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. Each four years a theme is developed for United Methodist Women. The 2009-2012 theme is “In God’s Mission We Are Sent Out . . .!”
Again, Jesus said, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I am sending you. And with that, he breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 NIV
In 2009 the theme is “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within in.” Psalm 51:10
The cross is the central structure of the kite emblem and is the center of creating a relationship with God through the redeeming love of Jesus. Term “create” means keeping a fresh perspective and looking with new eyes at programs, needs, and resources.
The United Methodist Women (UMW) at Hertford UMC is composed of six Circles, which meet each month. Various projects are coordinated by members of the Circles, with the largest yearly project being the annual Bazaar held in November. The UMW works in many areas of the Church and helps in all areas where help is needed.
The Executive Committee of the Circles is co-chaired by Kay White (426-7402) and Mary Inez Harrell (426-5446). All women are invited to be a part of a Circle. For more information on any Circle, contact Kay or Mary!
The United Methodist Women held a bake sale at Indian Summer Festival to raise money for the Youth Room project furniture. Special thanks to all who supported this project with donations of goodies and to those who visited our booth and purchased goodies at the Festival.
Ready to sell
Busy at the Festival
Working hard for the youth
The Alleluia Circle meets the Monday after the first Sunday at 10 a.m., usually at the Church. Jan Hostetler is serving as the 2010 Chair (426.9505).
The Bertha Lane Circle is another group that is made up of woman of all ages who strive to serve their church and community by working through various mission projects. They also have bible studies during their meeting time or on other selected nights. The Bertha Lane Circle meets on the first Thursday after the first Sunday at 6:30 pm and they begin their fellowship time with refreshments served by the hostess. Barbara Scaff (426.8129) is serving as the 2010 Chair.
The JOY Circle (Jesus, Others, You) meets the first Monday after the first Sunday at 7:00 PM usually in the home of the hostess or in the Church Library. The goal of the Joy Circle is to serve Jesus by helping others. They send cards monthly to residents of the Juvenile Detention Center. They monetarily support the MATCH program (Mothers & Their Children) as well as being monthly supporters of the Open Door and the Wesley Hospitality House. Carroll Harrell (426.7056) and Brenda White (426.5194) are serving as the 2010 Co- Chairs of this Circle.
The Mary Martha Circle is a group for women of all ages who seek fellowship and desire to support their church and community where needed. They meet on the first Monday after the first Sunday of each month at 9:45 a.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall. The 2010 Co-Chairs of the Mary Martha Circle are Joanne Goldsmith (426.1282) and Mary Lou Soper (426.1333).
The Minnie Wilson Circle meets the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Sunday at 9:45 a.m. This is a diverse group that support and assist with UMW projects of the Hertford UMC. This group supports local projects as needed and especially the Open Door Food Pantry through donations at each meeting. After a good time of fellowship and Circle work they usually go out to eat. They meet only for lunch during the months of July and August. Mary Inez Harrell (426.5446) is the 2010 Chair of the Minnie Wilson Circle.
The Wesley Circle meets each month on the first Monday after the first Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Their purpose is to serve our Church and our community, work with missions, and participate in our annual Church Bazaar. They also support the local Hispanic Ministries. 2010 Co-Chairs of the Wesley Circle are Ann Godwin (426.7487) and Thelma Skinner (426.7690).
