umw

12/08/09 UMW doesn't stand for the United Mine Workers. In our denomination, UMW stands for United Methodist Women. Last night I was the only rooster in the hen house, as the UMW gathered for their Christmas party. Yes, there was lots of laughter and good food, but I was impressed with what they were doing for others. There were signup sheets for folks to take casseroles to moms with new babies, or to visit some of our homebound, or to host a neighborhood gathering. There were reports of the Storybook Project where our women visit women in prison to help them read stories on tape to their children. We already have 12 women doing this, and 10 more getting the training to do it. The women were planning their annual retreat where they will focus on their relationship with Christ, letting Him renew their spirits so that they can continue to do His work in the world. By the way, the pastor, no matter their gender, by our denomination's understanding is a member of UMW. I am proud to be a member of our UMW.

Love,
Lynn