The Mission Echo. Scenes from Spiritual Growth Retreat courtesy of Caron Cooper Executive Team

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1 SOUTH CAROLIN A CON FE RENCE U NITED METHODIST WOMEN The Mission Echo J U N E Scenes from Spiritual Growth Retreat courtesy of Caron Cooper 2014 Executive Team President-Marlene Spencer quintwin@bellsouth.net V. President-Cathy Ford cathylford@gmail.com Secretary-Beth Addis baddis1108@yahoo.com Treasurer-Maureen Thomas jammauth@earthlink.net Communications-Tina Waters twaters2@sc.rr.com Program Resources-Velva Ellerbe ellerbevt@aol.com Social Action-tba Spiritual Growth-Evelyn Pauling evepus@yahoo.com Education & Interpretation Sue Owens buttermilk116@att.net Membership Nurture & Outreach Gladys Lemon lemonice@bellsouth.net Nominations Doris Sullivan D.sullivan@weber-automotive.com Mission Echo Subscriptions $8/year Contact: Tina Waters 303 Factors Walk Summerville, SC

2 President Marlene Spencer Fill my Cup, Let it Overflow Fill my Cup, Let it Overflow The medley to this song, Fill My Cup, Lord has resonated with me since being at Lake Junaluska for the 2015 Spiritual Life Retreat. This year s retreat was spirit filled, spiritually motivating and spiritually uplifting. South Carolina United Methodist Women were blessed to have as our retreat leader, Yvette Richards, President, United Methodist Women national, who led us with the theme, Fill My Cup, Lord with Faith, Hope and Love. Yvette challenged each of us in attendance to go back to our homes and local units and be BOLD, COURAGEOUS, UNREASONABLE WOMEN; to walk in FAITH; to have HOPE for the future; and to know that God s LOVE is everlasting and overflowing. The music from our song leader, Elizabeth Nance- Coker and musician, Rev. Ann Hoyt was inspirational as well. Our cups were indeed filled with Faith, Hope and Love. The weather at the Lake was absolutely beautiful as 568 ladies attended the two sessions. We thank you, Yvette for leading our conference. We started our year with a rescheduled Legislative Event, Am I My Sister s Keeper, due to inclement weather. Even with the date change, we were excited that so many women took the time out of their busy schedules to come and share about an issue that affects so many women, children and youth Domestic Violence. The legislative event welcomed women of all faiths who were there to learn about issues and advocate on public policy because of their faithful commitment to justice. Ms. Becky Callaham, Executive Director of Safe Harbor, Greenville, SC was the keynote speaker. Our ladies were asked to be in contact with their legislators about new criminal domestic violence legislation. Our week of Mission Week of Service went well and we thank you for your participation. In just a few short weeks, we will be at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Taylors, SC for our fun day, Come Together, Be Together. This year our mission emphasis will be Elder Baskets. We ve solicited the help of our Limitless Team to come and collect and assemble the baskets which will support the SCUMC Native American Elder Baskets Mission Project. Come, dressed in your fun hats and any flower accessory you choose for a wonderful day of fun and giving! This is an exciting time for our organization as we continue to grow in our purpose by fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and being advocates for justice. In 2019, we will celebrate 150 years of mission work. During the next four-five years leading up to that we will be preparing for the next 150 years through our gifts to the Legacy Fund endowment which will lay the financial foundation for future generations of United Methodist Women. As more information is shared about this event, we invite you to come and be a part of our history; to share your stories and be intentional mentors so others are empowered by Christ s love through United Methodist Women. Celebrate the dedication and foresight of our foremothers in mission as we lead up to our 150th anniversary in As we move into the last half of the year, many exciting events have been planned for you by your conference event chairs and I hope to see many of you at some of them. Please mark your calendars and make a special effort to be a part of South Carolina United Methodist Women. Continue to share your excitement about the great things happening and invite others to join you in this exciting organization. My prayer, as your president, is that you will not only attend these events but bring others with you. We look forward to bigger and better things happening as we reach out to others through our missions to women, children and youth throughout the entire world. Peace and Grace to you, Marlene Spencer, President

3 Education & Interpretation Sue Owens MISSIONS R US Before I go any further, let me thank each of you who participated in the Great Day of Sharing on May 5, Bethlehem Center, Spartanburg, Columbia Bethlehem Community Center, Killlingsworth, and Rural Mission, Inc., are appreciative of all donations that were made that day. Money is tight for all of our mission projects, so every little and big bits count. Money can also be donated other days of the year as well. Please remit through the proper channels in order for your unit and your district to get credit for what it contributes. There will be a needs list for each of our projects on another page. Plan a trip. Take needed items. It s that time of year, Ladies!!! Do you have your ideas for crafty contributions for the Craft Room at Mission u? Strawberries are ripe. Jams and jellies sure are yummy!!! Other canned and baked goods are appreciated as well. Knitted and crocheted items, hand-sewn pieces, novelty items all are appreciated. Get started now!! July will be here before you know it! As you will remember, proceeds from sales will be split among our five mission projects. Anything not claimed when the sale is over will be given to Wallace Family Life Center to allow the children to go Christmas shopping for their parents and loved ones. Twenty-two pounds of trimmed stamps have just been shipped to Marion Storehouse in Indiana. Please keep them coming. Remember that metered mail and pre-printed presorted stamps cannot be used. I have also taken aluminum pull-tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville. Keep them coming! The Million Hour Effort will be an ongoing effort on behalf of the whole Conference. As you work with children and education, log your hours. When the official log-in web-site is available, more information will be given in the Advocate, as well as other information outlets. Our children need us. Let s not let them down. Thanks for all that you do for missions!

4 Vice President Cathy Ford Our 43rd SCCUMW Annual Meeting at Bethesda United Methodist Church in Easley, the Anderson District on October will be memorable. The Program Committee and the Anderson District UMW ladies are working very hard to create a great time for all. The registration form is ready for to you to complete. Here are just a few reasons why you need to attend and mail in your registration form now. Keynote speaker Rev.Talley Gadson, pastor St. Mark s UMC and Bible Study leader Rev. Susan Leonard-Ray Anderson District Superintendent will enrich our understanding of the theme Welcomed by God, Welcoming All. Come receive their messages. You will attend one workshop of your choosing in the afternoon (per your evaluation suggestions). Select your first and second choice from seven great offerings. Homeless/Family Promise = learn how with local congregations they bring shelter, meals and support services to families without homes... Armilla Moore/Executive Director of Family Promise Pickens County Latin America Study = our newest Mission u study on the people and their faith is personal, theological, informative and inspirational Jane Hallums/Mission u Study Instructor Leadership and Mission = learn what characteristics and understandings are important for helping those we lead live out their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world...cathy Joens/Congregational Specialist Anderson/Greenville Limitless Team = Meet our young women, ages 14 to 30 and gain tips to engage young women in your UMW unit.limitless Team Members+Gladys Lemon SCCUMW MN&O Coordinator Prayer Shawl Project = Help make 100 fleece Prayer Shawls for our SC Mission Projects and Safe Harbor/Domestic Violence Shelter...DeDee Clarey/ VP UMW Bethesda UMC Diverse Spiritual Worship = Discuss diverse types of worship through prayer, song, reading, meditation and more...evelyn Pauling/ SCCUMW Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinator Women s Health = Learn what women need to do to protect their health across their lifespan...premier Women s Care female Physicians Tour the Dream Center of Pickens County Friday afternoon.they exist to provide support and resources to individuals and families in need with an emphasis on helping them improve their lives with a hand-up instead of a hand-out. This is a free tour, with transportation provided. Experience fellowship during the 8pm (earlier this year per your evaluations)afterglow with a Bible Bookmarker Exchange and Program Book Signing. (When was the last time you signed a friend s yearbook?) Meet Anderson District s deaconess Mary Lou Edens (listed in our Prayer Calendar) and learn about her fulfilling a need by creating the Tracy Jackson Program of G.I.F.T. for children. Hands on activities include making fleece prayer shawls (for SC national missions and victims of domestic violence) and trimming stamps (provides clean water in Africa). Shop the Resource Room for the latest materials, enjoy displays from our five SC Missions and meet two new directors, and watch videos on current social action topics and Mission u studies. Saturday wear a shirt with a UMW or your church logo (per your evaluations). We are busy planning our mission collection opportunity with the Limitless Team. Our 43rd SCCUMW Annual Meeting will provide many ways for you to fulfill our UMW purpose. Together we will transact the necessary business to carry on in We need you to be there to make it happen.

5 43 rd Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women October 23-24, 2015 Bethesda United Methodist Church 516 Piedmont Road, Easley, SC For Registration Information contact Snooky Forgue, Registrar at (864) or Theme: Welcomed by God, Welcoming All Name: (please provide name as you wish for it to appear on name tag) Address: City: Zip: Best Contact Phone number: District: Church: Address: Dietary Restrictions: Will you be at Dinner on Friday night 5:30-6:30pm? Will you be at lunch on Saturday? Please note: Meals require a meal ticket from your registration packet Check all of the following that apply: FIRST TIME CONFERENCE OFFICER PAST CONFERNCE PRESIDENT CLERGY UNDER 40 DISTRICT OFFICER UNIT PRESIDENT MISSION DIRECTOR AGE14-30 LIMITLESS VOTING DELEGATE MISSIONARY/DEACONESS NURSERY NEEDED-NUMBER OF CHILDREN/AGES / In case of emergency please contact Phone: **Workshops** Please select your first (1) and second(2) choice for Friday afternoon workshops. You will be assigned to one of your selections. Homelessness/Family Promise Latin America Leadership and Mission Limitless Team Prayer Shawl Project Diverse Spiritual Worship Women s Heath CUT HERE AND RETURN TOP PORTION TO REGISTRAR LISTED BELOW ~ ~ Friday, October 23 ~ ~ Registration: 12:00noon 3:00pm in the Parlor of the church (Anyone arriving after 3pm may still register prior to Communion Service. No meal tickets will be available unless pre-registered) Optional Pre-conference Activities and a Tour of The Dream Center will be available during registration. The Tour bus will depart from the church parking lot at 12:30pm and return at 2:30pm. Session 1 3:00pm Opening Ceremonies/Bible Study 4:10PM Workshops 5:30pm Dinner MEAL TICKET REQUIRED 7:00pm Evening Worship and Communion 8:00pm Afterglow Fellowship in the Gymnasium Registration: Session 2 9:00am 10:30am 10:45am 12:15pm ~ ~ Saturday, October 24 ~ ~ 8:00am 9:00am in the Parlor of the church (for those attending only the Saturday sessions) General Business in Sanctuary General Business continued/keynote Address 12:30-1:30 pm Lunch MEAL TICKET REQUIRED Session 3 1:45-3:00 pm General Business in Sanctuary/Election and Installation of Officers/Closing Send Registration along with $25 fee (payable to SCCUMW) to: Snooky Forgue, 114 Cambridge Ct, Easley, SC or joyfulsnooky@gmail.com Registration Deadline Oct. 9, 2015 Registrations postmarked after Oct. 10 and on-site registrations will be $35

6 United Methodist Women Mission u 2015: Created for Happiness Happiness is the word at Mission u 2015 where Spartanburg Methodist College will be filled with signs of Happiness everywhere. Mission u 2015 is worship, 4 in-depth mission studies, music, prayer, sharing, exploring, and fellowship. Mission u starts Thursday, July 23 with registration, hospitality, and hands-onmissions at 1:00. Gathering music led by Laurel Jean Walden for opening plenary is at 4:00. Mission u 2015 ends July 25 about 3:30 with door prizes and closing communion you don t want to miss. We are happy to announce that teen women ages twelve to eighteen will be on campus, where they will learn about what United Methodist Women really is. The Youth study on Latin America will help them increase their understanding of what life is like for Latin American youth, and will include hands-on mission activities, fellowship, and fun. The youth study leaders are Selena Ruth Smith and Deborah Edwards. Youth and chaperone registration forms are at These must be mailed together. Consider sponsoring a youth and her mother, or two youth. Thursday evening adults will begin either the geographic study, Latin America: People and Faith or the social issues study, The Church and People with Disabilities. IMPORTANT: You must register by June 15 to guarantee your choice of these studies. Geographic study leaders are Barbara Barb Brooks, Susan Brooks, Jane Hallum, Rev. Marty Nason, and Patsy Whitaker. In the study of Latin America we learn about the culture, the people, their faith, and their challenges. Social Issues study leaders are Rev. Pattie Gordon, Nettie Greene, Audrey Gunter, Laurel Jean Walden, and Ernestine Wright. This repeat study leads us to discover how we can increase awareness of gifts and challenges of those with visible and invisible disabilities and help the church to be more welcoming and accessible to those with disabilities. We encourage persons with disabilities to attend Mission u and all UMW events. We are working to make everyone feel welcome by providing needs specific accessibility. IMPORTANT: Specific needs must be requested on the registration form for us to provide them. Don t assume we know to place you close to the speaker, or that you are vegetarian, or need to be close to an exit, or need meds refrigerated, etc. Friday offers a fiesta-type celebration of missions, the completion of the Latin America and the Church and People with Disabilities studies and will launch the spiritual growth study, Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God, led by Rev. Ken Nelson. All adult participants will take this study on the Biblical and Methodist tradition of the language of happiness. Books will be available for $10 each at Mission u or they can be ordered online at Mission u participants visiting the Resource Room purchase current study books or books from the UMW Reading Program. They enjoy buying donated handmade crafts which abound in the Craft Room. Funds raised go to the five SC missions supported by SCCUMW. A hands-on mission station is just outside the craft room. Friday s fiesta-type celebration will include multiple displays throughout the hallways including some crafts, some dancing and service provider/mission information/sales. Everyone is invited to wear ethnic clothing if you like. C.E.U. s. Lay Servant Recertification and scholarships are available. For information and registration visit or contact Rebecca Rochester, Mission u 2015 Dean, at We ll share happiness as we learn how God is calling us to join in the transformation of the world.

7 South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women MISSION u JULY 23-25, 2015 BESS DOWLING WARE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The Mission u Committee is pleased to announce that Barbara Ware and her family have donated a sum of money to be used for scholarships to the school. Barbara and her family were looking for a way to honor her mother, Mrs. Bess Dowling Ware. Barbara said that when summer came each year that she knew that her mother would soon be going to the School of Christian Mission. Since the school has meant so much to their mom, a scholarship fund seemed a wonderful way to honor her. The Bess Dowling Ware Scholarship consists of one fully- funded tuition to Mission u. To apply complete the following application and separate sheet with detailed answers and return to Rebecca Rochester, 307 Pine Street, Union, SC or to billsauto4u@aol.com NAME ADDRESS HOME PHONE CELL ADDRESS CHURCH and DISTRICT Please check: Under 40 Over 40 First Timer DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: JUNE 20, 2015 (Use a separate sheet of paper to answer the following.) 1. In what ways will you use the information and knowledge you will receive at MISSION u? 2. Why you need to receive financial assistance to attend MISSION u? Describe your participation in UMW & your local church including what activities and events you have participated and/or what offices you have held? Include details of how you participated? Local level? B. District level? C. Conference level (State)?

8 2015 SC Conference UMW Mission u Theme: Created for Happiness Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC Thursday, July 23- Saturday, 25, 2015 Dean: Rebecca Rochester Assistant Dean: Ann Alexander Registrar: Betty Swinton Billsauto4u@aol.com mhaall5@bellsouth.net swint723@aol.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/Ministers Orientation: Thursday, 3:00-3:45 p.m. Ellis Hall Opening Plenary: Thursday 4:10 Offering: An offering for Missions will be received at the Friday evening session. 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, alarm clock, comfortable clothes, walking shoes, hat, flashlight, umbrella, rain gear, Bible, 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. 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, 2015 Keys: The key deposit is $10 and is refundable at checkout. THERE WILL BE A $ CHARGE FOR LOST KEYS NO EXCEPTIONS! Textbooks: You may pur chase in advance by or der ing toll fr ee fr om the Mission Resour ce Center or the Resource Room on campus, open during registration. For information about each of the 2015 studies visit: Craft Room: Please bring handmade crafts to be sold in Ellis Hall as soon as you get to campus. Proceeds will be divided among the five South Carolina Mission Projects. Walking Problems? Don t Worry! Golf carts will be available to get you from place to place on campus. The drivers are fun, experienced, willing and ready! Child Care: No childcare will be offered. Insurance does not cover children less than 12 years of age. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2015 After June 30, 2015, please add a late fee of $10.00.

9 July Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, South Carolina Theme: Created For Happiness Please print clearly Name: Suitemate Address: District: Phone: Please provide address if you wish for confirmation to be sent electronically: Under 40 Clergy **Please Check All That Apply** Youth Attending first time Conference Officer District Officer Missionary Day Participant Youth Chaperone 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. Emergency Contact: Contact Number All Adult Participants will take the Spiritual Growth study Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God and will also take either of the following courses. Please indicate your choice below. (Registrations received by June 15 will guarantee your choice.) Geographic Study: Latin America People and Faith Issue Study: The Church and People with Disabilities Please indicate here if you took The Church and People with Disabilities study last year. ******************************************************************************************************* For Youth Only: Youth Study: Latin America: Places, Culture, and Faith 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 Are you interested in driving a golf cart? Yes Mail completed form with payment to: Betty Swinton - SCCUMW Mission u - P. O. Box Dillon, SC Adult Resident: $ * Day Student: $80.00 * Youth Resident: $ Amount Enclosed: **Registration Deadline is June 30, 2015** **Suitemate registration forms must be mailed together** **Please See General Information Sheet for more details about the event**

10 Membership Nurture & Outreach Gladys Lemon The MN&O s throughout the Conference have been working hard, burning the midnight oil counting all the members of SCCUMW. What an awesome task! I applaud all the district MN&O s for making the phone calls, adding the numbers together and turning it in so South Carolina can be counted. This membership count is important to SCCUMW because it shows the National UMW that we are putting love in action by supporting all the local and national projects that help women and children. When you receive this issue of Mission Echo, the Come Together Be Together event for this year will be history. The keynote speaker, Freida Stobel, the exciting workshops, and assembling of the Elder Baskets will have come and gone. The MN&O Committee would like to thank all who came and brought their flower hats, scarves, pins, etc., and items for the Elder Baskets. If you missed all the fun this year, make preparations now to attend the CTBT event in 2016, tentatively planned for Chapin UMC. SCCUMW you either experienced or missed an awesome Spiritual Growth Retreat at Lake Junaluska held the first days of May. When we came down from the mountain our cups were filled with Faith, Hope and Love. As your membership chair I was thrilled to see four young ladies who accompanied their mothers, aunts or grandmothers to the retreat. I applaud the women who look for opportunities to involve the young women in their churches by bringing them to UMW events. What better way to get them interested than by awarding them scholarships to attend these events and become a mentor to them. My mother-in-law, taught her Baptist raised daughter-in-law all about the UMW and took me with her to events, such as the Spiritual Growth Retreat at Lake Junaluska and the then named School of Christian Mission. I fell in love with the organization, its mission outreach and the fellowship of the women from all over the state. I have been involved with it ever since. I thank her to this day for all she taught me. Our Limitless Team is looking for new members and welcome all at our table. We want to rebuild, renew reinvigorate and add to the SCCUMW s Limitless Team. Please encourage your young women to join or form their own UMW circles and make a difference in the lives of all of God s children, especially women, children and youth.

11 NEEDS LISTS FOR MISSION PROJECTS Bethlehem Center, Spartanburg Forever stamps Gift cards Non-perishable food White-out ¾ in scotch tape Pine-Sol Disinfecting wipes Lysol Clorox Hangers (plastic, skirts/pants) Large plastic storage bins Snacks for after-school Backpacks Light-weight vacuum Campbell Soup labels Killingsworth Lunch boxes/bags Food storage containers Sugar Ziplock quart storage bags Aluminum foil and plastic wrap Cream for coffee Laundry detergent for sensitive skin Sharpie permanent markers Dark colored dry erase markers Bath soap/facial soap for sensitive skin Toilet paper Paper towels Lysol or other disinfectant spray Blue/black pens such as G2 or similar Wal-mart and Office Depot gift cards Forever stamps Jumbo paper clips AA and AAA batteries Columbia Bethlehem Community Center Wal-mart and Office Depot gift cards Fruit snacks Juices/water Individual packs of crackers/cookies Ink cartridges (HP_88XL) black and color Book bags Children s clothes underwear, belts, socks, hats and gloves, hoodies, t-shirts, sweaters, jackets Volunteers Wallace Family Life Center Wal-Mart and Office Depot gift cards Undesignated money Campbell Soup labels Grocery coupons for non-perishables Rural Mission, Inc. Paper Products Folding chairs and tables Health Kits Towels, Wash Cloths, Bedding Postage Stamps, Diapers Portable Fans Appliances Kitchen Items School Supplies and Uniforms Financial Donations Each of these Mission Projects ask for your prayers!

12 Secretary of Program Resources Velva Ellerbe Beat the Rush! Order your study books before Mission u. Don t worry though, if you forget. We ll have plenty available in the Resource Room. Contact information for resource materials UMW PO Box Atlanta, GA Columbia Bethlehem Community Center cbccommunitycenter@gmail.com Bessie T. Geiger who has served the Columbia Bethlehem Community Center since summer 2011 remains a valuable member of our staff. Bessie began serving the Bethlehem Center as interim Executive Coordinator in January 2013 after the unexpected resignation of the previous coordinator. During her time in this position she represented the center by participating in several speaking engagements before UMW units and at Conference UMW gatherings. She served as spokesperson on behalf of the center at churches for special programs and activities highlighting the center s work as one of the 13 Advance Special Ministries of the United Methodist Church. While the Executive Coordinator was charged with carrying out some duties of an Executive Director, the position concentrated more on coordinating programs and activities for the center. The position has been crucial in helping to return the center to a degree of stability over the past few years. The board of directors recognized the need to move the center to the next level. The board agreed that having an executive director, as well as an executive assistant, would push the center forward to its next accomplishments. Mrs. Geiger, as executive assistant, now focuses her attention on the office administrative duties as well as working alongside the executive director helping to implement programs and activities. To speak with Mrs. Geiger about volunteer opportunities or enrolling your children or grandchildren in our upcoming camps and activities, call (803) Columbia Bethlehem Community Center welcomes Whitney D. Chisholm as the new executive director effective January Whitney is no stranger to the Bethlehem Center; she became a member of the board in 2013 and quickly began to share her desire to be more directly involved in activities of the center beyond the time in board meetings. Over the past 15 months, as the center has begun to move in a much anticipated direction, the board was keenly aware that it needed to look at adding another permanent member. The Board recognized the need for strong skills in public relations, salesmanship, long-term planning and grants research. With this in mind, the board of directors voted during fourth quarter 2014 to hire Whitney as executive director. She began work in the position on January 12, Whitney is a 2010 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in public relations. Her work experience has included event planning with Thomas Media Group, marketing project manager with CSC and most recently program director with United Way of the Midlands. This part-time position is a great fit as she is a full-time student currently pursuing a doctor of pharmacy.

13 Due to overwhelming demand, one more shirt order will be placed in time for Mission u. Orders due by June 12. No late orders will be accepted. Next order will be spring of 2016 in time for Southeast Jurisdictional Meeting. These are the same turquoise polo shirts with the UMW logo embroidered on the front. SHIRT ORDER FORM SIZE QUANTITY NAME PHONE ADDRESS Delivery Options (circle one) Pick up at Mission u Pick up in Summerville Mail ($5 additional charge per shirt) Make check out to Mr. Sign Mail to Tina Waters 303 Factors Walk Summerville SC Small-XL $20 each XXL $22 each 3X-4X $24 each News from Wallace Family Life Center The Board of Directors is proud to announce the addition of Jonathan Wedlock to our staff as Executive Director. He comes to us from the Dept. of Juvenile Justice and brings with him a passion for children and youth. Jonathan s visits to the Center as a teenager instilled in him a desire to serve there. Antoinette Balfour will resume full time duties as Program Director. She has done an outstanding job as Interim Director while keeping all programs running. With this amazing team in place, we look to great things at WFLC. Keep them and the Center in your prayers. It was approved at the March Board meeting that we will set up a scholarship fund for summer camp. If you are interested in being a part of this you may contact the Center. Also, we are still in need of a freezer. Also a flat screen TV would aide us in offering Bible studies. As always, we thank you for your wonderful support. Garvin Gilley SCCUMW Representative to WFLC

14 Spiritual Growth Coordinator Evelyn Pauling The theme for the 2015 South Carolina Conference Spiritual Growth Retreat was "Fill My Cup Lord With Faith, Hope and Love." This was illustrated by the presence of tea cups, crosses, and bibles that decorated the stage. As usual, the beauty of Lake Junaluska and its peaceful atmosphere revealed God's masterful creativeness. It provide a visual scene to enhance the spiritual moment. Our keynote speaker, Yvette Richards, did an amazing job with setting the tone and essence for this year s event. She conveyed to an audience of 564 plus ladies what living with faith, hope and love looks like once God has filled our cups. Her inspiring and encouraging message was magnified with the melody of music and songs. Nevertheless, the musician and song leader aided in lifting every voice in reverence to our Lord. Individually souls were healed and blessed. Special guests included key note speaker Yvette Richards (United Methodist Women National President, from Kansas City, Missouri), the musician (Rev. Ann Hoyt, retired pastor), the song leader (Elizabeth Nance- Coker, Minister of Music at Grace United Methodist Church, Columbia SC), and the Communion Celebrant (Rev. Amy Cole, Smoky Mountain District Superintendent). Their dynamic talents joined and radiated throughout Stuart Auditorium. May God continue to use these ladies to win souls to His Kingdom. You did an amazing job as servants for the Lord. A big thank you goes out to the ladies who supported the 2015 South Carolina United Methodist Women Spiritual Growth retreat! Thanks for traveling across the Carolinas. Your smiles, hugs and kind words of appreciation were graciously received. You all were a wonderful audience! May God continue to bless you. The SCCUMW Spiritual Growth Committee consisted of very hard working positive women who allowed God to guide and use their talent for His glory. Thanks to those who worked tirelessly to ensure success. God has truly answered our prayers as we concluded another victorious year at the lake. The combination of your individual talents and gifts presented an amazing conference. I thank God for each of you and all that you do to encourage spiritual growth. In addition, I would like to thank Dr. John Ewing, Executive Directive of Lake Junaluska, LuAnn Davis, Event Coordinator, Debbie Knight, Mark and other staff who worked very hard to have things in order for the SCCUMW. God bless you all. Spiritual Growth Retreat Totals -568 (including 3 visitors) District 1st Timers Under 40 Retreat 1 Attendance Retreat 2 Attendance Anderson Charleston Columbia Florence Greenville Greenwood Hartsville Marion Orangeburg Rock Hill Spartanburg Walterboro Total Attendance

15 Hotels for 2015 SCCUMW Annual Meeting The hotels listed below have blocks of rooms available for Friday evening, October 23, Please ask for the South Carolina United Methodist Women block to reserve your room, except as noted below. Registration deadlines for receiving the UMW price are listed in the information below. See individual hotels for additional information. Be sure to give the date you want the room, i.e. Oct. 23. If you want to reserve a room for a different night other than that, you will have to pay a different fee and make a separate reservation. If you have questions, contact Beth Addis, , or baddis1108@yahoo.com. Baymont Inn & Suites 211 Dayton School Road Easley, SC (deadline Oct. 9, 2015) Complimentary breakfast; rooms open to parking lot Best Western Plus Piedmont Inn & Suites 70 Kalyns Way Piedmont, SC (deadline Sept. 23, 2015) Complimentary breakfast Holiday Inn Express 410 Alliance Parkway Anderson, SC (deadline Sept. 23, 2015) Complimentary breakfast Super 8 Hotel Piedmont 3104 SC Hwy 153 Piedmont, SC (deadline Oct. 20, 2015) Complimentary breakfast; rooms open to parking lot $ tax 2 double beds; $ tax 2 double beds plus whirlpool tub Use code to reserve your room. $ tax 2 queen beds or 1 king bed Just off I-85, exit 40, behind Cracker Barrel $ tax 2 queen beds or 1 king bed Just off I-85, exit 27 (furthest from church) $100 + tax 2 queen beds or 1 king bed Just off I-85, exit 40

16 The South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women Bethany UMC 118 W. 3rd South St. Summerville, SC Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Permit # 25 Summerville, SC 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. We re on the Web: umw Like us on Facebook South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women Special Notes South Carolina Mission Projects Emphasis Months: FEBRUARY: Wallace Family Life Center, Bennettsville APRIL: Columbia Bethlehem Community Center JULY: Rural Mission Incorporated, Johns Island SEPTEMBER: Killingsworth, Columbia NOVEMBER: Bethlehem Center, Spartanburg

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