Today's UMW meeting & program

Beautiful welcome to the group

Dr. Haugo speaks to the unit members

 Today's UMW gathering had lots of parts and each one punctuated with laughter!  Vice-president Becky Boykin oversaw the gathering and moved the group smartly through the agenda.

Today's program was offered by Dr. Angela Haugo, D.O., a member of Stevi UMC, who spoke to the group about the work done by Osteopathic physicians.

Carol Gragg, Claire Kelly, and Carol Varien served as hostesses and served a delicious cheese cake (much to Pastor Charles' pleasure!).

In the business portion of the afternoon:

+Phyllis Daniels brought the devotion (from Guidepost magazine) which used Matthew 28:20 as its starting point.

+Hazel Smith shared the Social Action report, an article from Response magazine, about financial literacy for immigrant women.

+Sonia Henry shared the Spiritual Growth time with several readings from "Lists to Live By For Simple Living."

+Carole Koval reported that a prayer shawl was shared with Bonnie S. and that Fran Jackson had brought in a baby blanket that Fran had made to be added to our supplies.  173 shawls have been distributed to date.

+Betty Lowell reported that Amy F., Carol Go., Janet L., Marcia P., and Bonita Z. all had April birthdays.

$100 was contributed from the special mission fund in support of  Lisa Menery and the mission trip to Tanzania next month (along with Marcia Prather and Mary Lyon, and others).

+The unit decided that this year the apple dumplings will not be sold at the park as in past years.  This year we'll be selling them one day only, on the Saturday of the Creamery Picnic (August 8) and only at the church. Making of the dumplings will take place on July 27th at the school.

Upcoming Dates:
Tomorrow - church-wide cleaning day, 9 am
April 18, Western Mountains District UMW meeting at Choteau UMC
May 7, National Day of Prayer, Noon at St. Mary's Mission
May 9, Community fund raiser for Michele R. Contact Diane @ 777-7201 to offer support
May 31, UMW Sunday @ Stevi UMC
June 20, Church-wide rummage sale (in cooperation with the UMM)
July 10, Baby shower for Amber
August 8, Apple Dumpling sale @ the church

The next meeting will be on May 8th.