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UM Women
United Methodist Women Invite You to Share Our Fellowship And Ministry
The Purpose: 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.
President's Message:
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women (UMW) is a fellowship of women whose purpose is to know God, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of missions through participation in the global ministries of the church. The UMW general meetings for this fall are scheduled for September 4 at 12:30 p.m., October 2 at 7:00 p.m., November 13 at 11:30 a.m., and December 4 at 11:30 a.m.
We don't normally meet in January, February, and November.
The June meeting is a luncheon at Mt. Lake. Details of each meeting will be advertised in the church bulletin and the Living Echoes (newsletter).
Programs for the meetings are varied and reflect the many interests and concerns found within the membership. Our Purpose clearly says that the UMW is to be a fellowship of women seeking to know and to serve God through participating in mission efforts locally, nationally, and internationally. We seek to be supportive of each other and of the entire community of faith.
We would like to invite all the women of the church to attend a meeting. A warm welcome is waiting for all. Babysitting is provided and transportation can be arranged.
CIRCLES OF THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The following brief outline may help you choose the circle you would like to join.
Circle #1
Meeting time: 1:30 pm, 2nd Thursday, September through June
Place: Usually in homes; occasionally at church.
General Information: Frequently have guest speakers presenting programs of special interest. Special projects: making Church World Service kits; providing scholarship assistance for a child in the Methodist preschool; potluck luncheon at Warm Hearth; participating in Operation Santa Claus sponsored by the Mental Health Association. Always we have delicious
refreshments!
Circle #2
Meeting time: 1:00 pm, 4th Tuesday, September through May.
Place: Member's homes, or in the Whisner Bldg.
General Information: We begin each fall with a potluck picnic for members and families at the picnic shelter at our church. We have a program at each meeting. Our members are a mixed group of retired and employed ladies who simply enjoy each other's fellowship.
Circle Martha
Meeting time:12:15 pm, 4th Tuesday, September through April
Place: "Group chosen" restaurant.
General Information: A potpourri of wonderfully "mature" women. No formal programs. Take turns with devotions, discuss UMW matters, and offer prayer and praise concerns as we enjoy lunch.
Circle #4
Meeting time: 10:00 am, 2nd Thursday, September through June.
Place: Member's homes. Occasionally in the Whisner Building.
General Information: A senior circle. Programs concerning church activities and related subjects are given by members or guests. Visitors are welcome!
Circle #5
Meeting time: 10:00 am, 2nd Tuesday, September through May.
Place: Member's homes. Occasionlly in the Whisner Building.
General Information: Women of various ages and interests who enjoy getting together for timely programs and discussions. New members are cordially invited to attend!
Circle Lydia
Meeting time: 11:30 am, 4th Thursday, September through May.
Place: Various Places
General Information: Child care is provided in the church nursery. Programs are determined by the interests of the members. They vary from hands-on projects for the church or community, to speakers, to fellowship only. We invite you to join us!
Circle Sarah
Meeting time: 12:30 p.m. 1st Thursday, September through May.
Place: Various Places, or Room 202
General Information: A circle of women of all ages eager to learn and assist. New members and visitors welcome.
Circle Ruth
Meeting time: 7:30 pm, 1st Thursday, September through May.
Place: Room 110 in Education Bldg, or Whisner Building.
General Information: Our membership consists of women who range in age from young mothers to grandmothers! Our meetings are as varied as our members. We enjoy community and church projects, guest speakers, and fellowship.
The Officers and Circle Leaders of the UMW of the Blacksburg United Methodist Church.
Officers for 2007-2008
President: Lou Talbutt 382-1656
Vice President: Gayle Zygner 633-1412
Secretary: Evelyn West 552-3388
Treasurer: Novella Short 951-1149
Circle Leaders for 2007-2008
Circle #1: Lynn McClench 951-2662
Circle #2: Doris McElfresh 552-4975
Circle #Martha:
Karen Finch 552-8179
Circle #4 Nancy Crismond 552-2707
Circle #5 Mary Montgomery 552-6735
Circle Lydia Pat Marlowe 552-4354
Circle Ruth Cyndy Beach 552-5016
Ellen Coale 552-7904
Circle Sarah Michele Flanary 552-5249
Hope Lester 552-3261
The United Methodist Women at Blacksburg United Methodist Church actively support the following missions:
Christian Children's Fund
Society of St. Andrews
MCEAP
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Shelter Home
Women's Resource Center
Henry Ford Center
Food Pantry
Mental Health Association
Camp Alta Mons
Red Bird Mission
Church World Service
The Haven
Habitat for Humanity
Revised 2-2008
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