UMW Purpose

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN at John Wesley UMC

President - Pat Mesner, 301-797-7972

General Meetings Quarterly -1st Mondays in February and November at 1:30 PM - 1st Monday in May and 2nd Monday in September at 6;00 PM - all held in the social hall. All women of the church are invited to these meetings, whether you belong to a circle or not.

WILSON WRIGHT CIRCLE #1 Afternoon and #1 Evening

Projects: Heart & Hand House, 309 South Main St., Phillipi, WV 26416; Food Resources; and missionary Susan Henry.

(Afternoon Circle) - Chairperson - Doris Fisher - 301-791-0895, meeting 3rd Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. - homes

(Evening Circle) - Chairperson - Mrs. Betty VanLaningham - 301-797-4398, meeting 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. - homes

MARTHA VANBRUNT CIRCLE #2

Projects: Free Clinic, Cold Weather Shelter, Children in Need

Co-Chairpersons - Wanna Lee Haught 301-790-1194 & Judy Shorb 301-739-4614. Study Leader - Helen Kreykenbohm - meeting 12:30 p.m. with lunch at Richardson's, the first Tuesday of each month.

Giving Opportunities

HAZEL ZENTMYER CIRCLE #5

Project: Food Bank

Chairperson - Lucille Soper 301-824-6247, meeting 2nd Thursday 9:45 a.m. - homes

HONORARY CIRCLE #6

No formal meetings, but support UMW ideals and programs. Members: Julia Miller, Louise Noel, Alma O'Toole and Nettie Wright

SUSANNA CIRCLE #7

Projects: Crafts for "I Care Ministry", stuffed toys for Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Chairperson - Ann Lashley 301-393-3867, meeting 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Library

Any of the above ladies will be delighted to answer questions, help you find the circle that interests you and welcome you to become active in His work in our midst.