UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Greetings!
The purpose of 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 - 2nd Monday at 10:30 am, Parlor

This UMW group meets the second Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the parlor.  Members' ages 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, downtown, on the fifth Thursday of any month during the year, making baby blankets for the Medical Center throughout the year and collecting items for Conference Mission and Outreach.  Their contact person Val Carr.

• Ruth Circle - 3rd Monday at 1:00 pm, downstairs conference room

This UMW group meets the third Monday of each month at 1:00pm in the large conference room.  (There are no meetings in July and August)  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.  Their contact person is Fran Arnold.

• Rebekah Circle - 1st Thursday at 6:30 pm, Parlor

This UMW group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the parlor.  Members' ages 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.  Their contact person is Leta Anglin.

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