University United Methodist Church, East Lansing, MI

UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN WELCOMES YOU!

United Methodist Women strive to be doers, not only hearers, of the Word, touching the lives of people world wide, making a difference through global ministries as close as MSU, Lansing Central UMC Open Door Ministry, and Grand Rapids, as far as Timbuktu, and of course, right here at University United Methodist Church.

UMCOR has issued an urgent plea for Layette Kits for Haiti through the United Methodist Women. More information is here.

Why Be a United Methodist Woman?

Your prayers, service, and contributions will help others.

You will experience spiritual growth.

You will work with other women in the church toward a common goal.

You will enjoy fellowship and refreshments.

You will hear interesting speakers on contemporary issues.

You will belong to the world’s largest women’s organization.

Join us in our faith walk. Our bond is our willingness to serve God.

University United Methodist Women are caring catalysts cooperating in Christian community and concern.

UMW EVENTS

January - June 2010

Wed., Jan. 27, Potluck Luncheon with Women’s Fellowship, ESL guests, Asbury Hall, 11:45 a.m.

Wed., Feb. 3, Pre-Lenten Observance, Prayer and Self-Denial, 2 p.m.

Thur., Mar. 25, Joint Dinner with UMM

April Sunday Brunch, working with UMM in the kitchen

Sat., April 24, Day Apart, St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Alice Townley, speaker, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

NEW UMW 5-WEEK STUDIES

Wed., Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m., “The Beauty and Courage of the Sudan — Why a Dream of Peace is Possible,” with Gordon Schleicher and Kennetha Bigham-Tsai

Tues., Mar. 30 , 10 – 11:30 a.m., Seder Passover meal, Rabbi Amy Bigman, and kick-off to “Food and Faith” with Gordon Schleicher

After Easter, April and May, “I Believe in Jesus,” with Margie Schleicher

FUND RAISERS

Parking cars for MSU football games

Spartan Spirit Snack Shoppe, UUMC parking lot refreshments, all MSU home games

Homemade with Love cookbooks

UUMC Logo Shirts

Brooms

Meijer Community Rewards

Calendars for Thank Offering, Prayer and Self-Denial

CELEBRATING 139 YEARS IN MISSION

MISSION PROJECT

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Forget-Me-Not Bereavement Camp

PLEASE DONATE YOUR:

Can Tabs for UMW Community House in Grand Rapids

Monthly items for Open Door Ministry at Central UMC

Personal Care Items for Eve’s House, Community House, Open Door

Tissues for Tears for Ele’s Place

Used/unused postage stamps

Campbell / Swanson brand labels and UPCs

Unused Greeting Cards for Prison Ministry

General Mills Box Tops for Education

Your donations have been so appreciated! Please keep those pop can tabs, General Mills Box Tops for Education, Spartan UPC codes, Campbell product labels (V-8, Swanson, Prego, Pepperidge Farm, etc.), and travel-size personal care items coming in! Specially marked containers for these items are located by the mailboxes. Your donations are a blessing to others: can tabs become cash when recycled by the Grand Rapids UMW Community House. Campbell labels are redeemed for vans, computers, software, sports equipment, and educational materials by Community House, Appalachian Ministries, and Southwest and Four Corners Native American Ministries.

Place your labels in the box under the church mailboxes

UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST

WOMEN’S MISSION TEAM

Through December 31, 2010

Co-Presidents: Liz Doyle, 347-5553
Sue Stevens, 351-6441

Treasurer: Joyce Smith, 339-3032

Spiritual Growth: Barbara Burke, 332-6274

Liaison to Women’s Fellowship:

June Middleton, 339-0620

Liaison to Church Women United:

Shan Rice, 321-2012

Members at Large:

Karen Firos, 669-3331

Joan Kelsey, 351-6024

Sarah Musson, 203-0800

Debby Steele, 349-2997

Gordon Schleicher, Mission Studies Coordinator, 833-4988