O God, today we open the windows of our hearts to you. Fill us with your light so that we might be a window of hope for others. Awesome God, thank you for the window Jesus opened to the world, enabling us to see more clearly the hurts and needs of our sisters and brothers. May we smile at all those we meet today, offering them a glimpse of your joy through our windows. We praise you for opening your window to us every day and in every way. AMEN
THE 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.
IT'S IN CHRIST
It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. Ephesians 1:11 The Message
Radnor United Methodist Women: (UMW) has two "Circles"
J.O.Y. Circle: (evening) at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, September – May. Circle Leader: Pauline Manley
Ruth—Naomi Circle: (daytime) at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month year round. Circle Leader: Dorothy Spies Each Circle chooses from mission study programs which change yearly. The program resources are the United Methodist Women's Program Book and the three mission studies which in 2007-08 are: (1) Globalization, describing how the world is becoming more connected, with discussions of pro's and con's (for example: "out-sourcing" Is it good or bad for the world?) (2) Israel and Palestine (3) Biblical study using music.
It All Starts with God
For everything, absolutely everything above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. Colossians 1:16 The Message
Four General Meetings are held yearly:
In March CALL TO PRAYER AND SELF-DENIAL Luncheon According to Juanita Brown, The Methodist Woman, July-August 1944:
"This should be a silent day when everyone refrains from discussion and all unnecessary conversation. Silence is observed that one may listen to the Voice within. This silent, listening day may be a deepening day. During such a period the roots of one's being may go farther down than ever before and fasten more surely and more securely about the Foundation Rock of Life—God—than one had previously thought possible. There is unsuspected wonder in a day given to alternate group worship and individual inner secret adoration."
In May: The Annual Mother–Daughter Banquet & Meeting with entertainment
In September: Kickoff Meeting with program about the New Mission Studies with Report of Nominating Committee and Election of Officers
In December: Christmas Meeting with Installation of Officers & World Thank Offering
Membership: We WELCOME anyone to join. You do not have to be a member of the UMC to be a member of the UMW. Only the president is required to be a member of the United Methodist Church.
Other UMW Fellowship Opportunities include:
Fundraising activities welcoming the community: Strawberry Festival & Fall Bazaar
Supportive activities with church: LeisureTime for Elderly on Wednesdays Vacation Bible School, and Collection of Health Kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief)
| Officers for 2008 |
Members of the Nominating Committee: |
| President: Janita Mahoney |
Class of 2008: Jean Mayer |
| Vice President: Mary White |
Class of 2009: Barbara Spahr |
| Secretary: Priscilla Porch |
Class of 2010: Carol McMenamin |
| Treasurer: Dorothy Spies |
Class of 2011: Priscilla Porch |
| Sec. of Program Resources: Barbara Spahr |
Nominations Committee Chp.: Jean Mayer, 2008 |
Where is the country of MALAWI ?
The Radnor United Methodist Women now support a child in that country through World Vision. Want to know MORE? Janita has a video for you to borrow! .
PAY IT FORWARD: means World Peace is possible. The realm of possibility exists in you. What if you take the things of this world & turn the world upside down: PAY A KINDNESS with KINDNESS to another. It is a pyramid scheme that could work! Janita has the movie PAY IT FORWARD if anyone wants to see it!
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