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HPUMC UMW NEWS is published monthly February - May and September - December. Please send any newsletter submissions or changes of contact information (address, telephone, email) to: Kay Fulton UMW Newsletter Chair [email protected] 214.538.9974 UMW October 2014 3300 Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75205 www.hpumc.org 214.521.3111 HIGHLAND P ARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The President’s Message UMW 2014 THEME Supporting Methodist Women through intergenerational fellowship, friendships, and opportunities to foster a deepening relationship with God through outreach and mission. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10 Cheri Whitten, [email protected], 972.523.3911 Dear UMW Friends, Autumn is my favorite time of year. I think of beautiful tones of orange and yellow emanating from the changing trees to the big bright pumpkins and colorful marigolds and mums that are displayed on our front porches. The marigold, a favorite of mine, represents protection, comfort, and healing. We all know members of our church and friends in our community that need protection, comfort, and healing. UMW invites you to our October program, “Abuse: Not in My Neighborhood?”, moderated by Rev. Paul Rasmussen with panelists Jan Langbein (Genesis Women’s Shelter), Ellen Magnis (Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center), and Paige McDan- iel (Community Partners of Dallas). On November 3, UMW will board the “Bus Across the Bridge” to tour Methodist Hospital’s new trauma center and get a quick look at Wesley-Rankin Community Center. On November 10, UMW will gather to prepare candles for Christmas Eve services. We will be raising money for UMW missions in November by offering spon- sorships for Chrismons that will be displayed on Advent trees throughout the church in December. After decorating the church for Christmas, UMW will wrap up the year in December with the installation of UMW 2015 officers and be inspired by Candace Winslow’s Christmas message, Women of the Manger.” UMW continues to reach out to women and to increase our membership. We are excited about our three newest circles including moms with younger children (C6), women in their 30’s and 40’s (C7), and our newest Circle comprised of our creative Chrismon volunteers (C8)! Take advantage of the many opportunities UMW offers for fellowship and friendships while simultaneously deepening your relationship with God through outreach and mission. Autumn is a time for letting go and releasing things that have been a burden. It is the time of year to prac- tice getting out of the way and letting the Spirit take charge of our lives. Blessings, Cheri END-OF-YEAR (EOY) 2014 AWARDS: ORDER BY MONDAY, OCT. 27, 2014 If you or your Circle would like to honor someone for their UMW service at the Dec. 1, 2014 meeting, now is the time to order EOY 2014 awards. The Special Mission Recognition (SMR) pin is $40. The Minute in Mission award is $35. The Extra Mile Award is $15. Mail your order and check (payable to “HPUMC UMW”) to: Julie B. Noel, HPUMC UMW Assistant Treasurer, 9536 Heatherdale Dr., Dallas, TX 75243. Ques- tions? Contact: Julie B. Noel, [email protected], hpumc.umw@ gmail.com, 214.356.2243
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HPUMC UMW NEWS is published monthly February - May and September - December. Please send any newsletter submissions or changes of contact information (address, telephone, email) to:
Kay Fulton UMW Newsletter [email protected]
UMW October 2014
3300 Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75205www.hpumc.org 214.521.3111
HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The President’s Message
UMW 2014 THEMESupporting Methodist Women through intergenerational fellowship, friendships, and opportunities to foster a deepening relationship with God through outreach and mission.“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10
Cheri Whitten, [email protected], 972.523.3911
Dear UMW Friends,
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I think of beautiful tones of orange and yellow emanating from the changing trees to the big bright pumpkins and colorful marigolds and mums that are displayed on our front porches. The marigold, a favorite of mine, represents protection, comfort, and healing.
We all know members of our church and friends in our community that need protection, comfort, and healing. UMW invites you to our October program, “Abuse: Not in My Neighborhood?”, moderated by Rev. Paul Rasmussen with panelists Jan Langbein (Genesis Women’s Shelter), Ellen Magnis (Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center), and Paige McDan-iel (Community Partners of Dallas).
On November 3, UMW will board the “Bus Across the Bridge” to tour Methodist Hospital’s new trauma center and get a quick look at Wesley-Rankin Community Center. On November 10, UMW will gather to prepare candles for Christmas Eve services. We will be raising money for UMW missions in November by offering spon-sorships for Chrismons that will be displayed on Advent trees throughout the church in December. After decorating the church for Christmas, UMW will wrap up the year in December with the installation of UMW 2015 officers and be inspired by Candace Winslow’s Christmas message, Women of the Manger.”
UMW continues to reach out to women and to increase our membership. We are excited about our three newest circles including moms with younger children (C6), women in their 30’s and 40’s (C7), and our newest Circle comprised of our creative Chrismon volunteers (C8)!
Take advantage of the many opportunities UMW offers for fellowship and friendships while simultaneously deepening your relationship with God through outreach and mission. Autumn is a time for letting go and releasing things that have been a burden. It is the time of year to prac-tice getting out of the way and letting the Spirit take charge of our lives.
Blessings,Cheri
END-OF-YEAR (EOY) 2014 AWARDS: ORDER BY MONDAY, OCT. 27, 2014
If you or your Circle would like to honor someone for their UMW service at the Dec. 1, 2014 meeting, now is the time to order EOY 2014 awards. The Special Mission Recognition (SMR) pin is $40. The Minute in Mission award is $35. The Extra Mile Award is $15. Mail your order and check (payable to “HPUMC UMW”) to: Julie B. Noel, HPUMC UMW Assistant Treasurer, 9536 Heatherdale Dr., Dallas, TX 75243. Ques-tions? Contact: Julie B. Noel, [email protected], [email protected], 214.356.2243
PURPOSE OF UMWUnited Methodist Women (UMW) is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and 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.
web: hpumc.org/umwemail: [email protected]
SAVE THE DATEThursdays, weekly through Nov. 6 (except Oct. 16) 9:30-11amCircle 2 MeetingHPUMC Room 244Six week study of “The Power of God’s Names” written byDr. Tony Evans, discussion lead by Candace WinslowContact: Dabney Jungerman, [email protected], 214.693.1023 or Candace, [email protected]
Thursday, Oct. 2, 10am Methodist Dallas Medical Center Auxiliary MeetingMDMC Hitt Auditorium, 1441 N. Beckley Avenue, Dallas 75203Brian Asmussen speaks on “What’s New at MDMC” Contact: Katie Frank Slack at 972.241.5752
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10am-2pmCircles 3 Meeting & Work DaySet-Up for Wesley-Rankin Garage Sale, 2900 Bataan, 75212Lunch provided by Kathy Adams & Rebecca Lones RSVP for lunch to Rebecca at [email protected]
Thursday, Oct. 9, 10amCircle 12 Work Day, Lunch & MeetingSet-Up for Wesley-Rankin Garage Sale, 2900 Bataan, 75212Contact: Nancy Bierman, 214.357.6401,[email protected] or Dana Harkey, [email protected]
Thursday, Oct. 9, 7pmCircle 7 MeetingHome of Laura Petty, 7803 Hanover, Dallas, 75225Discussing Christian women strategies to handle life’s stressContact: Shaina Drummond, [email protected] or Amy Swafford, [email protected]
Saturday, Oct. 11, 6:30amChurch Women United in Dallas Serve Breakfast at The BridgeThe Bridge – Dallas (St. Paul & Corsicana)Contact: Julie B. Noel at 214.356.2243 or [email protected]
Monday, Oct. 13, 10amCircle 20 MeetingHPUMC SanctuarySpeaker: Dana Harkey on the “Carvings in HPUMC’s Sanctuary”Contact: Jan Newman, [email protected], 972.661.9603
Monday, Oct. 13, 11:30am (Lunch at 12pm) Circle 18 Meeting and ProgramHome of Sue Irish, 3700 Lexington, Dallas, 75225Contact: Sue Irish, [email protected]
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7pm Circle 1 MeetingHPUMC Cornerstone CafeContact: Sandy Hewett, [email protected]
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10amCC Young Auxiliary Fundraiser Program & Silent AuctionUniversity Park UMC, 4024 Caruth Blvd, Dallas, TX 75225Speaker: Michael Jenkins, President & Managing Director, Dallas Summer Musicals, $15 donationContact: Janice Brown, [email protected], 214.348.3818
Monday, Oct. 20, 10amCircle 5 MeetingHPUMC Room 386Katie Frank Slack speaking on missionsContact: Marilyn Jordan, [email protected], 214.675.9308 or Betty Lou Winslow, [email protected], 214.823.1331
Monday, Oct. 20, 12pm Circle 9 MeetingHPUMC Room 386Katie Frank Slack speaking on: “How Is It With Your Soul” Contact: Katie Frank Slack, 972.241.5752
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7pmCircle 6 - Moms of Young Children Evening CircleHPUMC Cox ParlorDiscussion of “10 Ways to Find Joy in Motherhood”Contacts: Kay Fulton, 214.538.9974, [email protected] or Marie McCoy, 214.457.7564, [email protected]
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5:45pm-7:45pmCircle 4 – providing dinner & children’s activity for New Friends New LifePreston Road Church of Christ, 6409 Preston Road, Dallas, 75205Contact: Jessica Boltinghouse, 214.605.0727,[email protected]
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10am-12pmCircle 8 – New Circle of Chrismon GroupFellowship while doing creative projects on 4th TuesdaysHPUMC Room 385Contact: Ann Jones, [email protected], 214-821-4025
Thursday, Oct. 30, Time TBDCircle 3 provides lunch for the SMU Wesley FoundationWesley House, 3220 Daniel Avenue, 75205Contact Jo Guittard, [email protected]
JOYS & CONCERNSPlease pray for:Carol Botefuhr (20) - continuing rehab at Juliet Fowler HomeD’Ann Hellstern (1, 20) - mother passed awaySandy Hewett (1) - mother passed awayDotty Kilpatrick (20) – recovering from thyroid surgery
Please celebrate:Donna Parker (Circle 18) – birth of granddaughter, Decklyn Rae DuRapau
UMW is pleased to sponsor this community-wide event during Domestic Abuse Awareness month. A panel of presenters will discuss abuse prevention and response to a variety of abuse types with specifics from a faith perspective. Guest speakers include Jan Langbein (Gen-esis Women’s Shelter), Paige McDaniel (Community Part-ners of Dallas), and Ellen Magnis (Dallas Children’s Ad-vocacy Center). The discussion will be moderated by Rev.
Paul Rasmussen. Join us for this important program and optional dinner which is available by prepaid reservation.
PREPAID DINNER RESERVATIONS ($12/PERSON) REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Dinner ($12 per person) payable online through PayPal at www.hpumc.org/umw (under “UMW Events”) or by check payable to “HPUMC UMW” (mail to: Julie B. Noel, HPUMC UMW Assistant Treasurer, 9536 Heatherdale Dr., Dallas, TX 75243) by Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Your PayPal receipt or check is your reservation. Questions: Contact Julie B. Noel, HPUMC UMW Assistant Treasurer, 214.356.2243, [email protected]
CHILDCARE RESERVATIONS (NO CHARGE) REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Limited childcare is available. Make childcare reservations (no charge) by Friday, September 26, 2014, at [email protected] and include children’s names and ages. Due to severe food allergies, no food will be provided or served in childcare. Please feed your child prior to arrival.
Sept. 23 through Oct. 15, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 9am-4pm, Sundays 12-4pmWesley-Rankin Great Garage Sale Set-Up Work Days2900 Bataan at Singleton – Sale Dates: Oct. 17-19 Donations, Volunteers, and Shoppers NeededContact: Kay Fulton, [email protected], 214.538.9974 Monday, Nov. 3, 10:30am-1:30pm UMW Program: “Bus Across the Bridge to Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Wesley-Rankin Community Center”Lunch & program featuring Dr. Robert Simonson, Medical Director of Emergency Services, and Amanda Pena, RN, EMS, and SANE Coordinator, discussing the new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program at MDMC. Greg Davidson, MBA, CMPE, Clinic Administrator of Golden Cross Academic Clinic, will provide a brief overview of Golden Cross services and programs.
Monday, Nov. 10, 10am-2pmUMW Candle Workshop for HPUMC Candlelight ServicesHPUMC Great HallCome and go workshop. Optional brown bag lunch or purchase lunch from Preston Hollow Caterers at HPUMC
OCTOBER 2014 PROGRAM
Monday, October 66:30 to 8:30pmHPUMC Great Hall
Executive Board Meeting5:15 to 6:15pmHPUMC Room 385
“Abuse: Not In My Neighborhood?”
YOUR UMW GIFT TO MISSION
Did you know that about 30% of UMW mission dollars goes to global and national ministries? I was recently in Chennai, India on a business trip and decided to visit a UMW ministry for mentally-challenged children and adults located there. We scheduled a visit after work one day and after a confusing search through traffic in Inida, we found the “Opportunity School.” We entered a courtyard with low
buildings around it and saw children lined up, cheering for us, and giving us paper flowers. They made us feel like rock stars. The school serves 140 mentally challenged children, includ-ing 30 who live there, and 15 mentally challenged adults who live in a cottage about an hour away. Ms. Kasthuri im-pressed me as a Mother Teresa type who has given her life to these children. We took a tour and the children sang for us. Their English is a little different and their voices were not totally together, but we were able to make out that they were enthusiastically singing: “Give Me That Old Time Religion.” Amazing! Then one little boy stood up and quoted some verses he had memorized, all in English. Everything was very orderly with the barrack style beds lined up and neatly made. We saw the gardens where they are growing vegetables to sell. While they are making do with what they have, the buildings, arranged around a courtyard with no grass looked like they are about ready to be condemned due to damaging heavy monsoon rains They are hoping to replace the dormitory building soon. My visit so impressed me and made me think that our UMW dollars are being well-spent there!
MORE BEAUTIFUL CHRISMONS!
Talented UMW members at HPUMC have again been hand-crafting beautiful Chrismons to adorn the Chrismon trees throughout HPUMC in December! Sponsorships of the Chrismons will be offered to raise funds for UMW Missions on Sunday, November 2 and Sunday, November 9. UMW members are needed to staff tables from either 8:30 to 10:30 am or 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please contact Dana Harkey at [email protected] to sign up to help!
UMW READING PROGRAMHPUMC’s church library has books on the UMW Reading List available for you to check out. Two suggested books are: A Twist of Faith-An American Christian’s Quest to Help Orphans in Africa by John Donnelly King Peggy-An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village by Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman
Contact Beth Pirtle at [email protected] or 972.243.7353 with questions about the UMW Reading Program.
DOLLARS AT WORKFrom UMW Treasurer, Marie McCoy
This is just one example of how our gift to UMW Global Missions is used. Be sure to make YOUR Annual Gift to UMW so that we can help continue others locally, nationally and globally. Remember that 90% of your donation goes directly to mission. You can now make your donation online at www.hpumc.org/umw under the “Donate to HPUMC UMW” button or by mailing your check (payable to “HPUMC UMW”) to Marie McCoy, UMW Treasurer, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205.
