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108 archived articles posted in 2003 found
September
22 articles found for September, 2003
  • Gospel Sheds Light on What is Required 

    The Rev. Traci C. West, Ph.D., assistant professor of ethics and African American studies at Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, N.J., led a series of three Bible studies with National Seminar participants. She turned to Gospel passages to shed light on the seminar’s theme Scripture.

    Following are highlights of each of Ms. West’s three presentations written by Dana E. Jones, editor of Response.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2003

  • Hope, Faith, Set on God 
    Reading Peter’s letter to the ancient church provides insight. The first few verses refer to living hope. This is the kind of hope we need in the 21st century for our United Methodist Women units, for our churches, for our personal lives. Our world is going through such turmoil, we need ways to deepen our faith to keep hope alive for ourselves and for the hopeless.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2003
  • Women Providing for Jesus' Ministry 
    United Methodist Women follow the example of these biblical women. We are a community of women committed to following Jesus. Giving of our time, our resources and our money is part of who we are as women organized for mission.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2003
  • Program Suggestions for United Methodist Women
    Program Suggestions for United Methodist Women.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2003
  • Rainbows for Mission Installation Service
    Be sure to get the name of each officer and the office to which they have been elected. Have flowers (or ribbons) in the appropriate colors as named in the service.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2003
  • The Good Shepherd Installation Service
    : Have cups of water on a table near where the officers will stand, one for each officer. Also have prepared before the meeting Shepherds crooks to be given to each officer. Ask someone to sing the song at the end of the service, it may be sung a cappella. 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, 2003
  • Like a Butterfly Installation Service
    : Find butterfly stickers or pins, or some other representation of a butterfly to give to each officer. Be sure to have the names of each officer and the office to which they have been elected. Find the number of United Methodist Women in the conference; it is used in three places in this service.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 25, 2003
  • District Officer Descriptions United Methodist Women
    You have just been asked to be a district 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, 2003
  • Jurisdiction Core Planning Group Job Descriptions United Methodist Women
    You have just been selected to be a member of the Jurisdiction Core Planning Group 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, 2003
  • Singing in the Window: Rahab's Subversive Song 
    This Bible study was presented at the morning plenary of Assembly 2002 on April 27, 2002
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 24, 2003
  • To Know Children, To Know God 

    This Bible study was presented by the Rev. Hea Sun Kim, Women's Division consultant on Korean issues, at the morning plenary of Assembly 2002 on April 26, 2002.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 24, 2003

  • United Methodist Women Respond to Hurricane Isabel 
    In rapid response to Hurricane Isabel last week, the staff and volunteers at the UMCOR-Sager Brown Depot sent 2,007 flood buckets to Merci Center in Goldsboro, NC through the North Carolina Conference United Methodist Church. “The call came through. The flood buckets left on Wednesday, arrived Friday. As soon as they can use them, they’ll have them, ” reports Glenn Druilhet, director of Depot Operations, UMCOR Sager Brown, Baldwin, Louisiana
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 23, 2003
  • Whom Do I Contact 
    If you have questions about United Methodist Women and resources, this web page will give you a list of contact names and emails for specific questions.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 23, 2003
  • The Biblical Basis for Mission 

    We have been given a period of time this morning to examine our “Biblical and Theological Basis for Mission” and what that means when we look at the organization of United Methodist Women.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 23, 2003

  • Mary and Elizabeth: Singers of God's Song 

    This Bible study was presented at the morning plenary of Assembly on April 28, 2002 by Joyce Sohl, Deputy General Secretary, Women's Division.

    Mary and Elizabeth, relatives in the extended family of Abraham and Sarah. Mary and Elizabeth, two women, lowly women but blessed instruments of God's grace. Mary and Elizabeth, both filled with the Holy Spirit, companions in their time of waiting.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 23, 2003

  • United Methodist Women's Membership Campaign Yes! Count Me In!

    The United Methodist Women are a community of women who are Faithful, Purposeful,Supportive, Responsive,Global and Unique. This is about their membership campaign.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 16, 2003

  • Who is a United Methodist Women Member? 

    Any woman who commits herself to the PURPOSE of United Methodist Women and chooses to join can be a member.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 16, 2003

  • Organizing a Young United Methodist Women Unit 

    Once you've determine who is interested in organizing a district unit, circle or subgroup for teens or college/university United Methodist Women, follow this step-by-step process.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 16, 2003

  • Startup Grants for Young United Methodist Women Units 

    In order to assist District Units, Circles and Subgroups (within the local unit) of teens and college/university women become full partners in mission through United Methodist Women, the Women’s Division has established funds to provide Start-Up Grants during the 2000-2004 quadrennium. To qualify for the Women’s Division Start-Up Grants, you must meet the following criteria and complete an application.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 16, 2003

  • Resources for Teen and College/University UMWs 

    There are a variety of resources available for young United Methodist Women and mentors.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 16, 2003

  • Responsively Yours: Treasuring Time, Ideas, God's Grace 
    September Response Magazine
    God is the giver of all things we treasure. What we do with our treasures is often determined by our relationship with God and our understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God's gifts are for our use, our responsible stewardship, our sharing with others. Let's look at things many of us treasure.
    Source:   Women's Division
    Date posted:  Sep 01, 2003
  • From the Editor: Creating God's Treasure Chest  September Response Magazine
    United Methodist Women members share their hearts by sharing their treasures--time and money--with other women, children and youth in their neighborhoods and around the world.
    Source:   United Methodist Women
    Date posted:  Sep 01, 2003