2020 accomplishments...
January - New committees and officers began leading GUMC
January - Paid 100% of our apportionments
February - Building Committee provided initial plans to GUMC for comments
February - Valentine's Dinner - 38 people attended.
March - Began Live-Streaming worship service
March - Closed the church indefinitely for all gatherings, including worship services due to COVID-19 Virus problems.
March - Hosted an American Red Cross blood draw, collecting 20 units.
April - Conducted Easter Services including Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services via LiveStreaming for first time ever.
April - Conducted Easter egg hunt on the church web site.
April - Re-stained and installed a weather resistant protective coating on sanctuary front doors.
May - Conducted all services via LiveStreaming
Jun - Developed method for re-opening of the church to in person services
Jul - Reopened in person worship with congregation distanced and in masks
Aug - Sponsored a highly successful blood drive
Aug - Installed Wifi system with Internet for the church facility
Aug - Provided Teacher and Staff Back To School Luncheon at the school
Oct - Conducted Halloween Trunk or Treat and served over 70 children from 13 trunks - 8 from GUMC and 3 Gause Baptist Church
Nov - Conducted All Saints Day service
Nov - Hosted a pet wellness clinic conducted by Milam County Touch of Love and Brinlee Veterinary Services, PLLC
Dec - Participated in Shoebox drive and funded 32 boxes
Dec - Provided clothes and toys for two families for Christmas
January - Paid 100% of our apportionments
February - Building Committee provided initial plans to GUMC for comments
February - Valentine's Dinner - 38 people attended.
March - Began Live-Streaming worship service
March - Closed the church indefinitely for all gatherings, including worship services due to COVID-19 Virus problems.
March - Hosted an American Red Cross blood draw, collecting 20 units.
April - Conducted Easter Services including Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services via LiveStreaming for first time ever.
April - Conducted Easter egg hunt on the church web site.
April - Re-stained and installed a weather resistant protective coating on sanctuary front doors.
May - Conducted all services via LiveStreaming
Jun - Developed method for re-opening of the church to in person services
Jul - Reopened in person worship with congregation distanced and in masks
Aug - Sponsored a highly successful blood drive
Aug - Installed Wifi system with Internet for the church facility
Aug - Provided Teacher and Staff Back To School Luncheon at the school
Oct - Conducted Halloween Trunk or Treat and served over 70 children from 13 trunks - 8 from GUMC and 3 Gause Baptist Church
Nov - Conducted All Saints Day service
Nov - Hosted a pet wellness clinic conducted by Milam County Touch of Love and Brinlee Veterinary Services, PLLC
Dec - Participated in Shoebox drive and funded 32 boxes
Dec - Provided clothes and toys for two families for Christmas