United Methodist Women

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 of the church.

Campbell’s Soup Label Collectors

Cut out the UPC code (instead of the entire label)

and drop the labels in the collection basket

 located at the reception desk.

 This project benefits the Methodist Children’s home.

Baby Quilts

       Circle 1 is making baby quilts for “Success by Six”.  Solid and print cotton fabric is needed.  If you have remnants of fabric that you would like to donate, please bring it to Dotty’s office.  Circle I thanks you in advance for helping them with this worthy project.

Clothes Closet wORK DAY:  1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH

Clothes Closet Opens:  1ST wEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

9 AM-Noon
                 
           Remember to continue saving labels for the Children's Home.


UMW Reading Program:
Chairman:  Nancy Sansom

The purpose of the Reading Program is to encourage United Methodist Women: 

•  to expand understanding of and participation in God’s mission;
• to increase sensitivity to all human beings—their needs, interests, and concerns;
• to encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today;
• to grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life;
• to enhance self-knowledge and to act from that knowledge;
• to strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission  

  ABOUT THE BOOKS

The Women’s Division Reading Program Committee chooses the books. Suggestions come from many sources. Three evaluators (local members of United Methodist Women) read each book before the committee reviews it.

Bonus books count as two books. They count either as two books in the same category or as one book in each of two categories. For example, My Indian Jatra on page 26 counts as two books in education for mission, and Silent Covenants on page 35 or The Betrayal of Work on page 33 each count as two books in social action. Please use the note for each bonus book description as your guide. 

Look for more information at our monthly luncheon and updates on this page, or visit the Adult Library on the second floor of our church!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE  

Any person who wants to participate in the Reading Program should follow one of the plans on page 4. When the necessary number of books and the appropriate magazines have been read, report your reading to your local secretary of program resources.

The secretary of program resources works with the executive committee to promote the program. She should:

• distribute this booklet;
• explain procedures and enroll individuals in the program;
• order copies of “Your Reading Program” (stock #05431, free for postage) so members can report the books they have read;
• secure books and circulate them among the members;
• use suggestions for action on pages 5-7 as a guide for choosing titles and mission response.

The Bible undergirds all Christian reading and that of the Reading Program. Everyone should read it without special credit. Response and New World Outlook are essential for our understanding of mission. They must be a part of the reading plan in order for credit to be given for participation in the program.

              FOUR READING PROGRAM PLANS

Persons who wish to participate may choose any of the four plans. Participants should enroll in one of the plans and report completion of reading requirements to the local unit secretary of program resources.

PLAN I

• 4 books each year.
• 1 from each category.
• Selections from the 2002-2006 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth books.)
• Regular reading of Response.

PLAN II

• 10 books each year.
• At least 2 from each category.
• Selections from the 2002-2006 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth books.)
• Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook.

PLAN III

• 15 books each year.
• 8 books with at least two from each category.
• 7 additional books from any category.
• Selections from the 2002-2006 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth and children’s books.)
• Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook.

PLAN IV

• 20 books each year.
• 8 books with at least two from each category.
• 12 additional books from any category.
• Selections from the 2002-2006 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth and children’s books.)
• Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook.