., Belton, FUMC.

August 7-9 – Mission u Weekend event at Glen Lake Camp, Glen Rose (North District).

August 8 – St. John’s UMW General Meeting/Mission Project & Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m.

August 10-15 – District Mission u One-Day events (Dates and Locations set by districts).

August 29 – Mission u Planning, Location TBD.

September 15 – St. John’s UMW Bergquist/Carlson Circle @ 2 p.m.

September 19 – S. District 48th Annual Meeting @ 8:30 a.m., Temple, FUMC. Speaker: Becky Brown.

**September 26 – S. District LT Meeting @ 8:30 a.m., Belton, FUMC.

September 27 – UMW Sunday (May be celebrated on any alternate date.)

October 3 – 48th Annual Autumn Gathering and DLD (Central District).

October 20 – St. John’s UMW Bergquist/Carlson Circle @ 2 p.m.

October 24 – S. District LLD @ 8:30 a.m., Salado UMC. Theme: “God Equips the Called”.

November 14 – St. John’s UMW General Meeting & Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m.

December 8 or 15 – UCC ACT III Christmas Party (date and location as set by UCC).

* Attended by Shirley Channell (CTC UMW CON) and Patty Lee (CTC UMW MNO). ** Attended by Shirley Channell (CTC UMW CON), Sharon Gibson (S. District NWC) and Patty Lee (CTC UMW MNO).

St. John’s UMW Members, start thinking of guest speakers for our programs in 2020 or a program you would like to give. Sign up will be in August.

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Answers to “The Legacy Fund Trivia Game”: 1. False 2. India 3. 1869 4. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society and Woman’s Home Missionary Society 5. False 6. False 7. False 8. False 9. All 10. True 11. Sixty Million Dollars 12. True 13. False 14. False 15. 150.

Pass it on!

You can also go online at www.stjohnsumc.cc to view the latest UMW newsletter or pick one up in fellowship hall.

Next newsletter will come out o/a June 1st. All articles are due by May 15th.

Email articles, stories, pictures, recipes, etc. to Sharon Gibson, Secretary at gooma@suddenlink.net

“God of the past, the present and the future, we are grateful for those who came before and seek to be faithful to their example. We appreciate those who serve and commit themselves today; we strengthen each other. We look forward to the generations of women you will raise up to continue the journey. Amen.” --From the 2018-2019 UMW Program Book.

Recipe of the Month Chocolate Sheath Cake from Shirley Channell

“This was always my go to cake for any event. One time at a silent auction bake sell at work this cake went for $70.00.”--Shirley

Oven at 350 degrees. 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar

1 stick oleo ½ cup Crisco 4 Tbsp. cocoa 1 cup water Bring the last 4 ingredients to boil and pour over the mixed dried ingredients. ADD: ½ cup buttermilk, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 tsp. soda, 2 eggs. Stir till blended. Cook in oblong pan greased and flour for 30 minutes.

Please send me your favorite recipe to share with our St. John’s UMW Newsletter readers! --Sharon

Icing: 1 stick oleo

4 Tbsp. cocoa 6 Tbsp. milk

Bring above ingredients to a boil. ADD to the boiled ingredients:

1 box powder sugar 1 Tbsp. vanilla

1 cup chopped pecans Spread on cake while hot.