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E-Mail rrfernio@peachnet.campuscwix.net Ronald R. Fearneyhough Pastor
Gracewood United
Methodist Church
United Methodist Women's Page
President - Carol Streeter Vice President - Nancy Nixon Financial Secretary - Teresa Senior
Last Meeting
Dr. Don Ecker treated the United Methodist Women and guests
to a wonderful presentation on Monday, April 30. About 40 women were present to hear Dr. Ecker talk about his book,
"Holy Hormones." It was very entertaining and he answered many questions we had but had been afraid to
ask. We also learned that men and women aren't alike. The program was taped so please contact the church office
if you would like a copy. A special thank you to all the women of the church who brought wonderful refreshments,
a great big thank you to Judith for the decorations, and to Jamie Jansen and the singers for blessing us with music.
On June 3 the United Methodist Women will honor our graduating senior and host a family meal immediately following
the service. Please plan to join us. There will be no May meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday.
The purpose of the organization:
"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."
The Meaning of Membership:
Membership in United Methodist Women is voluntary. Any woman who chooses to belong may become a member. Members
are committed to the PURPOSE, and are willing to be involved in global missions through United Methodist Women.
Membership in the United Methodist Women offers each woman the opportunity to plan and evaluate the program in
which she participates. Regardless of all designations of age, race or financial/marital/employment status, each
member is regarded as a person of unique value.
Membership in United Methodist Women can be expressed in one or more of the following ways:
attendance at meetings;
undesignated giving to support global mission;
intercessory prayer;
meaningful community involvement;
participation in varied events, projects, issues and concerns of the Women's Division;
accepting leadership responsibility.
All women of The United Methodist Church are not automatically members of United Methodist Women; however, all
are welcome and are encouraged to belong. Though the majority of members of the organization will also be members
of The United Methodist Church, membership is open to any woman who chooses to fulfill the conditions of membership
indicated above.