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22 archived articles posted in 2000 found
September
18 articles found for September, 2000
  • Jesus' Path to Restoring Justice 
    The United States has resurrected the death penalty and expanded punishment for nonviolent offenses in one state after another. With each new arrest, with each new prisoner, and with each immigrant stranger we detain rather than welcome, do our fears grip us in silent captivity like the disciples during holy week? Has our society become the angry crowd pushing Jesus again and again on the steps toward crucifixion?
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • The Poor Are Not the Enemy 
    Our society justifies high profits for a few and poverty for many by developing myths about those who are poor. One myth about the poor is that they won't work because they lack initiative and are lazy. These attitudes aren't new.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • From the Water's Edge UMW Installation Service
    The worship center may be created with appropriate items from the sea shore and ocean including a table-top fountain or recorded ocean music. The officers to be installed need to be sitting in the front row. Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Being an Officer is a Community Thing UMW Installation Service
    Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected. Make sure each person in the gathering has a copy of the service as there are community responses in this service.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • United Methodist Women Organized for Mission Installation Service
    Whether a member or not, everyone in the gathering should have a copy of this installation service. Get current financial information from AWhere the Money Goes@ packet.1 Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • The Purpose is Our Key Installation Service
    Have available for each member present a book mark (or paper) with the Purpose written on it. Give these out at the beginning of the service, so that each person has a copy of the purpose they can read. Have a key for each officer, also. Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • To Fill the World with Love Installation Service
    Have a copy of the scripture verse and enough prayer bookmarks for each officer. Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected. (Call those to be installed to the front by name and office; give each a bookmark with a prayer printed on it.)
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Hope for a Brighter Future Installation Service
    Have for each officer a beeswax candle and a book of matches. Also give each officer a copy of the response: "With God’s help, I will let my light shine so that women, children and youth will realize hope in their lives." Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Tomorrow is For... Installation Service
    Have for each officer a picture or magnet with a sunrise scene on it. Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • An Awesome Responsibility Installation Service
    Get enough small cans of WD-40 to give to each officer. Also have coins of different values and sizes, from different countries if possible. Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Women Weaving One World Installation Service
    Have for each officer a tassel which contains the colors mentioned in the service. Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected. (Call those to be installed to the front by name and office, give each a tassel.)
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Joy in Diversity Installation Service
    Cut a PURPOSE poster which has been backed by cardboard into a puzzle using the diagram at the end of this service. The diagram will need to be enlarge. Please do not use foam core to back the poster because of environmental concerns. Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Circles and Acorns Installation Service
    Prepare little wreaths from grape vine or ivy with different kinds and sizes of acorns glued on. Use a glue gun for easy attachment. Some of these items can be found in craft stores. Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Installation Services for United Methodist Women 
    An installation service may have several facets: It recognizes the added responsibilities officers have; it may charge them with a task; it may require a commitment from them and/or from the group that has elected them. Often a token or gift is presented to the officers symbolizing a spiritual gift or a hope or a vision. The service is often in the form of a worship service with hymns and prayers signifying the nature of our organization and the spiritual aspect of our work.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Local Officer Descriptions United Methodist Women
    You have just been asked to be an officer of United Methodist Women in your local unit! Or you've just been elected a new officer! Now what? Here are job descriptions taken from the United Methodist Women's Constitution and Bylaws (2001-2004) and some helpful links for your office. You can order the full Constitution and Bylaws (#2824/$3.50) from the Service Center at 1-800-305-9857.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Conference Officer Descriptions United Methodist Women
    You have just been asked to be a conference officer of United Methodist Women! Now what? Here are job descriptions taken from the United Methodist Women's Constitution and Bylaws (2001- 2004) and some helpful links for your office. You can order the full Constitution and Bylaws (#2824/$3.50) from the Service Center at 1-800- 305-9857
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • United Methodist Women Officers Job Descriptions
    Are you wondering about your responsibilities now that you are an officer in United Methodist Women. Here are job descriptions taken from the United Methodist Women's Constitution and Bylaws (2001-2004) and some helpful links for your office. You can order the full Constitution and Bylaws (#2824/$3.50) from the Service Center at 1-800-305-9857.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2000
  • Strawberry Workers' Campaign Update 
    Thanks to United Methodist Women and many others, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., responded to pressure to improve working conditions in the strawberry fields.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 11, 2000