HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3300 Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75205 www.hpumc.org 214.521.3111
UMW December 2015
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
DECEMBER 2015 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON PROGRAM UMW Centennial Celebration with Ruth Collins Altshuler and Lisa Stewart Monday, December 7 RSVP Deadline: Prepaid lunch reservations ($12/per 11:30am to 1:00pm person) required by either paying online by Wednesday, HPUMC Great Hall Join us for a “Christmas Luncheon and Tea” as we celebrate 100 years of women in action at HPUMC. The theme of our Centennial Celebration is “Foundation, Faith, Future”. Ruth Collins Altshuler, church member and community philanthropist, will share the history of HPUMC women in mission. Mrs. Althshuler’s history as a woman of many “firsts,” including serving as the first female chair of multiple boards such as the HPUMC Administrative Board and the boards of the Salvation Army, United Way, and SMU, uniquely qualifies her to speak on our history. Lisa Stewart, HPUMC Director of Outreach, will then share insights as to where the church is heading in the areas of community and global engagement. Come join us as we celebrate women of ALL ages in mission!
The President’s Message Dear UMW Friends, The best gifts often can’t be wrapped inside a box. How can you wrap shared laughter in a box, or the perseverance that is shown to move the task down the road? These gifts can only be wrapped and treasured in my heart. I have received so many gifts this year as president, and have been proud of this wonderful group of women and what they have accomplished! We have had such fun planning and enjoying our UMW programs, doing service projects together, and attending Circle meetings. Each member has brought her unique gifts to our tasks. Time and time again, someone has stepped up when she was needed. Thank you for a terrific 2015! Merry Christmas!
Marie McCoy
[email protected], 214.457.7564
December 2, 2015 at www.hpumc.org/umw or mailing a check so the reservation is RECEIVED by Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Please mail checks payable to HPUMC UMW to: Karen Hallmark, HPUMC UMW Assistant Treasurer, 10416 High Hollows Drive, #133, Dallas, TX 75230. Your PayPal receipt or check is your reservation. BE SURE TO INDICATE THE NAME OF YOUR GUESTS, CIRCLE NUMBER, or OTHER INFORMATION on your check or if paying via PayPal, on the Review Your Information page where it says “Add special instructions to the seller”. Childcare is available for this event free of charge, but you must make reservations by Monday, November 30 at www.hpumc.org/kidcare
CENTENNIAL FEST
Centennial Fest was a HUGE success! Over 3000 attended our event to celebrate 100 years at HPUMC. The Gospel Tent offered continuous music and showcased every area of music in our church, continuous smiles came from the children’s area, food trucks choices abounded, and there was a constant buzz of activity at the Outreach tables! Many thanks to UMW who served in various ways, from Mari Epperson & Paula Hayes, Centennial Fest Co-Chairs.
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION TO WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE UMW: IT’S NOT TOO LATE! BOOKS? We are in the last few weeks of the HPUMC UMW financial year! Our local and global UMW mission partners continue to benefit from your generosity and are truly appreciative of our support. THANK YOU to each and every UMW member who has made a financial gift to HPUMC UMW this year. If you have not yet contributed, please consider making a financial donation to HPUMC UMW on/before December 15 to support this year’s designated 16 local, national, and international ministries. To make your annual gift to UMW, send a check payable to “HPUMC UMW” to HPUMC UMW, c/o Highland Park UMC, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205 or pay online at www.hpumc.org/umw (click the “Donate to HPUMC UMW” button). For further information, or to inquire about your UMW giving history for 2015, contact: Julie B. Noel,
[email protected], 214.356.2243.
UMW 2015 THEME
Supporting Methodist Women through intergenerational fellowship, friendships, and opportunities to foster a deepening relationship with God through outreach and mission.
“The woman is blest who does her best, and leaves the rest to God.” Inspired by Psalm 37:3
UMW Reading Program Chairs Betty Lou Winslow and Marilyn Jordan want to you to send them a list of your five favorite UMW books. They are going to compile the lists before Christmas, and they will let us know the most popular titles. It will be fun to share favorites and, If there is a popular book that is no longer on our church’s UMW shelves, they will order some copies. Contact Betty Lou Winslow at
[email protected] or 214.823.1331 before December 7th.
CRAFTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Dickinson Place, an East Dallas independent senior living facility for low-income individuals, has a wonderful group of ladies who make crafts every Friday from 10:00am to noon and a great group of stitchers who meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am. They need some new leadership and volunteer help! If you are crafty and/or a stitcher who could help either group, please contact Marie McCoy at
[email protected].
HUMAN TRAFFICKING – HOW TO STOP!
Katie Pedigo of New Friends New Life and Roslyn Dawson Thompson of the Dallas Women’s Foundation gave a riveting program at our October UMW Luncheon on October 5th, moderated by Reverend Ramsey Patton. Did you know? •Texas ranks 2nd in the country for human trafficking •The average age an American girl enters the sex trade is 13 years old •93% of trafficked teens have been sexually abused •There are an estimated 400 trafficked teens on the street each night in Dallas To learn how we can help identify and resolve these tragic occurrences, go to www.newfriendsnewlife.org/ and www.dallaswomensfdn.org/programs.
DECK THE HALLS! UMW will be decorating the church on Monday, November 23 from 8:00am-2:00pm and on Tuesday, November 24 from 9:00am-1:00pm. If you are available to work on Sunday, November 22 from 2:00-5:00pm this will be a “prep” time to fluff garlands and do some decor as well. All UMW members are welcome and encouraged to participate! Then, mark your calendars to “Undeck” the halls, on Monday, January 4, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Please contact your Circle leader or Mari Epperson Epperson at
[email protected] to schedule your time to help!
OTHER UMW, CIRCLE, & LOCAL MISSION EVENTS Executive Board Meeting Monday, December 7, 10:00 - 11:15am HPUMC Room 385 Contact: Marie McCoy,
[email protected], 214.457.7564 Circle 1 Meeting/Activities Sunday, November 22, 2:00 - 5:00pm HPUMC “Deck the Halls” of the church Sunday, December 13, 5:00pm Mi Cocina in the Galleria Christmas social gathering Contact: Candace French,
[email protected], 214.417.4376 or Sandy Wilson,
[email protected], 214.349.8860 Circle 2 Meeting Monday, December 7, 11:30am – 1:00pm HPUMC Great Hall Attending UMW Christmas Luncheon & Centennial Program, RSVP online for lunch at www.hpumc.org/umw Contact: Dabney Jungerman,
[email protected], 214.693.1023 or Candace Winslow,
[email protected] Circle 3 Meetings/Activities Monday, December 7, 11:30am – 1:00pm HPUMC Great Hall Attending UMW Christmas Luncheon & Centennial Program, RSVP online for lunch at www.hpumc.org/umw Monday, December 14, 11:30am – 1:00pm Home of Lee Ann Renner, 4508 Livingston Christmas Luncheon hosted by Laura Petty and Lee Ann Renner Contact: Rebecca Lones,
[email protected], 214.349.7725 or Mari Epperson,
[email protected], 972.672.4015 Circle 4 Meeting Tuesday, December 8, 7:00pm Home of Mary Bester, 6220 Oram Street, Unit B Third Annual Ornament Exchange! Contact: Kelly Dawes Smith, 847.274.2471,
[email protected]
2016 UMW LEADERSHIP TEAM!
JOYS & CONCERNS
Past President & Mission Outreach Liaison: Marie McCoy Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinators: Rita Clinton & Dana Harkey Social Action Mission Coordinator: Beverly Sharpe Membership Co-Chairs: Cheri Whitten & Emily Fisher Schultz Communications & Website Chair: Michele Vicente Directory/Yearbook Chair: Debra Merlino Newsletter Chair & Nominations Chair: Kay Fulton Meeting Check-In Co-Chairs: Joellyn Eubank & Pat Matise Cornerstone Café Service Chair: Elaine Walters Starting Point Cookie Chair: Jenny Hedges Photographer: Nancy Loehr
We celebrate the 95th birthday of Charlotte Gump, Circle 5
We continue to remember those who have had special conMany thanks to these women who have graciously agreed to cerns throughout the year. Some requests have been for a lead UMW at HPUMC as our church begin its second “100 season while others are on-going. We also give thanks for the Years”! joys shared. Let us be faithful as Sisters in Christ to intercede for others, knowing that God hears the cry of our hearts. President: Diana Miller We pray for comfort and peace for those who have recently lost President-Elect: Sandy Wilson precious loved ones . . . Vice President - Day Programs: Cathy Morgan Laura Petty, Circle 3, in the loss of her dear mother, Caley Asst. Vice President - Day Programs: Ashley Rasmussen Nell Klepac. Vice President - Evening Programs: Megan Bullard Brenda Brown, Circle 18, in the loss of her dear Mother, Nita Asst. Vice President - Evening Programs: Shaina Drummond Myers. Vice President - Day & Evening Arrangements: Mari Epperson Bobbie Baxter, Agape Clinic, in the loss of her precious Asst. Vice President - Day Arrangements: Susan Williams husband, David Baxter. Asst. Vice President - Evening Arrangements: Julie McPhail We pray for healing and God’s special touch on . . . Recording Secretary: Karen Reeder Beth Roberts, daughter of Helen Roberts, Circle 9 Corresponding Secretary: Ann Hill Jim Walters, husband of Elaine Walters, Circle 18 Treasurer: Julie B. Noel Bernard Athey, husband of Shirley Athey, Circle 20 Gene Brown, husband of Janice Brown, Circle 20 Assistant Treasurer: Karen Hallmark Reading Program Co-Chairs: Marilyn Jordan & Betty Lou Loreice Naklie, mother of Marie McCoy, Circles 3 & 18 Florence Peck, mother of Susan Peck, Circle 7 Winslow
Circle 5 Meeting Monday, December 14, 10:00am Carolyn Clark, hostess Contact: Marilyn Jordan,
[email protected], 214.675.9308 or Betty Lou Winslow,
[email protected], 214.823.1331 Circle 7 Meeting Thursday, December 10, 7:00pm Location TBD Holiday Dinner & Christmas Gift Exchange Contact: Susan Peck,
[email protected] or Julie Day,
[email protected] Circle 8 Meeting Tuesday, December 15, 10:00am-12:00pm HPUMC Room 385 Fellowship while doing creative projects Contact: Ann Jones,
[email protected], 214.821.4025 Circle 11 Meeting (New 30s & 40s Day Circle) Monday, December 21, 11:30am-12:30pm HPUMC Room 385 Ornament Exchange Reserve complimentary childcare 1 week prior at www.hpumc.org/kidcare Contact: Ashley Rasmussen at
[email protected] and Debbie Bono,
[email protected] Circle 12 Meeting Monday, December 7, 11:30am – 1:00pm HPUMC Great Hall Attending UMW Christmas Luncheon & Centennial Program, RSVP online for lunch at www.hpumc.org/umw Contact: Nancy Bierman, 214.357.6401,
[email protected] Circle 16 Meeting Monday, December 7, 7:00 pm Location TBD Mom’s Night Out! Contact: Catherine Blevens,
[email protected], 832.545.1156 or Amanda Kalescky,
[email protected], 214.226.7485 Circle 18 Meeting Monday, December 14, 11:30am-1:00pm Home of Susan Holman, 4020 University Thoughts on Created for Happiness, a designated UMW study, led by Circle 18 member Susan Wilson Contact: Sue Irish,
[email protected] or Elaine Walters at
[email protected], 214-363-3232
Please keep UMW updated on any special needs that you may know of by contacting Joellyn Eubank, 214.368.6885,
[email protected] or Carolyn McLain 214.564.4882,
[email protected]
UMW DIRECTORY: ARE YOU UP TO DATE? The 2016 UMW Directory is under development. Stay connected! Contact Directory Chair, Michele Vicente at
[email protected] or 214.562.4157 to make sure you are listed correctly. Circle leaders should provide their updated Circle rosters to Michele by December 31. Not in a Circle? Send your updated contact information as soon as possible to Michele directly. Please include member’s name, home address, telephone (indicate whether mobile or home), and spouse’s name. Circle 20 Meeting Monday, December 14, 10:00am HPUMC, Rm. 329E Dr. John Fiedler on “Our Christmas Story” Contact: Janice Brown,
[email protected] 214.348.3818 C. C. Young Auxiliary Meeting Wednesday, December 16, 10:00am The Point at C. C. Young, 4847 W. Lawther Drive Russell Crews, President and CEO, C. C. Young on “Progress of C. C. Young Premier Senior Living” The C. C. YoungUns Choir of Residents will perform. Contact: Janice Brown,
[email protected], 214.348.3818 Methodist Dallas Medical Center Auxiliary Meeting Thursday, December 3, 10:00am Christmas Luncheon MDMC Hitt Auditorium, 1441 N. Beckley Avenue Contact: Janice Brown,
[email protected], 214.348.3818 LOOKING AHEAD TO 2016 Monday, February 1 from 11:30am – 1:00pm Mark your calendars now for the first UMW luncheon program of 2016! Cathie Butler Looney will share her wit and wisdom on “Parenting through the Generations, from Baby Boomers to Millennials”. Enjoy this entertaining program about how parenting has changed through the generations and join us as we honor babies born to HPUMC mothers in 2015.
PURPOSE OF UMW United 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/umw email:
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