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JANUARY
2017
SOUTH WEST DISTRICT OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Shelley Davidson [email protected]
863-599-9070
VICE PRESIDENT/COMMUNICATIONS
Mary Van Tol [email protected]
239-271-0161(c) 239-574-1963(h)
INTERIM SECRETARY/MN&O
Sharon Wilson [email protected]
561-313-3641 (c) 863-983-2788 (h)
TREASURER
Dorris Ann Wasson [email protected]
941-412-0847
CHAIR OF NOMINATIONS Diane Killmaier
[email protected] 609-774-6350
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Sandy Segur [email protected]
941 249-8726 (c) 941 626-8384 (h)
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Roberta Swords [email protected]
305-323-2432
E&I Marti Daltry
[email protected] 239-997-0673
Website:
www. Southwestdistrictumw.com
Facebook:
www.facebook/
Southwestdistrictumw.com
SOUTH WEST
DISTRICT SOJOURNER UMW Publication Florida Conference
Greetings to my Sisters in Christ! The New Year is yours...what will you do with it?" "You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths drip with abundance.”
Psalm 65:11 I've never been a fan of making a New Year's Resolution. To me, it's like saying, "I'm going to go on a diet," and for the first few days I really stick with it. But, in no time at all, I'm back to my old ways saying, "Oh, just one little piece of cake won't hurt"! So for me, "resolutions" just don't work. However, as United Methodist Women, I'm asking that you join me in "not" mak-ing a "resolution" but to make at least one "change/addition" to your life this year and carry it out daily! I’ve provided a list of ten suggestions below.
See you for training on the 28th! Blessings,
Shelley Davidson President
The PURPOSE of United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women shall be 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.
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The Mission Team met Saturday, December 10, 2016. The event was held at the Three Fisherman's Seafood Restaurant in North Ft. Myers. This was a social gathering to celebrate not only Christmas, but our joys and sorrows of the past year! We welcomed Pamela Freeland, our newest team member along with Rev. Denise Sawyer, & Lori and Scott Perkins.
We celebrated the joy for healing of Sharon Wilson who underwent chemo treat-ments and a thyroid operation and myself who is doing well after rotator cuff sur-gery. We felt sadness over the loss of two of our team members—Stella Mur-doch on January 26th and Betty Mayberry on December 2nd. Nominations com-mittee member Joan Bowlsby was also in our prayers as she continues to mourn the loss of her husband Dick on October 8th.
Many of us have had physical health problems, financial difficulties, aging parent caretaking difficulties, and more. We also had to say goodbye to our long serving secretary and team member, Sissie Lumpkin as she retired and moved out of state. Yet we can still come together and celebrate the joy of the birth of the Lord as we know He is always with us and will never leave us! We look forward to an exciting new year and working together for the care of women, youth and children around the world who still need our help!
Blessings to All!
Mary Van Tol,
Vice President/Communication Coordinator
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Betty Jo Mayberry
Entered this Earth
March 15, 1946
Homecoming
December 2, 2016
Betty Jo (Kauffman) Mayberry was born in Goshen, IN to J. Clair Kauffman and
Dorothy C. (Berkey) Kauffman. She was raised in a loving Christian home and
attended West Goshen Church of the Brethren. She was married to Dave Williams
and had two boys Michael and Gary Williams. In her 2nd marriage to Reginald
Mayberry she had two children Lori Ann (Mayberry) Perkins (Scott) and
Reginald C. Mayberry (Tammy).
She was avid sports fan. Loved to spend her days and evenings watching high
school sports at Charlotte High School where her two youngest and both of their
spouses attended. She helped to run the concession at CHS with her daughter for
many years. She loved CHS and she loved “her kids” as she called them. Many alumni called her a second mom.
She was a good loving Christian that believed in helping others. She was a member
of United Methodist Women where she was a local officer and held several District
offices. She was currently the Social Action Coordinator for the South West
District. She was also a community advocate and was a Rebekah of Golden Rule
Rebekah Lodge #60.
Betty was proceeded in death by her Sister Evelyn Marie-1942, Father J. Clair
Kauffman-2003, & Mother Dorothy C. Kauffman-2005. Betty is survived by her
Brother Dean Kauffman (Ingrid), Husband Reginald Mayberry, Sons Michael
Williams, Gary Williams (Allison), Daughter Lori Ann Perkins (Scott), Son
Reginald C. Mayberry (Tammy), Many Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and one
grandson. She was a loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Cousin, Aunt and Friend.
Submitted by Lori Perkins
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JANUARY
Local Unit
Officers Training
January 28
Grace at Venice UMC
Registration: 9-9:45 am
Program: 10:00 am
Lunch: $8
FEBRUARY
No District Activities
Scheduled
*MTM
February 11
Punta Gorda Cleveland
UMC
9:30 am
MARCH
Spiritual Growth
March 25
Sarasota Trinity UMC
Registration: 9-9:45 am
Program: 10:00 am
Lunch: $8
*MTM to follow
APRIL
No
District
Activities
Scheduled
MAY
Communication/MN&O
May 20
Sebring Spring Lake
UMC
Registration: 9-9:45 am
Program: 10:00 am
1/2 Day event: No Lunch
*MTM to follow
(budget /planning)
JUNE
No
District
Activities
Scheduled
JULY
Mission u
July 13-16
Bethune Cookman
Daytona, Fl
Spiritual Growth:
A Covenantal Community
(Part I)
Geographic: The Missionary
Conferences of the UMC
Social Issue: Climate Justice
AUGUST
No District Activities
Scheduled
*MTM
Carlson Memorial UMC
Labelle
9:30 am
SEPTEMBER
Mission Sampler
September 16
Cape Coral First UMC
Registration: 9-9:45 am
Program: 10:00 am
Lunch: $8
*MTM to follow
OCTOBER
Annual Meeting
October 21
Wesley Memorial UMC
Registration: 9-9:45 am
Program: 10:00 am
Lunch: $8
NOVEMBER
No
District
Activities
Scheduled
DECEMBER
No District Activities
Scheduled
*MTM
December 2
Charlotte Harbor Trinity
UMC
9:30 am
*Mission Team Meeting
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Reminder from the Secretary’s Desk
This note is to remind you to please send any
changes in the officers of your unit. These chang-
es should be sent to me as soon as you have
election of new officers. Please include their
name, address, phone number, cell number (if
available) email and their office. If you make a
book or booklet for your unit would you please
send me a copy.
Sharon Wilson,
Interim Secretary/MN&O Coordinator
613 Sabel Avenue Clewiston, FL 33440 561-313-3641 (c) [email protected]
Please note that all units are required to fill out the
census forms online on the UMW website. Please
use the following links to complete the census and
membership log by March 17:
www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/census2016
www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/myumw
Article Deadline
The Sojourner is YOUR newsletter to let others
in the District know about your challenges and
triumphs working to help those women and
children in need. Please send me anything
you wish to share with the District Units by the
20th of the month. Digital photos are wel-
come.
“Happy New Year and may all your Units be blessed with lots of new members and activity!”
Blessings,
Mary Van Tol
Vice President/Communications Coordinator [email protected] Phone: 239-571-0161 1216 SE 19th Terrace Cape Coral, FL 33990
January 28, 2017
Local Unit Officers Leadership Training
Grace UMC in Venice. See registration
form on page 6.
January 31, 2017
Turn in forms for 2016 Rainbow Givers &
Five Star Units to District Treasurer:
Dorris Ann Wasson 1430 Oak Street Nokomis, FL 34275 941-412-0847
Be sure to visit our websites to get updated news
and find information about our District.
www.southwestdistrictumw.com
www.facebook/southwestdistrictumw.com