Alice Hood was presented with a Dedicated Life certificate during an Iola United Methodist Women meeting Sept. 27 at Calvary United Methodist Church.
A candle will burn in her honor during the 2019 UMW Conference celebration. Donations will go toward missions in her name.
Alice also gave the lesson on forgiveness. Most religions prioritize forgiveness as a necessity. Jesus strongly stressed forgiveness within His teachings.
Not only does it bring harmony with others, it also brings peace within, she said. If we harbor a grudge or disharmony, we cannot have harmony in life. God, replenishes the world with goodness and love, not revenge and hate.
Donna Grigsby, education and interpretation coordinator, discussed the 2018 General Assembly. She and Regina Woodworth also reported on the 2018 Great Plains Annual Celebration.
Officers for 2019 were elected: Co-presidents, Marty Meadows and Linda Johnson, Vice President, Joan Maxwell, Secretary, Regina Woodworth, Treasurer, Gerry Uphoff, Spiritual Growth, Donna Beebe, Education Interpretation, Donna Grigsby, Membership Nurture and Outreach, Mary Joseph, Social Action, Donna Bauer, Program Resources, Collene Ellis, and the Nomination Committee members, Jan Knewtson, Donna Bauer, Shirley Robertson, Mary Joseph.
Sunday is UMW Sunday at Calvary. Jason Kuehl will provide the message
Shirley Robertson reported 255 sanitary pads, 58 shields, and 29 completed bags were finished by the unit. They will be given to young women in underdeveloped countries.
Pastor Jocelyn Tupper announced a trip is planned to visit the Pioneer Woman lodge and complex on Monday. She also reminded everyone of the opportunity to round up their utility bills in order to benefit those who need extra help with their utility bills during the winter.
Members brought gloves, scarves, and stocking caps to be taken to Hope Unlimited.
The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Calvary. Barbara Hafer will provide the lesson. Mary Joseph, Beverly Franklin, Flo Haynes and Jean Roberts have refreshments.
