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2009

Advent 2009

The CWU in Rochester Annual Business Meeting was called to order by Audrey Davidson. It consisted of a brief reports and prayer for the election of the new officers. The following is a list of newly elected officers:

• President - Rev. Sue Forsyth (2010)
• Vice President - Elmira Washington (2011)
• Secretary - Maria Barker (2011)
• Day of Reflection Chair/Spiritual Resources - Sally Dodgson (2010)
• World Community Day Chair - Flo Braker (2011)
• World Day of Prayer Chair - Mary Discher (2nd Term) (2011)
• May Friendship Day/EIA (Insight) Chair - Merilyn Israel (2011)
• Nominating Committee Members: Gloria Klink, Mary Ann Henry, and Sharon Listman

Our Bible study facilitator was Brenda D. Lee, University of Rochester School of Medicine assistant Dean for Medical Education and Student Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Division of the Medical Humanities. Using as a teaching method, PowerPoint, and group interaction, Brenda led us to a deeper understanding of Immanuel, meaning of faith, and to seeing God with us in the presence of the cross around us. We looked at the phrase God is with usdetermining its impact depending on which word in the phrase we emphasized.

Following our bag lunches, we gathered in the Sanctuary for the CWU in Rochester Installation of Officers and the Advent Program of Scriptures, thematic hymns and carols led by Linda Moore, CWU Choir Director, and the CWU Choir.

Our Advent service ran smoothly thanks to our hostess, Beverly Letter, Terry Nesbitt, and the Advent program committee: Mary Ann Henry, Linda Moore, and Sally Dudgeon.

- submitted by: Frances Garrett, Advent Celebration Chair

2008

The CWU Annual Business Meeting was called to order by Audrey Davidson. It consisted of a brief devotional and prayer for the election of the new officers. The following is a list of newly elected officers:

• Treasurer - Ellen Kimbrough (Re-elected)
• Day of Reflection Chair/Spiritual Resources - Rev. Sue Forsyth
• Advent Chair - Frances Garrett
• World Community Day Chair, Eloise Mulligan (Re-elected)
• May Friendship Day/EIA Insight Chair - Diana De Bruycker
• Nominating Co-Chairs: Sally Dodgson and Eleanor Pope
• Nominating Committee Members: Marie Barker, Frances Garrett, Gail Mason, and Joan Palmer

The attendees gathered in the sanctuary for worship. Everyone joined in singing "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," which was led by the CWU Choir. Next, we turned our attention to the Installation of Newly-Elected Officers and the recognition of those who will continue to serve. Each installed person pledged to carry out their duties in the strength and power of God, with the encouragement, support and cooperation of all who were present. The 2008 Advent Celebration was a great success due to the support of everyone and for the diligent work of the committee: Gloria Klink, Sharon Listman, Jean Murphy, chairperson, Joan Palmer and Eleanor Pope, the hospitality of the ladies of Ogden Presbyterian Church and their chairs Pat Everett and Pat Hutchison.

Your generous gifts of canned goods, diapers for Sanctuary House and the event’s monetary total of $462.00 are gratefully acknowledged.

Humbly submitted by: Jean Murphy, Chair, Advent

2007

Åt the Annual CWU Business Meeting, the 2008 budget was accepted and the new CWU Vice President, Lura Masters, as well as the committee chairs were elected and later installed at the Worship Service. New Committee chairs as well as re-elected officers are as follows:

• President, Audrey Davidson (Re-elected)
• Vice President, Lura Masters
• World Community Day Chair, Eloise Mulligan (Re-elected)
• World Day of Prayer, Mary Discher
• EIA Education Chair, Odessa Lybrand
• EIA Action Co-Chairs: Betty Allinger and Eleanor Newell
• Nominating Committee Members: Sally Dodgson and Eleanor Pope

The Worship Program reinforced the Advent theme with Readings from: Psalm: 71:14-16; Romans: 8:18-25, and Micah 5:1-3. We Thank Linda Moore and the CWU choir members for leading us with their gifted voices in the Hymns and Anthems.

Also, a special "Thank You" to all of you who did the readings and helped in any way to make the event very meaningful, particularly, Betty Allinger in surprising us with her delicious homemade bread; Esther Hammer for all her hard work in welcoming us to Mt. Rise UCC and for her preparations of hospitality. Your efforts, dedication and support are also reflected in the generous total of $424.50.

Thank you One and All! Have a Holy, Happy, Healthy New Year!

Gratefully submitted by, Jean Murphy, 2007 Advent Celebration Chairperson

2006

An Annual Meeting was held in which the following officers were elected:

• Secretary, Esther Hammer
• Finance Chair, Mary Ann Henry
• EIA Education Chair, Odessa Lybrand
• EIA Insight Chair, Diana DeBruycker
• EIA Citizen Chair, Lura Masters
• Nominating Committee Members: Frances Garrett and Gail Mason

A bag lunch followed as we enjoyed cookies, fruit and beverages. Welcoming everyone at lunch was Church of Assumption's Visiting Priest "from Kenya with Love," Rev. William Kamau.

The Service of Installation of the Newly Elected Officers took place within the Worship Program with Scripture Readings: (Zephaniah 3:14-18); (Isaiah 12:2-6) by Sandy Ciaccia, (Assumption) and (Philippians 4:4-7) by Mary Ann Henry (CWU) followed by singing Hymns: "I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord," and "Let Us with Joy Our Voices Raise." The CWU Choir sang Anthems: "Angels All Around" (Miller) and "Christmas Canon" (Hopson) with the Director and Accompanist, Linda S. Moore, playing on Assumption's very new Baby Grand Piano. Carols sung by the Congregation were: "Silent Night, Holy Night," and "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You." Colleen Vogt, Executive Director of CWU, gave the Benediction.

The Committee consisted of CWU members: Sue Forsyth, Gloria Klink, Eleanor Newell, Joan Palmer, Eleanor Pope, Joan Rohlin and many more helpful hands of CWU Attendees. The Church of Assumption women who also gave generously of their time were: Sandy Ciaccia, Judy DiPasquale, Peggy Linder, and Jean Lucas, as well as the women of Assumption's, Monday Renew/Bible Group, who baked the cookies.

Approximately 40 women were in attendance. $129.75 was taken in for the bake sale including the sale of Betty Allinger's always sought after Bread; $67.50 for diapers, in addition to 412 diapers, baby dolls, clothes to donate to Catholic Family Center and some cans for the Community Food Cupboard. The 2006 Advent Celebration indeed was a "Joyful and Blessed Event."

Respectfully submitted, Jean M. Murphy, '06 Advent Chair