September 10, 2025, 1:00-3:00 pm, -- The United Women in Faith (UWFaith) Unit at the Glenville United Methodist Church met at Karnella’s Residence at Hidden Creek.
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Notes from the
Gathering ... - We appreciate Pastor Charles dropping by to
say hello and bless the beautiful prayer shawl for Karnella S. that was lovingly
made by Shelley G. - We appreciate Karnella hosting us in
the activities room at Hidden Creek! - Belinda A. shared the opening prayer. - After the six women in attendance recited the
UWFaith purpose in unison, Belinda read the Upper Room’s
devotion for the day titled "A Surprise Opportunity." Discussion
ensued about ways God surprises us with blessings/surprised opportunities.
One of the “shares” was by Shelley who said that she was inspired to begin
making prayer shawls after she read in the notes from the last UWFaith
gathering that we were thinking about starting a prayer shawl ministry. - Joys and concerns were shared; afterwards, Belinda
gave a prayer. Money Matters: - “Noisy Collection Pail” Fundraising for Mission
Work: We discussed what to do with the $49.30 that was
collected last month. Everyone expressed joy that this is considerably
more than the $32 that was collected the month before! We noted that we
appreciate the church family making donations throughout the month! Decision
was made to deposit the money in our UWFaith checking account. We want to
build up that fund so we can respond to future requests for giving. - Discussed offering opportunities at the Prairie
Winds United Women in Faith District fall gathering on Saturday, September
20, at Hope United Methodist Church in Blue Earth. Emma Norton Offering:
Pastor Charles and Belinda plan to donate $40; Gloria S. added $10, so the
total offering from our unit will be $50. District Pledge from our Unit:
Pastor Charles and Belinda plan to donate $40; Gloria added $10, so the total
amount given will be $50. - Reaching Out to Women Not Able to Attend Church:
We identified the following ladies: Judy C., Janet D., Marcella
N., Karnella S., Nancy S., Arletta W., and (?). Plan to
send Thanksgiving cards. Plan to assemble and deliver holiday trays of
apples, bananas, oranges, candy, packaged cookies/crackers, snack bags, and
Christmas cards after church on Sunday, December 14. (Trays are bought at the
Dollar Store. Korla S. said she has Christmas cards we can use.) - Assembled Farewell Goody Bags for Fall District
Attendees: We assembled the bags that our unit is providing to UWFaith
district gathering’s attendees on September 20. Inside there were bottled
water, candy, Cracker Jacks, and Rice Krispies treat to enjoy on their way
home. Thank you, Sandy D., for the huge bag of Hershey’s kisses that you donated,
because it would not be a women’s gathering without chocolate! Pastor Charles
and Belinda donated the other items. Each bag has this note on it: “Treats
for You to Enjoy on Your Way Home! We pray you enjoyed today’s gathering of
United Women in Faith. May God grant you a safe trip home. Every blessing to
your and yours, Your Sisters at the Glenville United Methodist Church.” - Refreshments: We concluded with Donna D. providing scrumptious refreshments that everyone loved: yummy cake with Cool
Whip, nuts/chocolates, and bottled water! And we appreciate Hidden Creek
providing a coffee setup for us to enjoy! It was good to spend the afternoon
together. Next Meeting:
Wednesday, October 8, 1-3 pm, again at Hidden Creek. Hostess will be Karnella. Korla will provide
refreshments. |
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