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Methodist Women (UMW): A Long History of Service Beginning in 1903 whenever they have been called through those hundred plus years, their calling has been similar: 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 participation in the global ministries of the church. They have worked both behind the scenes and leading the charge in that spiritual journey. Today, UMW’s roll numbers more than 80 strong, and the group encompasses three Circles – Esther (meets 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 10:00 a.m.), Naomi (meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.) and Rebekah (meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m.). Participation is voluntary, and the participant is regarded as a person of unique value. Funds for projects come from the Annual Soup and Salad Luncheon and through personal pledges. The list of projects and causes near and dear to the UMW’s heart is endless, including: Cody Cupboard, Crisis Inter-vention Center, Spirit Mountain Hospice, Circle J Camp, Children’s Resource Center, Ministries for Native American Children, Second Mile Giving, Intermountain Children’s Home, Leo Pocha Clinic, McCurdy School (NM), Blackfeet Chemical Dependency Program, Jackson (OH) Area Ministries Resource & Training Center. In addition, individual members provide help for citizens, the group makes visits to shut ins, donates breakfast foods and collects winter clothes for elementary school children, purchases kitchen supplies for the church, assists with weddings and funerals and helps defray members expenses during meetings and conferences. Officers are: President; Barb Barkowski; Vice President; Sheron Porter; Secretary; Carol Wagner/Evelyn Jenkins; Treasurer; Judie McGary. |
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