United Methodist Women
(UMW)
The organized unit of 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.
The emblem for United Methodist Women affirms our continuity as women organized for mission. Its symbolism affirms our continuous growth and renewal.
The emblem for United Methodist Women, as well as that for the church, combines the cross and a flame symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The cross and flame are ancient symbols of the church, dating back to the days of Christ and the Pentecost. Each evokes images of sacrifice, witness and service. Both remind us of the opportunities and obligations of discipleship. Paul's ancient words to Timothy have fresh and contemporary meaning..."I now remind you to stir into the flame the gift of God which is within you..."
The Crossett UMW is one of the most active in the Southeast District and has received recognition from the Conference for participation in all projects of the Conference and Women's Division. These projects include Mile of Pennies, United Methodist Women's Day, the Program for Racial Justice, 5-Star Unit, and numerous local undertakings such as the preparation and distribution of fruit baskets to shut-ins at Christmas time.
Below are listed the officers for 2008:
President:
Charlotte Hollimon
Vice Presidents:
Kathy Howell
Ginger Cheatham
Secretary:
Judy Kersey
Treasurer:
Norma Sue Switzer
Education and Interpretation Mission Coordinator:
Annie Ruth Pitzer
Membership Nurture & Outreach Coordinator:
Karen Hanley
Social Action Mission Coordinator:
Nancy Toon
Publicity and Public Relations Coordinator:
Debbie Walsh
Parlor Chairman:
Cathy Lindsay
Local Church Responsibility:
Mary Jane Manning
Secretary of Program Resources:
Mary Jane Manning
Nominating Committee Chairman:
Donna Dudney
Nominating Committee Members
Kathy Howell
Judy Kersey
Nonie McGoogan
Non-UMW Coordinator
Janice Taylor
Asst. Non-UMW Coordinator
Teenie Nolley
Crossett has three UMW Circles. Click on the links below to see a brief description of each.
Upcoming events of particular note:
July 19 - SE District Summer Ex. Bd. Meeting - Gillett
July 21 - Salad Luncheon - Fellowship Hall
July 31 - Aug 3 - Arkansas Conference School of Christian Mission,
Hendrix, Conway
Sept. 27 - Aldersgate First Fry - LR
Oct 11 - SE District Meeting - St. Luke's - PB
The annual UMW Salad Luncheon was held on Monday, July 21. State Senator Jimmy Jeffress and his wife Candace presented a program on their recent trip to Turkey as part of a legislative group. Below are pictures of that event. All are thumbnails. Click to enlarge.
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The Jeffress getting ready |
Waiting for the crowd to arrive |
Candace Jeffress prepares a display |
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Jimmy and Candace Jeffress |
What's to eat? |
Food and fellowship |
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The Jeffess present their program |
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A view of Istanbul |
Last Updated 07/23/08
