Germantown United Women in Faith (GUWF)

Gina Bartz, President | women@germantownumc.org

May Speaker Luncheon

All women are invited to join us for a catered meal, warm fellowship, and an inspirational message from Alise Davis at our GUWF May Luncheon on May 9, 2023, at 11:30 am in the Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall

Alise is the Finance Director for Room in the Inn –Memphis (RITI). Prior to this position, she chaired RITI’s Board of Directors. Alise’s commitment to the mission spans ten years and includes serving as Site Coordinator for Germantown United Methodist Church (GUMC). In this role, she collaborated with seven other churches to host individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

In the spring of 2021, RITI moved to the historic Collins Chapel Connectional Hospital Building to continue programs created during the pandemic. The new location operates 24/7 as an emergency shelter for families and the medically fragile, offering case management to help guests achieve housing goals. Emergency winter shelter continues to be made available through multiple faith communities including GUMC.

Alise has been a Germantown resident for 19 years and a member of GUMC since 2007. She and her husband, Scott Davis, have three children.

Please join us as we learn about Alise’s work with Room in the Inn as they make a difference in the lives of many in our community. Her commitment to serving others is a wonderful example of doing “Everything in Love.”

Our Handy Helpers are waiting for your call…

The Handy Helpers Ministry Team, sponsored by the Older Adult Council, lends a “helping hand” to older adults in our church who need assistance with small repair and maintenance jobs around the house.

WHAT TYPE OF JOBS DO HANDY HELPERS DO?

• Light maintenance and repairs including small carpentry jobs such as malfunctioning doors, locks, or windows.

• Minor electrical work such as replacing light switches and light bulbs.

• Replacing smoke alarm batteries.

• Minor plumbing work such as working on “running” toilets or leaky faucets.

Other miscellaneous jobs are considered on an individual basis.

Handy Helpers do not work on large or small appliances, roofs, home decorating, or on jobs requiring tall ladders.

WHAT DOES THIS SERVICE COST?

The Handy Helpers service charges only for parts and materials used in the repair. There is NO charge for labor.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE HANDY HELPERS SERVICE:

You must be a member of Germantown United Methodist Church, have homeowner’s liability insurance, and be over 60 years of age.

To request assistance, please contact Ron or Nina Gaddy, 754-1238

Don’t Forget the May Brown Bag Lunch Program!

The “GUMC Attic Treasures Roadshow” will be Friday, May 5, 2023 in the Fellowship Hall. Todd Stricklin, local interior designer and owner of Todd & Company Estate Sales, will be available to give you an estimated value of jewelry, china, art, books, fabric, silver, toys, games, dolls, and anything else you can carry in your hands. You may bring only four items no pictures of items, vinyl records, coins, Orientalia, large pieces, or furniture, please. The program starts at 11 AM with lunch at Noon. Bring your own sack lunch; the church will supply the beverages. Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, for more information. No reservations are needed.

Please note: There will be a crossing guard on West Street to help with overflow parking.

Older Adults

Luci Cromer, Chair | 901-755-0803 | luci2@comcast.net

XYZs See Jersey Boys in June!

Oh, What a Night! The Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway smash hit, chronicling the formation, rise, and eventual breakup of the legendary doo-wop group, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, makes its Regional Premiere in the Bluff City! Featuring chart-toppers like Sherry, Beggin, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and Walk Like a Man, Jersey Boys is an exciting walk down memory lane of the golden era of American music. Make your reservation NOW and come with us to opening night!

WHERE: Playhouse on the Square

WHEN: Friday, June 16, 2023

COST: $20 per person cost includes reserved seat and opening night reception.

DEPARTURE: 6:45 p.m. from OLEC parking lot. (Be there by 6:30 p.m.)

RESERVATIONS: Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, Gretchen Blair, 755-0797, or Garnet Brenneman, 754-3711. You must make your reservation before paying.

DEADLINE FOR MONEY and RESERVATIONS: Tuesday, May 16