United Methodist Women's News

As part of the emblem for the United Methodist Women, these symbols remind us of our purpose of helping women to grow as persons in community in their understanding of and willingness to participate in the global mission of the Church. These also remind us of our heritage, women who pioneered in service for the Church at home and abroad and in organization of women for mission service and support in many areas of need. The shape of the emblem is likewise symbolic. It is fluid and free flowing, suggesting change and mobility. As organized groups of women, this has been our heritage—often as the forefront of movements for change, at times supporting the projects initiated by others, but always aware of the times and striving to move with them rather than be overwhelmed by them. The cross, the flame and the individual with her abilities and opportunities—all are elements of the Primrose United Methodist Women.

From Our Chapter President

Greetings and best wishes for good health and much happiness this year!

As I begin my new year as the Primrose UMW president, I realize how blessed I am to be part of this great Mission Team.

I have really been thinking to myself, "what can we do as a mission and how can we help." What if we did "The Twelve Months of Ingathering"? Wouldn't it be fun to collect a certain item each month? And, as we are collecting items (like toothbrushes, rubber gloves, etc) we can know that we are helping someone in great need. Let's see how we as women of the church can lead all people in helping others. I know we can do it by the grace and power of God. I have seen it!

Our UMW Mission is school kits.

Each School Kit shall contain:

1 pair blunt scissors (rounded tips)
3 pads (or loose leaf) of 8½ X 11 inch ruled paper
1 30-centimeter ruler
1 hand-held pencil sharpener
6 unsharpened pencils with erasers
1 eraser (2½ inches)
1 box of 24 crayons (only 24 per box)

These all go in a 14" X 16" (finished size) cloth bag with handles and an optional closure (velcro®, snap or button). Patterns are available from United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR).

Upcoming Events include:

Wouldn't it be great to make prayer shawls? I would like to hear what you think. Just address an e-mail to Karen at primroseprays@primroseumc.org