FIVE CHANNELS OF UNDESIGNATED GIVING

Pledge: Your pledge giving is the foundation for mission work through United Methodist Women. "United Methodist Women has worked unceasingly to meet the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of the unwanted, the unemployed and the unwelcomed."

Special Mission Recognition: A Special Mission Recognition is an undesignated gift for mission through the Women's Division in honor of the recipient. Any unit or individual may give a Special Mission Recognition in honor of any person, male or female. The recipient receives a Special Mission Recognition pin and a certificate.

Gift To Mission: A Gift to Mission is a way to honor someone with an undesignated mission gift of at least $5.00 in her or his name. These funds support the total program of mission carried out through Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries. The way you inform someone that you have given a gift to mission is to send a Gift to Mission card. There are six choices of cards: THANK YOU, CONGRATULATIONS, IN THE SERVICE OF CHRIST, A BABY, A SPECIAL DAY, AND THINKING OF YOU.

Gift In Memory: The death of a much loved family members or friend is a difficult time. A Gift in Memory through United Methodist Women honors their memory and their life of service through making possible additional mission work in the United States and around the world. The Gift in Memory card may be sent to the family of the deceased. Consider the Gift in Memory as an appropriate memorial for a special person. Undesignated giving helps to build schools, to teach young people, to erect hospitals and clinics. Gift in Memory cards are free.

World Thank Offering: The World Thank Offering is an opportunity for individuals to respond to God's abundance and grace with spontaneous gifts of gratitude. The World Thank Offering allows people to share a portion of God's blessings with others. The funds received are used in the total program of mission carried on through Women's Division mission in the U.S. and around the world. Each person who wishes to participate in the World Thank Offering is encouraged to use a special container for regular gifts

2005 SUPPLEMENTAL GIVING

FIRST QUARTER: CALL TO PRAYER AND SELF-DENIAL
This is an annual observance of United Methodist Women based on a specific theme that provides an opportunity for prayer, reflection, study, and sacrificial giving. The theme for 2005 is "Disparity and Discipleship". Our gifts from this service will focus on women, children, and the poor who continue to be the primary victims of violence and premature death and will support efforts to prepare women for employment, to advocate a living wage for all, and to work for economic justice. The Call of Prayer and Self Denial Program is found in the Program Book.

SECOND QUARTER: VASHTI
The Vashti Center has been serving children and youth in South Georgia for more than 100 years. Founded in 1903 by Deaconess Annie Heath, Vashti provides shelter, clothing, food, and most importantly, love for the children God has placed in their care. Vashti has excellent facilities, top-notch programs that are proven to be effective, a well-trained and competent staff, and a dedicated management team. They are committed to improving the way children are treated and take a stand in the fight against child abuse and neglect.

THIRD QUARTER: THE METHODIST CHURCH OF CUBA
Our gifts for this quarter will be given to the Methodist Church of Cuba to be used at its discretion to help promote Christianity and Methodism in Cuba. God has a purpose which we strive to detect, understand, and fulfill. It is our belief that ultimately God's purpose of abundant life for all of humanity will prevail. The fulfillment of this purpose will come not because of what we do but simply because it is the very nature of God. (Mission study guide on Cuba by Joanne R. Perez)

FOURTH QUARTER: THREE SOUTH GEORGIA MISSION AGENCIES
     The Vashti Center (Thomasville, Georgia) is a multi-functional ministry. The Vashiti Center offers residential care for young boys in trouble and emergency shelter for children who have been removed from their homes. The "Second Chance" program for teen mothers and their infants gives them a home and provides schooling and assistance in becoming independent. Website: www.vashti.org
     Open Door Community House (Columbus, Georgia) is a multi-service agency located in a poor, racially mixed area. Program areas include children, youth, emergency services for women in crisis, literacy, counseling, and senior citizen activities. Website: www.odch.org
     Wesley Community Center (Savannah, Georgia) is a center that brings a ministry of healing and wholeness to individuals and families broken because of a lack of education or skills, low self-image, health problems, and economic injustice. More information is on the General Board of Global Ministries website: type in the following info, then click on the letter "W" for (Wesley). http://gbgm-umc.org/mission-programs/cim/l.15/cclist.cfin