PECK'S MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

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of United Methodist Women

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and 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.

Membership is open to all interested women.

Mission Areas

Peck's Memorial United Methodist Women are organized for Mission with our activities falling into four Mission Areas.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  • Devotions at each meeting
  • Promotion of Bible study
  • Learn of a person from the Bible at each meeting
  • Call to Prayer and Self-Denial meditation and offering
  • World Thank Offering

SOCIAL ACTION

  • Keep members aware of public policy and legistlative issues of concern to the unit
  • Carry out mission projects concerning social agencies
  • Collect Campbell Soup labels for agencies in Tennessee
  • Collect Food of the Month for a Blount County food pantry
  • Collect and wrap Christmas in September Gifts for the children at Bethlehem Center in Chattanooga

EDUCATION and INTERPRETATION

  • Keep members aware of the work of the General Board of Global Ministries and Women's Division
  • Promote mission education opportunities such as the School of Christian Mission
  • Reading Program that encourages members to expand their horizions in all areas of mission and spiritual growth

MEMBERSHIP NURTURE and OUTREACH

  • Enlist new members
  • Nurture current members in a supportive community
  • Each member has a prayer partner who prays for her daily.
  • Two prayer chains are organized to provide support for our church family in times of need.
  • Services to bereaved families are provided.

Cookbook

FAVORITE RECIPES, rev. ed.

A Collection of Cherished Recipes from Members and Friends of Peck's Memorial United Methodist Church

To order a copy send a check or money order in the amount of $8.00 (includes postage) payable to Peck's Memorial UMW and mail to:

UMW Cookbook
Peck's Memorial United Methodist Church
2438 Wilkinson Pike
Maryville, TN 37803

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