Lebanon UMC - New Hampshire
Thursday, February 23, 2012
A Reconciling Congregation

UMW NEWS*

Click on each for photos of: January 2012 - UMW host LISTEN Supper
                                                 December 2011 - Luncheon and Business Meeting
                                                 August 2011- Outing to Weston Piority          
Monday, February 13, 1:30 pm  Afternoon at THE HAVEN
All ladies and gentlemen of the church are welcome to join in touring THE HAVEN, a homeless shelter in WRJ. at the church on Monday, February 13th at 1:30pm to carpool to THE HAVEN. personal toiletries to donate to the clients. Sharon Parker at 603-863-7348 for more information.

LYDIA CIRCLE: A NEW UNITED METHODIST WOMEN EVENING GROUP

We are forming a new United Methodist Women circle for those who are not able to meet during the day. The group will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month, or on a date decided upon by the majority who attend, for fellowship and visioning. The 1st meeting was on Thursday, October 20th, at 7pm in the Lebanon UMC Parlor.

The organization know as United Methodist Women (UMW) is recognized in the Church Discipline. Each United Methodist Church is encouraged to have a Unit. The PURPOSE as stated in "The Book of Discipline": "The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church" (P255.4)

Emphasis on mission is the primary focus of UMW. Our programs concern mission to women, children and youth; throughout this country and around the world. Thre are no "dues". However, each woman contributes in what ever way she is able toward the mission emphases. The Unit at the Lebanon church is small but active. Any woman can be a member, even if she is not a member of the Church. We usually meet once a month, contact the church office for an updated schedule. Each meeting has a program relating to some mission project of UMW as well as conducting business.