Billie sent Lenox $180 and a subscription to Upper Room. Lenox emailed that he received the money and will let us know what he purchases with it.
Fair
Trade
Several items have been sold. $55.50 received so far. Should
use profits to purchase chocolate – one dark and one milk of the Divine Small
Bar cases. Use Mission funds to make up the difference. Need to order
additional items for minimum order for free shipping.
Grant application has been received and called Billie for
more information. Grants will be reviewed first week in December.
“Man” the booth during the craft fair November 29: 8:00-10:00
– Andrea, 10:00-2:00 – Billie
Cookie Walk on December 13 – Ellen
Cleaning
Bucket ChallengeSpooner - $350, ??Lakeview, Shell Lake, Sarona
Education about Lion Club Christmas packages
Will encourage donations rather than tags on tree. Will put in newsletter and Billie will do “minute for missions” at church service.
Planning
Retreat to plan next year’s projects
Where: Billie’s house When: January 7 at 5:30Projects can be viewed at wisconsinumc.org. Come with ideas for mission projects and prayer emphases. Be sure to invite Pastor Jack.
Sewing
Hot Packs
Tuesday mornings 9:00-11:00. Will sell at craft fair.
Kelly
Joining in 2015
Interested in setting up mission projects for young people. Youth
Mission Trips.
Report
on Native American Relationship Building
Billie went to Pine Lake Camp weekend before last to lead a
retreat for Native Americans. Nine attended. Went well. Bible study comparing
Israelites and Native Americans. Discussed being a bridge between the
conference and the Native American populations.What can we do to be supportive? Want to be supportive but don’t know how. First, need to listen.