"The purpose of the 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."

 

UNITED METHODIST 2008 WOMAN OF THE YEAR

ANNOUNCED DURING MARCH 9TH WORSHIP

Pictured are Robin Dean, 2008 Woman of the Year (left)

and UMW President, Paula Hulick.

Congratulations are extended to Robin Dean for being selected as this year's recipient. Robin personifies the mission of Murray First Church, which is "To Become Christlike, and to Reveal His Love to Others".  The following are a few of the many things that she has undertaken at our church:

  • Sunday School Teacher
  • Bible School Volunteer
  • Foreign Mission Team Member
  • Prayer Partner
  • Creator and Chair of the Caring Friends Ministry
  • Personally visiting all homebound members
  • Initiating the provision of large print literature and sermon copies to our homebound members.

We thank Robin for her unselfish giving to others in Christ's love.

2008 has gotten off to a great start for the members of the United Methodist Women.  Pictured below are the 2008 officers.  With all of the different circles and activities, this will be a great year to join United Methodist Women.  If you are interested, you can contact Paula Hulick, President, through the church office.

 

Pictured are front row (l to r):  Effie Kemp, Pat Harris, Paula Hulick, and Kay Gupton.  Back row (l to r):  Amber Meadows, Linda Burgess, Lillian Robertson, Ruth Ann McLemore, Marcia Koenecke, Sandra Whittenberg, and Martha Broach.

 

Officers and Chairpersons
President
   Paula Hulick
Vice-President
   Kay Gupton
Secretary
   Amber Meadows
Treasurer
   Nancy Doty
Secretary/Program Material
  To be appointed
Parliamentarian
   Patsy Chaney
     
Mission Coordinators
Education/Interpretation
   Pat Harris
Membership, Nurture and Outreach
  Sandra Whittenberg
Spiritual Growth
  RuthAnn McLemore
Social Action
  Effie Kemp
Sunshine
   Freda Lovett
Publicity
   Mary Ellen  DeBoer
Historian
   Martha Broach

 

The UMW Executive Board meets monthly the first Tuesday at 9:30 in the church conference room (except for July).  General Meetings are open to all women of the church and are the first Tuesdays in February, May, October, and December.  Programs begin at 11:00 in Hale Chapel with a light lunch served in the Social Hall at 12:00 noon.  The May meeting will be the annual Women's Celebration in the Christian Life Center on Tuesday, May 6th.  October will support the World Thank Offering and is to be held at Goshen United Methodist Church.  December 2nd will be "Celebrating the Birth of Christ" sponsored by Ruth Wilson Circle.

 
 

The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church invite all women to join us.  Several UMW circles meet at different times.  Choose one that fits your schedule!

Friendship-Hannah Circle

The Friendship-Hannah Circle is one of varying age groups, but is composed of women who believe in service to the church and others.  Circle projects during the year include:  the Doris M. Gorrell Memorial Children's Fund in which monies are forwarded to the Christian Children's Fund to support a disadvantaged child; the annual churchwide Thanksgiving Dinner; preparation of wreaths and swags for decorating the outside of the church during December.  The Friendship-Hannah circle has many special friends, elderly, shut-ins, and disabled persons who are remembered throughout the year in special ways.  This circle meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.  Kim Black is the 2008 Circle Leader.

Ruth Wilson Circle

 

 

 

Members of the Ruth Wilson Circle volunteer regularly at the Angel's Attic Resale Shop and provide food for volunteers once per month.  This circle meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 pm. in the church social hall.  Linda Burgess and Norma Frank are the 2008 Circle Leaders.

Wesleyan Circle

This is a smaller circle of lively, inclusive, and dedicated Christian women committed to working in missions.  Locally, they participate in the Santa Project and make layettes for the Murray-Calloway County Hospital and for Needline.  They participate globally through study, support, gifts to, and prayers for missions.  Please join them on the 3rd Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the church conference room.  Susan Johnson and Lillian Robertson are the 2008 Circle Leaders.

Tucker-Frost Circle

  This fabulous group of mature ladies meets in the mornings to avoid driving in the evenings.  They take turns meeting at members' homes on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.  These generous ladies have offered financial support to the Family Resource Center, exchange students, Women Aware, and UMCOR.  All women are invited to join them!  Carol Finn is the 2008 Circle Leader.

 
 

 

 

 

The UMW Emblem

Our heritage is one of sacrifice, witness, and service.  The UMW emblem serves as a continuing reminder of both opportunity and obligation.

 
     
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