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January 2005 |
Volunteers deep-clean capital city outreach to women
INDIANAPOLIS - Each year three United Methodist districts from the North Indiana Conference participate in a "Hands on Mission" project for local United Methodist Women.
A work team of 24 women and 3 youth from the Kokomo, Marion and Muncie Districts went to Lucille Raines Residence here Oct. 12-14. Women were given the option of working one, two or all three days. Housing and meals were provided by the North Conference UMW.
At the Lucille Raines Residence, volunteers washed hallway walls; deep cleaned two kitchenettes, weight room, chapel and lounges; and painted and wallpapered the kitchenettes. Local units from each district provided new bed sheets, blankets, mattress pads, shower liners and wastebaskets as well as additional financial support to purchase new sinks and cabinet units for the kitchenettes.
Volunteers were able to accomplish many things physically but said the most important was the fellowship not only with each other but with the LRR staff and residents. They witnessed the routine of the day, had opportunity to visit with residents and came away with a deeper appreciation for the ministry of Lucille Raines Residence and the staff.
They said deep cleaning of their own homes is not one of their popular tasks but doing it for LRR as service to God, was a blessing. They said appreciative comments from the residents like "it smells so good and clean" and "you don't know what this means to have you do this for us" made their efforts worthwhile. They said they felt God's presence as they sang, laughed and worked together for God's purpose.
The UMW volunteers thank Director Carolyn Marshall and the LRR staff for their kindness and helpfulness, and for the opportunity to get their "hands on mission."
Participants included: Kokomo - Barbara Bugher, Janel Hulmes, Charlotte Blinn, Merna Daily, Madaline Sommers, Sandy Sawyer, Karen Heltzel, Karmin Reeves, Pat Hoover, Tammy Sriver. Marion - Ellen Rhoades, Georgia Cole, Helen Gore, Phyllis Hackler, Emma VanNess, Bette Hiatt, Sue Mitraff, and Jeannette Guinn. Muncie - Mary Etta Yoho, Charlene Duncan, Beverly Kennedy, Louise Dennin, Lana Remaly, Mary Ruble, Elton Ruble, Anna Ruble and Lydia Ruble.
For more information, visit Lucille Raines Residence's Web site to see photos of "Hands On Mission." Log on to www.gbgm-umc.org/lucilleraines.
Last updated on 25 Apr 2008