United Church Women meet

The regular meeting of the United Church Women was held Tuesday, September 10 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the United Church of Crawfordsville with seven ladies present.

Pauline Richardson shared a meditation from the book "Jesus Calling" citing Mathew 28 19-20.

President Debbie Lowe called the meeting to order and the Opening Creed was read in unison.

The minutes of the May 14, 2024 meeting and the June 24, 2024 meeting were read by Secretary Billie Jo Rose and they were accepted as read.

In the absence of Secretary Pat Miller, President Debbie gave the treasurer's report, which will be filed for audit.

Correspondence: A letter was received from Sacred Collective, formerly Wesley Center and a thank-you from one for a quilt which had been received.

Committee Reports:

Local Activities:

It was reported the Parish Council had made a decision to pay for all supplies and the Minister or the Church Secretary is to be notified if anything is needed. One funeral luncheon was also served.

The 2025 Work Committee sign-up list is available.

Dorcas: Donna reported the purchase of one 4 ft. table to be used in the sewing room, with another to be purchased. She reported she has received many bags of material and also that she is making t-shirt dresses for the in-gathering.

Cards, Flowers and Gifts:

The usual mix of cards had been sent. Several lady's upcoming birthdays were mentioned.

Study & Devotions/Mission Outreach:

Report on items for the Ingathering. There was a discussion of this committee's responsibilities. The 2025 program book sign-up was passed.

Rummage Sale Report:

It was reported very successful.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

Election of officers for 2025 was held. Also, the group has an offer of an upright freezer and will pursue it.

Upcoming Events:

Next Meeting: November 12, 2024. Meditation: Margaret; Hostess:

Joyce Roth. The treasury will be assessed and Blessing Boxes are to be brought to the meeting.

Dorcas: September 9 and 23, October 14 and 28, November 11.

Work Committees: September and October: Pauline; November: Rachel and December: Cathy.

Following a motion to adjourn the Closing Creed was read together.

Debbie shared a closing thought from "The Sower", the UP Newsletter. "Sometimes God will slow you down so that the evil ahead of you will pass before you get there. Your delay could mean your protection. Our God is a good God."

PROJECT COMPLETED

During Crawfordsville Fun Days, July 5 and 6 the Crawfordsville Community Club decided to hold a silent auction to help one of their own, Joey and Alice Hochstetler, as Joey is suffering from cancer. The whole community came together, as well as those outside the area, including many, many individuals. The Crawfordsville Lions Club and the United Church of Crawfordsville were a part of this.The monies realized were put toward needed home repairs.

The remaining roof was installed and on August 3 thirteen people came together to start replacing their deck.

They were then ready for concrete. On August 6 the first pour was completed with the help of ten men that was much appreciated. On August 11 four guys got together and placed forms for the second pour.

On September 2 the sand was put in and they prepared for the final pour the next week.Thanks to the eleven who gave up their Labor Day to labor. The Rerod was put in on September 5 and they poured cement the following Saturday. They would like to thank everyone for all who helped and the equipment they used and for Layman Concrete Pumping.

They couldn't have done it without them.

The Hochstetlers are very appreciative for the work done and would like to thank everyone for everything the community and beyond have done for them.