United Methodist Women
of First UMC of Washington
2008 Officers
President – Arlys Dayton
Vice President – Jenny Potter
Secretary – Lorna Griffin
Treasurer – Dixie Stone
Our Purpose
The organized unit of the 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.
Circles
Faith Circle: Chairperson, Gloria Bauer; meets on the second Tuesday at 10:00 AM in various members’ homes. A program is presented at each meeting and then members go to a local restaurant for lunch.
Charity Circle: Chairperson, Linda Booher; meets on the fourth Thursday at 12:00 Noon in various members’ homes. Members bring a sandwich and the hostess provides salad, dessert and drinks. A program is presented at each meeting.
Supper Club: Chairperson, Jenny Potter; this group is available to the working woman or those who have other commitments to attend to during the day. This group meets in the evening on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM and generally meets at a local restaurant for dinner and fellowship. This year the group is hoping to address different faith-based “conversation starters” during their meal.
We extend an invitation to all ladies of the church to be a part of one of these circles.
General Meeting Dates:
General meetings are those meetings to which we invite all members of all the circles. This year, general meetings are planned for:
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Theme: Call to Prayer & Self Denial
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Theme: To Be Announced
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 All-member Picnic
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Theme: To Be Announced
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 UMW Christmas Party
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Spring Rummage Sale
Thursday, April 10 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, April 11 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Saturday, April 12 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Do you need to clean out that closet or a basement storage area? We welcome all household items, clothing, toys and furniture. If you can donate items for the sale, we ask that you bring them to the church after Sunday, April 6th. Someone will be at the church for setup in the mornings on Monday – Wednesday.
Fall Rummage Sale
Thursday, September 11 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, September 12 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Saturday, September 13 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Turkey Dinner & Bazaar
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Open to all residents of our surrounding community.
Traditional turkey dinner is served from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The bazaar, featuring vintage jewelry, craft items and baked goods opens at 10:00 AM.