A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial 2010 program is "Property Makes Mission Possible!"
For almost 100 years, UMW offerings have funded the construction of new buildings on properties owned by the Women's Division in both the United States and around the world. Many of these institutions and the programs they offer along with other worthy institutions who serve women and children are in need of improvements and expansions. A Women's Division policy statement, adopted in 1974, says in part: "Property makes mission possible in given situations. It 'grounds' mission, gives it visible form and is a vehicle for mission." Since "property makes mission possible," repair, renovation and improvements are critical if the outreach to women, children and families is to continue.
100% of the funds given during this special program are applied directly to groups and programs selected by the governing board of the United Methodist Women.
MIAMI VALLEY DISTRICT UMW DATES
September 18: District Annual Meeting
October 9: West Ohio UMW Leadership Meeting
October 30: District Leadership Training
November 13: West Ohio UMW Annual Celebration
WARE'S CHAPEL UMW DATES
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 -- regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Roll call is to share a summer memory. We will discuss plans for the upcoming Smorgasbord/Bazaar. This is a very important meeting that anyone in the church involved in the smorgasbord should attend.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 -- regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Roll call is to bring something for the Preble Co. Domestic Violence Shelter. We hope to finalize plans for the Smorgasbord/Bazaar. All ladies of the church are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 -- meet in the Fellowship Hall to set up for the Smorgasbord/Bazaar. There are many jobs to do and everyone in the congregation is welcome to help. It would be especially nice if some men could help with moving tables and chairs.
ANNUAL SMORGASBORD AND BAZAAR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
The purpose of the United Methodist Women is to be a community of women who know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; who develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and who expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
