Purpose
The purpose of the University United Methodist Church Elderberries is to serve God by providing a ministry by, with, and for older adults, and to extend a welcome and provide enrichment and socialization to others.
Who Are the Elderberries?
Persons fifty five and older make up this UUMC fellowship and support group.
What Do Elderberries Do?
Meetings are held once each month (September - May), usually the third Tuesday of the month from 11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meetings consist of a potluck meal, followed by a program of general interest. Friends, staff members, and guests who wish to attend meetings are welcome at our monthly gatherings. A "business meeting" concludes the event, at which planned trip are discussed, and information is shared concerning those who are in need of prayer and support because they are currently ill or suffering some personal problem.
Up-Coming Meetings
PROGRAMS FOR 2009 - 2010
Sept. 15 -- Ted Myers -- "God in Nature."
Oct. 20 -- Ernst Foeter -- "Life of Ernst Floeter, a German POW."
Nov. 17 -- John & Helen McLaughlin -- "Born Half a World Apart."
Dec.15 -- Gordon Schleicher -- "Norman Rockwell."
Jan. 19 -- John Hesse - "Experiencing the Arctic."
Feb. 18 -- TBA.
March 18 -- Carole Armstrong -- "Dubai and Setting Up a Library."
April 20 -- Major Robert Scott -- "The Salvation Army."
May 18 -- TBA.
Organization of Elderberries
Programs are planned and other issues are discussed by the Elderberry Board that meets monthly, usually on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the month. Current board members are Joan McComb (chairperson), Audrey Durkin (co-chair and treasurer), Doris Harsant (photographer and recorder), Grace French (archivist), Joyce Smith (member at large), Pat & Monty Engelmann ("Elderberry Jam" newsletter editors) Gwen Waxler (member at large), Gordon Williams (member at large). Other tasks are shared, such as keeping the attendance sheet, which members sign when they arrive at meeting, and collecting financial contributions, set up and clean up at each meeting., providing publicity for our meetings in the church "Bulletin" and occasional provision for verbal announcements at Sunday services. We can be reached at 1120 S. Harrison Rd., (517) 351-7030.
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