United Methodist Women
September we will be starting our UMW Pledges for a new year,
September 2011 through May 2012.
UMW Mission Work
Ugly Quilts are put together by a group of ambitious ladies who meet the first Thursday of each at 9:00 am to 11:00 am in Albright Hall. Norma Lodge is the crew leader. She needs donations of sheets, blankets, mattress pads, bedspreads, towels and drapes. If you are cleaning house or redecorating, save these items for Norma. The quilts are donated to the Children's Advocacy Center. If you would like to donate, please drop it in the box under the shelf in the lobby. If you have questions contact Norma Lodge. Thank you for your help.
We presently have six women’s circles at Grace
United Methodist Church. The circles are active in supporting many charities as
well as in service to church events and needs. It is also a wonderful fellowship
opportunity. We meet Sept. through May. Below is a list of the circles
with a brief description of each and the chairperson to contact for more
information. We welcome new members. Please feel free to contact either
Jackie Mickley (944-3948) or Carolyn Stenzel (944-4169), 2011-2012 UMW Co-Presidents, if you have
further questions.
AZURE - Meets
the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Grace Church. The general age
range of the group is 70 and up. Some of the works they are involved in are
making nut cups for shut-ins, making receiving blankets and supporting a family
at Christmas. Their Sept. meeting is a picnic at the city park.
Their chairperson is Gayle Weber.
EMERALD -
Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at member’s homes. The general
age range of the group is 20-40. One of their main ministries is supporting a family at
Christmas. Their chairperson, Deanna Huddleson (944-9444) says their group provides good fellowship time for
moms.
OPAL - Meets
the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in member’s homes. The age range of
the group is 40-60, but all ages are welcome. They make and sell apple pies at
the church in September to support several charities, including families at
Christmas. Their chairperson, Sandy French (441-5839), invites women to check
the group out-they are a fun bunch of girls.
PEARL - Meets
the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at member’s homes. The general age
range of the group is 55-70. In the past few years, the members have been
raising money for local missions by running the concession stand for the church
softball league in the summer. Those monies are allocated for needy families
throughout the year, but especially around the holidays. Judy Bodeen and
Cindy Pippen are the contacts for this circle.
ROSE - Meets
the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the church. They have coffee
from 9:00-9:30 followed by the meeting. The age range of this group is 60 and
up. They do not have a fundraiser, but support their missions by donation.
Their chairperson is Dixie Anderson.
VIOLET -
Meets the second Monday of the month at 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the church in
Albright Hall. There is a wide age range in this group. It is diverse. They support
many charities as the members propose throughout the year. Their chairperson is
Carolyn Stenzel and Sue TeStrake.
*Please note: Meetings at
member’s homes are on a volunteer basis.
Grace 2011-2012 UMW General
Officers
Co-Presidents - Jackie Mickley &
Carolyn Stenzel
Secretary - Amber Williamson
Treasurer - Linda Rice
Grace UMW Coordinators
Spiritual Growth - Cindy Hudson/Janet
VanDerSchaaf
Supportive Community - Amie Blank
Cunningham Home - Peggy Betcher
Father/Child Banquet - Cindy Pippin & Judy Bodeen
Nominations Committee - Connie Yager
Grace 2011-2012 Prayer Chain Contacts
Ann Lizotte: 945-4721
Lyn Gradert 944-3294
Joy Dwyer 944-6139
Grace Kitchen Kapers
Chairpersons
Margaret McDowell (944-5229) & Mary Gorman (944-4918)
COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY - Mission Project Day is planned and supported by this Committee. They also meet monthly to work on various projects such as “ugly quilts” and care packages which are given to needy individuals.
CUNNINGHAM HOME - This representative is in charge of collecting Campbell Soup labels for Cunningham Home and keeping the members informed of activities and projects at the Home.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH - Provide opportunities for personal growth and spiritual renewal. This Coordinator, along with the Circle Coordinators, are in charge of Maundy Thursday Program & Brunch.
FATHER/CHILD BANQUET - Coordinate the meal preparation, decorate the tables and take down tables at the end of the evening. Table decorations are to be kept simple. Each circle will contribute a member for the committee. Volunteers from each circle will be asked to help prepare the meal, donate food items, serve and clean-up.
United Methodist Women Calendar of Events
Mission Workday - Held monthly, usually first Thursday of the month from 9-11 am, followed by lunch. All women are welcome to come tie quilts that are then donated to the homeless. Supported by our Supportive Community Coordinator and friends.
Father/Child Banquet - An annual event, held in February. Date needs to be verified with the UMM President and church calendar. A UMW Board Member coordinates the event. There is an event folder available with guidelines. UMW receives proceeds from the banquet.
World Day of Prayer - Annual event sponsored by Church Women United on the first Friday of March. Six churches in the Geneseo area participate in this prayer service and rotate sponsoring the event. Grace United Methodist Church sponsored the service in 2010. An event folder is available with guidelines. Circles rotate sending a member to represent our church and participate in the service.
Maundy Thursday Brunch - Annual event held each Maundy Thursday and open to all women of the church. The Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinator chairs a committee made up of two representatives from each Circle to plan and facilitate the brunch. An event folder is available with guidelines.
Mother/Daughter Banquet - Annual event held the first Sunday of May. The banquet is open to all women. Responsibilities for this event are shared between two Circles and the responsibilities rotate yearly. An event folder is available with guidelines.
Graduation Recognition - Seniors are recognized during the 8:00 am church service on the Sunday of the Baccalaureate service. A reception takes place after the service. Senior moms speak at the service and Junior moms are in charge of the reception. Each senior receives a small gift and flower. Contact church secretary about invitations. An event folder is available with guidelines.
Planning Meeting - Current members of the Executive Committee meet along with the incoming Committee members and plan dates for the upcoming year.
United Methodist Women Sunday - Held on the third Sunday in September. Women serve as greeters, ushers, and liturgists at both services. It is a day to celebrate and honor United Methodist Women. An information sheet is inserted in the bulletin about UMWomen and our church Circles (contact church secretary about insert). The responsibility to schedule women to serve will rotate among Circles. An event folder is available with guidelines.
Fall Fellowship General Meeting - Held in the fall. This is a fun evening for fellowship among all the Circles and UMW. We will collect World Thank offering donations, introduce new Executive Committee members, and celebrate the life of any former UM Women who have passed away that current year. A soup dinner will be served. Circles rotate coordinating the event. An event folder is available with guidelines.
Call to Prayer &
Self-Denial - Each Circle will
hold their own program and the offerings will then be forwarded to our UMW
Treasurer who in turn will forward to District.
Grace 2011-2012 Circle Responsiblities
Coordinate UMW
Sunday .................... Pearl Circle
World Day of Prayer Representative
Fall Soup Supper
................................. Azure & Rose Circles
Coordinate Meal Preparation
Coordinate Clean-up
Fall Soup
Supper.................................. Emerald Circle
Program
Set-up
Lent coffee
Mother/Daughter
Banquet ................... Violet Circle
Program
Table Decorations
Mother/Daughter
Banquet ................... Opal Circle
Tickets
Publicity
Set up Table
Lent coffee
Father/Child Banquet Coordinators................Cindy Pippen & Judy Bodeen
* An event folder with guidelines will be available for each event. Please update notes as you use it and return to UMW President.
2011-2012 DATES TO REMEMBER
Aug. 29 UMW Board Meeting, 6:30 pm
Sep. 18 UMW Sunday both Service
Oct. 24 Fall Fellowship Soup Dinner, 6:00 pm
Dec. 01 Mission Project Day 9:00 am (3 dozen cookies per Circle)
Jan. 04 UMW Board meeting, 12:00 pm
Feb. 27 Father/Child Banquet, 6:00 pm
March 02 World Day of Prayer, Grace UMC
April 05 Maundy Thursday Brunch, 10:00 am
May 06 Mother/Daughter Banquet, 6:00 pm
May 14 UMW Board Meeting, 12:00 pm
May 20 Graduation Recognition Sunday
Mission Workday
First Thursday of month, 9:00-11:00 am
September 08, 2010 October 06,
2010 November 03, 2010
December 01, 2010 Mission Project Day (3 dozen cookies per Circle)
January 05, 2011 February 02, 2011 March 01, 2011 April 12, 2011 May 03, 2011