Women's Ministry Mission Groups

Mission.  The word brings up images of astronauts, the Alamo, and endless corporate meetings.  As Christians our mission is to demonstrate God's love for all people, and to tell the Good News of Jesus. 

It's about making a real difference in the world.

The Gospel - the Good News of God's love and gifts of redemption and reconciliation - empowers the work of mission.  Making disciples, building up the church, alleviating suffering, and promoting justice, freedom, and peace are mission goals.

United Methodist missionaries witness and serve in dramatically different locales and cultures and engage in a range of professions and activities.  The missionaries' goals are:
  • Make Disciples of Jesus Christ
  • Strengthen, develop and renew Christian congregations and communities
  • Alleviate human suffering
  • Seek justice, freedom and peace
The Board of Global Ministries is the mission arm of the United Methodist Church, and it has eight program areas, the Women's Division (United Methodist Women) and General Administration.


Bazaar
The Bazaar is an annual fund-raiser for mission programs and local administrative costs. (Pledges to Mission go entirely to missions, so administration is funded in other ways.)  One Saturday each November you'll find quilts, needlework, jewelry, baked goods, greeting cards, nuts, Watkins Products, plants, casseroles, crafts, "nearly-new", and gently children's clothing.

The 2008 Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the church Banquet Room downstairs.
Craft Group 
We build memories and create life long friendships making crafts for the Bazaar or whatever you desire.  For information contact Bettye Jean Haeseler at 598-4624.
Joy Circle 
The Joy Circle encourages women to grow, develop, and thrive in all God has called them to be!  They meet at 7:00 p.m. on second Thursdays at the church.  For information contact Sherry Dougherty at 597-3083. 
Mary Martha Circle 
Two Circles combined in 2007 to form this vibrant group.  They challenge each other to embrace life and to live it out moment by moment with whole-hearted authenticity, honesty, and integrity.  The group meets at 1:pp p.m. on third Tuesdays at the church.  For information contact Betty Hye at 632-0043.
Nightingale Circle
Nightingale Circle members help each other learn the skills to living a full, rich life.  They meet at 1:30 p.m. on third Thursdays in member's homes For information contact Jean Reed at 227-0271.
Quilters Circle 
God, friends and quilting.  What could be better?  We are both beginning and experienced quilters who sew into the tapestry of each other's lives.  We finish quilts for individuals and create original projects for sale at the annual Bazaar.  The monies raised go to missions.  We meet every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room 238, and we're always in need of new quilters and sewers.  If the church is closed on a Monday we will meet on Tuesday.  For information contact Brenda Hawley at 633-5702.
Reading Group 
The Reading Program Group meets quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of the assigned month at 1:30 p.m. in the church's Hospitality Center.  Each meeting, books in one of four Reading Program categories are discussed.  It is not necessary to attend the meetings to be part of the Reading Program; some women participate by reading on their own.  For information contact Pat Kosley at 596-3778 or speak with any church librarian. 
Reception Committee 
The Reception Committee offer an incredible opportunity to serve by providing funeral, wedding, anniversary, and other special receptions.  Income goes to mission and ministries.  For information contact Beverly Rounding at 598-5275.
Sara Circle 
Moms need to play too!  Bring your kids & we'll make new friends, talk, laugh, and pray together.  We're the newest UMW group:  mothers with school-age children.  Our programs give us relevant, practical advice and support during this season of life.  As UMW members we focus on spiritual growth, prayer, and caring for each other.  We meet from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. on first and third Thursdays at the church.  Child care is provided.  For information contact Cindy Brown Bair at 649-8273.
Sunshine Circle 
Members of the Sunshine Circle develop relationships to bring out the full potential in each other.  They meet at the church on second Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Susannah Circle 
Make the mid-to-later season of your life enjoyable and connect with others on the same journey.  The Susannah Circle meets at the church on third Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. For information contact Sandra Weaver at 591-9184. 
UMW Card Workshop 
With an innovative recycling project, the UMW Card Workshop creates new greeting cards from cards that have been received.  The cards are located in a display case near the Welcome Desk.  They are also made available at the UMW Annual Bazaar.  Sales benefit missions.  Contact Dorothy Calkins at 591-9940. 
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