St. George’s Honours four Longstanding Members

"Joy and Wonder in all God's Works" that was the theme adopted for the week of activities by The St. George's Church Women during their Week of Activities from 6th to 12th October. On Sunday they attended Services at St. George's, Monday they visited the sick and shut-in, Tuesday they hosted a Spirit Filled Singspiration at the St.George's Church, a number of choirs were invited to participate, they were: Church of God of Prophecy, Huntums Ghut, women of Purpose, Moravian Church Women, Mount Carmel Baptist, Purcell Methodist Women's League, Belle Vue Women's League, Foggy Mountain Boys, Road Town Methodist Women's League, St. Paul's E.C.W., Old Timers, St. George's Gospel Choir and Carrot Bay Ladies. Mrs. Marriette Fahie was the Chairperson, On Wednesday they had Sankie Night at St. Paul's in Sea Cow's Bay, on Thursday they attended Bible Studies and On Saturday they hosted a Testimonial Dinner.

The St. George's Episcopal Church Women honoured four longstanding members on Saturday 12th October at a Testimonial Dinner, held at Treasure Isle Hotel, honourees were Mrs. Doris George, Mrs. Norma Williams, Mrs. Allegra Pickering and Mrs. Sylvanita Hodge
Mrs. Doris George Nee Rymer was born on 6th November, 1926, the fifth child of Marie and Stewart Rymer.She was the President of the Episcopal Church Women's Group for over 25 years. On the 24th of July, 1994 at All Saints Cathedral in St.Thomas she was presented with the Bishop's Award for faithful Service to Our Lord Christ and His Holy Church through the Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands, she is a devoted Church member and is happiest in the church and now that sickness has taken over she relies on her Maker to see her through. She is a member of the Lions Club and have served as a Secretary, Tamer and Treasurer, and was the first President. The highest honour of the Lions Club a Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF) was bestowed upon Mrs George.

Uranica Norma Williams (Miss Norma) was born on April 11, 1934 on the Island of Nevis, the first child of Francis Burke and
Isaac Maynard, she was baptized at the St. James Anglican Church in Nevis. At the age of 27 years she migrated to St. Thomas
and spent a short time there before moving to Tortola. On June 1, 1963 she was joined in marriage to former Police Charles Williams. She is the mother of twelve children.

Mrs. Williams became a follower of the Methodist faith. However, in 1965 she joined the St. George's Anglican Church and became an actiive member in various church groups such as the E.C.W. She has especially been faithful in being the person to offer prayers at various functions of the church. Mrs Williams is also a member of the Ladies Club and the Spiritual "Get Fit, Keep Fit Library" She continues to be an active member in these groups as well as the church.

Mrs. Alice Allegra Pickering nee Fahie, was born on Fort Hill, Tortola, in 1927, she was the eighth child of the late Albert Ethelbert and Emma Clothilda Fahie. Allegra or Tantie Leag, as she was affectionately called was educated at St. George's Anglican Church where she was baptized and later confirmed at the age of eighteen. The late Leonard Ernest Pickering of Baugher's Bay was the lucky person to win this lovely young lady's heart and took her hand in marriage on August 10, 1955. This union produced seven children. Mrs Pickering was a member of the Mother 's Union and remain a member until its demise. She became the official nurse of the family. She loves cooking, baking and brewing the famous bush tea that Mr. Herbert so often refers to during his morning devotion on ZBVI Radio Station. As an active member of the ECW she participate in and contribute to innumerable activities and functions put on for the benefit of the church and its ministry.

Mrs Sylvanita Skelton Hodge daughter of James Alfred and Lolita Fraser Skelton was born on November 4, 1926. She is the sixth of eight children. It was a tragedy when her mother died in 1937. This left her along with her older siblings and extended family members to care for the younger ones, from this however, she has gained an appreciation for extended families and became very independent at a very young age. Sylvanita is a true St. George's lady she was baptized, schooled and confirmed at St. George's.
On July 16, 1942 she married Emmanuel Hodge of West End. Mrs Hodge gave birth to thirteen children. She is known forpreparing the most sumptous and mouth-watering dishes. She loves the Lord and serve Him with her whole heart and will encourage everyone around her to do the same.

Mrs Margaret Borde, Mrs. Marlene Penn-Trotman, Mrs Gladys Scatliffe and Mrs Myrthlyn Hodge presented the plaques to the honourees. The welcome remarks were given by Mrs Yvonne McClean, the invocation by Varona Maduro and the Guest Speaker was the Rev. Canon Ronald Branche Rector of St. George's. Mr. Alred Frett provided soothing and relaxing music, sometimes accompanied by the MC Mrs. Mariette Fahie. The vote of thanks was given by Ms Carren Grant, which concludes the end of a wonderful week of Joy and wonder in all God's Work.