2008 Program Book
of
Centenary United
METHODIST WOMEN
331 East State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Unit Meetings and
Activities
United Methodist
Women's Bi-annual Salad Luncheon
MEMBERSHIP: Centenary’s UMW is blessed to have a wide variety of ages represented in our membership. Official membership in Centenary United Methodist Church is not required to participate in UMW. Belonging to a circle is encouraged. However, circle membership is not required to be a UMW member.
UMW ACTIVITIES: Love visitations, the Mother-Daughter Banquet, a Christmas Brunch, salad luncheons, supporting Cunningham Home and Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, and participation in LaMoine District UMW and IGRC UMW events.
CIRCLES: The strength of Centenary’s UMW is its five circles. These small groups provide opportunities for fellowship, study, and service. All the circles welcome new members. Choose the time that best fits your schedule and contact the circle leader.
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FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE CIRCLE meets in member’s homes at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. They are continuing the “A Cup of Cold Water Ministry” in memory of Becky Oliver. They are known for their annual Cookie Walk and for their love of shopping! Leader: LuAnne Woodrum
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HOPE CIRCLE meets on the 3rd Wednesday evening each month. Christmas Caroling, visiting shut-ins, hosting a Health Care meeting, sponsoring a Garden Walk, doing service projects, and eating out are favorite activities. Leader: Diane Webster
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MARY MARTHA CIRCLE meets at 9:30 a.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month in various locations. Fellowship is their primary focus. They participate in the activities of UMW as they are able. Leader: Martha Simmons
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RUTH CIRCLE meets at 1:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday in the church parlor. They typically have a program and refreshments at each meeting. Several members who are now grandmothers have been members of Ruth Circle since their children were young. Leader: Rene Strubbe
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SPIRIT CIRCLE welcomes young women to join their group. They meet on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the church parlor. Children are welcome. These young women are full of enthusiasm and laughter. Activities include: a church wide talent night, several dances, promoting children’s activities, and helping with floats for parades. Leader: Angi Frietag
CENTENARY’S 2008 UMW OFFICERS
President: Angi Freitag
Vice President: Martha Vaché
Secretary: Pat Manker
Treasurer: Lynda Nolan
LaMoine District UMW Shepherd: Betty Clayton, Nortonville
MISSION
COORDINATORS
Coordinator for Education &
Interpretation: Rene Strubbe
Coordinator for Membership, Nurture & Outreach: Debbie Belzer
Coordinator for Social Action: Bonita Day
Coordinator for Spiritual Growth: Pat Baptist
Secretary for Program Resources: Mary Dalton
CIRCLE LEADERS
Hope: Diane Webster
For Heaven’s Sake: LuAnne Woodrum
Mary Martha: Martha Simmons
Ruth: Rene Strubbe
Spirit: Angi Freitag
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Church Women United
Representative: Wanda Sorrill
Coffee Hour/Parlor: Sharon Wingler
Communications: Martha Vaché
Doorbell Dinners: Wanda Sorrill and Pat
Baptist
(March
17 -21, July 7-11, and October ??, 2008)
Finance: Lynda Nolan
Funeral Dinners: Mary Dalton,
Shirley Cook, & Lura Lene Smith
Greeters: Sharon Alderman
Kitchen: Debbie Belzer
Nominations – Diane Webster
Ordering Supplies: Diane Webster
Prayer Chain – Pat Baptist and Angi Freitag
Program and Program books - Martha Vaché
Weddings - LuAnne Woodrum and Rachel Hinkle
UMW PURPOSE: 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 thorough Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the Global Ministries of the church.