Seeking Justice and Joy for All United Methodist Women Program Book 2016
Purpose of the United Methodist Women 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.
2016 Executive Board President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Nominations Mission Coordinators Spiritual Growth Education and Interpretation Social Action Prayer/ Self Denial Program Resources/ Book Club Funerals Calling for Funerals Lenten Breakfast Chairman Historian Music Publicity Kitchen Supplies Friendship Sympathy Cards Get Well Cards/Gifts Flowers/Altar Rose Christmas Gifts Member at Large Sister Unit District Friend Nancy McCard Diane Adam Ginger Marquis Shirley Wooters Janet Rentschler Diane Boerner Carol Wiley Jean Hubbard Colleen Traster Joan Orness Judi Tjepkes Gail McLoud Barb Tucker Gail McLoud Diane Boerner Executive Committee Jean Hubbard Colleen Traster Ardis Shirbroun Judi Tjepkes Gail McLoud Barb Tucker Diane Adam Ginger Marquis Church Secretary Faith Circle Rev. Annette Kruse Lake City UMW Lavonne Hoover
Budget 2016 Cards, Gifts, Flowers $250.00 Youth Work $300.00 Literature and programs $50.00 School of Missions $150.00 Reading Material $150.00 Miscellaneous $900.00 Missions (61x 12 Months) $732.00 Special Mission Recognition Pins $80.00 Prayer and Self Denial $65.00 Iowa Projects 61 Members $1 per member Bidwell $61.00 Shessler Hall $61.00 School of Missions $61.00 Hawthorn Hill $61.00 Magazine Fund $1.00 World Thank Offering $50.00 Local Church Budget @ $300 a quarter $1,200.00 Kitchen Supplies $150.00 Total $4322.00
Reading Program Secretary of Program Resources Chairman: Judi Tjepkes District Reading Program: 4 Books + Response 10 Books + Response 20 or more Books The reading club will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. Members Peggy Barkley Ann Brandt Darlene Eklund Jean Hubbard Juanita Lorentzen Eleanor Anderson Joan Orness Beth Shultz Donna Springer Judi Tjepkes Nancy McCard
Faith Circle Monthly Meetings Meetings will be held at church January 21st Joint Circle Meeting Pledge Service 2:00 p.m. Serving Diane Boerner and Gail McLoud May 19th Lesson: Jean Hubbard Serving: Ginger Marquis September 15th Lesson: Barb Tucker Serving: Carol Wiley October 20th Lesson: Judi Tjepkes Serving: Joan Orness and Darlene Eklund November 17th Lesson: Thank You Thoughts By All Serving: Jean Hubbard and Joan Orness
Faith Circle Co Circle Leaders Secretary/Treasurer Friendship Membership Social Action Education & Interpretation Calling Committee Joan Orness Jean Hubbard Gail McLoud Dorothy Willardson Eleanor Anderson Ann Brandt Darlene Eklund Donna Springer Diane Boerner Ginger Marquis Committee 1 Gail McLoud Jean Hubbard Dorothy Willardson Ann Brandt Peggy Barkley Barb Tucker Ginger Marquis Diane Boerner Jill Viles Committee 2 Eleanor Anderson Jeanie Johnson Carol Wiley Joan Orness Donna Springer Judi Tjepkes Darlene Eklund Evelyn Jacobs Arlene Fish Jane Frahm Supportive Members: Jessie Mohr, Donna Light, LaVola Lizer, Kay Learned, Jean Cafferty, Mary Schneider, Wanda Smith, Juanita Lorentzen, Evelyn Farnham, Lillian Hoover, Myrna Jacobson, Sue Dean, Dianne Reed, Pearl Ven Huizen, Patsy Dunbar
Joy Circle Monthly Meetings January 21st Joint Circle Meeting Pledge Service 2:00 p.m. Serving Diane Boerner and Gail McLoud May 19th Lesson: Colleen Traster Serving: Diane Boerner September 15th Lesson: Beth Shultz Serving: Shirley Wooters October 20th Lesson: Nancy McCard Serving: Linda Brandes November 17th Lesson: Carolyn Sandgren Serving: Colleen Traster
Joy Circle Co Circle Leaders Secretary/Treasurer Friendship Membership Social Action Linda Brandes Nancy McCard Diane Adam Colleen Traster Colleen Traster Shirley Wooters Education & Interpretation Carolyn Sandgren Calling Committee Amanda Devries Committee 1 Diane Adam Brenda Brandes Linda Brandes Carolyn Sandgren Ardi Shirbroun Marj Johnson Esther Long Deb Tvrdik Amanda Devries Karen McCubbin Shirley Wooters Nancy McCard Beth Shultz Zo Ann Ewing Marla Stokesbary Ruth Stubbs Colleen Traster Janet Rentschler Crystal Wilks Supportive Members: Kim Sandgren, Kathy Lizer, Mary Patterson, Kendale Vosberg, Denise Sebring, Dena Sytsma
GOWRIE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MONTHLY MEETINGS
January 2016 John 15:11 NRSV I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. January 13 th BINGO at Care Center 3:00 p.m. 1 worker from Faith circle, will provide 6 small sodas or 6 wrapped snacks. January 21 st 2 p.m. Faith and Joy Circles will meet together
February 2016 Jeremiah 29:13 The Lord declares, You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. February 4 th 1:30 p.m. Executive Meeting 2 p.m. General Meeting Program: Community Food Pantry; Marla Stokesbary Social Action Collen Traster Joy Circle Serving February 10 th Ash Wednesday 6 p.m. Soup Supper ( (GUMC)- Joy Circle Serving 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service (GUMC) February 17 th 6:00 PM Soup Supper at Zion Service at 7:00 PM February 24 th 6 p.m. Soup Supper (GUMC)- Faith Circle Serving 7 p.m. Lenten Worship (GUMC)
March 2016 Psalm 36:7 How precious, O God, is your constant love! We find protection under the shadow of your wings. March 2 nd 6:00 PM Soup Supper at Zion Service at 7:00 PM March 4 th World Day of Prayer Gowrie UMC March 9 th BINGO at Care Center 3:00 p.m. 1 worker from Joy circle, will provide 6 small sodas or 6 wrapped snacks. 6:00 PM Lenten Soup Supper at GUMC Joy Circle Serving Service at 7:00 PM March 15 th (Snow Date 22 nd ) North Central District Mission Study Registration 8:30-9:00 AM Ames First UMC Each car load will furnish a salad. March 16 th 6:00 p.m. soup supper at Zion Service at 7:00 PM March 23 rd Lenten Breakfast at GUMC 9:30 AM Dinning Room Joy Circle Serving Faith Circle Committee Barb Tucker and Diane Boerner
April 2016 Galatians 6:9 Don t get tired of doing what is good. Don t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. April 12 th Spiritual Retreat Day Apart Alden UMC No UMW or Circle Meetings
May 2016 Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. May 5 th UMW Executive Board 1:30 PM General Meeting 2:00 PM High School Music Groups; Joy Circle Serving May 11 th BINGO at Care Center 3:00 p.m. 1 worker from Faith circle, will provide 6 small sodas or 6 wrapped snacks. May 19 th Circles meet ; 9:30 AM Faith; 7:00PM Joy Mission U Registrations Due June 1 Mission U July 17-20 Marshalltown CC
June 2016 Psalm 25:4 NOB Make me to know your way, O Lord; teach me your paths. June 2 nd UMW Executive Board 11:30 PM General Meeting 12:00 PM Salad Luncheon Serving- Faith Circle Decorating Joy Circle Guest Day Lake City The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss Robin Sweers No Circle Meetings June 30 th Reading and Mission Reports Due
July 2016 Philippians 4:6 TLB Don t worry about anything; instead pray about everything; tell God your needs and don t forget to thank him for His answers. July 17-20 Mission U Marshalltown CC July 13 th BINGO at Care Center 3:00 p.m. 1 worker from Joy circle, will provide 6 small sodas or 6 wrapped snacks. No UMW or Circle meetings
August 2016 Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and hope. No UMW or Circle meetings
September 2016 Joshua 24:15 Choose today whom you will serve.but as for me and my family we will serve the Lord. September 1 st 6:00 PM UMW Executive Meeting 6:30 PM UMW Salad Supper Serving: Joy Circle Speaker: Patti Anderson September 14 th BINGO at Care Center 3:00 p.m. 1 worker from Faith circle, will provide 6 small sodas or 6 wrapped snacks. September 15 th 9:30 AM UMW - Faith Circle 7:00 PM UMW - Joy Circle September 24 th UMW North Central Iowa Annual Meeting; Ogden UMC
October 2016 Proverbs 15:4 NRSV A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. October 1 st Send list of new officers to District Secretary October 20 th 9:30 AM UMW - Faith Circle 7:00 PM UMW - Joy Circle October 21-23 Fall Mission U Marshalltown CC
November 2016 John 3:16 NRSV For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. November 3 rd UMW Executive Meeting 1:30 p.m. General Meeting 2:00 p.m. Plan for Bazaar Program: Prayer and Self Denial Joan Orness World Thank Offering Serving Faith Circle November 9 th BINGO at Care Center 3:00 p.m. 1 worker from Joy circle, will provide 6 small sodas or 6 wrapped snacks. November 17 th 9:30 AM UMW - Faith Circle 7:00 PM UMW - Joy Circle
December 2016 Luke 2:39-40 NRSV When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. December 3 rd Christmas Bazaar 8:00 a.m. 11 a.m. Kitchen: Faith Circle Dining Room: Joy Circle December UMW Program ICCC Concert Gifts for Shut ins Joy Circle No Circle Meetings
Christmas Coffee & Bazaar Saturday, December 3rd 8:00 a.m. 11 a.m. Chairmen Publicity Kitchen Dining Room Rugs and Crafts Bake Sale Cookie Committee Noodles Candy Shop White Elephant Circle Leaders Judi Tjepkes Faith Circle Joy Circle Colleen Traster, Diane Adam, Nancy McCard Diane Boerner Chairman Peggy Barkley Carol Wiley Jane Frahm Brenda Brandes Chairman Ruth Stubbs Carolyn Sandgren Gail McLoud Barb Tucker Judi Tjepkes Joy Circle
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