United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women are divided into small groups call "Circles" that meet monthly. In addition, all members come together four times a year. West Nash has two circles. Hope Circle meets the second Monday night at 7:00 pm at the church and Ruth Circle meets the third Wednesday at 11:00 am at Something Different. Any women of the church may be a member. There are no meetings during the months of June, July and August.
The stated purpose"....is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church."
For further information please call the church office at (252) 237-4258.
United Methodist Women - JUNE 2013
Quadrennial theme 2013-2016
Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond, GOD is Calling US To…
“2013 – to Pray—And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:28 (NIV)
June 16 – Father’s Day - There will be a bulletin insert to honor or remember those men
who are important to your life. Watch for the bulletin insert. Each entry (and flower) costs $5.00.
There are no UMW meetings during the summer months.
The Committee on Nominations will soon begin working on 2014 slate of UMW officers.
Keep them in your prayers. This is very important job and they need your support!!!
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Our new books are in for the UMW Reading Program. Please consider participating in this program. Our Reading Program books have been moved to the Lay Office. There is a sign out list in the basket. Please use this to indicate when you have signed out a book as well as when you bring it back. This program runs August 1st – July 31st each year. The program requirements have changed slightly, so please see the new requirements.
The minimum reading program plan is as follows:
-Read 5 books
-1 from each category listed on the list in the basket
-These selections are from the 2008-2012 reading lists and any may be used if not used in a previous year.
-Regular reading of Response Magazine
Listed below are the books that we have available that may be used for credit in this program. A more complete list is available in the basket showing other books that may be used for credit.
Education for Mission:
-Forgotten Girl
-My Sister the Father
-A Creditable Witness: Reflections on Power, Evangelism and Race
-The Greatest Gift-The Courageous Life & Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang
-God’s Golden Acre: A Biography of Heather Reynolds
Nurturing for Community:
-Allow God to Wear Your Face – Spiritual Care for Those Who Are Ill
-The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir
-Same Kind of Different as Me
-Caring for Mother: A Daughter’s Long Goodbye
-Growing Friendships: Connecting More Deeply with Those Who Matter Most
-Faith & Fitness-Diet and Exercise for a Better World
-Who Stole My Church?
-Mrs. Hunter’s Happy Death: Lessons on Living From People Preparing to Die
Social Action:
-Rediscovering Values
-Claiming Earth as Common Ground
-What About Religion and Science? A Study of Reason and Faith
-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
-Heck-Superhero
-The Spider’s Web
Spiritual Growth:
-Laugh Your Way to Grace
-Contemplative Crochet: A Hands-On Guide for Interlocking Faith & Craft
-A Life Shaping Prayer: 52 Meditations in the Wesleyan Spirit
-The Shack
-Sharing Food
-Longing to Pray
Leadership Development:
-Change the World
-nuChristian: Finding Faith in a New Generation
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UMW Reading Program
