2018 Reflections Page 2 2018 REFLECTIONS By Blanche West With the close of year 2018, it is good to recall some highlights from the past twelve months. One Council members began the year in January with a day apart at the Fort Smith Public Library for training and planning with Cavanaugh UMC under the leadership of Pastor Michelle Morris. The theme for the year was set: “Love Like This…in Remembrance of Jesus.” For each Communion service throughout the year, the choir sang “In Remembrance,” keeping to the theme. Other highlights throughout the year include: Participation in Cavanaugh UMC’s Valentine Banquet Andrea Stark was awarded Special Mission Recognition by Wesley’s United Methodist Women Sent a Destination Imagination team of 5 youth to National Competition Donna Moreton and Blanche West attended Congregational Care Ministry Seminar @ Church of the Resurrection UMC in Kansas City Wesley & Cavanaugh partnered to collect excess Farmers Market fresh produce each week during the growing season to supply 13 Blessing Boxes throughout the city On-line giving was initiated to receive pledges and tithes The former library was remodeled into a nursery area Wesley & Cavanaugh partnered to sponsor a free back-toschool community-wide party at Parrot Island, hosting 900+ guests of all ages Wesley & Cavanaugh partnered to present an original Michelle Morris play, “The Trial,” for the Easter season The roof leak between Wesley’s two buildings was successfully repaired (Continued on page 3) Wesley UMC Newsletter January 2019
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