Tanner Williams Elementary School (TWES)

 

Something for Nothing

 

             Isn't it fun to get something for nothing!  With these economic times, most of us are looking for bargains.  But some of our members are tossing money into the trash.  Are you guilty?  Have you faithfully saved Coupons for Education and Campbell's Soup labels for TWES?

 

             Their value became apparent when I called Kerra Middleton to see how we could help with Honors Day.  They had planned a field trip to Planet Gymnastics for 200 honor students, and it was completely paid for by money that the school got from Coupons for Education!  We are making our first contribution this week.  They received $1,000 last year without our help.  This is a perfect opportunity for us to support academic achievement in a real way without spending anything extra.

 

             Scott towels, Kleenex tissues, Ziploc storage bags, General Mills cereals (like Cheerios,) Bisquick, and Betty Crocker products are a few of the many products most of us use anyway.  Is it a sin to waste those coupons?  Maybe....

 

             The TWES box for coupons is in the kitchen area.  We will be sending them in again in February.

 

             Campbell's makes book donations to the school library for soup labels.  We need the barcode and the Campbell's kid logo to get credit.  Try to remove them in one piece.

 

             Collection sheets are provided if you have time to glue them on, but if you're busy, our volunteers will cut them out and glue them on for you.  Cold weather is soup weather.  Warm your body and your soul by contributing this "golden garbage" to our children.

 

Harvest Festival

                                                 

             "Above and beyond what anyone could have expected" describes the cake donations for the Harvest Festival at TWES. It was the day before our church's homecoming celebration.  We had just fed McKemie Place, and the Esther Circle had just provided lunch for West Wilmer.  Yet some of our members provided cakes for the cake walk.  I am amazed and grateful for your continued generosity.  Thank you for answering every call. 

 

McKemie Place

 

             What a rewarding experience to join the ladies at McKemie Place for dinner!  We wanted it to be a special meal for them, but we were the ones who felt blessed.  Twenty-seven ladies and five employees enjoyed a feast.  Eight of our members served the food.  It was the cakes—Dianne's coconut, Emma's strawberry, and Joyce's red velvet—that were the highlight of the evening. 

 

             The shelter needed $30,000 to meet its budget for October.  (They had a grant for November.)  We have been able to contribute over $1000 from our church this year.  We have also contributed clothing, personal items, and paper products.  In our community, there are so many needs that  we have been able to meet.  God has truly blessed our church.

 

           Five of our church members attended the Inner City Mission dinner and silent auction.  The food was excellent.  The music was awesome.  We made some good purchases, because unfortunately there were more items available than people to bid.  Overall it was a pleasant evening, and the mission got some much-needed financial help.    

 

West Wilmer UMC

 

           The nursery at West Wilmer is going to be beautiful.  We have a wonderful crib from Tabitha Kelly and a lovely heirloom rocking chair from Lynda Grider.  Barbara Williams made a quilt that is a work of art, and Frankie Rainwaters provided funds for a mattress and bedding.  Roberts Chapel's Mission Committee has given us $200 to help us finish the project.  We will begin painting the mural in November.   

 

                 The TWUMC Mission Committee and the women's circles bought tile for the nursery, its hallway, and an adjoining area, and volunteers are installing it. Thanks to the circles for your support.

 

                 The Esther Circle's field trip to West Wilmer UMC was an emotional religious experience as well as a time of good fellowship with the ladies' prayer group.  We were all moved as Sister Shirley prayed for every name on the prayer list.  Everyone knew she was not just talking to her God;  she was asking for a favor from a Friend that she knew well. 

 

             The food Barbara prepared was described as "gourmet." The fellowship included the 5 volunteers who were setting tile, and Pastor Charles Fail and his wife joined us for lunch. The associate pastor Jennifer Gregory gave a guided tour of the facilities and was a gracious hostess.  We all felt as if we had made some new friends. 

 

Mission of Hope

           The weak economy has hurt another of our favorite charities:  Mission of Hope has asked for our help.  A 55- gallon drum has been placed in the kitchen area for donations, and a list of their needs is taped to it.  We are being called on from many directions, but I know you will help when you can.  

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             I have always believed that God gives us what we need when we do his work.  Even so, I am always amazed at how much God provides when we dare to reach beyond our comfort zone.

                                                                                                            

MISSIONS  - Peggy Allen