The Iola United Methodist Women covered several topics at their Oct. 25 meeting.
Donna Grigsby, education and interpretation coordinator, will take hats, gloves, underwear and other donations to the Iola Rotary Club and local schools for them to keep on hand.
Gerry explained about the blanket campaign organized by Church World Service Blankets. The blankets are handed out to the homeless around the world after natural disasters. Club members approved a motion from Beverly Franklin for UMW to extend the opportunity to donate to the program. Jean Roberts suggested donations of any amount could be given, even if theyre less than the $10 per blanket.
Donna gave the Response Moment, including a report of members having made mats out of plastic grocery bags and wrappers. She also shared an article about Korean women, now senior citizens, who were brought in during the war to serve the men stationed there. Many of the women are now uncared for and in need of help. United Methodist Women is hoping to bring more attention to the Koreans plight.
Flo Haynes talked about a woman who had been associated with the churches and started a blog. She leads womens conferences and marriage and family conferences.
Barbara Hafer shared from books and devotionals she had read. Living positively and sharing acts of love and care make a difference in our lives and those we meet on the street, on the job, and those we have a personal relationship with, she said.
Members shared examples of those truths in their own lives. Sharing the love of Jesus because of our relationship with Him brings more into our lives than we can even imagine, they agreed. As we age, we are still connected to the Old Vine, Jesus, our sustainer, who gives us wisdom, love and strength. Christianity is positive.
Vice President Linda Johnson opened the meeting by asking The Rev. Jocelyn Tupper to lead in prayer. Linda led the members in the Purpose. All then enjoyed refreshments provided by Flo Haynes, Jean Roberts and Beverly Franklin.
The next meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday at Calvary United Methodist Church, with a Thanksgiving meal on the menu. Members are encouraged to bring a dish and a donation for the blankets.
All women and young girls are welcome.
