Banner Newsletter | March/April 2023

A TRIBUTE TO CAROL SVOBODA
by the Care Ministries Team
Carol Svoboda was one of the biggest hearts on the Care Ministries committee.
We can’t think of Care Ministries without thinking of Carol. When we think of
Carol, we remember how instrumental she was in starting and leading several of the
programs listed below. Following in her footsteps, we continue these groups
today. She was also integral to all the caring services provided by the Care
Ministries team. Carol used her love of caring for people, cooking and
knitting to serve the church.
She brightened everyone with her sweet smile and her welcoming and
comforting words.
As our records show, Carol started the Prayer Shawl ministry as early
as 2004. This program continues today with at least 12 people knitting or
crocheting. They meet in the church on the second Tuesday of the month from
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., but many people knit or crochet their shawls at home. They
are always looking for new people and are willing to teach them. The shawls have
been distributed to many people in our congregation, as well as friends and families
of congregants that are going through difficult times. Notify the church office or
Terry Costello at costello.terry@gmail.com if you want to join them.
Carol started the Tea Party ministry and began the tradition of bringing tea, tea
cups, and homemade cookies to those who are homebound or enjoy visitors. This
activity continues on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. Those who visit
enjoy it as much as those who are visited. Notify the church office or Elaine Anderson
at rneaa@comcast.net if you are interested in being a visitor or being visited.
2023 WOMEN’S FALL RETREAT
Relation’SHIPS’- Builders Needed!
Save the date: September 22-24
Lake Delavan Resort
Delavan, WI
Save the date! Spring One Day Retreat- April 13, 2024
WELCOME TEAM Join the BUMC Welcome Committee!
The welcome committee needs friendly people to join us in greeting members
and guests before service. It’s easy! All you have to do is smile and welcome
everyone as they walk in. After services, you thank them for coming.
Benefits of being on the welcome committee:
You get to church early and get a good parking spot
You have time to chat with your fellow greeters and get to know them
Your friendliness could be the reason a new visitor joins our church
Need more information? Email Dana Angel at rich_angel2000@yahoo.com
For several years Carol was the one people contacted when a person or family needed
meals during an illness or difficult times. We continue this today by using the
Meal Train App. Let the church office or Elaine Anderson know if you would like to
be on the list to provide or need occasional meals.
For several years, she hosted the two active circles of Barrington Methodist Women
for the Christmas luncheon at her home. Everyone who remembers them says they
were delightful and that Carol was a very gracious hostess. The United Women of
Faith group continues the Christmas luncheons, generally held at the church.
Carol passed away on January 13, 2023. A memorial service celebrating the life of
Carol Svoboda was held at Barrington UMC on Saturday, March 4. Her spirit will live
on through the rest of us carrying out her Ministries.
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