November's UMW Saturday Circle

The Saturday UMW Circle had nine come out on a delightful Saturday morning to share the excitement that comes from engaging in mission!

The group's Four Focus Areas:
Climate Justice: Recycling program for plastic items continues at the parsonage garage. White office paper and aluminum cans recepticles are at the church. 
Food Justice: Lisa shared an idea for a "Reverse Advent Calendar" as a way to involve the congregation in stocking the Pantry Partners. Look for an article in the December Glad Tider. 
Maternal / Children: We've been supporting the Back-to school supply efforts and will continue this in January. Several members volunteered to assist with the Clothes Closet's children's shopping day (10am-2pm, Dec. 16). We'll also be talking with the WIC staff on how to support that activity. 
Racial Justice: No discussion.

Giving opportunities: Giving Tuesday is November 28 - Amazon Smile and UMC Marketplace are two places for giving to the church when we shop. 

Everyone was invited to take part in the "Making Merry" activity on December 10th following worship. The children are making plates of treats for our shut-ins and adding a hand-made ornament. More than twenty-five names are on the list already!

Looking ahead: 
Dec. 8 - Friday Circle Christmas party 
Dec. 10 - Making Merry event following worship
Dec. 16 - Saturday Circle, 9:00 am  
Dec. 16 - Clothes Closet Kids Shopping Day, 10am-2pm