Highland Park United Methodist Church

United Methodist Women (UMW) News!

The Statement of Purpose of United Methodist Women
"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."

Who are the United Methodist Women?

Employed, not employed; housewives; businesswomen; single, married, divorced, young, middle-aged, and older women.
Women committed to mission.
Women just like you . . . of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds;

What is United Methodist Women?
UMW is the group of women in each congregation organized for mission. UMW has existed under many different names since 1869. Churches have merged, but all titles have reflected the church into mission partnership with God. Because the United Methodist Church is a connectional church, local units of UMW relate directly to district and conference organizations of UMW and the Women's Program Division of the General Board of Global Ministries.

Annually, the Highland Park United Methodist Women give more than $20,000 to support the work of the UMW worldwide. The undesignated giving of the United Methodist Women touches the lives of many persons around the world. The total program of UMW is mission -- including mission education, spiritual growth, outreach, and action.

2009 General UMW Meeting Dates and Programs
(watch for further details in monthly newsletters)

February 2 – 10:30 am – Great Hall
Reverend Billie Nowabbi, Pastor of the Dallas Indian United Methodist Church, will focus on the issues of the Native American Community as related to the United Methodist Church

March 2 – 6:30 pm - NIGHT MEETING – Great Hall
Dr. Bill Lawrence, Dean of Perkins School of Theology, will address the development of our young adults for careers in ministry and mission. Young Adults also contributing to the presentation:
                       Jennifer Tankersley, HPU MC Mission and Outreach
                       Caitlin Wells – HPUMC Music Ministry
                       Drew Seelman – HPUMC Youth Missions
                       Phil Dieke – HPUMC Senior High Youth
                       Ashley Hickey – HPUMC Children’s Ministry – Special Needs

April 6 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Room 329
SPIRITUAL RETREAT (CALL TO PRAYER AND SELF-DENIAL)

Monday, April 6, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., room 329

"Creating Communities through Information Technology"

Deadline for lunch and KidCare reservations is Thursday, April 2 at noon. Call 214.523.2267 for lunch reservations; 214.523.2201 for KidCare reservations. Lunch is $10 per person, payable at the door; no charge for KidCare.

May 4 – 10:30 am “Tea Time with God” – Great Hall
Join English born speaker/author Penelope Carlevato as she tells us about different types of women and how they use their individual God-given gifts to encourage, love and serve one another. Enjoy a delightful tea for a special luncheon treat!

This event is co-sponsored by HPUMC & UMW. ALL are invited to join us to hear this very special guest so take time for yourself and “time for tea”!

Call 214.523.2267 for lunch and KidCare reservations by NOON on Thursday, April 30. Lunch is $10 per person, payable at the door; no charge for KidCare

September 14 – 10:30 am – Great Hall
Jennifer Tankersley, HPUMC Mission and Outreach, Jennifer, a life-long member and current staff member of our church, will share the intimate details and a visual perspective of her remarkable December trip to Poland as part of an SMU human rights study program.

October 5 – 10:30 am – Great Hall
Movie – “To Die In Jerusalem”, This documentary film explores, through 2 families’ personal losses, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, mutual pain despite cultural differences and diverse perceptions of death, and ultimately, the hope for peace.

November 2 – 10:30 am - “Hands-on Mission Work Day”
All are welcome to gather ‘round the table and enjoy the fellowship of other UMW members and to assist in a workshop benefiting various missions of HPUMC.

December 7 – 10:30 am – Cox Chapel
Celebrate the season with a special musical presentation, Installation of New Officers as well as
a traditional message of remembrance and hope from our own Reverend Bill Smith.

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