ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2018

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1 ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2018 First Congregational Church Prepared for the 2019 Annual Meeting

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3 CONTENTS CONGREGATION... 1 Membership Report for 2018 (Clerk) Annual Meeting... 1 Special Meeting, February 25, Special Meeting, July 27, Special Meeting, October 21, CHURCH COUNCIL... 3 Safe Church Policy... 3 Church Bylaws... 3 Church Leaders and Nominees... 4 BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP... 6 BOARD OF MINISTRIES... 6 BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP... 7 Budget Comparison for Proposed Budget for INCOME (FINANCIAL SECRETARY)... 13

4 ACCOUNTS AND EXPENSES (TREASURER) Savings Accounts and Certificates General Fund Checking Account MODERATOR PASTOR WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP... 20

5 CONGREGATION Congregation MEMBERSHIP REPORT FOR 2018 (CLERK) Members as of January 1 65 New members by profession of faith 0 Members transferred from other churches Members withdrawn or transferred to other churches Members who died 0 Inactive members dismissed 20 Previously inactive members restored Members as of December Members received None Members departed 1. Deborah Baldwin, Dismissal 2. Joseph Bignell, Dismissal 3. Gene Byers, Dismissal 4. Gail Cavanagh, Dismissal 5. Lynda Edwards, Dismissal 6. Lori Forton, Dismissal 7. Edward Hudson, Dismissal 8. Kelle Hudson, Dismissal 9. Kanen Hunt, Dismissal 10. Michelle McDonald, Dismissal 11. Michael McFarland, Dismissal 12. Susan McFarland, Dismissal 13. Justin Palmer, Dismissal 14. Andrew Rogers, Dismissal 15. Kara Rogers, Dismissal 16. Andrew Springsteen, Dismissal 17. Reghan Springsteen, Dismissal 18. Monica Steury, Dismissal 19. Sharon Vandenburg, Withdrawal 20. Christina Waldorf, Dismissal 21. Shirley Wiser, Dismissal 1

6 Congregation Members as of December 31, Lawrence Abbey 2. Andrew Arwood 3. Dorothy Arwood 4. Shannon Baisch 5. Evelyn Bartz 6. Lance Bartz 7. Howard Bignell 8. Lorena Bignell 9. Carol Draper 10. Ivan Gharring 11. Verleen Gharring 12. Joan Guernsey 13. Kathy Jeppesen 14. Heather Johnson 15. Richard Johnson 16. Boni LaChance 17. Sybil Laird 18. Carol McBride 19. Mindi McKay 20. George Palmer 21. Jared Palmer 22. Lauri Palmer 23. Dee Ann Piper 24. William Piper 25. Stanley Preshaw 26. Jeanne Rivett 27. Pam Rogers 28. Ethel Ryan 29. Marcia Sawdy 30. Jeanette Shores 31. Willis Shores 32. Donald Sovereign 33. Suzanne Sovereign 34. Dedra Springsteen 35. Dorothy Springsteen 36. Jean Springsteen 37. Lois Springsteen 38. Rodney Springsteen 39. Ronald Springsteen 40. Philip Van Dop 41. Tammara Van Dop 42. Joyce Wilcox 43. Roger Wilcox 44. Janice Wyckoff Inactive associates as of December 31, Deborah Baldwin 2. Joseph Bignell 3. Debra Bush 4. Gene Byers 5. Gail Cavanagh 6. Brittany Denton 7. Lynda Edwards 8. Lori Forton 9. Edward Hudson 10. Kelle Hudson 11. Rebekah Hudson 12. Travis Hudson 13. Kanen Hunt 14. Sue Kearney 15. Genevieve Kreeger 16. Phyllis Lacy 17. William Lacy 18. Margaret MacDougall 19. Michelle McDonald 20. Michael McFarland 21. Susan McFarland 22. Don Nassif 23. Jeannine Nassif 24. Justin Palmer 25. Kelly Ann Porter 26. Andrew Rogers 27. Kara Rogers 28. Andrew Springsteen 29. Reghan Springsteen 30. Monica Steury 31. Christina Waldorf 32. Kathy Wickerham 33. Ben Wilcox 34. Katelyn Wilcox 35. Patrick Wilcox 36. Shirley Wiser 37. Frank (Luke) Wyckoff 2

7 Congregation 2018 ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the church was held on Sunday, January 21. We reviewed the Annual Report for 2017, approved nominees for church leadership, and approved the church budget for Detailed information is available in the Annual Report for SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 Observing that a quorum of voting members was present, Moderator Ron Springsteen called a special meeting of the church to order after the worship service on Sunday, February 25, The purpose of this meeting was to consider a recommendation by the Board of Stewardship that the 2018 budget be amended to increase medical insurance compensation for the pastor and his wife from $10,000 to $12,000, thus increasing the annual budget from $79,665 to $81,665. The Moderator noted that funds had already been pledged to cover the increase. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Lois Springsteen and seconded by Lauri Palmer to approve the recommended change. The motion was approved. Having no other items of business to consider, the Moderator closed the meeting. SPECIAL MEETING, JULY 27, 2018 Moderator Ron Springsteen called the meeting to order, noting that a quorum was present. The purpose of the meeting was to authorize an unbudgeted expense to replace the air conditioner for the fellowship hall portion of the church. Lance Bartz offered a motion as requested authorizing the Board of Stewardship to spend up to $4,000 from church savings to replace the air conditioner. Dorothy Arwood seconded the motion. The motion carried by acclamation. With no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned. SPECIAL MEETING, OCTOBER 21, 2018 Moderator Ron Springsteen called the meeting to order, noting that a quorum was present. The purpose of the meeting was to approve changes to the Church Bylaws proposed by the Council. These changes are summarized as follows: 1

8 Consideration of inactive members Congregation Stipulate that membership may be ended by dismissal for prolonged nonparticipation in the church or for willfully undermining the church. Retain a list of dismissed inactive members as inactive associates of the church. Organizational changes Add two Elders as church officers concerned with the spiritual welfare of the church and congregation. Eliminate the Board of Discipleship. Add financial contribution records to the responsibilities of the Clerk. Eliminate the Financial Secretary as a separate position. Increase flexibility for approval of non-budgeted or under-budgeted expenses Require approval by church members for unplanned expenses in excess of $1,000, not the current limit of $500. Allow urgent and critical expenses to be referred to a church meeting for approval after the fact. Stipulate that unbudgeted expenses must be pre-approved. Notification for bylaws changes Publish proposed bylaws changes at least two weeks before the meeting, not for three successive weeks. Ron reviewed the specific changes to implement these objectives and asked for questions about each proposed change. Roger Wilcox offered a motion as requested to approve the proposed changes, which will be effective in January. Lance Bartz seconded the motion. The motion carried with no opposing votes. With no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned. 2

9 CHURCH COUNCIL Council SAFE CHURCH POLICY The Council reviewed and approved the Safe Church Policy established several years ago to maintain our church as a safe place for all who come. CHURCH BYLAWS The Council consider and proposed changes to the Church Bylaws. Topics for consideration were Definition of status of inactive members removed by the Council. Notification for special meetings of the church. Organizational changes: o Adding two Elders as church officers o Dissolving the Board of Discipleship o Adding financial contribution records to the responsibilities of the Clerk o Removing the office of Financial Secretary. Increasing flexibility for approval of non-budgeted or under-budgeted expenses. Notification for bylaws changes. After active discussion, we decided not to shorten the advance notification time for special meetings. We also reduced the original proposal for increasing the amount of unplanned expenses requiring approval at a church meeting. Additionally, we stipulated that non-budgeted or under-budgeted expenses must be approved in advance. We engaged in some discussion of various means of extending voting beyond members in attendance at a church meeting. Suggestions included voting and opening up a conference call for non-attending members to participate in meetings. We tabled that topic for the time being but might bring this up for discussion at a church meeting. 3

10 Council CHURCH LEADERS AND NOMINEES Following are church leaders whose terms are ending as well as those in mid-term. Nominees for open positions, in shaded table cells, are proposed by the Council. Officers Term ending Mid-term Nominee Clerk: Shannon Baisch Clerk: Marlyn Gardner Treasurer: Carol Fancett Board of Discipleship 4 Financial Secretary: Dot Arwood Moderator: Ron Springsteen Treasurer: Fran Koster None Term ending Mid-term Nominee Kathy Jeppesen None Fran Koster Board of Ministries Ron Steury Elder: Kathy Jeppesen Elder (half-term): Ron Steury None None Term ending Mid-term Nominee Andrew Arwood Andrew Arwood Carol Draper Hannah Baldwin Kathy Barnes Heather Johnson Lauri Palmer Barb Steury Carol Draper Hannah Baldwin

11 Board of Stewardship Council Term ending Mid-term Nominee Roger Koster Roger Koster Dee Springsteen Jake Baldwin Carol McBride Marcia Sawdy Dee Springsteen Jake Baldwin 5

12 Boards BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP The Board of Discipleship was established to provide spiritual support for the Pastor and our church. This board has not had need of meeting separately and is replaced in 2019 by two Elders to serve as church officers on the Church Council. BOARD OF MINISTRIES The Board of Ministries supports the various activities of our church, which includes worship, fellowship, education and community outreach. Andy writes the usher schedule using the various volunteers of the congregation. Adult Sunday School is led by our pastor and a Thursday night Bible study is led by him also. Fellowship activities include soup suppers during Lent and the Easter morning breakfast. Our Trunk or Treat ministry and now our Christmas in Sheridan outreach. The Christmas outreach was very well received by the community. The Blessing Box, has taken on a life of its own. We continue to oversee what is needed and what is left by people outside of our church body. Noisy Sunday change offerings have been used to provide specific items to be placed in the box. This includes hats and mittens for school age children. During the winter canned goods are left in the church office to prevent freezing. Noisy Offerings. Any months with five Sundays have had a special offering of change and these funds have gone to help the VFW Food Pantry and the Blessing Box. Freezer meals are still being prepared and are available for those in need. If not used are donated to the VFW Food Pantry. I d like to thank anyone who has been supportive of this board. Kathy Barnes Board of Ministries 6

13 Boards BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP Jesus did not die on the cross so we could live a life in pursuit of health, wealth, entertainment, and vanity. He died on the cross to stake His claim as owner of our lives. You and I were bought with a price and we are called to build the Kingdom of God, not our own. The best way to start thinking like a steward is to recognize that we are not the owner of anything. God owns it all and has entrusted resources, time, talent, and people to us to manage. As His manager, our role is to be faithful to His purposes. Regardless if we have a lot or a little, we must seek to allow God to have total control over our financial choices. Our ambition and life pursuit should be to become rich towards God, not in the eyes of men. Then each of us will one day hear, Well done, good and faithful servant (Matthew 25:21) Our stewardship activities for 2018: we have completed many maintenance projects, repairs, and improvements for the church and parsonage throughout the year. Church Reset breaker for power to the kitchen Conference room light switch replaced Flood light on sign reset to sync with sunrise and sunset Found church that can use Gloria Purchased adjustable computer desk stand for Pastor Phil Purchased and installed new speakers in the sanctuary Found home for piano Painted rear portion of the sanctuary ceiling Removed dead bushes in front of the church 7

14 Boards Repaired the separated step in front of the church Replaced roof shingles that had fallen off Repaired broken rail at the bottom of the ramp Repaired Pastor Phil s air conditioner Hired a new janitor Replaced air conditioner in the Fellowship Hall Trimmed dead limbs from the tree in front of the church Sorted and donated school supplies to the elementary school Removed window with rotted frame from the back of the church and replaced with siding (outside) and insulation and paneling (inside) Reinstalled fallen insulation to the basement Repaired broken gutter brackets Replaced battery and reprogrammed the organ Repaired expansion tank on the boiler Install security light in the back of the church Prepared 2019 budget Routine maintenance: changed batteries, furnace filters, bulbs, programmed thermostats (summer, winter, and daylight savings), equipment maintenance, and grounds maintenance (mowing, landscaping, and snow removal) Parsonage Reseated leaking toilet Installed dishwasher Replaced leaking sink sprayer Reverse osmosis system serviced Replaced and installed patio screen Repaired front door handle to latch properly Replaced broken sump pump Replaced broken electrical outlet The Board of Stewardship also has several projects in progress and has deferred others because of lack of funding: In progress o Paint the remaining sections of the sanctuary ceiling Deferred o Repair/replace dining room floor in the parsonage 8

15 Boards o Repair floor and install new carpet or laminate in the fellowship hall and church entry o Repair/replace pavement in the parking lot The help of MANY volunteers, your financial support, and careful budgeting enabled us to complete these endeavors. Please help us continue to be good stewards of our facilities and resources through your giving, volunteering, and prayers. Submitted by 2018 Stewards Carol McBride Roger Koster Marcia Sawdy Dee Springsteen Jake Baldwin 9

16 BUDGET COMPARISON FOR 2018 Boards BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE PASTOR Salary $ 36, $ 37, $ Insurance (Pastor and Wife) 12, , Guest Pastor Cell Phone , , STEWARDSHIP Church: Utilities $ 5, $ 4, $ Liability Insurance 2, , Worker's Compensation Maintenance, Repair, Misc 3, , , , , , Custodian: Salary $ 2, $ 2, $ Social Security , , Parsonage: Utilities $ 4, $ 4, $ Maintenance and Repair 1, , , MINISTRIES Worship: Organists $ 1, $ 1, $ Materials , , Fellowship and Outreach: Conference Outreach $ $ $ 0.00 Fellowship Activities Missions (Local Outreach) , , CHURCH OFFICE Office Supplies and Postage $ $ $ Telephone and Internet 1, , Printer Office Manager: Salary 7, , , Social Security Payroll Taxes Payroll Taxes Due in January Variance in Payroll Taxes , , , TOTALS $ 81, $ 81, $

17 Boards Non-Budget Items: Portable Computer Desk (Memorial Funds) $ Sanctuary Speakers (Memorial Funds) Sanctuary Painting (Memorial Funds) 2, Gift to Pastor from Miscellaneous Contributions $ 84,

18 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2019 Boards Programs and Responsibilities Budgeted 2018 Proposed 2019 Change PASTOR Salary Health Insurance Cell Phone Guest Pastors Total Pastor Budget $49, $46, $2, Church Utilities Liability Insurance Worker's Compensation Maintenance, Repair, Miscellaneous Custodian Salary Social Security Total Church Stewardship Cost $14, $17, $3, Parsonage Utilities 4, , Maintenance and Repair 1, , Total Parsonage Stewardship Cost $5, $5, $0.00 Total Stewardship Budget $19, $23, $3, MINISTRIES WORSHIP Organists 1, , , Total Worship Cost $1, $2, $1, EDUCATION Right Now Media Sunday School Total Education Cost $0.00 $ $ FELLOWSHIP & OUTREACH Conference Outreach Local Outreach , , Fellowship Activities Total Fellowship & Outreach Cost $1, $2, $1, MISSIONS Missions $ Total Missions $0.00 $ $ Total Ministries Budget $2, $5, $3, CHURCH OFFICE Office Supplies Telephone & Internet Printer Office Manager Salary Social Security Total Church Office Budget $10, $2, $7, TOTALS $81, $78, $3,

19 Officers and Pastor INCOME (FINANCIAL SECRETARY) Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec Annual BUDGET INCOME Envelope offerings $20, $23, $22, $19, $85, Loose offerings , , Noisy Sunday offerings Women's Fellowship pledge Total offerings and pledges $21, $24, $23, $20, $89, Altar and holiday flowers Soup supper collections Other special collections Weddings Meijer Rewards AA contributions Miscellaneous income Total budget income $21, $24, $23, $21, $91, Planned budget income 20, , , , , Over/(under) budget $ $4, $3, $ $9, NON-BUDGET INCOME Memorial contributions $25.00 $- $- $- $25.00 Miscellaneous income Total non-budget income $25.00 $- $- $50.00 $75.00 Total income $21, $24, $23, $21, $91, ACCOUNTS AND EXPENSES (TREASURER) SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATES GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT - SIDNEY STATE BANK Balance in Savings Account on December 31, 2017: $ 20, INCOME Deposits $ 15, Interest , $ 35,

20 Officers and Pastor DISBURSEMENTS Health Insurance $ -2, New Air Conditioning -1, To Pay Bills Purchase Certificate of Deposit -5, , Balance in Savings Account on December 31, 2018: $ 26, MEMORIAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT - SIDNEY STATE BANK Balance in Savings Account on December 31, 2017: $ 8, INCOME Deposits $ Interest $ 8, DISBURSEMENTS Computer Desk $ Sanctuary Speakers Sanctuary Ceiling Painting -2, , Balance in Savings Account on December 31, 2018: $ 5, $5, has been allocated for the painting of the sanctuary ceiling to be completed in January, TEAM TEENS SAVINGS ACCOUNT - SIDNEY STATE BANK Balance in Account on December 31, 2017: $ 2, Balance in Account on December 31, 2018: $ 2, CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT - CHEMICAL BANK Balance in Account on December 31, 2017: $ 5, INCOME Interest -.85% Matures May 30, Balance in Account on December 31, 2018: $ 5,

21 Officers and Pastor CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT - SIDNEY STATE BANK Purchase Certificate of Deposit - August 15, 2018 $ 5, INCOME Interest % (2.00 APR) Matures August 15, Balance in Account on December 31, 2018: $ 5, GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT December 31, 2017 Balance: $ 2, DEPOSITS Transfer from General Savings $ 4, Transfer from Memorial Savings 2, Weekly Offerings 75, $ 83, DISBURSEMENTS Church Miscellaneous Expenses: Flowers - Christmas $ Adjustable Computer Desk Sanctuary Speakers Subscription Supply Pastor Office Fan Gift to Custodian Gift to Pastor from Contributions Restroom Supplies Christmas Decorations Miscellaneous Supplies $ -2, Church Fellowship and Outreach: OCWM $ Trunk or Treat Blessing Box Sheridan Christmas Parade Freezer Food $ -1, Church Repairs and Maintenance: Lawn Mowing $ Sanctuary Ceiling Painting -2, Air Conditioning Repair -4, $ 85,

22 Officers and Pastor Roof Repair Fire Extinguishers Rest Room Repairs Boiler Repairs and Fall Maintenance Miscellaneous Repairs $ -8, Fees and Licenses: Music Copying License - CCLI $ Annual Food License CVLI Drain Tax State Corporation Fee Grand West Association Dues $ Insurance: Medical Medical $ -11, Liability -2, Umbrella Worker's Compensation $ -14, Net Payroll: Minister $ -37, Custodian -2, Office Manager -3, Organist -1, Payroll Taxes Payroll Taxes , $ -45, Office: Maintenance Agreement $ Internet Service and Telephone -1, Office Supplies and Postage $ -1, Parsonage: Dishwasher Repair $ Water Filters Patio Screen Door New Sump Pump Miscellaneous $ Utilities: Church Parsonage Consumers Energy $ -3, , $ -7, Garbage Collection Water and Sewer , , Pastor's Telephone 0.00 $ -84, December 31, 2018 Balance: $

23 MODERATOR Officers and Pastor We really are a lamp for God s light in our community. We are serving real need among our neighbors, and the need seems to be growing. We live among believers, doubters and the disinterested. Our sign suggests our place in this world: He put another parable before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. And the servants of the master of the house came and said to him, 'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have weeds?' He said to them, 'An enemy has done this.' So the servants said to him, 'Then do you want us to go and gather them?' But he said, 'No, lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, "Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn. " Matthew 13:24-30 E SV We might take comfort in growing from wheat seed, but that seed needs nutrition. We are increasingly seeking nourishment in the word and in works that reflect our faith. Bible study on Sunday morning and Thursday evening delves deeper into our need of God s purpose for us. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3 :16 E SV Whoever believes, including the weeds, can be transformed. We offer a door to hope, and we welcome all who realize their need of real life. PASTOR In a year when the struggle for the budget was on and perhaps what the future looked like for First Congregational, our church not only met budget but grew in unexpected ways. God once again demonstrated His desire for the ministry of this church to continue. 17

24 Officers and Pastor Worship was expanded by the inclusion of Facebook Live which broadcasts the scripture and the message part of the worship service and people all over the country tune in and participate and are blessed by the service. In addition to being live the service is archived on Facebook and many people often go back later and are blessed by the service. A new ministry called the Blessing Box was established in which food is placed in the box and used by whomever wants to be blessed by the box. While individuals of the church as well as the church itself seek to make sure that the box is full, others from outside of the church have taken it upon themselves to contribute to the box. This ministry has grown under the watchful care of our Lord, and will continue to grow as we build an expanded box to carry more food and dry goods. An adjunct ministry called SHP has been under development in our community with the purpose of providing bunk beds for children that are sleeping on the floor within their respective homes. This has proven to be a huge undertaking demanding much time and effort resulting in two actual builds in which we now have 25 bunk beds to be delivered as the needs arise. Our church has provided volunteers who have helped with the builds as well as quilts have been faithfully assembled to accompany the deliveries. It is an exciting ministry, and it is steadily growing as the parts of the ministry get developed and implemented. As I have been called to reevaluate my physical involvement in the fire department due to steady limitations involved with my Parkinson s God has opened the door through the Montcalm County Honor Guard to expand the Chaplain s position to all of the departments specifically focusing on the emotional care as well as the spiritual care of the volunteer firefighters serving this county. There are over 300 volunteer firefighters in Montcalm County who are called to serve with more frequency and to scenes with greater trauma than ever before. This has produced trauma scars along with the spiritual question of where is God in all of this. As I move to developing programs and basic care to the most severe it is amazing to watch God move through this unexpected avenue of service that last year didn t even exist. I have watched this church maintain numbers of people but grow through the movement of the Holy Spirit generally throughout the church. Christmas this year was one of the most meaningful in years for me, even though I would argue that also was one of the most challenging in terms of different life challenges and occupational challenges. 18

25 Officers and Pastor As I look toward 2019, I believe that we are called to continue to answer the call that Jesus has placed on all of our hearts which points us in the direction of personal growth as well as community involvement in the care and maintenance of the people that God places in our heart. May this year be the product of God s guidance and may we be blessed as we seek and do His bidding. Rev. Philip VanDop Pastor 19

26 WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Women s Fellowship President... Jan Wyckoff Vice-President.. Carol Draper Secretary.. Carol Fancett Treasurer... Dorothy Arwood Spiritual Life.... Volunteers DeeAnn Piper and Lois Springsteen hosted two of the meetings this year in their homes. The others were held in the church conference room. An average of nine ladies attended each meeting. Two dozen carnations were passed out on Mothers Day. Instead of the annual Memorial Day bake sale, a no bake sale was held. Scholarships to The Gathering of UCC Women were provided with the $ collected. Ten ladies from our church went to this event in June and a $50.00 scholarship was offered to each lady from our church that attended. Candy bars were distributed on Fathers Day. The fellowship made a $50.00 donation to the UCC Women. Our fellowship hosted a meeting of the men and women of the Grand West Association in September and provided the luncheon and snacks. We made a contribution toward Pastor Philip VanDop s purchase of a chaplain s uniform for the fire department. Ladies from our church attended the Grand West Association meeting in October in Fruitport. Other observances this year included: Furnishing desserts to the VFW for funeral luncheons Purchasing supplies for the church kitchen Giving Christmas Gifts The funeral luncheon committees are as follows and should be notified in the event a funeral luncheon is requested: 20

27 January, February, March: April, May, June: July, August, September: October, November, December: Women s Fellowship Dot Arwood, Jan Wyckoff, Jane Aylsworth Carol Draper, Dee Springsteen DeeAnn Piper, Suzanne Sovereign, Carol McBride Carol Fancett and Dot Springsteen When a funeral luncheon is held at the VFW and we are asked by the family to furnish desserts, we need to notify the VFW ladies so they don t also make desserts. Fellowship meetings are tentatively scheduled for the third Monday of February, April, June, September and November. All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend. Our next meeting will be February 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the church conference room. Respectfully Submitted, Carol Fancett, Secretary 21