Messiah United Methodist Women

Purpose: 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.

At Messiah: A group of women who grow together and support each other through Jesus. This is done by enjoying time together at various Bible studies, activities and events that culminate in our focus on mission projects within our communities and other areas.

Our mission projects include raising funds for local organizations that support those in need, such as Susanna Wesley House, YWCA Battered Spouses, Meals on Wheels and others. We also have various drives to provide items such as paper towels, socks, toiletries, to these and other groups. In addition, our women make various items by hand for donation.

General Meetings
	Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 12:00 pm Program TBA Annual Pledge to Mission
	Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm Thanksgiving Program with World Thank Offering

Special Events
	Annual Christmas Bazaar: Saturday, November 12 from 9 am to 1 pm
	Secret Pal Tea: Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm
	Ladies' Christmas Party: Monday, December 12 at 7 pm

UMW Circles
	Prayer Shawl Circle: Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm
	Faith Circle: Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm for Bible study and fellowship Current Study: A Life Worthy Of The Gospel (no meetings in July or August)
	Book Club Circle: Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Panera (Jumpers Hole Road & Ritchie Highway) (no meetings in July or August)