PURPOSE OF UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
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 AT FUMC WARNER ROBINS
At FUMC Warner Robins, small groups (called circles) meet at least once each month.  These groups help to foster fellowship and spiritual growth.  We share together through devotion, studying a particular book of the bible, or by using our program book.  We encourage each member to develop a deeper walk with our Lord and Savior.

• Circle Faith ... 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 PM, Wesley Sunday School Classroom
  Leader: Joyce Adcock
• Circle Joy ... 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 PM, Conference Room
  Leader:  Marian Hartley
• Circle Girls' Night Out ... 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Conference Room 
  Leader:  Maura Stafford

We strive to expand our missions, both locally and globally.  Members of UMW are dedicated to running our weekly outreach through our Clothes Closet.  There is also a group of faithful women and men who make up our Bereavement Committee.  They coordinate a dinner when we have a death in our church.  Support is also provided for:

• Heart of Georgia Developmental Disabilities Ministries
• Salvation Army Safe House
• Magnolia Manor Macon
• HIS VOICE Newspaper
• Cherished Children
• Cheerful Cherubs Preschool
• The Kitchen
• Hispanic Ministry
• Scholarship Fund
• Reading Program

2008 LEADERSHIP TEAM
- Maura Stafford, President
- Marie Nelson, Vice-President
- Marjorie Girmsey, Secretary
- Laurie Meilinger, Treasurer

2008 LOCAL UMW DATES

• January 8 ... Circle Meetings
• February 12 ... General Meeting, Call to Prayer & Self Denial, 11:30 AM, Soup & Cornbread
• March 9 ... UMW Sunday Recognition
• March 11 ... Circle Meetings
• April 8 ... Circle Meetings
• May 13 ... Circle Meetings
• June 10 ... General Meeting, Social Action Program, Salad Supper, 6:30 pm
• August 12 ... Circle Meetings
• September 9 ... General Meeting, Education & Interpretation Program: Israel & Palestine, 11:30 AM, Soup & Cornbread
• October 14 ... General Meeting, World Thank Offering Program, 6:30 PM
• November 1 ... UMW Bazaar
• November 11 ... Circle Meetings
• December ? ... UMW/UMM Banquet

2008 UMW MACON DISTRICT CALENDAR

• January 12 (10:00 AM) ... Executive Committee Meeting, Blookmfield UMC (Macon, GA)
• February 23 (8:30 AM) ... Mission Study - "Music and Mission", Ebenezer UMC (Macon, GA)
• March 9 ... Official UMW Sunday (Local Churches)
• March 15 (9:30 AM) ... Macon District Day Apart, Vision of Jesus UMC (Macon, GA)
• March 28 - 30 ... Spiritual Growth Retreat (Epworth)
• April 12 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) ... Methodist Home Celebration Day, 10:00 AM (Pierce Ave, Macon)
• April 19 (8:30 AM) ... Mission Study - "Israel/Palenstine", First UMC (Warner Robins, GA)
• May 3 (8:30 AM) ... Macon District Prayer Breakfast, Vineville UMC (Macon, GA)
• June 8 - 11 ... South Georgia Annual Conference, Columbus Civic Center (Columbus, GA)
• July 17 - 20 ... Conference School of Mission (Epworth)
• August 16 (8:30 AM) ... Macon District Prayer Breakfast, Andrew UMC (Kathleen, GA)
• September 27 (9:30 AM) ... Macon District Annual Meeting, Riverside UMC (Macon, GA)
• October 4 ... Conference Leadership Training, TBA (TBA)
• October 18 ... South Georgia UMW Annual Conference, Americus 1st UMC (Americus, GA)
• November 15 (9:30 AM) ... District Leadership Training (Local Unit Officers), Mulberry UMC (Macon, GA)

2008 CHURCH WOMEN UNITED CALENDAR

• March ... World Day of Prayer
• May ...  May Friendship Day
• September ... Human Rights Celebration
• November ... World Community Day

LINKS
- United Methodist Women