United Methodist Women
The purpose statement of the UMW:
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.
A Tribute, News, and Views — February 2012
The inspiring Celebration of Life blessed many of us for Dorothy Huber on January 20th. On January 23, at the first meeting of the planning group for the Albion 2012 World Day of Prayer, Elizabeth Carter stood and asked us to honor the memory of Dorothy’s life, especially her spirited, faithful participation in the World Day of Prayer over many years. It seems to me that all of Dorothy’s reading, School of Christian Mission attendance, and participation in UMW programs helped to shape her world view. It is no surprise that she would ask Pastor Jeremy to pray for "world peace" and not for herself. Well done, good and faithful servant. May Dorothy’s spark keep the lighthouse beam shining.
The 2012 Albion World Day of Prayer Service will be held Friday, March 2, 1 pm at St. John Catholic Church, 1020 Irwin Avenue. Christian Women of Malaysia have prepared the service with the theme “Let Justice Prevail!” Miriam Daly and I are assisting with the music. We would welcome any woman from our church, UMW or not, who would be willing to participate as a reader. I hope many people from our church will attend this service, which occurs around the world within a 24-hour period. We meet to pray and rehearse on each Monday morning through February 27th at 10 am at St. John Church.
Alice Cook, Barb Stowell, Connie Tuthill, and I attended the Albion District Epiphany Celebration in Marshall on January 14th. The Rev. Mona Joslyn shared her theology of mission and the insights she had gained from her mission trips to Haiti. In the afternoon, we were blessed with beautiful stories of faith and courage from a young couple who have adopted two Haitian girls who joined the three children they already had.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. Watch the church bulletin for Lenten opportunities. Be sure to put the 2012 event dates on your calendars when you receive your new UMW Yearbook. Save Saturday, March 10th for a new event, Lenten Breakfast, with Rev. Karin Orr, Centreville, as our speaker. Sally Ammerman is "The Leader in Charge" for February. Contact her for UMW matters. I heard it said, "It is easier to preach ten sermons that it is to live one." Live!
Blessings always
Donna Williams
The Leader in Charge for January
Feb Events
| Feb 7 4 pm |
Albion UMW Executive Team |
| Feb 16 | Ammerman/Tuthill Morning Circle |
| Feb 13 | Seniors Luncheon |
| Feb 18 | Albion District UMW Team meeting Albion FUMC |
| Fe 22 | Ash Wednesday |
| Feb 27 | Cook/Stowell Evening Circle Royal Ward, Program |
| Feb 28 | Linus Project |