GROWING SEEDS: "UMW"

 

 

 

"Give, and it will be given to you.  

Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over,

will be put into your lap.

For with the measure you use, 

it will be measured back to you."

Luke 6:38

U*M*W

(United Methodist Women = Disciple-ETTES)

My first UMW meeting was several years ago before I ever joined the Methodist Church.  My neighbor invited me to go with her one warm summer evening to a lady named Doylene's house just up the road.  I had no idea what to expect; was this a Ladies Bible Study group.....or was it a social gathering of women from the Methodist church?  Turns out, it was a form of both!

At that time, I couldn't have even told you what UMW stood for (United Methodist Women) much less what they did.  But in the years since, I have learned that these women are "Disciple-ettes"......giving of themselves for the greater good of those in need.  They meet once a month, enjoying a guest speaker, homemade snacks and discussing ways to meet the needs of their community.  These women give tirelessly of themselves just as Jesus did.....from feeding local college teens to helping women's shelters, they are the "go-to" ladies of our church.

Interestingly, UMW is the largest denominational faith organization for women in the world.  I don't know about you, but for me, that says volumns about the women of the United Methodist Church.  It boldly shows these women have the heart of Mary and the hands of Martha working for them.

The Mount Vernon UMW is a prominent sign in our East Texas community and is currently working on several amazing projects. 

HOLY HIGHWAY

This past week, the Mt. Vernon UMW just completed making Easter Bags to pass out to the Holy Highway Girls Home.   A non-denominational Christian home and private school on a working farm in Pickton, Texas, they assist girls aged 12-17 overcome rebellion, substance abuse, personal abuse and emotional frustration.  Because it is a non-profit, the Mt. Vernon UMW help treat the girls to things they might otherwise not have.

 

WESLEYAN CAMPUS MINISTRIES,

COMMERCE, TEXAS

Every year, the Mt. Vernon UMW serves lunch to the Wesleyan Campus Ministries students at the Texas A&M Commerce campus.  In addition to preparing and serving this meal, they visit and instill in these students the comfort of knowing the Methodist church is standing with them during this life-changing time in their lives.  On April 11, they will be loading up the van and heading to Commerce with homemade food to serve to these fine young adults.

If you are interested in joining the Mt. Vernon UMW, or just need more information on this amazing group of  "Disciple-ettes", contact either Kathy Gutschlag (903-860-2206) or Jeanie Pamplin (903-305-8023).

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” 

― John Bunyan