Harrisburg United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
 "Some fell into good soil, and when it grew, it produced a hundredfold." --Luke 8:8
Harrisburg United Methodist Church
4560 Hwy 49 S
PO Box 970
Harrisburg, NC 28075
704-455-2311
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United Methodist Women
UMW 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.
2010 CONTACTS FOR: Harrisburg UMW Unit:
First Monday (7 PM) monthly - Friendship Circle - Circle Chair (Becky Prater) First Thursday (10 AM) monthly - Morning Glories Circle - Circle Chair (Lois Dege) Note: If date falls on Holiday, will meet on the second. Quarterly Unit Meetings (Circle members, At-Large members and visitors) are invited to enjoy fellowship, inspiring program, and update about activities of our local unit. >>> Contact 2011 Unit President (Dottie Davis 704.455.9628) for more info. 2011 District & Conference events:
March 20 District-Sunday Mission Study - ( ) 2-6PM @ Harrisburg UMC in Harrisburg
Hands on Project: CCM & Rowan Helping Hands April 16 District-Saturday Spritual Growth 9-11AM @ Trinty UMC in Kannapolis June 17-18 Conference Spritual Growth Retreat @ Lake Junaluska (Fri/Sat only) July 1 Deadline register for School of Christian Mission July 14-17 Conference School of Christian Mission @ Phiffer College (1 day overview 14 or 17) Aug 1 RSVP Deadline RSVP for Annual Meeting dinner reservations August 18 District-Thursday Annual Meeting & Dinner 5:45-9pm @ tbd Sept 9-11 Conference Annual Meeting @ Lake Junaluska Nov 6 District-Sunday Training for 2012 Local Unit officers 2:30-4:30pm @ tbd December 1 Deadline for $$ from Unit Treasurer to District December 10 Deadline for Reports from Unit President to District Conference UMW goals for 2010: Making memories for Children
Be Informed - Pass it on1. LOCAL UNITCommunication
Spread the good news about UMW and news about upcoming local events & fundraisers!
Check out: Church Newsletter - Worship Announcements - Bulletin board in hallway
Contact church secretary to signup for 'MemberConnect' for email communication.
Request to be added to distribution for:
- UMW information (identify which Circle or At-Large)
- Prayer Chain information
- Newsletter notification
2. SALISBURY DISTRICT NEWSLETTER- 'The Communicator'
Mailed four times per year to local unit officers & circle chairs. Contains upcoming district and conference events and messages from district officers.
Note: This newletter available via 'Salisbury District link' under www.wnccumw.org.
3. WNCC Conference UMW website: www.wnccumw.org
Updated often with news and information - check it out! Contains information about all that is happening for UMW within our conference! It's a wonderful resource for just about any kind of information you want about UMW. Information & registration forms for conference events, program ideas, the Conference Gram and more! Lots of links: to order program resources, to the Salisbury District newsletter, other local church sites.
Also has link to General Board of Global Ministries: www.gbgm-umc.org
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4. Join Conference UMW Email list:
Receive email (about 4-5 per month) with info, updates, the Conference Gram, etc. Send email to Lynn Gilbert (lynnegilbert@bellsouth.net) or Karen Wilkerson (kwilkerson@charter.net
) to give your name, email address, district and they will sign you up. Over 1,090 UMW from across the conference have joined the email list. It's a great way to stay informed?and it is free! Join now!
5. CONFERENCE GRAM- published four times per year by WNCC UMW Officers.
Includes UMW news & info, upcoming conference event registrations, program ideas & more! Mailed free to each local unit president, vice president, secretary, treasurer & circle chairs.
Note: Anyone can receive free via UMW email list or conference website. Others may subscribe for a small mailing fee by contacting Karen Wilkerson, Conf UMW Communications
Mission TodayChecklist to energize UMW to be more involved in mission through prayer - study - action
WNCC criteria encourages spiritual growth and mission opportunities
Encouraging circles and units to experience change to 'reach out' to others in mission
Go towww.wnccumw.org
for Mission Today checklist
Mission Giving:
The name for United Methodist Women's basic financial giving has been changed fromundesignated giving to Mission Giving to make it easier to tell the story of the organization's vast mission outreach. The new name says what UMW is about - mission - and what makes that possible - giving. Mission Giving is the foundation for mission work through United Methodist Women and the Women's Division.
Your contribution enables a full and consistent response to human need, especially the needs of women, children and youth. It affirms the wholeness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a commitment to its proclamation in word and deed. Mission giving strengthens basic programs and projects. It also makes emergency response and exploration of new and evolving areas of mission possible.
Mission Giving (Five Channels of Undesignated Giving) (#0517 free)1. Pledge cards - distributed in fall of each year
each Circle contributes to Unit Pledge > District Pledge > Conference Pledge
2. Gift in Memory cards - forward $5 and 'stub' to Unit Treasurer
cards are free at district and conference events - give package to each Circle member
3. Gift To Mission cards - buy for $5 and forward 'honoree name' to Unit Treasurer
Buy in advance, keep on hand, then send to 'honor' someone with gift to mission in their name. Available to buy at district and conference events. Suggest having available at all Unit Meetings - have cards for all occasions:
birth - adoption - baptism
new member join the church - confirmation - teacher - missions
graduation - birthday - Christmas - Thinking of You
4. Special Mission Recognition (SMR) pin - $40 and up - contact Unit Treasurer
5. World Thank Offering - usually hold 'service' in Fall - turn in $ anytime to Unit Treasurer
Designated Giving:
Give directly from the Circle/Units to Unit Treasurer> District>Conference to designated group to a specific mission cause or charitable organization (example: CVAN, Meals on Wheels, St. Joseph's in Haiti, etc)
Additional Giving programs turned into: Unit Treasurer> District>Conference:
A Call for Prayer & Self-Denial - usually in Spring; can turn in anytime
WNCC Scholarship Programs (Supplementary Gifts) - Mission Giving $$ opportunity
A Brighter Future for Children & Youth (Supplementary Gifts) (#5398 free)
Hands On Mission Opportunities:Group participation to support others in need by making and sending:UMCOR health kits, Layette kits, Flood buckets, School Kits, Sewing Kits, Gift to Mission cards. Serve at local Soup Kitchen, Women's battered shelter, food pantry etc.Mission Studies
- WNCC establishes areas of study
- Encourage reading of 'Mission Study Guide' - part of Reading Program
- WNCC School of Christian Mission at Greensboro College (July of each year)
3 day study - also offer 1 day overview (Fri or Sat)
- District Mission Study (usually March/April of each year)
4 hours by District (approved topic) + action grow out of study
- Local Mission Study (local units can coordinate) 4 hours by Local Unit (approved topic) + action grow out of study
PRAYER CALENDAR - Provides daily scripture readings & prayer guidance to focus on the many mission workers & mission projects supported by the General Board of Global Ministries. It can be used as a daily devotional guide and enrich personal & group prayer times. Your prayers join with the prayers of PRAYER CALENDAR users around the world.
Our missionaries will tell you that your prayers make a difference! Use the PRAYER CALENDAR every day, it will strengthen your sense of connection with mission around the world, and expand your awareness that we are ALL called to be in mission.
Other Ideas: include in weekly worship service, Sunday School class, newsletter, prayer room, at Circle & Unit meetings, create 'pen pals to missionaries' by Circle, Unit or church member.
READINGPROGRAMFor more than 100 years, UMW has been involved in mission that includes prayer, study, and action. It is a personal study opportunity that combines the reading of RESPONSE MAGAZINE and SELECTED BOOKS.Contact local unit 'Program Resource Officer' for more info. Books available from Service Center, you can buy at District & Conference events, or many can be found at your local library.RESPONSE Magazine - The Voice of Women in Mission features dynamic articles & photos that tell the mission story of UMW and stir reader solidarity and action with women, youth, & children of the world. RESPONSE is delivered monthly (combined July-August issue) to your mailbox. You'll be inspired, affirmed & challenged in your walk as a desciple of Jesus Christ. (1 year=$18 2 year=$34) contact: Magazines with a Mission, PO Box 395, Congers, NY 10920-0395 phone: 1-877-881-2385 toll freeSELECTED BOOKS - Lists include a large selection of wonderful books that inspire, authors who challenge, and stories that add to our understanding. You can read books from the last FIVE YEARS lists via:http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/resources/reading-programThere are four categories of books: Spiritual Growth, Nurturing for Community, Education for Mission, and Social Action. Refer to following: UMW Reading Program - Form to Plan & list books read (#5431 free)
Also, consider starting a CHILDRENS or YOUTH program too! Include reading books from the approved list during Sunday School or Children's worship, Preschool or After-School programs or read to residents of nursing homes. Go towww.wnccumw.orgfor list of reading program books and info
WNCC Scholarship Programs - Get the word out to youth and adults in your church about this scholarship program made possible in part by contributions from individual UMW and local units in the Western North Carolina Conference. Qualifications to apply:- Must be a member of the United Methodist Church- Must live within the bounds of the Western North Carolina Conference- Must want to work in a church related vocation- Must be enrolled at one of the following Methodist related colleges in North Carolina:Bennett College for WomenGreenboro CollegePfieffer UniversityHigh Point UniversityBrevard College- Request application (October thru January) from Scholarship chair:Louise Jones, Scholarship Chairperson
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