About United Methodist Women (UMW)

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries chruch.
In addition to assisting local as well as global mission efforts, the UMW also provides opportunities for fellowship to the women of our church and community at large throughout the year. For example, The Annual Spring Fling is a huge hit and was greatly attended this past spring.

UMW READING PROGRAM

The following is a list of books that are available in the library and have been placed there by the UMW. You may borrow them by checking them out by putting your name on the book card and leaving the card in the file in the library.

End of the Spear by Steven Saint
A memoir by the author who returns to Ecuador to help the same tribe that killed his missionary father when Saint was five years old.

Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario
The true story of a Honduran boy’s dangerous odyssey to reunite with his mother in North Carolina.

Keeping Spiritual Balance as We Grow Older: more than 65 creative ways to use purpose, prayer and the power of spirit to build a meaningful retirement by Molly and Bernie Srode
This book discusses the how the power of spirit can help overcome the obstacles of aging, add meaning to everyday life, and attain both material and spiritual goals.

Living Bountifully by Linda H. Hollies
The author, a United Methodist pastor, shares lessons, strategies, and experiences of stewardship.

Miniskirts, Mothers, and Muslims: A Christian Woman in a Muslim Land by Christine A. Mallouhi
Learn about the world of Muslim women and enjoy the stories from a culture unlike America’s.

Three Cups of Tea: One man’s journey to change the world one school at a time by Greg Mortenson
An inspirational story of one man's efforts to address poverty, educate girls, and overcome cultural divides.

Who’s Raising Your Child: battling the marketers for your child’s heart and soul by Laura J. Buddenberg and Kathleen M. McGee
This book explores today’s hyper-commercialized society and the damage it is doing to children as they grow from toddlers to teens in a culture of consumption.

Jesus’ Parables of the Lost and Found by James W. Moore
Six of Jesus’ parables of the lost and found are examined in this book and includes a study guide.

UMW EDUCATIONAL News and OPPORTUNITIES

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UMW 2011 Spring Fling: Pansies, Prayer, and Polka-Dots! 

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The UMW have announced their 2011 Spring Fling. It will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. 

What to expect:

  • Silent Auction - Which will run from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
  • Guest Speaker - Retired Pastor Dick Storment doing his special clown ministry. 
  • Special Musical Guests
  • Attendees are promised a particularly decadent dessert and delicious lunch, door prizes and plants. 
  • Childcare will be available at no cost. Lunch will be provided. 

Tickets:
  • $10.00 per person OR
  • 2 for $15.00 

*Tickets will be sold in the narthex or you can call Pat at the church office at 628-6362. 
**Tickets will not be available the day of this year, so mark your calendar and get your tickets sooner rather than later! 
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     **ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED TO ATTEND CIRCLE MEETINGS**
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The UMW Fall Meeting included a fabulous meal and the video entitled Resurrection Road. From this video we were able to see UMW in action with women bringing Christ's message of love in word and deed to people and communities on the margins of society. We are indeed at the hands and feet of Christ. 

Our mission giving goes to several places including: The Women's Division, Sierra Leone's Operation Classroom, a dispensary in Nigeria that will ensure birth control for the women, Bethlehem Center in Atlanta, Blackfeet Parish MYF, Inter Mountain Children's Home, and Community Hope. 
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