Fall Gathering -- Prairie Winds United Women in Faith -- Mission Focus

Filling blessing bags -- nutrient-dense meals filled with
 vitamins, dehydrated vegetables, soy, and rice –
a great way to feed so many of the world’s hungry people!

Ready to fill the trailer!

Packing the Midwest Mission trailer

Bob Sharp, Commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter #16 in Albert Lea coordinated the delivery of donations from the DAV to Hope UMC, where they were loaded into a Midwest Mission trailer.

Bob Sharp, commander of Disabled American Veterans chapter #16
with two other veterans who helped to load donations
to be sent to Midwest Mission.

Prairie Winds District United Women in Faith Fall Gathering - part two

The new District Officers' Team

Belinda Alkula is setting out farewell goodie bags, which were gratefully received! They were provided by the Glenville UMC unit.

The Hope UMC unit served a delicious lunch!

Photo Op -- Fun posing with colorful frilly scarves -- "an ussie!"

Prairie Winds District United Women in Faith Fall Gathering - part one

Pastor Judy leads the Memorial Service

Belinda Alkula got us moving!

Dancing the "Punjab" - Joyful Movement!

Communion Service with Four Pastors

Saturday, September 20, 2025 -- Hope UMC, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Focus: Mission and Social Action

During our time together, we assembled 400+ blessing bags which will feed 2,400 people! They contain nutrient-dense meals filled with vitamins, dehydrated vegetables, soy, and rice – a great way to feed so many of the world’s hungry people!

The day included the annual district meeting, election, and installation of district officers, singing together, fun, devotions, memorial service, communion, information on missions, update on Emma Norton Services, food, friends, reading books, and more.