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Our Purpose: The organized unit of United Methodist Women 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.
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St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Women
You are invited to join us for an exciting opportunity!
"Camps and Retreat
Ministries"
Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 pm - Berly Hall
A light supper will be served by the hostesses.
Featured Speaker:
Mr. Arthur Spriggs, director of SC Camps and Retreat Ministries for the United Methodist Church
will present information about camp and retreat experiences available at
Asbury Hills and Sewee Coastal Retreat Center
Special emphasis will be opportunities for our young people at Summer Camp at Asbury Hills:
Elementary---2nd-5th Grades, Jr. High----6th-8th grades, and Sr. High--9th-12th grades.
The UMW plans to offer scholarships as appropriate to some campers.
Please come and bring a friend. We look forward to having you.
Betty Moss McGuirt and Barb Ottinger
For more information visit: www.Asburyhills.org
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2012 UMW Calendar -
"Walk In Wholeness"
(Unless otherwise noted, monthly meetings in Berly Hall & Board meetings in the classroom)
- Tuesday, January 10, 1:00 pm - “Have I Got A Book For You” -
UMW Reading Program
-Berly Hall - Annual Pledge Service
- Tuesday, January 17, 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
- Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 pm - Light supper – Camps & Retreat Ministries – Berly Hall
Tuesday, February 14, 9:30 am - Board Meeting – Classroom
- Tuesday, March 6, 12:00 noon - Lunch-Program: “The Role of Prayer in Daily Life” – Jane Pearce
- Call to Prayer and Self Denial - Berly Hall
- Tuesday, March 13, 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
- Tuesday, April 10, 3:00 pm – Annual Tea and Fashion Show – Berly Hall
- Tuesday, April 17, 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
- April 16-27 – Set up for rummage Sale
- Saturday, April 28-----UMW Rummage Sale/Bake Sale
- Tuesday, May 1, 12:00 noon – Annual Salad Luncheon – Berly Hall
- Tuesday, May 8, 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
- Tuesday, June 5, 12:00 noon –
Picnic - Berly Hall
- No general meetings in July and August
- Tuesday, August 14, 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
- Tuesday, September 4, 3:00 pm –
UMW Meeting - Berly Hall
- Tuesday, September 11, 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
- Tuesday, October 2 – 5:30 pm – Member/Guest Dinner meeting – Berly Hall
- Tuesday, October 9 – 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
- Tuesday, November 6 – Election Day Bake Sale
- Tuesday, November 13, 12:00 noon - Light lunch – Berly Hall
- World Thank Offering Received
- Tuesday, November 20, 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
- Tuesday, December 4 – 12:00 noon – Annual Christmas Luncheon – Pawleys Plantation
- Tuesday, December 11 – 9:30 am – Board Meeting – Classroom
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2012 UMW Reading Program
Twenty-six women have signed up to be part of the UMW's Reading Program for 2012! For 140 years, members of the UMW have been involved in mission that includes prayer, study and action. The Reading Program is a study opportunity for all. Plan I of the Program asks participants to read 5 books a year, in 5 different categories: Education for Mission, Leadership Development, Nurturing for Community, Social Action and Spiritual Growth. The St. Paul's Book Club will be reviewing 4 of these books on the following dates:
- FEBRUARY 20 - The Immortal
Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (Nurturing for Community)
- APRIL 16 - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba (Leadership Development)
- JUNE 18 - It's Easier to Reach Heaven than the End of the Street by Emma Williams (Ed. for Mission)
- SEPTEMBER 17 - The Noticer by Andy Andrews (Spiritual Growth)
All are welcome to attend these meetings which are on Mondays from
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
If you have any other questions about the Reading Program please contact
Barb Ottinger at
237-1240 or
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South Carolina Conference UMW Mission Projects
- Bethlehem Center Spartanburg
- Wallace Family Life Center
- Rural Mission (John’s Island)
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- Bethlehem Center Columbia
- Killiingsworth Home
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Local Missions
- Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry
- Epworth Children’s Home
- Jason’s House
- Miss Ruby’s Kids
- Outreach Farm
- Red Bird Mission
- Georgetown County Disabilities & Special Needs
- PI Civic Club Child Care Center
- Ministries with Children & Youth at St. Paul’s
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- Safe Harbor/CASA
- Teach My People
- Baskervill
- Habitat for Humanity
- Joy School
- Martha’s House
- Street Reach
- Salvation Army
- Tidelands Hospice
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2012 Officers
- President - Betty Moss McGuirt
- President Elect - Bleeker Cannon
- Vice President - Barb Ottinger
- Secretary - Garvin Gilley
- Treasurer - Linda Beale
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- Mission Coord/Spiritual Growth - Roslyn Keck
- Mission Coord/Social Action - Anita Schuhmacher
- Coordinator/ Membership - Katy Hoyns
- Nominations - Libby Gardner
- Chair, New Circle - Cindy Jolly
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- Secretary/Program Resources - Barb Ottinger
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