ATLANTIC UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
“I now remind you
to stir into flame the gift of
God which is within you.”
II Timothy 1:6
"Simply Loving"*
O, mighty God, today we open the windows of our hearts to You.
Fill us with your light so that we might be windows of hope for others.
Awesome God, thank you for the window
Jesus opened to the world,
enabling us to see more clearly the hurts and needs of our sisters and brothers.
May we smile at all those we meet today,
offering them a glimpse of your joy through our windows.
We
praise you for opening your window to us everyday and in every way. Amen.
*This is the prayer that
appears on this year's Prayer Card in the A Call to Prayer and
Self-Denial
packet. United Methodist Women members may make copies
of this
prayer for use in their units.
Atlantic United Methodist Women (UMW) is a group of women organized for mission. Our stated Purpose
is: “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.” UMW
has existed under many different names since 1869 and we now share in a community of over one million women across the country
and all over the world who are organized for mission. We are challenged to grow spiritually, intellectually
and personally. We nurture and encourage one another in our spiritual growth and personal development.
The United Methodist Women
of Atlantic United Methodist Church would like to invite all women in our community to join us for the warm, enlightening
and educational programs offered by our UMW. The Atlantic UMW is open to both members and non-members of the church.
Participation in this group of committed women is a unique opportunity, and we would love to have you join us !
WHAT
DOES IT MEAN TO BE A UNITED METHODIST WOMAN
A member of United Methodist Women is one who commits herself to our PURPOSE and
chooses to participate in one or more of the following: meetings; prayer, giving, study, action, and/or
service. One becomes a member by committing to be a part of this supportive community of women and by accepting
the challenge to grow in mission and to participate in life-changing experiences. Membership can be expressed
in many ways. Some examples are: -
Intercessory prayer;
- Attendance at
meetings;
- Giving to Undesignated Mission
to support global mission;
- Accepting leadership
responsibility;
- Participation in various events, projects,
issues, and concerns of the
- Women’s Division;
- Participation in the Reading Program;
- Reading Response Magazine;
- Attending Schools of Christian Mission.
