Learning To Freely Give

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1 Greenwood District United Methodist Women News A Plenty HARRIET CRESWELL, PRESIDENT JUNE, 2018 ISSUE LINDA KIDD, EDITOR Newsletter Contents 2018 Greenwood District Day Apart Event Pages 1, 4, 8, 9 and 12 President s Message News from VP Page 2 Greenwood District Annual Meeting Notice Page 3 District Reports Reminder/Calendar of Events Page 4 Diamond Unit Awards Form Page President s Report Form Pages 6 and Officers Page 8 Greenwood District Quilt Page 9 Mission Today Action Form Page District Officers Page 11 Treasurer s Report Page 12 Program Resources Page 13 Learning To Freely Give Fifty-five ladies from the Greenwood District attended this year s Day Apart Service at Zion United Methodist Church in Prosperity. In keeping with the theme of Freely Give, participants had the opportunity to give to the ministry of the Wallace Family Life Center in Bennettsville following the presentation of the guest speaker, Kevin Long, Administrator of the Center. Shown above are (left to right) Harriet Creswell, Greenwood District UMW President; Kevin Long; Marcia Miller and Janie Morris, Co-Presidents of Zion United Methodist Women. Below, Rev. Ralph Bowling of Zion UMC welcomes all. Mission u Information & Registration Form Page 14 and 15 Page 1 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

2 News from District President By Harriet Creswell, President, Greenwood District UMW The Greenwood District units continue to do good work that shows faith, hope, and love in action. It is remarkable to see what the women of the Greenwood District are accomplishing in On March 10, our Day Apart was held at Zion in Prosperity. The theme was Freely Give. Co-Presidents Marcia Miller and Janie Morris and all the ladies of Zion were gracious hostesses. The breakfast food was delicious, the accommodations were more than satisfactory, and the overall atmosphere was perfect. Our speaker was Kevin Long, Administrator of Wallace Family Life Center. He told us about some of the great work being done at the center and some of their needs. Our offering of more than $600 will be used to help purchase a new much-needed bus for the center. Attendance at this year s Day Apart was 55; I think everyone who attended was inspired. On April 27 and 28, I attended the Spiritual Growth Retreat at Lake Junaluska. Lake Junaluska is always special, and this year was no exception. The weather was perfect, and the lake was beautiful. The Greenwood District was represented by 46 members. Everyone who attended received a blessing from the speakers and music. Reverend Fran Elrod was our speaker for each session, with Reverend Ann Hoyt and Reverend Rhonda Smith leading the music. The theme of It s All About Grace was timely and relevant. Every attendee left Lake Junaluska with a new spirit. We in the Greenwood District are at a critical time. Some units are dissolving, officers are difficult to find, and interest in activities seems to be declining. We are in need of several officers for The Nominating Committee is hard at work searching for officers. All our members should consider serving the Greenwood District in leadership roles. Be in prayer for our Greenwood District United Methodist Women. We are the heart of the United Methodist Church! Once again, thanks for all you do for United Methodist Women. Harriet News from District Vice President By Carol Marse, Vice President, Greenwood District UMW What a swift year this has been--a busy one, though! I would like to thank the ladies of Central UMC in Newberry and the ladies of Zion UMC (my church) for hosting events in The leadership training at Central was inspiring and informative; the refreshments were delicious! The District Day Apart at Zion was also an inspirational event, and the Greenwood District ladies showed great generosity to the Wallace Family Life Center. Again, the food was wonderful!! Thank all of you for your hard work this year! We look forward to our next event: the Annual Meeting at Wightman United Methodist Church in Prosperity on September 22, President Rosemary Bowers is already hard at work preparing for the Annual Meeting. Events for 2019 include the District Officer Training Session at Broad Street UMC in Clinton on January 26, 2019 and the District Day Apart in March of 2019 at Troy UMC. Have a wonderful and restful summer! - Carol Page 2 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

3 Greenwood District UMW Annual Meeting Saturday, September 22, 2018 Wightman United Methodist Church 302 North Main Street, Prosperity, SC Phone: (803) Registration begins at 9:15 A.M. Assembly at 10 AM A Time To Celebrate The Accomplishments of United Methodist Women in the Greenwood District! Please Put This Date On Your Calendars! Hope to See U at Mission u July See Information & Registration Form on Pages 14 and 15 Searching For Our Faith Response The entire Mission u team is excited about this year s event. We will be at Spartanburg Methodist Col-lege again. Our studies sound very interesting. Our Spiritual Growth Study is Embracing Wholeness: An Earth Perspective for Covenantal Living. We will all take this course. The geographic study is: The Missionary Conferences of the United Methodist Church in the United States. This is an encore presentation of last year s course. The social action course is: What About Our Money: A Faith Response. The youth will join us on campus again and their study is: Is It Just Money? Our Dollars, God s Economy. I hope that you will make plans to join us. Jean Doscher Dean, Mission u Page 3 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

4 REMINDER DISTRICT REPORTS TIMELINE Report Send To Date Due Reading Program Barbara Gates August 20 Mission Today Form Mary Lynn Polk August 15 Memorial List Deborah Nantz August 15 Membership Wilma Doyle December President s Report Harriet Creswell September 15 Charter for Racial Justice Mary Ann Bayer August 15 Local Unit Officers List Betty Swann December 31 (or earlier) Five Star/Gold Seal SC Mission Award (determined by Marcia Miller, Treasurer, based on unit s budget/quarterly reports). See Contact Information on Page 11 Greenwood District United Methodist Women Calendar of Events June, 2018 News-A-Plenty Articles Due June 23, 2018 Come Together, Be Together Woodland UMC, Rock Hill, SC July 26-28, 2018 Mission u, Spartanburg Methodist College August, 2018 News-A-Plenty Articles Due August 12, 2018 Executive Committee Meeting Main Street UMC, Greenwood, SC September, 2018 Special Emphasis Month Killingsworth Home September 22, 2018 Greenwood District UMW Annual Meeting-Wightman UMC, Prosperity, SC October, 2018 Special Emphasis Month Bethlehem Center, Spartanburg October 26-27, SCCUMW Annual Meeting, Central UMC, Florence, SC November 8, 2018 Killingsworth Gala, Seawells, Columbia, SC November 10, 2018 District Officers Training, Grace UMC, Columbia, SC December, 2018 News-A-Plenty Articles Due January 26, 2019 Greenwood District Officers Training Event, Broad Street UMC, Clinton, SC March, 2019 Greenwood District Day Apart, Troy UMC, Troy, SC September 28, 2019 Greenwood District Annual Meeting, McCormick UMC, McCormick, SC Important Dates To Remember! Page 4 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

5 Charter for Racial Justice Diamond Unit Award In order to receive a Diamond Unit Certificate, a minimum of three activities must be completed. At least one of the three MUST be from the diamond group (first four activities listed below). Units MUST choose one new activity (i.e. different from those credited in the prior year) each year. Certificates will be presented at your District Annual Meeting. Please return this form to Mary Ann Bayer, District Social Action Coordinator by August 15. (See Contact Information on Page 11).ONE OPPORTUNITY IS REQUIRED Provide each member with a copy of the Charter for Racial Justice Watch a video relating to concerns addressed by the Charter for Racial Justice (Visit the Conference Resouce Center s online catalog for several titles Select an appropriate age group. In the block labeled: description enter racism or justice for titles under each subject). Share articles from Response and New World Outlook relating to racism Give a book report on a UMW Reading Program book that relates to minority group Have a program on racial justice or human rights from the UMW Program Book (past or present). Give a Unit report about an experience; i.e. attendance at a music or theatrical performance by persons of a different culture, race, or ethnic background. Send at least one UMW member (District or Conference officer) to the annual Legislative Day event. Participate in post card writing to support legislation on behalf of women, children, and youth on social justice issues. Have two or more members from your Unit participate in Church Women United activities. Participate in a Bible study on racism. A helpful source: UMW website: Celebrate one or more of the following months: African-American Month (February), Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May), Hispanic Heritage Month (September) or American Indian Heritage Month (November). A helpful resource is the UMW website. Plan a pulpit/pastor exchange with a pastor of another race. Plan an event with a Unit of a different race/ethnic background (a celebration, vacation Bible school, worship service), and give a Unit report. Participate in a UMW Social Action Mission Study Invite a minority person or group to speak about their country of origin. Church Name: Church Address: REMINDER Come Together, Be Together Woodland UMC, Rock Hill, SC June 23 Fun for all Ages and Stages of United Methodist Women Page 5 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

6 PRESIDENT S REPORT FOR 2018 (for September 1, 2017 August 31, 2018) Unit (Church or group of churches) President President President s Phone Number President;s Address Membership totals: Total number of members in unit Total deceased this year Names of Deceased: Pledges and contributions: Actual amounts sent in to District Treasurer: Pledge to Missions World Thank Offering Gift in Memory $5/card Gift to Missions $5/card Special Mission Recognition (at least $40) Call to Prayer & Self Denial Wallace Family Life Center Bethlehem Center, Columbia Participation: (since September 1, 2017) Page 6 - June, 2018 News A Plenty Killingsworth Bethlehem Center, Spartanburg Rural Mission District Events (Number of people from your unit attending each event): Annual Meeting 2017(at Grace UMC, North Augusta) Day Apart 2018 (at Zion UMC, Prosperity) Officers Training 2018 (at Central UMC, Newberry) Conference Events (Number of people from your unit attending each event): Annual Meeting 2017 (at Union UMC, Irmo) Officers Training (Columbia) Legislative Day, 2018(at Epworth) Spiritual Growth Retreat (at Lake Junaluska) Come Together, Be Together Any Other Conference Events (Continued On Next Page Page 7)

7 PRESIDENT S REPORT FOR 2018 (for September 1, 2017 August 31, 2018) (Continued From Previous Page Page 6) Mission Education/Mission Today: Total Number of Reading Participants: Total Number of subscriptions to Response Use of Program Books (yes/no) Use of Prayer Calendar (yes/no) How used? Racial Justice Diamond Unit (yes/no) In what public school system is your unit located? Did your unit complete activities to support Campaign for Children? (This can be any activities that support the welfare, education, nutrition, family life of children in your community.) What other projects or activities would you like others to know about? Send this report (Page 6 & 7) to: Harriet Creswell 4324 McCormick Hwy Bradley, SC By September 15, 2018 Page 7 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

8 Zion United Methodist Women Give Freely At District Day Apart A special thank you to the ladies above who gave freely of their time, their beautiful smiles, and their talents at providing delicious foods for this year s District Day Apart at Zion UMC in Prosperity. They are (left to right) Sara Ruff, Sue Green, Doris Webb, Betty Dominick, Joanne Newman, Marcia Miller, Karen Bowling, Coleen Sizemore, Janie Morris, Karen Freshley, Julie Barnes (front), Barbara Barber (behind), Summer Hamby, Gloria Brawn, Donna Kennedy, Mildred Tyler, Perry Covington, Carol Marse. Thank you, ladies! Page 8 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

9 A Work of Heart! The photograph above is the Greenwood District Quilt, which is being presented to Dr. Love at the Annual Conference meeting in Greenville. Thanks to Peggy Berley of Newberry, Ellen Calloway of Prosperity, and Dianne Bradley of Waterloo for their hard work on the quilt. Thanks to everyone who worked on each square. As you can see, there are 35 squares. The quilt turned out beautifully. It is an extraordinary example of the concept of connectionality! Harriet Creswell Greenwood District UMW President The year 2019 will be here soon! Please continue to pray for The Legacy Fund, especially on the 15th of every month, a mini version date of our 150 years in mission number. Your prayers and gifts make this campaign a growing and lasting success for our future generations. Thanks be to God. SCCUMW Legacy Fund Liaison, Cathy Ford Page 9 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

10 Unit President: Unit Name: MISSION TODAY ACTION FORM Date: Number of Members in Unit: Units, which include all circles, must complete at least 10 of the following items. All units must complete #1. Check if your unit: 1. Made and met its Pledge to Mission. 2. Used the Prayer Calendar at each General Membership Meeting of the unit to pray for people in mission and for our mis sion work with women, children and youth. 3. Added at least one or more members to its roll. 4. Had at least one member who subscribes to Response Magazine. 5. Had at least one member (other than a conference or district officer) attend Mission u and/or a district or local mission study. 6. Had at least one member (other than a conference or district officer) attend the District Annual Meeting. 7. Had at least one member (other than a conference or district officer) attend the Conference Annual Meeting. 8. Had at least two members who wrote to at least five people listed in the Prayer Calendar at least once during the year. 9. Participated in the Campaign for Children. 10. Is a Five Star Unit, contributing to all five channels of Mission Giving. 11. Had at least one person complete one of the plans in the Reading Program. 12. Invited a district or conference officer, other than a member of the unit, to one unit meeting during the year. Check if your unit, circle, or subgroup: 13. Included a Response Moment where an article from Response Magazine was lifted up as a way to tell the mission story in at least three meetings. 14. Had at least two programs from the Program Book. 15. Implemented the Charter for Racial Justice Policies in at least two ways. Please Send Completed Form To Mary Lynn Polk, Greenwood District Education/Interpretation Coordinator by August 15 (See Contact Information on Page 11) Message from District Nominations Committee The Greenwood District Nominations Committee is seeking ladies to serve in officer positions for If you are willing to serve or know of someone who would be willing to serve, please contact me or any of the members of the Nominations Committee Contact information is on Page 11 of this newsletter. Thank you! Susan Botts Petty, Nominating Committee Chair (864) , 102 Eastman Street, Greenwood, SC 29649, milliex10@gmail.com Page 10 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

11 2018 Greenwood District New UMW Officers OFFICE NAME HOME PHONE ADDRESS President Harriet Creswell (864) (H) 4324 McCormick Hwy. (864) (C) Bradley, SC mail.com Vice President Carol Marse (803) Seagull Lane Page 11 - June, 2018 News A Plenty Prosperity, SC Secretary Betty Swann (864) Ellie Drive baswann@wctel.net McCormick, SC Treasurer Marcia Miller (803) Harmons Qtrs.Rd Marcia.miller@firstcitizens.com Prosperity, SC Communications Linda Kidd (864) P. O. Box 225 kiddsintown@wctel.net McCormick, SC Program Resources Barbara Gates (864) Cothran Avenue cbmrocky@aol.com Greenwood, SC Social Action Mary Ann Bayer (864) P. O. Box 137 maryatbayer@gmail.com Saluda, SC Spiritual Growth Deborah Nantz (803) Audubon Circle tdnantz8858@yahoo.com (803) Belvedere, SC Membership Wilma Doyle (864) Woodhaven Court grewil7@embarqmail.com (215) Greenwood, SC Educ/Interpretation Mary Lynn Polk (864) Curl Creek mary.lynn.polk@gmail.com Greenwood, SC Historian Zella Williams (864) Yorke Drive zellawilliams413@yahoo.com Greenwood, SC Nominations Chair Susan Botts Petty (864) Eastman Street Greenwood, SC milliex10@gmail.com Nominations Linda Woods (864) Ronnie Drive woodslinda@live.com Greenwood, SC Nominations Ellen Schumpert (864) Jefferson Street eschumpert@wctel.net McCormick, SC Nominations Betty Staples (864) Curl Creek (706) Greenwood, SC Nominations Carolyn Cantrell (864) Circle Drive cwcantrell@embarqmail.com Greenwood, SC Cluster 1 Leader Wilma Doyle (864) Woodhaven Court grewil7@embarqmail.com (215) Greenwood, SC Cluster 2 Leader Cluster 3 Leader Cassandra Daniels (864) Panther Drive san.daniels@yahoo.com (864) (C) Ninety Six, SC Cluster 4 Leader Joyce Crouch (803) Crouch Drive jmcrouch59@yahoo.com (864) (C) Kinards, SC Cluster 5 Leader Bonnie Sawyer (864) Waters Ave.,PO Box 665 besawyer1937@gmail.com (864) (C) Saluda, SC Cluster 6 Leader Brenda Bruner (803) Border Drive brendabruner100@com (803) Belvedere, SC cast.net

12 News from Greenwood District Treasurer By Marcia Miller Hello UMW Ladies! I would like to introduce myself as your New District Treasurer. When I opened the program book during the September 2017 District meeting, the office of Treasurer had not been filled. I looked at my sister, and said, is this a sign? My friends from Wightman nominated me, and here I am. The UMW has been an important part of my life since 1980, holding offices of President and Treasurer over the years at Zion United Methodist in Prosperity. Remember that your goal is to be a 5 Star Unit with a Gold Seal. As of today, I have received mission gifts from 24 churches. We still have a ways to go to meet our District Pledge, so remember to get your remittance reports in by August 24 th to receive your certificates at our District Meeting on September 22 nd. Pledges for 2019 will need to be presented that day. Also, I have a great supply of very nice Gift in Mission and Gift in Memory cards. For each $5 donation, I will mail one card back to your Treasurer that can be sent to honor someone special. If you have questions concerning the requirements for a certificate, feel free to contact me. I have met many wonderful ladies that together make our Greenwood District a success. My hope and prayer is that together we can fulfill The Purpose of The United Methodist Women. Most sincerely, Marcia H. Miller Below: Participants enjoyed the fellowship, refreshments, and educational experience of this year s District Day Apart. Page 12 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

13 Program Resources New By Barbara Gates, Coordinator of Program Resources It is almost summer and if you are planning a vacation, it is the perfect time to select a few books from your UMW library shelf to tuck into your suitcase. Remember that the 2013 books will be off the program after this year so be sure to read those that interest you. REMINDERS: To all readers--be sure to turn in your Program form of completed books to your unit leaders by August 15th. To unit leaders--please collect all Program forms and send them to me by August 20th. Mail them to me at Barbara Gates, 501 Cothran Avenue, Greenwood, SC If you have any questions about this just call me at Something new... I would like to give special recognition to any reader who has moved up to the next higher reading plan. For example, if you did Plan I (5 books read) last year and moved into Plan II (10 books read) this year, or last year did Plan II( 10 books) and did Plan III (15 books) this year, or ANY move upward to a higher plan, I would like to spread the good news!! When you are ready to turn in your reading form to your unit leader by August 15th, simply attach a note to this year's reading plan sheet telling me of your change. Share your idea with us Many units read books in small groups. If you have found an interesting way to read our books in a group, would you be willing to share with us how you do it? We all could use fresh ideas!!! Send ideas and I will share them in this publication. 2. The Purpose of the UMW Reading Program is to encourage members to think critically about current issues through an annual selection of member-reviewed books. The Reading Program is a study opportunity, but it should also lead to action. The following actions we are encouraged to do are as follows: --Expand understanding of and participation in God's mission. --Increase sensitivity to all human beings-their needs, interests, and concerns. --Encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today. --Grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life. --Enhance self-knowledge and act from that knowledge. --Strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission. Please let me know if a particular book led you to one of these 6 actions and what you did or thought about. I think it would be interesting for us to read how others have been moved by a book to Action! Send your story to me at the address above. I would like to share them in the December issue of News-A-Plenty. Have a great summer!! Barbara Page 13 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

14 2018 SC Conference UMW Mission u Theme: Searching For Our Faith Response Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC Thursday, July 26- Saturday, July 28, 2018 Dean: Jean Doscher Assistant Dean: Betty Swinton Registrar: Elizabeth Duncan doscherj@comcast.net swint723@aol.com lizzyduncan2000@gmail.com IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Youth/Chaperone Covenant and Consent Forms: Youth participant must complete registration form, covenant and parental consent form, information and covenant form for adult chaperones. These forms must be mailed together. Registration is incomplete until all forms are received by the Registrar. Forms are located on the web at umcsc.org/umw or may be secured from the Registrar. Registration: Thursday afternoon from 1:00 4:00 p.m. & 6-6:45p.m. Ellis Hall Atrium First-Timers Orientation/Clergy Orientation: Thursday, 3:00-3:45 p.m. Ellis Hall Opening Plenary: Thursday 4:00 Offering: An offering for our 5 Missions will be received at the closing plenary, Saturday afternoon. Housing: Resident participants will be housed in college dormitories. Bring bed and bath linens, bath mat, soap, warm blanket or spread for a single bed, pillow, coat hangers, comfortable clothes, walking shoes, hat, flashlight, umbrella, rain gear, Bible, water bottle, pens, notebooks, trash bags, jacket or sweater, and other items necessary for your comfort away from home. Classrooms and dorm rooms may be cold bring appropriate linens and clothing. Additional Cost: There will be an extra charge of $50 if you arrive on Wednesday evening. There is a late fee of $10 each for registration forms not postmarked by June 30, Refund Policy: Requests must be submitted to the Registrar via by July 1, Remember that registrations are transferrable if you need to cancel. NO REFUNDS AFTER July 1, 2018 Keys: There is a $10 deposit at registration for keys and it is refunded at checkout. THERE WILL BE A $ CHARGE FOR LOST KEYS NO EXCEPTIONS! Page 14 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

15 July Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, South Carolina Theme: Searching For Our Faith Response Please print clearly Name: Suitemates Address: City and Zip District Phone: Please provide address if you wish for confirmation to be sent electronically: **Please Check All That Apply** Under 40 Youth Attending first time Conference Officer District Officer Clergy Missionary Deaconess Day Participant Youth Chaperone Unlimited (18-30) Coming on Wednesday Special Needs: Please help us address and meet your needs by listing them on the back of this form (If you have a physical condition that requires our consideration for classroom, campus, or dorm; also please indicate dietary needs or restrictions. Hearing loss is a condition and we can seat you close to the study leader.) Emergency Contact: Contact Number All Adult Participants will take the Spiritual Growth study Embracing Wholeness: An Earth Perspective for Covenantal Living and will also take either of the following courses. Therefore, you will need to purchase a book for each class. Please indicate your choice below. (Registrations received by June 15 will guarantee your choice of study.) Geographic Study: Missionary Conferences of the United Methodist Church in the United States Issue Study: What About Our Money: A Faith Response ***************************************************************************************************** For Youth and Limitless Ladies Only: Youth Study: Is It Just Money? Our Dollars, God s Economy Age Date of Birth Grade to enter school in the fall Name of Chaperone: Cell phone: Youth registration, chaperone registration and additional required forms must be mailed together. ***************************************************************************************************** Are you interested in participating in a plenary? Yes Would you like to drive a golf cart? Yes Mail completed form with check make payable to SCCUMW to: Elizabeth Duncan, SCCUMW Mission u - 45 Foreman Hill Rd., Bluffton, SC Check should be made payable to: SCCUMW Adult Resident: $ * Day Student: $85.00 * Youth Resident: $ Amount Enclosed: **Registration Deadline is June 30, 2018**All suitemates forms must be mailed together** **Please read general information sheet on page 14 for more details about this event** Page 15 - June, 2018 News A Plenty

16 Greenwood District United Methodist Women c/o Linda Kidd, Editor P. O. Box 225 McCormick, SC We re on the web: Click on Greenwood District A good place to find forms when needed. 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. Page 16 - June, 2018 News A Plenty