Charleston United Methodist Church
1700 E Marshall Street • Charleston, MO 63834 • (573) 683-6188
Charleston United Methodist Church
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United Methodist Women
Upcoming Meetings Check the monthly Journal 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. Women of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic background, employed, not employed, housewives, business women, single, married, divorced, young middle-aged and older women. We are women committed to mission. The United Methodist Women is a group of women that is active in mission work throughout the world and locally. They meet once a month on the first Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., usually in the church parlor but often in the home of the hostess for that month. This last year (2009) the local UMW received the highest certificate from the Conference for their mission work. They also received the Mai Gray Charter for Racial Justice award which was an important recognition of their work to promote racial justice in the community. Their Pledge Offering for the District is $1600 and $400 for local projects. This past year, UMW gave $300 to the Festival of Sharing in October and $300 to World Thank Offering. In addition to this, they donate to Susanna Wesley, give clothes and other help to the schools as needed, give financial help to Hope Seeds & the Charleston Nutrition Center. They also contributed to the mission trip of 3 years that the Burton family was taking to the Congo (airplane missionaries). Another important part of their work is reaching out to bereaved families through a meal that they support with their Love Offering as well as with food and helping to set up and serve the meal. The UMW, speaking out with a strong voice with others to share in the love of Christ with those in need.
Local Officers President - Annette Robertson Vice President - Bettina Moxley Secretary - Dorothy Anne Brink Treasurer - Phyllis Halliday Secretary of Resources - Annette Robertson Coordinator of Ed/Interp. - Sally Burke Chairperson Membership -
There is a general meeting for all members of the United Methodist Women every month at the church. This offers a time for learning, special programs and fellowship. Women join to grow spiritually, educationally and intellectually; to be stimulated, to gain leadership experience, to meet other women and to be involved in mission in a number of ways. If you want to become a member, there is a place for you, and you are invited to join. Please contact Emma Shew for membership.
Response: The Voice of Women in Mission, published by the Women's Division, General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, Response is for you. Monthly Bible studies, stories of faith, and mission opportunities are just part of what you'll find in Response. This magazine will touch your heart, stir your soul, and challenge your mind. Response: The Voice of Women in Mission is the magazine for every Christian who wants to be a part of creating a more peaceful, just world where all people are truly children of God.
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