THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

     The United Methodist Women is the largest women's organization in the world, emphasizing services for women, youth and children, and supporting missions in thousands of communities in every state and in over 50 countries worldwide. 

     The LUMC chapter of the UMW has seven circles that meet monthly:

• The Ann C. Bell Circle - 2nd Wednesday at 10:00am (in a member's home)
• The Nell Melvin Circle - 2nd Thursday at 10:00am (church or homes)
• The Nettie Hebden Circle - 3rd Monday at 7:30pm (in members' homes)
• The Friendship Circle - 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm (in members' homes)
• The Joy Circle - 2nd Monday at 7:00pm (in a member's home)
• The Promise Circle - 3rd Monday at 9:00am (at the church - nursery provided)
• The Melissa Mahoney Circle - 3rd Friday at 9:30am (at the church)

     The UMW's purpose is to be a community of women who strive 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. 

     Membership is open to any woman who desires to belong.  Members are involved through prayer, giving, attending meetings, study, action and service.  Contact Diane Sterling through the church office (340-5682) for more information about women's activities.  You may also wish to visit the following websites:  General Board of Global Ministries (www.gbgm-umc.org), Church Women United (www.churchwomen.org), and Women's Division (www.umwmission.org).

Check out the lastest issue of the Norfolk District UMW Newsletter, The Anchor.

Connect to the latest edition of the Virginia Conference UMW Newsletter, THE LINK.

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY

     CBS is an interdenominational, international Bible study that meets at LUMC during the school year (Sept. thru May) on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30am.  The new session begins on September 16th and all women of LUMC and their friends are invited.  This year's study is the Book of Genesis. 

     CBS's mission is to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ through caring, in-depth Bible study available to all.  The morning activities include praise and worship, an opening devotional, small group discussion and a lecture by a trained Teaching Director.  There is a small fee to register but scholarships are available to all who need them.  If you have further questions or to register, please contact Lori Werth (lwerth@lumcvb.org) or call the church office (340-5682).