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.
2010 Women's Retreat
"A Friend Loves at All Times"
September 24-26
Blackstone Assembly Center
Sponsored by UMW
The theme for our Woodlake United Methodist Women’s retreat this year is FRIENDSHIP.
Over the course of the weekend we will enjoy being with friends and experience talks that deal with personal friendships, how to be a friend, friendships from the Bible and the ultimate gift of friendship in Jesus.
UMW Opportunities
Women's Small Groups
Click here to register for a small group or Bible study today! New this fall! The New Eve, a women's only Sunday School class!
UMW International Missions Dinner
The Hope Circle hosts their annual UMW Mission Dinner every March at 6:00 PM at the Hampton Park campus. ALL women are invited! Bring a dish to share and join us for an interesting program.
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 in Room 205-206 at the Hampton Park Campus. 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!
2010 UMW Executive Committee Members
President: Carolyn Prillaman
Vice President:
Secretary: Betty Walker
Treasurer: Sandy Delp
Spiritual Growth: Erin Reibel
Mission Education: vacant
Social Action: "T" Butz
Membership: Barbara Wood
Literature: Patsy Patterson
Joy Circle Leaders: Missy Lee & Kyle Shockley
Hope Circle Leaders: Doris Hancock, T Butz
Friendship Circle Leaders: Sandy Delp & Betty Walker
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 101 at the Hampton Park Campus on the 2nd Tuesday every month at 9:30 am for fellowship and 10:00-11:30 am for a program. Contact Doris Hancock, Hope Coordinator, 276-3813, hancockd@verizon.net for more information.
Joy Circle
Meets in Room 101 at the Hampton Park Campus on the 3rd Tuesday every month, September -May, at 10:00 am for fellowship and 10:15-12:00 pm for a program. Childcare is provided in the nurseries at church for a nominal fee. Contact Missy Lee and Kyle Shockley, Joy Coordinators for more information.
Friendship Circle
Meets in Room 101 at the Hampton Park Campus on the 1st Thursday every month 7:00-9:00 pm. Contact Sandy Delp or Betty Walker for more information.