• Centered in relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
• Focused on ministries with womwn, children, and youth
• Involved in mission locally and globally.

UMW Purpose: 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 ministires of the church.

UMW Activities:

• Mission projects and contributions
• Fundraisers to support missions benefitting women, children, and youth
• Bible and special mission studies.

General Meetings:

Montly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Meetings begin with fellowship and lunch at 11:30. Business at noon is followed by a program. Generally there is no meeting in July.

Evening Banquets:

A Christmas Banquet in December and a Spring Banquet in May offer opportunities to enjoy fellowship and to encourage new participants.

UMW Focus on Missions:

Clothing Drive Fall Harvest Bazaar Parkland Outreach World Wide Giving: Pledge to Missions Love Gift to Conference & District

Local Giving: Meals on Wheels Bethlehem Center C.C. Young Habitat for Humanity Wesley-Rankin Center Neighborhood Service Council Hispanic Ministry Our Church

2007 officers

Pat Currin President
Plesene Bell Vice President, Prog. Chairperson
Jackie Palmer Secretary
Jolene Harper Treasurer
Rozanna Hinsch Devotional Chairperson
Dorothy Pruden Mission Coordinator
Opal Peyron Book Chairperson
Barbara Zoeller Publicity/Membership
Dorothy Pruden Missions Chairperson
Joyce Boyer Luncheon Chairperson
Betty Hopper Bethlehem Center Contact
Bobbie Detwiler Parkland Outreach Contact
Freda Clark Sunshine
Elizabeth Kilgore Historian
Gerry Broome Spring Banquet Decorator
Gail Pettigrew Winter Banquet Caterer

Craft Ladies

All are welcome as the Spring Valley United Methodist Craft Ladies group meet in room 182 every Monday, 10:00am to 2:30pm beginning the first of September. Bazaars are held twice a year at Christmas and Easter featuring beautifully crafted items, baked goods and "white elephant" items.

Contact Betty Hopper at 972-386-4670 for more information.