United Methodist Women

“... for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.”

United Methodist Women is 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.

The UMW of First United Methodist Church of Hurst is concerned with spiritual growth, mission education, Christian social involvement, and local and global support for women, children, and youth. Members are involved through prayer, giving, attending meetings, study, action, and service. UMW of First United Methodist Church has day and evening circles. All circles participate in various projects, Harvest Festival, and the annual Tea and Thee.

These are a few examples of the local and global ministries that our UMW members share:

• In 2010 the unit assembled, donated and delivered 500 birthing kits to UMCOR

• The circles send greeting cards to missionaries all over the world

• Monetary gifts have been given to Cookson Hill Center in Oklahoma, ZOE Ministries in Africa, Red Bird Mission in Kentucky, and Jerri Subuto, a missionary in Africa

• Each year a scholarship is awarded to a graduating L.D. Bell senior that was a student at Bellaire Elementary

• UMW volunteers at Bellaire weekly to assemble backpacks with weekend food for children in need

• Blankets are donated and distributed at Bethlehem Community Center

• Circle of Light provides Goody Bags for teachers and staff at Bellaire Elementary during Teacher Appreciation Week

• The Lydias (a UMW sub group) meet with female clients of Mission Central, providing life skills programs and fellowship.

Membership is extended to any woman who commits herself to our purpose and chooses to participate in meetings, prayer, study, and service. Church membership is not required. Wenurture and encourage one another in our spiritual growth and personal development. Dues are not required, however, members make a financial pledge to support local and global UMW mission programs and projects.

To join FUMC Hurst United Methodist Women, come to a general meeting or a circle meeting, or contact Julie Latvatalo, 817.228.7254, Membership Nurture and Outreach.

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