UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Greetings!
The purpose of United Methodist Women (UMW) 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.

At Asbury we have three circles that meet on a monthly basis at the church.
They are:

• Mary Circle - Second Monday at 10:30 a.m., Parlor

The ages of this Circle's members range from the 40s to the 70s and are now grandmothers. Each month's program is presented by a member and ranges from theology to self improvement to social issues. Mission projects include serving at the Soup Kitchen at First Presbyterian on the fifth Thursday of the month, making baby blankets for the Medical Center throughout the year and collecting items for Conference Mission and Outreach. Contact Val Carr at 225-7809.

• Ruth Circle - Third Monday at noon for program or bring your lunch at 11:30 a.m., downstairs conference room 123

Mission projects for this group include "Food for Kids" through the Arkansas Rice Depot, Camp Aldersgate (contribution of a campership in June of every year), Kits for Ingathering and support for District UMW through pledges and "mile of pennies."  Members rotate being hostess, serving light refreshments and planning a program.  This group supports all Asbury UMW projects including Bake Sales, UMW Sunday and general meetings. (There are no meetings in July and August.) Contact Pat Parsons at 225-3080.

• Rebekah Circle - First Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Parlor

The ages of this Circle's members range from the 30s to the 60s, single women, young marrieds with children, as well as grandmothers. This program format consists of studying books on life, self help and women of the Bible. Mission projects include supporting a family or a foster child at Christmas to collecting items for Conference Mission and Outreach. Contact Leta Anglin at 223-3860.

The unit participates in various local mission projects including the Rice Depot, Camp Aldersgate, Methodist Children’s Home, Stewpot, Lion’s Club, UAMS, Ronald McDonald house, Dorcas House, Second Genesis, along with supporting other global mission outreach projects.

We would love new members to join us in service, education, growth of faith and fellowship with others who share the same bond. For information on the UMW, call the church office at 501-225-9231 or email info@asbury-lr.org