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United Methodist Women

Purpose

        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.

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        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.

The Jeffress getting ready

Waiting for the crowd to arrive

Candace Jeffress prepares a display

     

Jimmy and Candace Jeffress

What's to eat?

Food and fellowship

     

 

The Jeffess present their program

 

A view of Istanbul

Last Updated 07/23/08

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