United Methodist Women (UMW)
The organized unit of United Methodist Women is a community of women whose Purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ: to develop creative, supportive, fellowship; and to develop concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Today, approximately 61 of our ladies are a part of the United Methodist Women
UMW Sponsored Events
Every year we have events that is sponsored by the UMW. The monies raised from these events go toward assisting our local missions. Such events are :
– The Women’s Dinner
– Mother/Daughter/ Friend Dinner
– Men’s Appreciation Dinner
– October Fall Festival
Because of these fund raisers in 2009 the UMW Board of 2010 was able to distribute $4,500 toward local missions. UMW maintains its own audited budget.
Circles
UMW (United Methodist Women) consists of three circles:
Faith Circle - This circle meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Praise Center.
Joy Circle - This circle meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.in a home of one of the circle members.
Love Circle - Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. upstairs in the Praise Center.
These circles are open to all Women of the Church. For any lady who is interested in joining one the circles call Betty Merchant at 886-3591 or Wendy Stevenson at 883-3727.
UMW Executive Committee
Pres. – Betty Merchant
V.P. – Wendy Stevenson
Sec. – Dina Defrates
Treas. – Nancy Finchum
Mission Coordinator for Spiritual Growth – Ruby E. Steppe
Mission Coordinator for Social Action – Carolyn Hillsten
Mission Coordinator for Membership, Nurture, and Outreach – Jane Minor
Mission Coordinator for Education, Communication, & Program Resources – Billie Jo Nelson
Nominations – Shirley Hudson, Davie Thompson, Rosalie Jones, Bonnie Hopperton
Child Care – Mary Grimes
Yearbook – Jane Minor
Faith Circle – Lynn Fields
Joy Circle – Rosalie Jones
Love Circle – Leslie Neff
To be a member of a small group of women working towards the same goal creates a bonding that will last a life time. We welcome any lady that would like to become a part of United Methodist Women. With await with open arms.