Woodlake United Methodist Women's Ministry
Faith in Action
Woodlake UMW is open to all women of the church, and includes three circles. A circle is a small group of women who meet monthly for fellowship, mission and spiritual growth. We also schedule unit activities, listed below, for all women of the church to gather together in mission and fellowship. See a description of our three circles offered at the bottom of this page.
Purpose
The 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.
2008 Women's Retreat: Be Still and Know That I Am God Mark your calendars now for October 10-12th. Click here to register now as space is limited. UMW Unit Meeting: "Wild, Wild, West!" All Women are Invited! Thursday, May 1, 2008 at UMW Opportunities
Funeral Reception Assistance
If you feel so called, we are looking for individuals to assist during funeral receptions throughout the year. If this ministry interests you, please contact Joyce Gumm.
UMW Library: Check out our GREAT collection!
As you all know, we have been gathering a collection of excellent reading material in the UMW Library for quite some time now. All Circle members are welcome to borrow books from our library located in the UMW book cabinet just outside of room 130. We use the honor system so please be sure to sign your name and name of the book on the sign-out sheet provided! There is no check-out time frame but we do ask that you return your book in a reasonable amount of time! Happy Reading!
2007-2008 UMW Executive Committee Members
President: Marsha Tolbert
Vice President: Kyle Schockley
Secretary: Betty Walker
Treasurer: Sandy Delp
Spiritual Growth: Erin Reibel
Mission Education: Carolyn Prillaman
Social Action: "T" Butz
Membership: Barbara Wood
Literature: Patsy Patterson
Joy Circle Leaders: Jackie Nation and Lindsay Gravitt
Hope Circle Leaders: Francis Harris, Ann Claud, Betty Daniels
Friendship Circle Leaders: Sue Vaughan and Joyce Gumm
Our UMW Circles meet on a monthly basis September through June. Please check the UMW bulletin board, the weekly church bulletin and the monthly newsletter for more information.
Hope Circle
Meets in Room 130 on the 2nd Tuesday every month at 9:30 am for fellowship and 10:00-11:30 am for a program. Contact Francis Harris at 739-1925 for more information.
Joy Circle
Meets in Room 130 on the 3rd Thursday every month at 9:45 am for fellowship and 10:00-11:45 am for a program. Childcare is provided in the nurseries at church for a nominal fee. Contact Lindsay Gravitt at 608-8782 for more information.
Friendship Circle
Meets in member's homes on the 3rd Thursday every month at 7:00 pm. Contact Sue Vaughan at 744-1968 for more information.