United Methodist Women

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Purpose of the United Methodist Women: To know God and experience freedom as a whole person through Jesus Christ. To develop a creative, supportive, fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Our membership here at Bartlett is diversified, growing and very active in the local church and community. We range in age from the early twenties to early eighties; we work in the home and outside of the home; we're single and married; we are Methodist or simply believe in the Purpose of UMW. What draws us together is a trmendous supportive communikty that allows us to express our love of Jesus Christ through study, service, and fellowship. You will find that some of the deepest friendships evolve from UMW.

Circle Meetings

"Circles" are sub-groups of the total membership. They meet once a month in addition to the General Meetings. Most Circles meet in members' homes to share refreshments, fellowship, business and study. There are both day and night Circle meetings. The following is a short description of each Circle. To attend, cll the hostess for directions and to confirm the time and place.

Day Circles:

Carey Schwam:
3rd Tuesday -- 9:00am
A group of women who have preschool and elementary school children. They support many service projects and are a group of very active young church women.

Clara Gowan:
4th Tuesday -- 9:00am
A friendly, caring group of mostly "empty nesters" with lots to do. They participate in one of the UMW studies and support the missions of UMW.

Eleanor Hays:
4th Tuesday -- 10:00am
A circle of women with grown children. They are very supportive of their shut-ins as well as other UMW missions. Their meetings include a devotional and spiritual emphasis study.

Marilyn Muklevicz:
3rd Tuesday -- 9:00am (night meetings held quarterly)
A group comprised of women with children of all ages, up to and including those with college age children. They have many service projects and a wade variety of programs.

Faith and Hope Service Circle:
4th Tuesday -- 9:30am
Made up of project-oriented women who are a wide range of ages and stages. They meet at the church for a brief business meeting and then proceed to their project for that month (i.e. soup making for shut-ins, "towel-bib" making, annual trip to Wesley Highland Manor to wrap Christmas gifts, etc.). Thier meetings are flexible and perhaps a bit less structured.

Night Circles:

Vital Circle:
2nd Monday -- 7:00pm
Vital Circle is a group of women with children, grandchildren, single and married. Most work outside the home. This group is actively interested in the community and civic affairs as well as pursuing UMW study.

UMW General Meetings

The UMW General Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month, beginning at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. There is business to be discussed and a program which is followed by a luncheon at 11:30. There is a nominal $2.00 charge for lunch. All women are invited and welcome to any General Meeting.

United Methodist Women
August Calendar

Monday, August 2
      Church Women United - 10:00 am -
           Buntyn Presbyterian Church

Monday, August 9
Vital Circle - 6pm - Mimi's Cafe

Tuesday, August 10
        Executive Board Meeting - 9am - 009S
        General Meeting & Luncheon - 10am -             Fellowship Hall
        Challenges of returning to school
            after summer break, Judy Delasho,
            School Counselor
        Program: Eleanor Hayes
        Hostess: Executive Board

Wednesday, August 11
Methodist Hospital Auxiliary - 10:30am -
Methodist Hospital Nurses Auditorium

Tuesday, August 17
Carey Schwam Circle - 9:30am - LEC Parlor

Tuesday, August 24
        Clara Gowan Circle - 10am - LEC Parlor
            Hostess: Millie Harper
        Eleanor Hays Circle - 10am - LEC Youth Room
        Service Circle - 9:30 am - Room 011S -
            Pack bags for Reelfoot Ministries
        Marilyn Muklevicz Circle - 9am
            Hostess: Dorinda Sprague - location TBA

SPECIAL NOTE: August is our “Back to School General Meeting: We will be collecting these items for Reelfoot Ministries and also Brownsville Road School.

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