Durham Friends Woman’s Society Meeting Minutes 11.17.2025
Hybrid Meeting held at Nancy Marstaller’s Home
Present: Dorothy Curtis, Nancy Marstaller, Susan Gilbert, Dorothy Hinshaw, Martha Sheldon. On Zoom: Joyce Gibson
Cards: For Maureen and Cush Anthony.
Program and Devotions: We took turns reading from the new Blueprints, “Love in Many Languages”: Lesson 3 “A Love That Has No Boundaries” by Zelika Galavu. James 2:16, Action through love speaks louder than mere words. Turkana people of north east Kenya have herds of goats and camels that feed on thorny shrubs. The local people are affected by drought causing different tribal members to steal animals. We discussed God teaching us the way to do things for others. The author has been blessed in her life and has created an environment which encourages others to share. She finds it amazing how different small groups in the world have reached out and made a difference to people in need, and is grateful for the people from Lawrence, USA for their support of the Turkana people. words. Dorothy Hinshaw will research in what state Lawrence is in the USA.
Treasurer’s Report: Nancy told us that the total proceeds from Dorothy Curtis’ jam sales came to $311.75, and it was sent to LACO. This months income was $10. Membership, $5. Blueprints and a $20. donation. Dorothy bought 8 tablecloths; from the money set aside for the purpose, and $45. remains. We have a $100.20 balance, and will decide how to donate that at a future meeting.
Minutes: Susan read her 10.20.’25 Minutes.
Tedford Meal: The Nov. 3 Tedford meal was ham. The Dec.1 Tedford meal Team A leader is Kim Bolshaw, (207)808-3007. Durham Friends provide dinner for Tedford House on the first Monday of each month. Contributions of prepared food or money for Tedford meals are always welcome.
Next Meeting: Dec.15 is our annual Christmas meeting and party which will be held at Dorothy Curtis’ home. Please bring a gift to exchange. All are welcome!
Other Business: There is news that people are starting to move into the new Tedford Housing facility. Starting in January we will be delivering meals there and starting in February we will need to cook for more people- 24. The Woman’s Society Silent Auction ends November 30. It benefits Tedford House and Warm Thy Neighbor. Quilt squares are out for Craig’s daughter’s baby. Tess’s daughter in law Lauren had a baby girl and Dorothy made her a quilt.
Dorothy closed the meeting with a poem:
THANK GOD FOR LITTLE THINGS
Thank you God, for little things
That often come our way,
The things we take for granted
But don’t mention when we pray,
The unexpected courtesy.
The thoughtful, kindly deed,
A hand reach out to help us
In the time of sudden need-
Oh make us more aware, dear God,
Of little daily graces
That come to us with “sweet surprise”
from never-dreamed-of places.
— Helen Steiner Rice
Respectfully Submitted, Susan Gilbert
