SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The Mission Echo
JUNE
2016
2016 Executive Team
President-Marlene Spencer
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V. President-Cathy Ford
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Secretary-Beth Addis
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Treasurer-Maureen Thomas
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Communications-Tina Waters
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Program Resources-Velva Ellerbe
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Social Action-Jackie B. Hicks
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Spiritual Growth-Evelyn Pauling
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Education & Interpretation
Sue Owens
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Membership Nurture & Outreach
Gladys Lemon
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Nominations
Betty Void
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President
Marlene Spencer
What an exciting year 2016 is for South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women. The dedicated conference team continues to do an awesome job in planning and carrying out events that offer great opportunities to experience missions in special ways. We were truly blessed to start our calendar year with a wonderful Legislative Day Event. Mike Fanning, our keynote speaker reminded the 300 plus women in attendance of God’s instructions
on the importance of taking action in troubled times. We had hardly finished Legislative Day when we plunged into
Day Apart celebrated by all twelve districts in March and April. It was an honor to celebrate with the Anderson District and Marion District on your Day Apart. Thanks for inviting me to come and be part of your special events. We
were also blessed to be a part of the Seventieth Anniversary celebration of the Columbia Bethlehem Community Center. Seeing our faith, hope and love in action was heartwarming.
Lake Junaluska was once again the perfect setting for our 2016 Spiritual Growth Retreat. For the 560 women
in attendance, it was a time of reflection and renewal as God spoke to us in special ways. We were blessed to have
Deaconess Cameron Kempson as our Retreat Leader whose messages on planting, sowing and harvesting were uplifting. She reminded us that great things come from small beginnings and from small beginnings come great things. It’s
our responsibility as UMW to share what the Master Gardener has to offer. Rev. Amy Coles, Communion Celebrant,
also left us with a beautiful message. She told us that we need to prune our lives to bear more fruit so that we can be
all that God calls us to be. And the music from our song leader, Dr. Elizabeth Nance-Coker and musician, Rev. Ann
Hoyt was an added plus.
We are excited that Rev. Angela Ford Nelson will be with us at Chapin United Methodist Church in beautiful
Chapin for Come Together, Be Together as we celebrate a day of fun and fellowship. I hope you will bring your smiles
and wear yellow to celebrate joy and happiness in hearing God’s Word.
I am also looking forward to the South Eastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting on June 3-5, 2016, at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in North Charleston. The theme for the event is ‘A Fresh Wind Blowing’. Linda
DuRant, past president, Jean Doscher and I have been meeting with the jurisdiction leadership team making plans for
the event. This is a first for South Carolina, so we want to make you proud to be South Carolina United Methodist
Women. Special thanks are extended to the Charleston District and all of our districts for your participation in what
we think will be the best Quadrennial Meeting ever. The expected attendance is around 750 ladies from around the
South Eastern Jurisdiction.
As we leave the quadrennial meeting, Annual Conference follows. We look forward to being a part of the
connection as we continue our faith journey. This will be a wonderful time of celebration, fellowship and worship.
Preparations are under way for Mission u, and District and Conference Annual Meetings. These events help us
further the PURPOSE that begins in our local units—to become whole persons in Jesus Christ, create a supportive
community, and expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. May God
bless our efforts to carry out our PURPOSE!
I want to personally thank you for your generous gifts of time and money in supporting the many missions.
The March 23rd Day of Giving and the May 3rd Day of Giving have been tremendous successes. My prayer, as your
president, is that you will continue to support the missions of United Methodist Women and to be ambassadors for
this great organization. Through your excitement others will join you. I look forward to seeing you and covet your
prayers for a year that women, children and youth are lifted high through your support. In everything, let us as United
Methodist Women continue to share and show God’s Love by our Actions!
Blessings,
Marlene
Education & Interpretation
Sue Owens
MISSIONS R US.
The strawberries are ripening. The blackberries are blooming. The little peaches are on the
trees, growing more and more each day. They are all just waiting to be plucked, sweetened,
cooked down some, put in jars and put on display for sale in our Craft Room at Mission u. I
have heard the knitting needles clacking and the crochet hooks whirring all winter as beautiful items are being fashioned. Sewing machines have been put into overtime, piecing quilts
together. Wine bottle corks have been popped to make bird feeders (not for drinking, of
course…smile). Many hands are busy. Many minds are being made up as to what the possibilities for hand-made items are. Mission u is coming! That means that the Craft Room is
coming! The Craft Room is coming! We need your items to fill our table tops, our window
ledges, our clothing rack, our floor space, our chair bottoms—and wherever else we might
need to put them. Get busy, ladies! We will also have some pull-tab bracelets from the
Greenville Ronald McDonald House for sale. The purchase of one $8.00 bracelet will provide
an overnight stay for a family who could not otherwise afford it.
For those who went on-line May 3 to financially support the Spartanburg Bethlehem Center,
Killingsworth, and Rural Mission, we thank you. This was a once-a year opportunity to make
a difference, as we pooled our financial resources with others from our communities to assist
these non-profit organizations. Job well done!
For those who brought items to Come Together, Be Together for the Limitless team to distribute to our mission projects, Thank You!
You will have the opportunity to ask questions about our mission projects at both Mission u
and our Annual Meeting. At Annual Meeting, you will hear some success stories from our
projects that will put a face to what they do. Stay tuned for more information.
As always, keep those aluminum pull-tabs, cancelled stamps, labels for education, and boxtops for education (if you don’t have an elementary school in your area that are collecting
the box-tops) coming. Gift cards with the amount listed on them and new stamps are always appreciated.
Keep up the good work, Ladies!
From Recycling and Crafting Central,
Sue Owens
E&I Coordinator
Vice President
Cathy Ford
The South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women 44 th Annual Meeting at Bethany United Methodist Church
in Summerville, the Charleston District on October 21 + 22 will be lively and memorable. The Program Committee, the Charleston District
United Methodist Women and host church are working very hard to create a wonderful time for all. The registration form is ready for you to complete.
Here are just a few reasons why you need to attend and mail in your registration form now.
Our keynote speaker Rev. Wendy Hudson-Jacoby, pastor North Charleston United Methodist Church and our Bible Study leader Cathy Nelson,
Vice Chair South Carolina Conference Council on Native American Ministries and founder/director Keeper of the Word, will enrich our understanding of the theme “Growing in Blessedness”. Come hear their inspiring words.
You will attend one workshop of your choosing in the afternoon. Select your first and second choice from nine great offerings.
Blessing the Poor = Learn how to create PLARN, convert it to mats and items for the homeless. Learn of this ministry’s growth and impact on others. Hands on lessons will be offered during workshop, time permitting.
Clara Stonner/plarning enthusiast
Climate Justice =A Call to Hope and Action, our newest 2016 Mission u study, invites you to seek climate justice, setting right our relationships with each other and the earth. Climate injustice is the result of climate change.
Ann Alexander/Dean, Jean Doscher/Asst Dean and Rebecca Rochester/ instructor
Feeding the Hungry = Learn about the food distribution program that Aldersgate United Methodist Church administers. The presenter
will share program logistics and outcomes.
Carole Poole/leader
Gullah = Learn about the Gullah culture and history. Hear stories in the Gullah language.
Sharon Cooper-Murray/professional storyteller
Human Trafficking = Doors to Freedom is a program offering services to victims of sex trafficking, particularly young teenage girls. The
extent of this problem in the community is unbelievable and vulnerable young girls are a prime target.
Sharon Rickard / director
Limitless Team = Gain tips on engaging young women in your UMW unit and other topics of interest to the 14-30 age group.
Gladys Lemon /Conference MN&O Coordinator + Selena Ruth Smith/Team Mentor
Mass Incarceration =The United States makes up roughly 4% of the world's population, but holds about 22% of the global prison population most of whom are men of color. We need to bring that startling percentage down. Information for involvement within our state and
local criminal justice system will be shared.
Jackie Hicks/Conference Social Action Mission Coordinator
Victims of Domestic Violence Shelter = My Sister's House provides services, programs and resources to empower domestic violence
victims and their children to live free from abuse. They partner with the local community to encourage advocacy and support.
Sam Morris/ Outreach Coordinator/Case Manager
Where the Money Goes = Hear a description of the financial journey from the local unit to the programs we serve. Learn about United
Methodist Women's service and advocacy work through Mission Giving. These gifts are used where the need is most urgent and to
further our commitment of faith, hope, and love in action
Maureen Thomas, Conference Treasurer
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Hands on activities include making plarn (plastic yarn) mats for the homeless, trimming stamps to provide clean water in Africa and send a
postcard to influence your congressmen.
Shop the Resource Room for all the newest materials.
Enjoy displays from our five SC Missions, meet the directors and learn of their activities.
Experience fellowship during the 8:30 pm Afterglow. Be part of the Bible Bookmark Exchange.
Saturday wear a shirt with a UMW or your church logo.
The Limitless Team are busy planning another mission collection opportunity, a favorite from years past.
Our 44th South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women Annual Meeting will provide many ways for you
to fulfill our UMW purpose. Together we will transact the necessary business to carry on in 2016. We need you
there to make it all happen.
44th Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women
October 21-22, 2016
Bethany United Methodist Church 118 West 3rd South St., Summerville SC 29483
For Registration Information contact Ruby Hannah @(843)225-1986 or email:[email protected]
Theme:
“Growing in Blessedness”
Name: ___________________________________________ (please provide name as you wish for it to appear on name tag)
Address:
City:
Best Contact Phone number:
Zip:
District:
E-Mail Address:
Church:
Dietary Restrictions:
Will you be at Dinner on Friday night 5:30-6:30pm?_______
Will you be at lunch on Saturday?________
Please note: Meals require a meal ticket from your registration packet
Check all of the following that apply:
___ FIRST TIME
____ CONFERENCE OFFICER
____ PAST CONFERENCE PRESIDENT
____ CLERGY
____ UNDER 40
____ DISTRICT OFFICER
____ UNIT PRESIDENT
____ MISSION DIRECTOR
____ AGE14-30 LIMITLESS
____ VOTING DELEGATE
____ MISSIONARY/DEACONESS
____ NURSERY NEEDED-NUMBER OF CHILDREN/AGES_____________________________/________________________________
In case of emergency please contact
Phone:
**Workshops**
Please select your first (1) and second (2) choice for Friday afternoon workshops. You will be assigned to one of your selections.
_____Blessing the Poor
_____Climate Justice
______Feeding the Hungry
______Gullah
______Human Trafficking
______Limitless Team
______Mass Incarceration
______Victims of Domestic Violence Shelter
______Where the Money Goes
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~ Friday, October 21 ~
Registration: 12:30pm – 3:00pm in the Kitchen Alcove
(Anyone arriving after 3pm may still register prior to Communion Service. No meal tickets will be available unless pre-registered)
Optional Pre-conference Activities will be available
3:00pm
Opening Session 1: Processional, welcome, Greetings, Nominations , Bible Study-Sanctuary
4:10PM
Workshops-various classrooms
5:30pm
Dinner
MEAL TICKET REQUIRED
7:00pm
Five Mission Project reps, Worship Service & Holy communion-Sanctuary
8:45pm
Afterglow and Fellowship/Bible Bookmark Exchange-Fellowship hall
~ ~ Saturday, October 22~ ~
Registration:
9:00am
10:45am
8:00am – 9:00am in the Kitchen Alcove (for those attending only the Saturday sessions)
Session 2: General Business Sanctuary-Inform. Moments, President’s Report, Memorial Service
Session 2 cont: General Business - Adoption of Budget, Love Offering, Keynote Address
12:30pm
Lunch
MEAL TICKET REQUIRED
1:45pm
Session 3: General Business in Sanctuary-Election and Installation of Officers
Send Registration along with $30 fee (payable to SCCUMW) to:
Ruby Hannah,
8696 Grassy Oak Trail, N. Charleston, SC 29420
Registration Deadline Oct. 7, 2016
Registrations postmarked after Oct. 8 and on-site registrations will be $35
The 2016 Mission u Is Being Planned Especially For You
Radical Love: Finding Peace, Forgiveness and Acceptance
Once again, we will gather at Spartanburg Methodist College for
our annual Mission u event. The team is working hard to prepare
for your arrival. By the time this goes to print, Jean and I would
have met with the staff at Spartanburg Methodist College to continue planning for a successful event.
The youth study is Climate Justice. We are excited about our four
study leaders who will be leading this study. A field trip has been
planned for our youth and guess what? Our very own Bishop, Jonathan Holston will be accompanying the youth and leaders on this
exciting field trip.
Each youth must complete a registration form which is located in
this publication. Additional and necessary forms; covenant form,
medical release form and chaperone forms are located on the web
at www.umcsc.org/home/ministries/advocacy/united-methodistwomen.
Scholarships are available for youth and adults. I encourage each
to apply as we are excited to have the opportunity to offer financial
assistance to this super event. The scholarships are awarded on a
first-received basis.
Mission u reflects the theology of the United Methodist Church and
the practice of joining personal holiness with social holiness.
Through worship, in-depth study, music, prayer, sharing and exploring, we invite you to grow with us in understanding the mission
of the church.
Joyfully serving,
Ann Alexander, Dean
Announcing the Bess Dowling Ware Scholarship
The Mission u Committee is pleased to announce that Barbara Ware and her family have donated a sum of
money to be used for scholarships to the school. Barbara and her family were looking for a way to honor her
mother, Mrs. Bess Dowling Ware. Barbara stated that when summer came each year that she knew her mother would soon be attending The School of Christian Mission, now known as Mission u. Since the school
meant so much to their mother, the decision was made to honor their mother by awarding scholarships to attend the event.
Again this year the family of the Mrs. Bess Dowling Ware will offer two full scholarships for the 2016 event.
The Conference has also been blessed by receiving funds from the Rock Hill District Annual Meeting which
was designated for this effort. We are fortunate to announce that we will be awarding 6 to 8 scholarships this
year depending on the categories. We will be offering scholarships to youth, under 40 and adult attendees on
a first-come basis.
Detach and Complete Application
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South Carolina United Methodist Women
Mission u
July 21-23, 2016
The Bess Dowling Ware Scholarship Application
Name:___________________________________________________________________________________
Address, City, and Zip______________________________________________________________________
Home
Phone:____________________________________Cell:______________________________________
E-Mail Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Church and District:________________________________________________________________________
Please Check all that apply: Youth______________Under 40_______________Older Adult______________
First Timer____________
**Deadline for Receiving Application is June 20, 2016**
On a separate sheet of paper, please respond to the following questions:
1. In what ways will you use the information and knowledge you will receive at Mission u?
2. Describe your participation in United Methodist Women.
3. Describe your participation in your church.
Please mail competed form to Ann Alexander, PO Box 392, Clover, South Carolina 29710
July 21-23-Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Theme: “Radical Love: Finding Peace, Forgiveness and Acceptance”
Please print clearly
Name:___________________________________________Suitemates*_____________________________
Address:______________________________________City & Zip________________________________
District________________________________________________Phone:__________________________
Please provide email address if you wish for confirmation to be sent electronically:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
____Under 40
____Clergy
**Please Check All That Apply**
____Youth ____Attending first time ____Conference Officer
____Missionary ____Day Participant _____Youth Chaperone
____District Officer
Special Needs: Please help us address and meet your needs by listing them on the back of this form
(If you have a physical condition that requires our consideration for classroom, campus, or dorm; also
please indicate dietary needs.
Emergency Contact:___________________________________Contact Number_______________________
All Adult Participants will take the Spiritual Growth study “The Bible and Human Sexuality” and will also take
either of the following courses. Please indicate your choice below. (Registrations received by June 15 will guarantee your choice.)
____Geographic Study: Latin America People and Faith ____Issue Study: Climate Justice
____Please indicate here if you took Latin America People of Faith last year.
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For Youth Only: Youth Study: Climate Justice
_______Age ______________Date of Birth _____________Grade to enter school in the fall
Name of Chaperone:_____________________________Cell phone:________________________________
Youth registration, chaperone registration and additional required forms must be mailed together.
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Are you interested in participating in a plenary? ____Yes Are you interested in driving a golf cart? ____Yes
Mail completed form with payment to: Betty Swinton - SCCUMW Mission u - P. O. Box 723 - Dillon, SC
29536
Check should be made payable to: SCCUMW
Adult Resident: $140.00 * Day Student: $80.00 * Youth Resident: $100.00 Amount Enclosed:__________
**Registration Deadline is June 30, 2016**
**Suitemate registration forms must be mailed together**
**Please See General Information Sheet for more details about the event**
2016 SC Conference UMW Mission u
Theme: “Radical Love: Finding Peace, Forgiveness and Acceptance”
Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC
Thursday, July 21- Saturday, 23, 2016
Dean: Ann Alexander
803-222-4958
[email protected]
Assistant Dean: Jean Doscher
843-870-3717
[email protected]
Registrar: Betty Swinton
843-845-1971
[email protected]
IMPORTANT – GENERAL INFORMATION – (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Youth/Chaperone Covenant and Consent Forms: Youth par ticipant must complete r egistr ation for m,
covenant and parental consent form, information and covenant form for adult chaperones. These forms must
be mailed together. Registration is incomplete until all forms are received by the Registrar. Forms are located
on the web at umcsc.org/umw or may be secured from the Registrar.
Registration: Thursday afternoon from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 6-6:45p.m. – Ellis Hall Atrium
First-Timers’ Orientation/Clergy Orientation: Thur sday, 3:00-3:45 p.m. Ellis Hall
Opening Plenary: Thur sday 4:00
Offering: An offer ing for Missions will be r eceived at the closing plenar y, Satur day after noon.
Housing: Resident par ticipants will be housed in college dor mitor ies. Br ing bed and bath linens, bath
mat, soap, warm blanket or spread for a single bed, pillow, coat hangers, comfortable clothes, walking shoes,
hat, flashlight, umbrella, rain gear, Bible, water bottle, pens, notebooks, trash bags, jacket or sweater, and other
items necessary for your comfort away from home. Classrooms and dorm rooms may be cold–bring appropriate linens and clothing.
Additional Cost: Ther e will be an extr a char ge of $50 if you ar r ive on Wednesday evening.
Refund Policy: Requests must be submitted to the Registr ar via email by J uly 1, 2016. Remember that
registrations are transferrable if you need to cancel. NO REFUNDS AFTER July 1, 2016
Keys: The key deposit is $10 and is refundable at checkout. THERE WILL BE A $100.00 CHARGE FOR
LOST KEYS– NO EXCEPTIONS!
Textbooks: You may pur chase in advance by or der ing toll fr ee fr om the Mission Resour ce Center 1-800
-305-9857 or the Resource Room on campus, open during registration. For information about each of the 2015
studies visit: www.umwmissionresource.org
Craft Room: Please bring handmade crafts to Ellis Hall as soon as you get to campus. Pr oceeds will be
divided among the five South Carolina Mission Projects.
Walking Problems? Don’t Wor r y! Golf car ts will be available to get you fr om place to place on campus.
The drivers are fun, experienced, willing and ready!
Child Care: No childcare will be offered. Insurance does not cover childr en less than 12 year s of age.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2016 – After June 30, 2016, please add a late fee of $10.00.
Membership Nurture & Outreach
Gladys Lemon
Ballroom dancing, antiquing fun, chair fitness, making corsages and boutonnieres plus more
unique workshops will have come and gone as another successful Come Together Be Together
conference event was held at Chapin UMC on May 21st. Many of our members dug out their
silly hats and put on something yellow to celebrate our theme, “Happiness in God’s Word.”
Rev. Angela Ford Nelson led us in believing that we were created for happiness as evidenced
in His word. If you missed it, make plans now to join us next year at Cumberland UMC &
Central UMC in the Hartsville District, in May 2017.
I sincerely thank you for responding to the mission collection call for the snacks, juice, pudding cups, as well as the personal hygiene items that benefit all five of our mission projects.
So now, as all schools wind down in the next few weeks, our mission directors from Wallace
Family Life, Columbia Bethlehem Center, and Bethlehem Center Spartanburg will be ramping
up their summer activities that serve their communities. They are very grateful for the items
you have donated to them. The work crews on John’s Island will refresh themselves with the
bottles of Gator/PowerAde after toiling in the lowcountry sun. The women at Killingsworth
are smiling broadly because you have been thoughtful of their needs. I am very proud of the
women of the SCCUMW and how you have exceeded our expectations when we call on you
to help.
The district MN&O’s throughout the Conference have been working hard, burning the midnight oil counting all the members in the local unit to include in the UMW Census count. This
year we had a special challenge before us to register our numbers on-line. What an awesome
task! I applaud all the district MN&O’s for making the phone calls, inputting the data so that
each local unit can be counted. This membership count is important to SCCUMW because it
demonstrates to the National office that we are putting out love into action by supporting all
the local and national projects that help women and children. The on-line census window
closes on May 16th; hopefully even more units will be counted.
Our Limitless Team is looking for new members and welcome all to encourage our younger
women to participate and join. We want to rebuild, renew, reinvigorate and add to the Limitless Team. Please reach out to young women to join or form their own UMW circles and become a difference in the lives of God’s children, especially women, children and youth.
News from Columbia Bethlehem Community Center
Columbia Bethlehem Center welcomes new executive director, Kara P. Simmons.
Summer Activities
Youth Cinema Camp, innovative one-week intense learning of the art of filmmaking and the science od digital video production. This camp is geared to rising 5th
through 9th graders and will be held June 13-17 from 8am-1pm.
Summer Enrichment Program, a ten week enrichment based program that encompasses activities to enhance the academic, social, emotional, career exploration opportunities and personal advancement of the students. Summer Camp will operate
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6pm from June 6-August 5. We will offer scholarships for 1213 children each week. If your circle or group would like to sponsor a child for summer, please call 803-807-9582 to make arrangements. We are also accepting individually wrapped snacks for students during summer camp.
Summer Feeding Program, in partnership with Francis Burns UMC, we are a summer feeding site to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when
school is not in session.
Notice of address change:
Due to construction and addition of many residential homes in the community, we have a
new address: 308 McRae St. Columbia, SC 29203
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Secretary of Program Resources
Velva Ellerbe
Contact information for resource materials
800-805-9857
www.umwmissionresources.org
2016 Books for Reading Program
Education for Mission
Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land by Ruth Everhart
Coffee, Tea and Holy Water: One Woman’s Journey to Experience …. By Amanda Hudson
Unbound:The Transformative Power of Youth Mission Trips by Jann Treadwell (Bonus Book)
The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search… in Afghanistan by Jenny Nordberg
Uprising: A New Age is Dawning for Every Mother’s Daughter by Sally Armstrong
The Andrew Paradigm: How to Be a Lead Follower of Jesus by Michael Coyner
Leadership Development
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up … the Taliban by Malala Yousafai
The Weight of Mercy: A Novice Pastor on the City Streets by Deb Richardson-Moore (SC story)
Nurturing for Community
Dreamers: An Immigrant Generation’s Fight for Their American Dream by Eileen Truax
House of Purple Cedar by Tim Tingle
I Love Growing Older, But I’ll Never Grow Old by J. Ellsworth Kalas
Miss Brenda and the Loveladies by Brenda Spahn
Not Worth Saving: How a Severly Handicapped Boy Transformed Lives by Ann Joyner
Just Mercy: A Story of Justic and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson (Bonus Book)
Social Action
Rewilding Our Hearts: Building Pathways of Compassion… by Marc Bekoff
We Shall Not Be Moved: Methodist Debate Race, Gender … by Jane Ellen Nickell (Bonus Book)
The White Umbrella: Walking with Survivors of Sex Trafficking by Mary Francis Bowley
Cured But Not Healed: How to Experience Deeper Faith… Kymberly Clemons-Jones
Spiritual Growth
Key United Methodist Beliefs by William J. Abraham
My Life and Lesser Catastrophes by Christina Schofield
Things Your Mother Never Told You by Kim Gaines Eckert
Tilly: A Story of Home and Resilience by Monique Gray Smith
See the website for past year’s books. You can read books from 20112016 lists.
There will be a Resource Room at SEJ if you need a study book for Mission u.
Treasurer
Maureen Thomas
Why do we give?
As United Methodist Women we are pledged to follow the teachings of Christ
and minister “to the least of these.” We are reminded of that in Matthew 25:3446 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by
my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me
drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I
was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or
thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you,
or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit
you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of
the least of these my brothers, [a] you did it to me.’ ...
We fulfill our purpose when we donate to the various missions …”to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.”
Our giving changes lives forever in our hometowns, state, country, hamlets and
villages around the world. Without your gifts we cannot function. I encourage
each of you to pause and meditate on the words of God’s own Son, then follow
where He leads you.
Maureen Thomas, Treasurer
SCCUMW
Living Timeline
Remember the Living Timeline at Assembly? We are now being encouraged
to do this on a local level. Gather the stories of your women, past and present ,
who have done extraordinary work putting faith, hope and love into action
and post them to our new Living Timeline Facebook page. Search Facebook
for SC United Methodist Women Living Timeline. This will take you to the
page. Anyone can post directly to the page or you can email the information
to Tina Waters at [email protected]. Be creative! Short videos, artwork, photo collages, or written stories are all welcome. Direct any questions to Tina.
Spiritual Growth Coordinator
Evelyn Pauling
Greeting Ladies,
What an amazing Retreat we had at Lake Junaluska this year! Our theme
“Growing Together in Justice, Peace & love; Planting Seeds for the Future”
set the tone for a wonderful time of fellowship and worship. Chains were broken, hearts were touched, and lives were saved! God indeed showed up!
Our key note speaker, Deaconess Cameron Kempson skillfully encouraged
over 500 women to not become weary in doing good for the Lord, but to be
persistent, because in due time we will reap the harvest! Her message was
captivated by the beautiful peaceful surroundings of the lake and trails. Accompanying this wondrous message was a melody of harmony by this event’s
song leader Elizabeth Nance-Coker and musician Rev. Ann Hoyt. We summed
up the weekend with Rev. Amy Coles leading in Holy Communion.
To all of the ladies who came together to make this 2016 Spiritual Growth Retreat a success—Thank you! It is with great hopes that you received a spiritual
word, transformation, and/or healing. What a great audience you all were and
we pray to see each one of you next year at the lake. Until then, may God
keep each one of you in perfect peace!
In addition, I would like to thank the SCCUMW Spiritual Growth Committee
for their tireless efforts and dedication to this retreat. It is because of your talents that this retreat continues to be a success year after year. My prayer is that
you continue to be God’s vessels and not become weary!
Last, I would like to thank Dr. John Ewing, Executive Directive of Lake Junaluska, LuAnn Davis, Event Coordinator, Barbara Davis, Sales Manager,
Kenneth and other staff who worked very hard to have things in order for the
SCCUMW.
God bless you all!
Hotels for the 2016 South Carolina Conference UMW Annual Meeting
The hotels listed below have blocks of rooms available for Friday evening, Oct. 21, 2016. Please ask for the South Carolina
United Methodist Women block to r eser ve your r oom. Registr ation deadlines for r eceiving UMW pr ice ar e listed in the
information below. See individual hotels for additional information. All hotels are near Interstate 26, exit 199A, approximately 2.5 miles from the church. Be sure to give the date you want the room, i.e., Oct. 21. If you want to reserve a room for a
night other than that, you will have to pay a different fee and make a separate reservation. If you have questions, contact Beth Addis, 864-224-6005, or [email protected].
Comfort Suites
1025 Jockey Court
Summerville, SC 29483
843-419-1101 (deadline – Sept. 20,
2016)
Country Inn & Suites
220 Holiday Drive
Summerville, SC 29483
843-285-9000 (deadline – Sept. 20,
2016)
Hampton Inn
1015 Jockey Court
Summerville, SC 29483
843-871-8300 (deadline – Sept. 20,
2016)
$125 + tax – double or king suites
Complimentary breakfast.
$94 + tax – 2 queen beds; $89 + tax – 1 king bed
No suites have been reserved.
Complimentary breakfast
$139 + tax – 2 queen beds or 1 king bed
Moving in July to 121 Holiday Dr. At present location, there is no elevator.
Complimentary breakfast
Please use MapQuest or another map service, your GPS, or ask for directions when reserving your rooms.
On Saturday, March 19th, the Spartanburg District held their 3rd Annual "Spring Into Missions" event at St. Luke UMC in Spartanburg. Items such as cleaning supplies, paper products, hygiene items, canned goods, book bags, school supplies, after school snacks, Gatorade,
postage stamps and gift cards were donated to our 5 SC Mission Projects. We asked for it
and our ladies delivered!!!!
The love that the Spartanburg District has
for our Mission Institutes was evidenced
by their generous donations. Pictured are
some of the items collected along with
some of our ladies who helped collect and
sort the donations. (The cute little girl is
my granddaughter, Julia). Thanks to Annie
Crocker, District E & I Coordinator for organizing the event and to Angela Allen,
District Social Action Coordinator for arranging the use of the gym and delivering the items
to Killingsworth and Columbia Bethlehem Community Center.
Barbara Holley, Spartanburg District UMW President
The South Carolina Conference
United Methodist Women
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage
PAID
Permit # 25
Summerville, SC
29483
Bethany UMC
118 W. 3rd South St.
Summerville, SC 29483
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whole persons through
Jesus Christ; to develop a
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fellowship; and to expand
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Special Notes
South Carolina
Mission Projects
Emphasis Months:
FEBRUARY:
Wallace Family Life
Center, Bennettsville
MARCH:
Rural Mission, Johns Island
APRIL:
Columbia Bethlehem Community Center
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SEPTEMBER:
Killingsworth, Columbia
OCTOBER:
Bethlehem Center, Spartanburg