“Expanding
Mission Through Participation”
PURPOSE:
The organized unit of United Methodist Women whose purpose is to know God and to
experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a
supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation
in global ministries of the church.
HIGHLIGHTS:
United Methodist Women is
about people helping people – near and far! We are a caring, sharing
organization, relying on the power of prayer and the power found in the number
of members to get the job done. Currently, 129 women make up the Algona
UMW.
A luncheon meeting is held
on the first Thursday of each month (except July & August). These
meetings feature fellowship and programs of interest as well as the business
aspect of United Methodist Women. The UMW membership is made up of five
circles which meet monthly, usually in the home of Circle members, for
fellowship and discussion.
The Iowa Conference of UMW
gives more dollars to missions that any other Conference in the United States.
We are proud of this and work hard to keep (and improve upon) this achievement.
The Algona unit (a part of
Spencer District) offers an opportunity to work with and enjoy the fellowship of
women of all ages from many different backgrounds.
SOME OF OUR PROJECTS
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An annual pledge to
undesignated missions on the state, national and world levels. (Our
current pledge is $2,600).
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Provide $15.00 for each
summer camper.
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Present a token gift to
each high school graduate on behalf of the church.
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Give a gift to mission
($5.00) and a child’s set of silverware to each baby born to members of
the Algona First United Methodist Church.
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Give a memorial gift
($5.00) for each deceased member of the Algona First United Methodist
Church.
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Give Special Recognition
Mission pins ($30.00) each year to two deserving persons in the church.
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Recognize our heritage
by honoring UMW members who are 80 years and older (every two years).
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Provide an opportunity
for Bible Study and Spiritual Awareness programs through- out the year.
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Provide an opportunity
for members to participate in a “Silent Prayer Partner” program.
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Sponsor a Quilting
Group that meets on Wednesday. Proceeds from their projects go
toward missions of their choice.
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Offer a reading program
and provide four new books for our church library each year.
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At the request of
families, serve a lunch following a funeral service.
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On request (for a fee)
serve wedding receptions. |
FUNDING:
The majority of the funding for the Algona unit of UMW, comes through
volunteer pledges from members. UMW also holds fund-raisers during the
year:
THE FALL FESTIVAL -
This event is on the second Thursday of November and features a chicken on
biscuit luncheon, offers for sale baked goods, greeting cards, napkins, cutlery,
quilts and miscellaneous items.
COOKIE WALK - Each
December all members of the church are asked to participate. Funds
are used for a mission project, as determined by the UMW membership.
