COUNCIL NOTES FOR OCTOBER
Pilgrim Lodge: We had a great group at the Lodge this year, and according to campers, the water was still warm in September! (OK, not that warm, but we still dove in!) This is a special time for everyone each year and we always look forward to connecting or reconnecting with friends. Please join us next year! (swimming: optional; relaxing: required)
Mission Partner Updates: A Company of Girls has a new address at 202 Woodford St, and two others groups will soon be utilizing space on the 2
nd floor. Once they are finalized, we’ll let you know. These changes may impact your typical traffic flow or room use, so be sure and check with Teri Coviello, Office Manager, if you have any questions.
Arts for Mission Auction: WCC has so many talented artists! You’ve heard it by now, but our bi-annual Arts for Mission Auction raised over $1700 for Project FEED! Thank you to Gordon Thomson and Charlotte Cuzner for your leadership. The Council discussed how we might make that great event even more impactful. Have an idea? We’re looking for more people who want to be involved.
Family Promise: Woodfords is hosting Family Promise guests Oct 21-28. Thanks to everyone who is helping out with food, fellowship, and fun (with the children) for this week, and for all those who continue to support this important service. Carol Swicker will be holding a feedback meeting on November 4 after church to gather input from volunteers about how the program is working.
Down East Fair: Our annual fair is rapidly approaching – Nov 17, and we still are looking for your help! (See related article.)
Finances: Overall, our budget is on target. Thank you for your generous financial support! At the September meeting, the Council also received a proposal by Jane Frey, CPA and previous WCC Treasurer, to perform a comprehensive financial review of WCC financial operations. Her proposal was voted upon and unanimously accepted by the Council.
New Participation: Susan Bassi-Brown was added as new member of the WCC investment committee and our Sunday contribution counting team. Thanks for your help, Susan!
New Dog Policy: We love dogs! But based on our recently updated building policy, we must ask that you leave Fido at home when you visit Woodfords Church. Of course, service dogs are always welcome.
Welcoming Info: How can WCC be welcoming? How can I personally be welcoming to visitors? Here are some starter ideas:
-Wear your name tag! It’s an easy way to be welcoming, and it also helps those of us who do not have a gift for remembering names.
-Reach out to unfamiliar faces. You can ask “what brings you here today?” to find out if someone is visiting a friend, church shopping, or in need of pastoral or lay ministry support.
-Volunteer to be a greeter.
You are the smiling face of Woodfords! Have another idea? Talk to the Worship Team (Joanne Friedrick or Adrienne Wilson).
We encourage your participation in helping Woodfords Church do its good work! Our next meeting is scheduled for November 20, right after the annual Down East Fair. If you want to discuss a specific issue or concern, please contact Brent Wooten, Clerk, so he can add it to the agenda.
Thank you for your support of the Council and do come join us anytime on the 3
rd
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
