Published: November 05, 2009 07:01 pm      

Cherokee District WMA holds ‘Feast with Esther’

Special to the Progress



The Cherokee District Women Motivated to Action met on Oct. 13 and enjoyed a “Feast with Esther” by Cindy Allen. Food was prepared by Craft Baptist and First Baptist churches of Jacksonville, and dining entertainment was provided by the Jacksonville College choir.

The meeting was called to order by President Alicia Johnson with the opening prayer by Sandy Jones. The repeating of the WMA motto and the singing of “Revive Us Again” was led by JoAnn Bass with Eloise Thompson as the pianist. Welcome remarks were delivered by Mickie Robertson, with literature by Esther McClurkin. Old business included how to make up the amount short for the 2008-09 goal, given outstanding funds until Dec. 31 to be received, and the balance left would come out of the general account. New business included the new project for 2009-10: a goal of $3,000 is to be raised with 50 percent to be given to the Baptist Theological Seminary and 50 percent to Jacksonville College. Each local WMA is to raise $120 for the year if possible. A baked potato supper will be planned for the spring. The Cherokee District WMA will continue its collections. Baby items for Living Alternatives, teddy bears for the Crisis Center, shepherd’s bags for EIM and supplies for the Baptist Children’s Home will be collected.